Michael Fridjhon: The Godfather of South African Wine

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He’s a national treasure, and as important a figure in the wine industry as South Africa has ever had: Michael Fridjhon reflects on a life in wine, the poetry of tasting notes, and his greatest ever wine.
5 Sep 2025 English South Africa Society & Culture · Leisure

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