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Wine of the Day, No. 775

Wine of the Day, No. 775

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Fredric Koeppel
Jan 20, 2023
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The name of the Cline Family Cellars Eight Spur Zinfandel 2020, Dry Creek Valley, derives not from cowboys and the spurs on their boots but from the traditional vineyard practice of head-trained vines and thoughtful pruning. Head-trained vines are allowed to grow without the aid of posts and wires, so they develop like little trees, but spread out and l…

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