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The Desert Speaks
Wines of the Desert
Season 15
Episode 1512
Baja is full of surprises. Known for its tequila and cerveza, the country’s burgeoning wine industry may someday give these traditional beverages stiff competition as it starts to draw international recognition. Host David Yetman is joined by Bill Beezley, acting head of The University of Arizona Latin American Studies department and historian, for a tour of the region’s vineyards.
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