680. Louis Jadot, Château des Jacques Moulin-à-Vent, 2009 
679. Bodegas Domecq de Jarauta, Viña Marro Rioja Reserva, 2005 
678. Hidalgo-La Gitana, Wellington Palo Cortado Sherry VORS, NV (2012) 
677. Gonzalez-Byass, Tio Pepe En Rama Fino Sherry, NV (2012) 
676. d’Oliveiras, Terrantez Madeira, 1977 
675. d’Oliveiras, Bastardo Reserva Madeira, 1927 Vintage Port
609. Quinta do Noval, Vintage Port, 1985
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