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Thursday, August 2, 2012

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A Shop for Wine Lovers

77th & Vine has kits and supplies for making wine.

People who love wine will be interested in a new business on East Main Street in Milford. The shop, 77th & Vine, takes its name from the street address. It offers kits and supplies for making wine. The inspiration was childhood memories of winemaking, said owner Matthew Metti, who grew up in a neighborhood of Providence. "I made wine with my grandfather as a kid," Metti said. "It was part of my Italian heritage." Now semi-retired, Metti decided Milford was the right location. He chose an emtpy storefront on East Main Street, and opened 77th & Vine on Sunday. The shop sells everything you need to get started in winemaking, from grape juices to corks. The shop has more than 60 varieties of juices — including shiraz, pinot noir, syrah and …

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