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The Vino Gross table at Haut Les Vins 2025 tasting in Paris
Tasting articles Haut les Vins – the wines Wines from 'fanatical winemakers' (according to the associated tasting booklet), mainly but not exclusively French. Above, at the Vino Gross table, an animated Michael Gross is pictured with his wife...

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