Ice Wine: Born in Frost Upstate (AP via Yahoo! News)
It's called ice wine �� dubbed "the nectar of the gods" for its rare, sweet intensity and high price. It's so rare that upstate New York winemaker Art Hunt had to wait three years for the current harvest.

The Wine List (The News & Observer)
Each week, a Triangle wine shop recommends wines in three price ranges: under $10, $10 to $20 and more than $20. Wines mentioned are available locally; prices are suggested retail.

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