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The Sunday Times

Published: 23 July, 2008

According to JOANNA SIMON, chancellor Gordon Brown is considering increasing the duty on higher-alcohol wines exceeding 14% abv. In the meantime, she suggests trying a bottle of 15% 2004 Show Reserve Shiraz, McLaren Vale (6.49; The Real Wine Co).

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