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Building on this - my perception is that Virginia is generally too humid to

get the same flavors as you get in the top wine regions.but then again, having not tasted them recently, I couldn't be sure if it was true.

Too humid AND too much rain. Most flavors get concentrated by the grapes not QUITE getting enough moisture.
[Post edited by Late 80s Hokie at 02/24/2018 3:44PM]

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