Toast With Carrie - Craig Wessels

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15 years ago Craig Wessels sold up everything that he and his wife, Anne had, and bought a beautiful little wine farm in the Hemel en Aarde valley. Today we chat to him about the sensational wines that are starting to emanate from the property, fueled by an arguably unequalled passion and pursuit for excellence. We chat to him about his journey to make the perfect wine.

30 Oct 2019 English South Africa Leisure · Food

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