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The worlds of wine and golf seem inextricably linked. Why? We're not sure. Maybe because they're both great. Anyway, crack open a Blue Nun, lie back, relax, and let your special host, Fuzzy Zoeller, take you through The Duffer's Guide to wine producing golfers.

Arnold Palmer
In the latest of a long line of business ventures, 'The King' collaborated with Luna Vineyards to produce a Cabernet Sauvignon and two different Chardonnays. Too old to fully appreciate it, Arnold contents himself by looking at the pictures on the label.

Fuzzy says: Rich yet unassuming with a medicinal twist.

John Daly
According to its website blurb, the John Daly wine is apparently  “blended to reflect unique and different aspects of one of the world’s most thrilling and big-hearted golfers.” True to form, it's comprised of 75% sweat.

Fuzzy says: Full bodied, plenty of oomph. Fleshy, meaty style.

Greg Norman
Since 1999, 'The Great White' has been in partnership with Beringer Blass wineries and the result has been the Greg Norman Estates range. Norman can often be seen relaxing on park benches with a bottle of his own creation.

Fuzzy says: Slightly gamey, good long-term with character and depth. Imperceptibly hollow middle.

Ernie Els
With long term friend, Jean Engelbrecht, Ernie opened his vineyard in 1999 in Stellenbosh, South Africa. A quality wine, with the plus point that when plied with enough, can turn women into The Big Easy.

Fuzzy says: Gutsy, yet smooth and vigorous. Plummy yet ripe.

Luke Donald
Luke recently took a trip to the Napa Valley to help develop the blend that will become his signature wine. Not to be confused with his signature whine: “But I wanna win a maaaaajooooor.”

Fuzzy says: Fragrant and sappy. Fruit packed on the palate.

Mike Weir
Mike Weir Estate Winery has been knocking out plonk for two years now. After a promising start to his career, Mike is yet to win since he's had his label, cynics might suggest the two events are connected.

Fuzzy says: Early harmonious notes. Minerally complex .

Nick Faldo
Produced by the Katnook Estate in Australia, Faldo's wine is the tipple of choice for bored housewives in his home town of Welwyn Garden City, even outstripping Lambrusco sales by three to one.

Fuzzy says: Previous earthy depth has been replaced by suavity and breed. A touch angular.

David Frost
Unlike most of the players on the list, Frost's family have been in the wine business for over 60 years. In fact, David learned to putt by lying empty wine glasses on the floor and rolling grapes into them.

Fuzzy says: Well judged and sound in style, if a little unexciting. Digest.

Duffy Waldorf

Doesn't own a vineyard but does claim to have a collection of over 1,000 bottles. He doesn't say if they're all empties however...

Fuzzy says: Lovely fruity expression. Full and round.

The PGA Tour
“The thrill of discovering an exclusive portfolio of rare wines rivals the excitement of playing a world-class golf course.” So say the PGA anyway. You can't down a golf-course in your mate's dad's garage though.

Fuzzy says: Tough tannic structure. Pretty massive and a bit overdone.