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Jonathan Cristaldi tastes 200+ wines (100% Texas-grown and produced) and profiles eight wineries. Quality is skyrocketing, driven by maturing vines, sustainable farming, streamlined winemaking, and regions finding focus and identity.
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Jonathan Cristaldi tastes 200+ wines (100% Texas-grown and produced) and profiles eight wineries.
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