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This evening, Laura Catena of the pioneering Catena family from Mendoza and Washington Post wine critic David McIntyre discuss the fascinating history of wine making and the wine industry in Argentina, its relationship to the development of the U.S. industry, and the impact of Argentine wines on U.S. market today. Nora Favelukes from Wines of Argentina, a trade association, moderates. Book signing follows. This program is part of the series “Argentina at the Smithsonian 2010.”