Co-founder and Managing Partner of the joint US/South African venture Vilafonté since 2001. Mike has been nominated for the Wine Star Award for Global Innovator of the Year in 2015 and then again in 2017. Mike is founding Trustee of the Cape Wine Auction and has held numerous leadership positions. He graduated in the first wine marketing class at Adelaide University and is an international wine judge, public speaker, industry commentator, social media maven and marketing trendsetter.

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Winemaker at the beautiful Delaire Graff Estate in Stellenbosch about the release of their super duper ultra premium Banhoek Bordeaux Style Blend.

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Chef extraordinaire and co-owner of the fabulous Marble and Saint restaurants in Gauteng. We talk about the new Seven Colour Sunday initiative at Marble

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Famed in SA for being the first winemaker for Rupert & Rothschild where he worked and forged relationships for 25 years – which same relationships led him to an exciting new adventure on the beautiful little Cordoba farm and adjoining property from whence he is making a beautiful Provencal style Rose. First property in the country to brave only one Rose as their brand. Pink Valley is innovative, fun, classy and delicious

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Niels Verburg – Pioneer and vinous eco warrior. Owner of Luddite and winemaker par excellence talks to us about his newly released vintages and the effect of the drought on his farm

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Winemaker and son of Achim who owns the famous Haute Cabriere Estate. We chat about his new single vineyard chardonnay that has his signature on it for the first time

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The RumBro, Andy Kiloh, is making it his goal to get the Rum message, and more particulary South African Craft Rum into the frontline with the industry. The RumBro brings you a gathering of the curious, excited & enlightened in the Rum Industry and Rum Spirits Category. The Craft Rum Industry now represents a new era in the Craft Spirits Market with exceptional growth over the last 4 years. For more details contact him on 0724598366

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