I’ve loved Aphelion’s and Bondar’s new wave McLaren Vale Grenaches, so it’s hardly surprising that I’m excited going from A to B...
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Thanks for the suggestion. I know Lance Foyster quite well. However I have just found the Wine Society are now listing an Encruzado for £15.50
Hi Geoff, The Wine Soc do one offs. Maybe try contacting Clarke Foyster, Carlos Lucas' importer? V best Sarah