
Wrong answer... Wine Quiz Answer: C. Nothing at all
In Europe, Reserve is a legal term with very strict rules about quality and ageing. In America, it’s every man for himself. Some wineries use it for their best grapes, a few for more oak, and still others slap it on their cheapest junk. “Winemaker’s Special Selection Cellar Reserve Cuvée” could be another name for Ripple.
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