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- 1 2 Robinson, Jancis, JancisRobinson.com (September 6, 2008) Asia's first Master of Wine
- 1 2 Weekes, Claire, Harpers Wine & Spirit (November 10, 2008). New Masters of Wine receive IMW awards Archived 2011-10-02 at the Wayback Machine
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- ↑ Fox, Pimm; Wilson, David, Bloomberg.com (September 8, 2010). Author Simonetti-Bryan Discusses Wine Business: Taking Stock
