Madeira: It is Hip Again

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Madeira: It is Hip Again

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WSJ's Lettie Teague has written a nice Madeira article that is like a primer and offers some fine Madeiras to begin one's journey ...

http://www.wsj.com/articles/madeira-the ... 1425060737


How was the fact checking here?
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Roy Hersh wrote:How was the fact checking here?
Well, it isn't a statement of the author, but a quote of someone else, so maybe I can let it slide ;-)
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Oh God! I hope Madeira doesn't become a hipster's wine. [foilhat.gif]
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Eric Ifune wrote:Oh God! I hope Madeira doesn't become a hipster's wine. [foilhat.gif]
With hipness, so increases the price. Perish the thought, Roy.
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