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Older wines given a chance.
(From Off Licence News)
Byline: Graham Holter
Older Bordeaux and Burgundy wines which might otherwise turn to vinegar are being given a new lease of life by London wine merchant The Sampler.
The Islington shop - famous for its Enomatic dispensers which allow customers to sample around 80 wines before they buy - is planning to dramatically increase its range of older wines after the success of a trial it conducted before Christmas.
According to owner Jamie Hutchinson, the wines offer better value for money than most younger wines from the same domaines and chateaux.
" With older vintages, there is a risk involved which is why many merchants find them difficult to sell, but if you let people try them first you take the risk away," he told OLN.
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