Fighter jet rides, blind tasting in a cave, scuba diving for bottles: There’s a lot to do out there for adventurous wine lovers. By Kristy Alpert March 05, 2021 Winemakers rarely shy away from a risk. They've faced extreme frosts, fires, plagues, and even phylloxera—the microscopic pest that nearly destroyed Europe's vineyards in the 1860s— over the centuries.When COVID-19 hit, many winemakers switched gears, offering virtual tastings and navigating complicated shipping issues almost immediately after the shut-down orders. As rules on gatherings continue to shift, many tasting rooms have moved outdoors, but it's not all wine patios and tasting igloos out there. From scuba diving...
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