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Team JR
Wednesday 2 July 2025
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French protests and storms, microplastics in beverages, human trafficking in Champagne
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Wine discoveries – February 2025
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US warnings on alcohol, growing NOLO sales, Cava's commitment to organics, champagne slump
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Lots of 'work' and quite a bit of perk, too.
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