Mike Ratcliffe

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South Africa’s foremost wine marketing wizard has created the country’s leading luxury wine label in Vilafonté, on the back of the family success story of Warwick. He’s also rather important in Stellenbosch wine circles, and as eerily prescient feel for wine trends and opportunities - and happens to be the inspiration behind the Dan Really Likes Wine podcast.
5 Jun 2025 English South Africa Society & Culture · Leisure

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