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Ten top Cornas wines for the cellar
'Pure, unspoilt Syrah': Simon Field MW recommends ten top bottles from the northern Rhône appellation of Cornas to add to your collection
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'Pure, unspoilt Syrah': Simon Field MW recommends ten top bottles from the northern Rhône appellation of Cornas to add to your collection
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