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Hanging with Mr Hooper | John Hooper Jnr

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John Hooper Jnr wears the same endearing Hooper humility that his forefathers did - it all went towards creating South Africa's largest independent liquor distribution company. We chat about that and the Mount Vernon Malbec that has just won the Best in Competition at Events by Celia recently. Take a listen
15 Dec 2023 English South Africa Leisure · Food

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