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The per capita consumption (in gallons) of adult wine consumption in the year 1967. This was the first year that dry table wine outsold cheap sweet dessert wine in the United States, according to the Economic Research Department of the Wine Institute.

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Jammy

The word jammy is usually used to describe a wine with a dense, concentrated berry aroma or flavor, as with jam itself. Jammy wines often also have a thick, mouthfilling texture. Full-bodied, red zinfandel is… Continue reading

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