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Sometimes, a really good glass of wine starts out with a little dynamite. Sara Brewer, of Krupp Brothers winery in Napa Valley, knows that wine is, first and foremost, an agricultural product – and getting to the dark, rich soil can be a blast; the nickname is “Whole Paycheck.’’ But Natalie White, of Whole Foods, gives “value tours” to help shoppers save money at the high-end store; for patrons of Chef Dean Maupin restaurant at the Clifton Inn in Charlottesville, Va., small plates yield big flavor. And don’t forget – go to hotsauce.com, insert the promo code “radio” and get 10 percent off your purchase. It’s a special treat for folks who love the heat -- and who listen to Join Us at the Table!