Michael's Writings Archives - Michael Olivier https://michaelolivier.co.za/archives/category/writing/ Sat, 23 Dec 2023 10:06:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 100 South African Wines to drink now, Brookdale Mason Road Chenin Blanc 2022… https://michaelolivier.co.za/archives/100-south-african-wines-to-drink-now-brookdale-mason-road-chenin-blanc-2022/ Sat, 23 Dec 2023 10:06:02 +0000 https://michaelolivier.co.za/?p=71168 Brookdale Mason Road Chenin Blanc 2022, a fine oaked version by Kiara Scott Farmer, Brookedales Winemaker...

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]]> 100 South African Wines to drink now, Springfield Estate Albariño 2023… https://michaelolivier.co.za/archives/100-south-african-wines-to-drink-now-springfield-estate-albarino-2023/ Sat, 23 Dec 2023 09:36:30 +0000 https://michaelolivier.co.za/?p=71173 Springfield Estate Albariño 2023, is a fine expression of this Spanish Wine Grape of which Springfield has a vineyard planted...

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]]> 100 South African Wines to drink now, Aslina Sauvignon Blanc 2022… https://michaelolivier.co.za/archives/100-south-african-wines-to-drink-now-aslina-sauvignon-blanc-2022/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 10:34:41 +0000 https://michaelolivier.co.za/?p=71199 Ntsiki Biyela has forged a path to become a respected and admired name in Wine. The Aslina Sauvignon Blanc 2022 reflects her talent...

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]]> 100 South African Wines to drink now, Jordan Chameleon Sauvignon Blanc 2023 https://michaelolivier.co.za/archives/100-south-african-wines-to-drink-now-jordan-chameleon-sauvignon-blanc-2023/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 10:28:54 +0000 https://michaelolivier.co.za/?p=71209 The Jordans of Stellenbosch Kloof have been producing premium wines for years. The Jordan Chameleon Sauvignon Blanc is one of them...

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]]> 100 South African Wines to drink now, Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 https://michaelolivier.co.za/archives/100-south-african-wines-to-drink-now-le-riche-cabernet-sauvignon-2021/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 08:51:44 +0000 https://michaelolivier.co.za/?p=71193 A fine example of a fine Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon, the Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 would grace any table with its presence...

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]]> 100 South African Wines to drink now, The Roos Family Mooiplaas Merlot Cabernet Franc 2021… https://michaelolivier.co.za/archives/100-south-african-wines-to-drink-now-the-roos-family-mooiplaas-merlot-cabernet-franc-2021/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 08:21:35 +0000 https://michaelolivier.co.za/?p=71177 The Roos Family Mooiplaas Merlot Cabernet Franc 2021 is a fine expression of these two noble grape varieties from the Bottelary Hills...

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]]> 100 South African Wines to drink now, Mulderbosch Faithful Hound 2022… https://michaelolivier.co.za/archives/100-south-african-wines-to-drink-now-mulderbosch-faithful-hound-2022/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:10:34 +0000 https://michaelolivier.co.za/?p=71154 The fabled Mulderbosch Faithful Hound 2022 is as good as ever and just such an utterly delicious Bordeaux style blend...

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]]> 100 South African Wines to drink now, Bellingham The Homestead Shiraz 2020… https://michaelolivier.co.za/archives/100-south-african-wines-to-drink-now-bellingham-the-homestead-shiraz-2020/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:04:01 +0000 https://michaelolivier.co.za/?p=71149 Bellingham The Homestead Shiraz 2020 by Richard Duckitt from grapes from the lower slopes of the impressive Simonsberg Mountain....

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]]> 100 South African Wines to drink now, KWV Cape Tawny Dessert Wine nv… https://michaelolivier.co.za/archives/100-south-african-wines-to-drink-now-kwv-cape-tawny-dessert-wine-nv/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 09:21:48 +0000 https://michaelolivier.co.za/?p=71144 KWV Cape Tawny Dessert Wine nv is a Port by any other name which taste as sweet. Stunning Port Style Wine from the 100 yr old KWV Cellars...

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]]> 100 South African Wine to drink now, Charles Fox Reserve Gold Cap Classique… https://michaelolivier.co.za/archives/100-south-african-wine-to-drink-now-charles-fox-reserve-gold-cap-classique/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 09:02:49 +0000 https://michaelolivier.co.za/?p=71158 Charles Fox Reserve Gold Cap Classique is a charming wine from cool climate Elgin, from a specialist Cap Classique producer..

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