Nativo, the Boss and his brother…

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Alan HughesAlan Hughes

Alan Hughes is Argentinian.  He works as a chef in Florida.  I think he would forgive me if I said he was quirky and exotic.  He films almost everything he does up puts up the 

[that word again] quirkiest of videos.

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Billy in his Vineyards at KasteelsigBilly in his Vineyards at Kasteelsig

This one is of a visit to his brother, Billy in Cape Town.  Also Argentinian who lives and works as an Engineer in Cape Town.  He started an organic wine project on his farm Kasteelsig on the Old Piketberg Road near Malmesbury.  This is extreme farming.

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Watch and be prepared for fun!

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fav-57 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 on his wine and food website, michaelolivier.co.za and on his wine site, wine4friends.co.zawhich sells specially chosen wine boxes.