Oh my. Caveat Emptor. Previous vintages of this wine have received some glowing reviews, not the least from Wilfred Wong who gave the 2011 93
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Responses to this article have been lighting up my Facebook feed; most emanate from this distinguished group of food writers. A group of French restaurateurs
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