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On Sunday June the 1st the Northern Virginia Cigar Enthusiasts organized a herf at the Vintage Virginia Wine Festival. The Festival was held at the Bull Run Regional Park Special Events Center in Centreville, Virginia. Wade arrived early and got us a great table - right in front of the stage and under the ‘Red Bull’ tent. Twenty-four members and guests made the journey and enjoyed a great day of smokes, wine, great conversation and entertainment.

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by Steve Saka - Updated March 22, 2002
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T he Cuban cigar is a wonderful thing, requiring upwards of 100 steps to complete the coveted masterpiece.From the planting of seeds to nailing the box shut, the intricate process follows a tradition that has changed very little over hundreds of years. When produced properly and aged sufficiently, an authentic Habanos is truly the finest smoking experience one can ever hope for. Shortcutting this process would deny the full pleasure and value that so many smokers have come to expect from abox of genuine Cuban cigars. It is unfortunate that a guide like this is necessary, but to protect the good reputation of Cuban tobacco, we must attempt to make it difficult for those who seek to fool us with inferior products.
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Imitation is an indication of quality, or even excellence. We are not surprised that Havanas have been frequently imitated. In those last ten years, falsification has improved greatly, and sometimes, it approaches perfections.
Some irregular aspects noticed in the genuine boxes are not even noticed in some fake boxes.

First of all, let us mention that there is many levels and kinds of fakes.
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