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M A G A Z I N E
T H E
In our March issue "Rosé Rendezvous" story,
the importer for Charles Heidsieck was listed
incorrectly. The importer for this label is Folio Fine
Wine Partners.
In the March "Blue Reviews" column, the name of the
latest Herradura release was listed incorrectly. The
product is Tequila Herradura's
Colección de la Casa,
Reserva 2015 – Directo de Alambique (Directo).