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With minimal intervention and no shortcuts, this is Pamid expressed with honesty and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Jolly Merchant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64761763922269,"sku":"TWS-000849","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/9610\/3517\/files\/OdessosPamid2025.png?v=1779401916"}],"url":"https:\/\/vinoshop.co.uk\/collections\/thracian-valley.oembed","provider":"The Wine Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}