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How very lucky you are to have Michael Fridjhon writing for you.Whatever he says about wine makes soooo...
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How very lucky you are to have Michael Fridjhon writing for you.Whatever he says about wine makes soooo...
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How very lucky you are to have Michael Fridjhon writing for you.Whatever he says about wine makes soooo...
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The success of Ernie Els is not limited to the golf course. Extensive business ventures have lead to personal brand extensions such as the Ernie Els wine collection and Stellenbosch restaurant, The Big Easy. His impressive collection of award-winning red wines has made him a serious contender in the wine industry and, together with his winemaker Louis Strydom, continues to make a big impact. more
 

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On the morning of 25 August 2010 leading wine commentators Neil Pendock, Christian Eedes, Michael Fridjhon, Christine Rudman and Tim James conducted a blind tasting of CWG wines that will come under the hammer at the public auction on 2 October 2010. These were their concluding thoughts. more
 

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