They are very similar, but the sweeter, fruitier elements of the rum make it more suited to higher temperatures.

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More than a few European winemakers deliberately work in a fruitier vein to tap that part of the market, while winemakers in California and elsewhere sometimes aspire to the earthier model of European tradition.

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Since CEO John Jordon took over from his parents, who founded the winery, I think the wine has become slightly fruitier and fuller-bodied, but not in an aggressive grape way, rather more pronounced taste of blackberry and blueberry rounding it out.

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