Wine, the Vine, and the Cellar |
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... known on which day the officer's visit might be expected ; and as he could often find means to give annoyance , a dinner and a good bottle of wine were usually ready for him . I recollect an instance , in my own experience , of the way ...
... known on which day the officer's visit might be expected ; and as he could often find means to give annoyance , a dinner and a good bottle of wine were usually ready for him . I recollect an instance , in my own experience , of the way ...
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... a fine . ' When a west - end , or country , or other dealer came to the Docks , he was probably the known customer of one of the houses ; and , addressing himself to its representative , they would enter one of the vaults .
... a fine . ' When a west - end , or country , or other dealer came to the Docks , he was probably the known customer of one of the houses ; and , addressing himself to its representative , they would enter one of the vaults .
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... privately show , that were worth notice for goodness and cheapness , they were considered men whose services were worth securing DOCK RESPONSIBILITY . 9 Accordingly , it was known that S WINE , THE VINE , AND THE CELLAR .
... privately show , that were worth notice for goodness and cheapness , they were considered men whose services were worth securing DOCK RESPONSIBILITY . 9 Accordingly , it was known that S WINE , THE VINE , AND THE CELLAR .
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Thomas George Shaw. DOCK RESPONSIBILITY . 9 Accordingly , it was known that several were in the pay of houses , and that they took every oppor- tunity they safely could to show the wines of those firms . They also managed to fine a cask ...
Thomas George Shaw. DOCK RESPONSIBILITY . 9 Accordingly , it was known that several were in the pay of houses , and that they took every oppor- tunity they safely could to show the wines of those firms . They also managed to fine a cask ...
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... known brand . This is in so far fair , because the character of these old standards is a guarantee of goodness , but it also shows very distinctly the little confidence which the oldest and most experienced wine merchants have in their ...
... known brand . This is in so far fair , because the character of these old standards is a guarantee of goodness , but it also shows very distinctly the little confidence which the oldest and most experienced wine merchants have in their ...
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