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RE: Then there's Two Buck Chuck...(nt)

Posted by triodesteve on September 20, 2015 at 08:26:38:
I'm not sure what he could mean by 75/25% I can buy wine from anyone and bottle it under my label. There is no labeling that identifies origin (except estate I guess.) Even "estate" doesn't have to be my property though.

Many wineries get so big that they contract out. For example, St Michele has wine made for them all over the state. They just don't have enough physical space.

Hi end wineries would never buy bulk form Bronco unless it was for a second brand. I've never seen the place but I'm sure its a commodity factory....some things you just can't replicate at that size.

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