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Pinotage Day October 10th, here are a few delicious wines with which to celebrate…

Pinotage Day October 10th offer us the opportunity to celebrate this truly South African grape, which Protea-like has many guises...

October 9th, 2020|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Abraham Perold, Allesverloren Red Muscadel, Beyerskloof Diesel Pinotage, De Grendel Wines, De Krans Wines, De Wetshof, Delheim Wines, Durbanville Hills Wines, Landskroon Wines, Pinotage, South African Grape, Spier Wines, Vinoneers 42 Cape Blend 2017, Welgegund Wines|
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Allesverloren Single Vineyards Block 51 Red Muscadel 2019, so delicious with Dalewood Fromage Boland and a wedge of crisp Baguette…

Allesverloren Single Vineyards Block 51 Red Muscadel 2019, is a true gem of the Swartland. Fabulously unctuous, sweet, aromatic, legend...

May 20th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Allesverloren Red Muscadel, Allesverloren Wine Estate, Allesverloren Wines, Dalewood Boland, Dalewood Fromage, Hatch Communications, Single Vineyard REd Muscadel, Swartland, Swartland Wines|
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Advent Calendar #3 2018…

Two unctuous, delicious 'sweeties' for my Advent Calendar #4 2018...

December 3rd, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Advent Calendar #3 2018, Allesverloren Red Muscadel, Allesverloren Wines, Avent Calendar, Disaronno, Elmerie Berry, Swartland|
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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

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