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In Racing, There Is No Question Who Is Best - The First One To Cross The Finish Line Wins First Prize. But With Wine, Even If You Make The Best Wine In The World, Someone Isn't Going To Like It, Because It Isn't Their Style. Judging Wine Is Very Subjective.

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Mario Andretti

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In Racing, There Is No Question Who Is Best - The First One To Cross The Finish Line Wins First Prize. But With Wine, Even If You Make The Best Wine In The World, Someone Isn't Going To Like It, Because It Isn't Their Style. Judging Wine Is Very Subjective.

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