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Seeking a better understanding of that illusive enigma—simple and ethereal— which has inspired human beings to ponder and pillage.

To dive into the timeless and delectable dichotomy—that which unites farmers, philosophers and creators. And, that which delivers us back to, while reminding us the importance of our mother earth.

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The Scam that Wouldn’t Die

One would think that it would have gone away, by now; and I apologize for my part in perpetuating its existence.  Those WS Loyalists have taken to the streets—or, social networking sites, as the case may be.  Anonymous activists are defending the failing kingdom under siege, whilst vilifying this Robin Goldstein, as a cheap self-promoter.  They’re frantically pouring hot oil down on the first-wave of attackers—and the story seems to somehow mirror the ebbs and flows of a cheap political race.

Some anonymous commenter(s) have even chosen to attempt discrediting the Association of Wine Economists (AAWE).  Not advisable.  One thing is certain, this event—what some people are sagely referring to as a “practical joke”—has created quite a stir amongst us; the likes of which none of us has seen in some time.  Hopefully this won’t create anymore rifts than those which have already been wrought.  When in doubt, spin.