Wine of the Day #1: Grand vin de Glenelly 2006
Cost: R60;
From: www.getwine.co.za on a BOGOF (Buy One, Get One Free) AAD (anorak-aggravating deal);
Why: Any wine that features Lady Godiva in gold with flowing tresses astride a rhinoceros atop an @ sign possesses serious bohemian kudos. A blend of ...
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One, two, three, four, five, everybody in the car so come on let’s ride…..
To t...
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