Was California’s Wine Revolution Just a Mirage?
PUNCH
APRIL 29, 2024
A growing chorus of talented winemakers say that the economics of making wine in the state have turned the promise of the “New California” into a cautionary tale.
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PUNCH
APRIL 29, 2024
A growing chorus of talented winemakers say that the economics of making wine in the state have turned the promise of the “New California” into a cautionary tale.
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