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My family makes these vinegars - out of everything from grapes to peaches and cherries. We go through the whole process with the giant vat and drainer, label them, and give them as Christmas presents.

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Mario Batali
Age: 64
Born: 1960
Born: September 19
Chef
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Seattle
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Mario Francesco Batali
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