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Outstanding 95-97pts

Alvaro Palacios, Quiñón de Valmira 2021

Beth Willard 95

Matthew Forster MW 96

Pierre Mansour 95 £260 (2022, ib) Lay &Wheeler This is a Garnacha-dominant blend (85%) from a parcel of organic bush vines, dry farmed, at 616m. It is a fabulous example of the freshness you get from

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