My Annual date with SA’s Brand Guru | Jeremy Sampson

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Jeremy Sampson and I have an annual date to discuss the year that was in wine – it’s a 15-year-old tradition.

This year he’s talking Steenberg bubbles, KWV brandy, Thelema and more. I reaffirmed my love affair with Groote Post’s Sea Salter and encourage you to drink chardonnay with turkey.

22 Dec 2022 English South Africa Leisure · Food

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