At Delaplane, the wine is tasty and the amenities don't stop at the views: The homemade sausage is excellent and the Dolphins also serve generous portions of olive oil and freshly ground pepper for dipping.

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My family adopted this substitution: a bowl of olive oil with a splash of balsamic vinegar for dipping bread or veggies.

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