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£190 (ib)-£273.33 Corney & Barrow, Cru, Millésima, Noble Grape, Starling Wines, Turville Valley Wines, VinQuinn, Wineye

n Bepi Quintarelli’s winery, the old bottles are stored traditionally, wrapped in newspaper. From this collection, the estate is now releasing the 2012 vintage. Lively and pale ruby in colour, this is focused on bright, fresh black cherry embellished with raspberry and bay leaf, then coffee granules and a hint of curry powder. Dry and full, the palate expresses great balance due to the brilliant

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