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A guide to independent dozens

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Almost every Friday during lockdown we have been publishing reports on a dozen wines chosen by a range of independent merchants in the UK. Our hope is that many of these wines are available in countries other than the UK.

Here's a list of those surveyed so far, most recent at the top of the list.

Corney & Barrow 24 July 2020

Swig 17 July 2020

Justerini & Brooks 10 July 2020

Secret Wines 3 July 2020

Berry Bros & Rudd 26 June 2020

Vindependents 19 June 2020

Jeroboams 12 June 2020

Private Cellar 5 June 2020

Armit 29 May 2020

Maltby & Greek 22 May 2020

Davy's 15 May 2020

Stone, Vine & Sun 8 May 2020

Haynes Hanson & Clark 1 May 2020

Yapp Bros 17 April 2020

Lea & Sandeman 31 March 2020

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