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Behind the Glass – book review
The science behind tasting 'one of the most complex solutions in the world' – wine. Behind the Glass The chemical and sensorial terroir of wine tasting Gus Zhu MW Published...
Tamlyn Currin
Thursday 10 October 2024
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