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15 excellent bargain wines bound to please palates
A writer who seems to get the point of writing: “Without further prattle on my part, here are 15 bargain wines sure to please the palate.”

Five reasons why wine is a great hobby
“As if anyone actually needs to be convinced …” Actually, these are really good reasons.

Exotic Grapes, From Aglianico to Zweigelt, Now Make Trendy Wine
“Tapping into today’s vogue for wines made from obscure grapes that are grown in unfamiliar regions.”

Czech wine seeks a place at top tables
These may not be the other Bordeaux, but “leading Czech winemakers are shaking off their modest past and targeting top range taste buds.”

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