"It's a great change of pace; it's bubbly, cold, and less acidic. It's a perfectly refreshing palate cleanser," explains winemaker Sherman Thacher of Thacher Winery in Paso Robles on California's Central Coast.
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The 2020 vintage was on track to be the perfect year for the 874 wineries of Oregon's Willamette Valley until late summer, when the valley choked on smoke from record-breaking wildfires.
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"As I reflect on my career, it’s a unique intersection of aviation, business strategy, and navigating high-profile personalities like Donald Trump and Michael O'Leary."
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