Every week we receive questions about a wine and a specific vintage. Some of the wines requested are wines that would age, and the question comes across as reasonable, although many times unavailable except at the winery. Other wine vintage requests are the 'eye rollers' when they come through the store, and I'll discuss the reasons for the 'eye rolling'. We'll also learn the whys of vintage and each year's footprint in flavor. When it matters, the regions where it Really Matters, and how I buy my wine by wine maker or producer. I'll also discuss California wines, consistency, and the concept
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