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Shadows over northern California
Demand, and prices, are falling. A version of this article is published by the Financial Times. Above, the view from Smith Madrone on Napa Valley’s Spring Mountain in early November...
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Saturday 27 December 2025
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Sweet and strong wines for the 2025 festive season
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