Joelle Thomson

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The annual release of the Penfolds Collection wines sees the launch of the most collectible wine in the Southern Hemisphere (Penfolds Grange) and often sees its followers fall into two camps. In one camp are those clambering to get their hands on a bottle or a case of Grange...
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'A hammock and a good book sort of wine' is the best tasting note I've heard all year, not least because it's nearing that time when hefty work loads and overwhelm take their toll, so a hammock, a good book and a great wine hold a lot appeal. The description comes from Just...
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