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Virginia’s impressive
progress as a wine-producing state is about to be scuttled by the greed of a few stealth developers and entertainment promoters. A bill before the legislature would use winery permits to de-legitimize the democratic process in rural neighborhoods and enable destructive activities that would change the quality of life as well as the reputation of fine Virginia wine.
The state’s world-renowned
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