The commonalities of wine and music
“At the highest level, winemaking and music-making both aim for a kind of ecstatic communion, a shared experience that brings people closer to themselves and others."
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Harry Eyres
Harry Eyres is a poet, theater critic, columnist, and wine writer. His books include Wine Dynasties of Europe and the memoir Horace and Me: Life Lessons from an Ancient Poet.
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