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Deep – and enjoyable – dives into two of France’s most misunderstood regions.

Reasons to love Beaujolais

The Wines of Beaujolais
Natasha Hughes MW
Published by Acédemie du Vin Library
ISBN 9781913141851
£35, $44.95

It was Natasha Hughes who, many years ago (unbeknown to her) introduced me to the concept of snacking on deep-fried mackerel bones. It set me off on a wild goose chase for years. (If anyone knows where I can find fried fish bones, please let me know!) Her name has graced the pages of JancisRobinson.com many times over the years, not least when she achieved...

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