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.
Brilliant blend by Johan Jordaan, a classic white Bordeaux style blend. Spier Creative Block 2 2022…
Landskroon Blanc de Noir Pinotage Off Dry 2023 is the perfect Summer Wine. Pale pink and refreshing. Great with food.
You really should visit Groot Constantia once in your lifetime, a true National Treasure. Groot Constantia Chardonnay 2022 a great expression
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…
Brilliant blend by Johan Jordaan, a classic white Bordeaux style blend. Spier Creative Block 2 2022…
Landskroon Blanc de Noir Pinotage Off Dry 2023 is the perfect Summer Wine. Pale pink and refreshing. Great with food.
You really should visit Groot Constantia once in your lifetime, a true National Treasure. Groot Constantia Chardonnay 2022 a great expression
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…
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.