At tastings, I often find myself jotting down descriptors such as pale in color with floral aromatics of violet and rose, and a fresh acidity.

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My hosts at Majdac farm show me a list of a dozen different plants - including balm mint, dandelion, dog rose, thyme, nettles and two types of violet - that make the delicious tisane that is offered instead of tea.

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We find ourselves at Seven Oaks College, where a bouquet of female students is bunched together: Violet (Greta Gerwig), Heather (Carrie MacLemore), Rose (Megalyn Echikunwoke), and a newcomer by the name of Lily (Analeigh Tipton).

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