VERITAS RESULTS 2026

LIVING LEGENDS 2026

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Mark also took up a long-standing role as a judge on numerous South African wine panels, including many years on the Veritas panels. Advice that stayed with him the longest came early, from a fellow judge: “It takes the producer many years to create that wine, so please give it more than just a couple of minutes when you judge it.” This philosophy has guided not only his judging, but how he spent 40 years building categories – and a dedicated community – with his super passion for wine, patience, curiosity, and a refusal to settle for the ordinary. His contribution to the wine industry and the very important task of getting consumers to buy wine is highly appreciated and makes him a true legend of our industry.