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How the Wente Clone Came to Define California Chardonnay
Despite its lower yields, the Wente clone’s fruit-laden concentration has made it the king of California Chardonnay—with some help from key winemaking figures
Despite its lower yields, the Wente clone’s fruit-laden concentration has made it the king of California Chardonnay—with some help from key winemaking figures
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