The Tasting Panel magazine

Buena Vista Winery, pioneer of the California wine world since 1857, triumphantly announces La Victoire Champagne and Chateau Buena Vista Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. I N T R O D U C I N G CHAMPAGNE LA VICTOIRE CHAMPAGNE, FRANCE CHATEAU BUENA VISTA CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA VALLEY Our Future is Our Past! california's first. california's finest. www.buenavistawinery.com

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