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US wine producing rank

Someone recently asked me where the U.S. ranks in terms of wine producing nations. Well, here’s your answer: We’re fourth, behind France, Italy and Spain.

Posted on Monday, September 18th, 2006
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The US in 2008

Yesterday I happened upon an interesting little factoid: For years, France has been the biggest wine-consuming nation, but come 2008, we are supposed to surpass it. Next year, we’re likely to consume 7.19 billion gallons of wine, ahead of Italy and France. Obesity or a nation of budding wine connessieurs? Your call.

Posted on Friday, August 11th, 2006
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