A New Vintage (2023) Italian White plus Nicely Matured Rioja
March 11, 2024
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The first review here of a 2023 European wine shows what may be in store for us and is accompanied by a brilliantly aged red.
The first review here of a 2023 European wine shows what may be in store for us and is accompanied by a brilliantly aged red.
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