D’Amato & Szabo: Wine Thieves

Dec 11 2023 80 ep. 56 mins 11
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A riveting insider's look at the world of fine wine. Telling the stories of the people and the places that shape the world’s most compelling finds. John Szabo, Master Sommelier and Sara d’Amato, a jack of all wine trades, get to the root of the vine.

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