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Illustrating clearly that South Africa is one of the wine world’s current hotspots for character and value, this tasting saw 60% of the wines entered scoring 90 points or more

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South America is known for its broad-shouldered reds, but as barbecue season draws closer, it’s time to ditch the Malbec and make space in the fridge for these vibrant, light-footed reds

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