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Are Old Vine Wines Really Better? Separating Fact from Fiction
Are Old Vine Wines Really Better? Separating Fact from Fiction
Send us Fan Mail What does "Old Vine" on a wine label really promise? Is “Old Vine Zinfandel” truly better, or is it just marketing? In this wine stories episode of Everyday Sommelier, host Kristi Mayfield uncorks the truth about old vine wine, decoding industry buzzwords and cutting through the confusion surrounding one of wine’s most romantic—yet undefined—labels. Explore why “Old Vine” isn’t a globally or legally defined term, and how this creates frustration for everyday wine lovers, like...