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ave you ever wandered down the wine aisle at the grocery store, seen bottles advertised for
“Only $7.99!” and felt wary of the quality of said wine? Or, have you had to choose between two more expensive bottles of wine, but didn’t know which was better? If you answered yes to either of those questions, you are not alone. There is more great wine globally than there has ever been before thanks to advances in technology and agriculture. But, unfortunately an expansion of the market also means there are some bad wines out there. The infinite amount of choices for consumers can be overwhelming — and could lead to some well-intended, but disappointing wine selections. But, don’t worry. We’ve rounded up some of the top wine connoisseurs to discover their best tips for finding budget bottles without sacrificing quality. Here is what can make not-so-expensive wine a great purchase, according to mid-Missouri’s experts.
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