"Nothing in life's a handout. There's no secret to it; it all boils down to hard, hard work. And sharing a story of hope with others you encounter along the way."-(Deon Bishoff, @APlaceintheSunSA Cellar Master, Classic Wine, May/June 2014) I squealed out loud (in the quietude of the magazine aisle) when I saw the May/June issue of #ClasicWine Magazine on the shelves, right below and next to and above all of the other exceptional publications that I love and respect. Thank you to my incredible Editor, @CathHenderson for believing in me, and for making this dream come true. My gratitude extends to the #VeritasAwards team for sharing my work and to #ClassicFM and the #ClassicWine officianados for publishing my work. My elation is immeasurable. Even though I've known for months that this was happening, I couldn't help but dance between the shelves when I saw the issue in print. I must thank my mom, for introducing me to 'A Work of Time', a near-Bordeaux Blend from #SpringfieldEstate in #robertson. I must also extend my gratitude to my family, @thabimolisana, @eprophy, @zigthelocal, @kolourmesthe and @larapotgieter. Thank you for the decadent bottles and opinions you've shared with me. Many thanks to my dad and my uncle Mike for introducing me to #Stellenbosch's #ClosMalverne. Thank you for teaching me to form a balanced and informed opinion. My sincerest gratitude to the #HoldenManz Estate in #Franschhoek, thank you to to #TheLittleBlackBookofPR for teaching @velazama and I to 'Vernissage' before we formed an opinion. Thank you for this incomparably wonderful opportunity to 'be reckless and tell my love to everybody'. Here's to Classic Wines and the sagacity of the people we share them with. Here's to you. Salute.x 🍷❤️ (at Exclusive Books)