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Though they might seem like just another visitor attraction at a winery, wine caves do serve a specific purpose \u2014 to store wine at a steady, cool temperature as it ages to perfection. And when when it’s hot outside, these underground caverns also do a great job of keeping wine tasters comfortably chilled. Here are a few favorite carved-out hillsides where you can taste wine and stay cool in the hot days ahead.<\/p>\n

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