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How Did We Get Here, Anyway?

By Mark Diehl   I didn’t graduate from high school dreaming of becoming a winemaker. In fact, I never really drank wine until I was in my 30s. That is probably normal for a guy from the rural Midwest.   I met my wife Sandi in college, and she was an eye-opener for me. Through Sandi, I learned about the importance of wine in Italian cuisine and culture. Her grandmother Angelina was well into her 90s and always had a glass of red wine with dinner. Her grandfather always made wine at home, even during prohibition. Wine was an integral part of meals and life, and it enhanced them in so many ways. A glass of wine with your meal encourages one to slow down and...