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New Era for Delheim Edelspatz with the release of the 2020 Vintage…
Simonsig The Grapesmith Die Kluisenaar 2018, so good with Alida Ryder’s Pan Seared Duck Breast with Honey Soy Glaze…
Advent Calendar Day 24, the fabulous Krone Borealis Cuvée Brut 2019 and the Krone Rosé Cuvée Brut 2019…
Advent Calendar Day 22 Warwick Professor Black Sauvignon Blanc 2021, a gem of a wine by JD Pretorius…
Advent Calendar Day 21, Constantia Royale Don’s Reserve 2020, a fine expression of an oaked Constantia Sauvignon by Roger Burton…
Advent Calendar Day 20, Bouchard Finlayson Hannibal 2018, a salute to France, Italy and the African Elephant…
Advent Calendar Day 19, The Drift Mary le Bow Viognier 2019, excellent wine for some fine summery food…
Advent Calendar Day 18, La Motte Vin De Joie 2021, a delicious dry Provençal style Rosé for Summer drinking…
Advent Calendar Day 16, Longridge Blanc de Blancs Cap Classique Brut nv, a fine expression from Jasper Raats…
Advent Calendar Day 15, Vergelegen Premium Chardonnay 2020, superb structure with clever delicate oaking by Andre van Rensburg…
Advent Calendar Day 13, Elgin Vintners Merlot 2019, a fine expression of cool climate Merlot by Dr Marinda Kruger…
Advent Calendar Day 12, Elgin Vintners The Century 2019, a superb white blend by Marinda Kruger of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon…
ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 11, DU TOITSKLOOF SAUVIGNON BLANC 2020, SINGLE VINEYARD BLOCK, OLD VINES, FABULOUS EXPRESSION…
ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 10, 2 SUPERB MURATIE CABERNETS, SHOWING HOW FINE STELLENBOSCH CABERNETS CAN BE…
ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 9, LEEUWENKUIL REVISITED FOR ITS LEEUWENKUIL SHIRAZ 2020, A PERFECT SUMMER WINE…
ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 8, LEEUWENKUIL RESERVE WHITE 2019, A STUNNER OF A WINE, EXCELLENT FOR SIPPING AND GREAT WITH FOOD…
ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 5, SPRINGFIELD WILD YEAST CHARDONNAY 2020, A STUNNER OF AN UNOAKED WINE…
ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 4, RHEBOKSKLOOF THE RHEBOK 2018, INTERESTING BLEND BY ROLANIE LOTZ OF MOURVEDRE, DURIF & SHIRAZ…
ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 3, WELBEDACHT SKOOLBLOK STEEN 2021, A FINE EXPRESSION OF AN OLD VINEYARD CHENIN BLANC BY TIAAN BURGER…
ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 2, NEDERBURG DOUBLE BARREL RESERVE 2020, A TWICE OAKED BLEND OF NOBLE BORDEAUX VARIETIES…
ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 1, NITIDA SAUVIGNON BLANC 2021, A FINE WINE FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS LUNCH….
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fav-57As 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.

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