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Article: U.S. wine drinkers becoming more sophisticated in their tastes.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
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- February 23, 2004
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Byline: Cathy Frisinger
If uncorking a bottle of wine is serious business for you, if you swirl and sniff, if you examine the color and look for "legs," you're part of the mainstream of American wine drinkers, who are each year becoming more sophisticated about wine consumption.
If opening a bottle of wine for you means unscrewing a metal top, if it's an occasion to kick up your heels, to have some fun, you're also part of the mainstream of American wine drinkers, who are making budget wine-drinking a regular part of relaxation.
Wine sales in the United States have increased for 12 years straight, with the growth coming at the two ends _ the ...