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Red Wines for Winter and Wine in the News

As seen in the January 2020 issue of Galveston Monthly magazine

  Cold winter days can feel brutal, particularly for those used to sunshine and beaches. This month we take a look at affordable red wines to keep you warm this winter. We also take a look at the new wine tariffs and how this affects the world of wine.




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