For the love of fine wine
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Caroline Rillema has been influential in South Africa’s wine industry for over four decades, shaping trends and nurturing a passion for local wines. Her journey from a part-time waitress to a respected wine store owner, vineyard proprietor and winemaker epitomises the evolution of the country’s wine culture.
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