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Captain \u003cstrong\u003eKaapzicht Bottelary Hills Estate Blend\u003c\/strong\u003e orchestrates the midfield, a complete playmaker who pops up everywhere and orchestrates the game. He\u0026#39;s flanked by the floral, charming \u003cstrong\u003eBoschendal Le Bouquet\u003c\/strong\u003e and the dense, powerful \u003cstrong\u003eLion\u0026#39;s Pride Reserve\u003c\/strong\u003e . But the real magician is number ten: the honey-gold, legendary \u003cstrong\u003eVin de Constance sweet 0.5L\u003c\/strong\u003e from Klein Constantia – a genius that elevates every pass and can single-handedly decide entire matches. 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