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The Buying Guide

91 Buying Guide Contents

93 Spectator Selections

94 About the Buying Guide

96 New Wines From Around the World

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106 Reviews of wines from Portugal

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Domaine de la Vieille

Julienne Châteauneuf-du-

Pape Réservé 2016

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