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Ever since I can remember, Armenians have talked — bragged — about being among the earliest people to have practiced viticulture: the art of making wine. Georgians of the Caucasus assert they’re number one. Armenians also boast of making the best double-distilled cognac, affectionately known as Armenian brandy. Others say that cognac, to be the real deal, must come from the Cognac region of France, just as real champagne comes from the French region of the same name. Dad had a friend wh