Rootstock session: Judging the competition scene
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FULLY BOOKED
Michael Fridjhon and Charles Hopkins will share the podium to talk about wine judging and competitions in South Africa.
Date: 29 March 2016
Time: 17:30 for 18:00
Place: Backsberg
Bring your smart phone or tablet to spread the #RootstockSA word. Follow us on twitter @RootstockSA. Visit the RootstockSA Facebook page for more information.
See you there!
Rootstock is a collection of young people from the South African wine industry (the rootstock) who get together from time to time to discuss topics of interest – with an emphasis on innovation, leadership and education.
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