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Bordeaux Squeaks By in 2013
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Revolution in Emilia-Romagna
A Chef and His Blends
At Home With Chris and Thea Upchurch
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California Rhône: A free chart offers an alphabetical list of all California Rhône wines reviewed for the tasting report in this issue.
2013 Bordeaux: A free chart offers an alphabetical list of all 2013 Bordeaux wines reviewed for the tasting report in this issue.
New York Finger Lakes: A free chart offers an alphabetical list of all New York Finger Lakes wines reviewed for the tasting report in this issue.
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