International wine specialist "dazzled by revolution in SA wine"

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International wine specialist "dazzled by revolution in SA wine"

One of the most respected observers of the global wine industry and a frequent speaker at major international wine events, has called South Africa "amongst the most exciting wine countries in the world" and says he is "dazzled by the complete revolution in wine and wine tourism" that has been taking place in the country over the past 25 years.

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