What is the difference between non-vintage and multi-vintage?
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Essi Avellan MW assesses a flurry of ‘multi-vintage’ releases and suggests that a move away from the label 'non-vintage' in Champagne may be long overdue
Essi Avellan MW
Club Oenologique contributor
Essi Avellan MW is a Champagne specialist, journalist, educator and wine judge. She has authored several wine books and is a jury member at the Champagne & Sparkling Wine World Championships.
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