Michael Olivier is a South African wine & food commentator. Read his articles about wine, food & lifestyle as he introduces you to his website partners and their products.
A fine expression of a noble grape in the De Wetshof Sauvignon Blanc 2023. Released in time for some excellent Summer drinking…
Simonsig Needless to Say Rosé 2023 Simonsig Wine Estate has been in the Malan Family for three generations. Founded by the late Frans Malan, a
Knorhoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, a supreme example of a fine Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon grown on the slopes of the Simonsberg…
Vergelegen Florence Rosé 2023, is an annual occasion to celebrate Florence Philips who did so much to Vergelegen in the 1900s…
In the 1980s Muratie was returned to Melck ownership after 200 years. Muratie Melck’s Blended Red 2020 is a fine taste of Melck tradition…
Fryer’s Cove Grenache Cinsaut 2023 hails from the Bamboesbaai Wine Appellation on the West Coast. A truly delicious blend…
Tom Kerridge’s Pub Kitchen a feast of recipes that bring elevated pub food into the home kitchen…
The Old Road Wine Company 12 Mile Syrah 2018 is made from grapes sourced from 3 different Wine Appellations…
Brampton Roxton Black Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 is named for a large Jersey Bull resident in the Stellenbosch WInelands….
Roodeberg Red Heritage is one of the fabled wines of the KWV. his new red blend simply carries on the story…
A fine expression of a noble grape in the De Wetshof Sauvignon Blanc 2023. Released in time for some excellent Summer drinking…
Simonsig Needless to Say Rosé 2023 Simonsig Wine Estate has been in the Malan Family for three generations. Founded by the late Frans Malan, a
Knorhoek Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, a supreme example of a fine Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon grown on the slopes of the Simonsberg…
Vergelegen Florence Rosé 2023, is an annual occasion to celebrate Florence Philips who did so much to Vergelegen in the 1900s…
In the 1980s Muratie was returned to Melck ownership after 200 years. Muratie Melck’s Blended Red 2020 is a fine taste of Melck tradition…
Fryer’s Cove Grenache Cinsaut 2023 hails from the Bamboesbaai Wine Appellation on the West Coast. A truly delicious blend…
Tom Kerridge’s Pub Kitchen a feast of recipes that bring elevated pub food into the home kitchen…
The Old Road Wine Company 12 Mile Syrah 2018 is made from grapes sourced from 3 different Wine Appellations…
Brampton Roxton Black Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 is named for a large Jersey Bull resident in the Stellenbosch WInelands….
Roodeberg Red Heritage is one of the fabled wines of the KWV. his new red blend simply carries on the story…
As a young aspiring chef, Michael laid a solid foundation for his career at the Cordon Bleu Cooking School in London. Over the next 30 years he had a series of high profile hospitality management posts, was the Public Relations Manager for Boschendal and ran three successful restaurants in the Cape, one of which, Parks, featured in the national top 10 restaurants.
Michael is a family man, author and broadcaster.
A lifetime devoted to the promotion and appreciation of the South African wine and food industry has earned him many accolades, including the Lannice Snyman Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2013 Eat Out Awards. Michael continues to be prolific, informative and entertaining here on his wine and food website.