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WWC25 – The grape is the sauce, by Oliver Carr
Sommelier Oliver Carr writes this entry to our 2025 wine writing competition about the virtues of Chenin Blanc. To read more odes to grape varieties, check out this guide to...
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Saturday 30 August 2025
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WWC25 – When I grow up, I want to be Chenin Blanc, by Alexa Sanford
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Wednesday 20 August 2025
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