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ECIDING what wines to collect is ladened with a labyrinth of decisions and I often see rash choices made in what to purchase. One common error, in my opinion, is only purchasing wines you like! That might sound counter intuitive, but I make this statement on the assumption that wine is bought to be shared. You might shudder at the thought of purchasing an aromatic sauvignon blanc, but it is a popular wine for many people. I also believe wines in a cellar should be ‘on call’ to match an array of food types. If you are like me, and love exploring cuisines, then your choice of wines needs to be reasonably eclectic. When you stock the cellar with

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