A 'flop' that turned into a winning wine
Farmer's Weekly|November 24, 2023
If you are looking for a dessert wine or something different to pair with a cheese board or oysters, try Delheim Estate’s Noble Late Harvest, Edelspatz Riesling.
A 'flop' that turned into a winning wine

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