Give it to them, that's what. You only need low yields if you're gonna age the stuff. And nobody does that anymore. Of course, that doesn't prevent us from being charged the same high price. Imagine how you'd feel if Mercedes-Benz started making cars that couldn't go the distance.
Fine wine is no different.
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