michael’s writings
Landskroon Merlot 2016, fabulous with Dianne Bibby’s Winter Soups….
Landskroon Merlot 2016, living up to the renewed interest in this grape of Bordeaux heritage. Often used for blending with Cabernet Sauvignon, it stands alone here....
Muskadel SA Awards 2018 results – Bon Courage you beauty
In my opinion our Cape Muscadels are the most underrated wines, simply because they are sweet. This is their charm, don't tell me you don't like sweet - you drink Port don't you? This is a step up with more finesse and delicacy...
International Chardonnay Day, Asara produces a delicious one…
Celebrating International Chardonnay Day - no better way than to celebrate with Asara The VIneyard Collection 2015, lightly wooded and a great food wine....
Oldenburg Vineyards Rhodium 2014, so good with Nina Timm’s Pork Cutlets with Hazelnuts & Sage
A sublime Merlot and Petit Verdot blend, the Oldenburg Vineyards Rhodium 2014 spends 20 months in French oak Barrels. Full rich and flavoursome this meaty savoury wine needs well flavoured food as the perfect partner. Nina Timm steps in with her Pork cutlets...
Glenelly Estate Reserve 2012, heartwarming partner to Anina Meyer’s Veggie Packed Chakalaka…
Glenelly Estate Reserve 2012 is made by Luke O'Cuinnegain on the Glenelly Estate in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation. Well worth a visit not only for its wines, but also The Vine Bistro and the Glenelly Glass Collection...
Simonsig 50 – written by Emile Joubert
A legend in his life time, Frans Malan and his wife Liza created something very special in Koelenhof - Simonsig Wine Estate, leaders in not only the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation, but also the Cape Wine Industry. Simonsig 50 years on still shines...
