Rhone discovery (6) a big tasting of Ventoux wines
April 29, 2024 No Comments
The Ventoux appellation in the southern Rhône is seriously underrated. I spent a few days there and came away enthused
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The Ventoux appellation in the southern Rhône is seriously underrated. I spent a few days there and came away enthused
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