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  "textContent": "This episode of Wine 101 is brought to you by Meiomi. Springtime moments deserve to be more than ordinary, from those first few patio dinners to picnics in the park. Paired with Meiomi’s signature velvety texture and layers of dark berry, mocha, and toasted oak — it’s the perfect finish to your spring table. Visit Meiomi.com to find a bottle near you today. The story of California’s rise to winemaking acclaim is a classic, feel-good American tale. Before the wealthy arrived in Napa Valley, blue-collar workers and immigrants populated the region. Then, affluent families trickled in.\n\nThe article Wine 101: Thoughts on American Wine Before We Fly to Bordeaux appeared first on VinePair.",
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