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Breaking the Mold

Some vintners call Brettanomyces an ally, some an enemy—but none dispute its presence

Good wine is as much about what stays out as it is what goes in. Vintners seek fruit intensity, but that only comes through if off flavors are kept in check. That's often easier said than done—vineyards.....



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