Padron 3000 Maduro

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Originally Posted by TheRiddick

For example, in years like 2004, 2006 and 2008 (just some recent vintages) the weather simply did not co-operate and crops (grapes and tobacco) were picked on the "green" side (meaning unripe). Very few farmers were willing to do what's right and thin the crops a lot to allow what was left to grow to proper ripeness.

That's a very interesting point I hadn't considered. I wasn't doubting your first post, btw. It certainly sounds like you have experience on your side. Thanks for the lesson.