Stefan Vetter, Savior of Sylvaner
He turned one of Germany’s most underappreciated grapes into a cult obsession.
- story: Megan Krigbaum
- photo: Collin Moody
He turned one of Germany’s most underappreciated grapes into a cult obsession.
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