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Clue no. 23: Italian wine is not stocked by the French drink wholesaler

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A clue to MERCHANT.
4 comments refer to this clue (from 4 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.A bit too hard for me – I'd prefer direct indication of CHIANTI but love "is not stocked"
2.Doesn’t need “the”
3.idea fine but I think maybe spoiled by 'the'
4.Original and clever wordplay – my winner.