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Hospices de Beaune wine auction 2025
A look back – and forward – at the world’s oldest wine charity auction, from a former bidder. On Sunday 16 November, the 165th edition of the annual Hospices de...
Andy Howard MW
Wednesday 3 December 2025
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Samantha Cole-Johnson
Saturday 8 November 2025
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Julia Harding MW
Wednesday 2 October 2024
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