Opinion

Have you ever saved a great bottle of wine thinking it would get better with age and then opened it a few years later - only to discover that it was past its prime? That’s because the vast majority of wine is meant to be consumed now or within one to two year’s time at the most. The wines that tend to age well are the more expensive Cabernet Sauvignons and other highly tannic, red wines. Through time, the tannins (which have a bitter flavor) will soften with the wine becoming smoother, richer and more balanced. Whenever in doubt, ask the winemaker or shop manager for advice on if and how long to age the wine.

Recently the Morgan Hill Times has printed several letters to the editor regarding the ongoing negotiations between the Service Employees International Union and the Morgan Hill Unified School District. The issue has been the topic of conversation locally and the subject of public comment at recent board meetings. To communicate the district's offer to date and to provide clarification, I offer the following:

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