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wine grape harvest
How wines get their unique flavors and aromas
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How geography impacts a wine's taste
The tradition of wine production in Chile
Bordeaux vineyard
Why is champagne bubbly?
France: wine regions Tuscany, Italy
The Ricasoli family's wine tradition and Chianti's landscape
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Fruit. Grape. Vitis vinifera. Blauer Portugieser. Wine. Wine grape. Autumn. Grape leaves. Two clusters of Blauer Portugieser grapes on the vine.
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Quick Quiz: Champagne
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