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Reflecting on the perfect wines one has consumed over the previous twelve months is a curious train. Why solely ten? What constitutes ‘finest’? To make the choice, I reviewed my notes for all the 12 months and selected with out constraint.
Scroll all the way down to see tasting notes and scores for Charles’ high 10 wines of 2022
Most, however not all, are mature.
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Charles Curtis MW: my high wines of 2022
Wines are listed in rating order
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