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Rioja at 100 – wines above €25
Plus a selection of top-quality wines made at enough scale that they can be found the world over. Above, Juan Valdelana, winemaker at Bodegas Valdelana, with one of their ancient...
Ferran Centelles
Tuesday 10 March 2026
• 2 min read
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See also my introduction to Waipara and North Canterbury and notes from the regional tasting.
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See also my introduction to Waipara and North Canterbury and notes from the Waipara regional tasting.
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