Alto Rouge 2017, a great classic in South Africa’s Wine History, delicious with my Brick Chicken…

Alto Wine Estate on the slopes of the Helderberg has been producing wine for 100 years, Alto Rouge 2017, made by Bertho van der Westhuizen, continues the heritage...

August 23rd, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: , , Bertho van der Westhuizen, , Stellenbosch, |
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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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