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Canada's wine taster of the Year, Vern Christensen, a chartered accountant, says his knowledge of red wines helped him beat out 15 other finalists.
Canada's wine taster of the Year, Vern Christensen, a chartered accountant, says his knowledge of red wines helped him beat out 15 other finalists.

Canada's wine taster of the Year, Vern Christensen, a chartered accountant, says his knowledge of red wines helped him beat out 15 other finalists.

Date5/12/1981
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0125921F
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