Malu Lambert: Interview with Rianie Strydom of Strydom Family Wines
By Malu Lambert, 29 June 2018
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Rianie Strydom has this way of focusing her attention on you that makes you feel that what you’re saying is important. A conversation with her is empowering. I imagine this is one of the qualities that’s made her so popular in the wine industry, if not for her excellent winemaking.
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