Top Drops #1 from the The Cape Winelands, my recent tasting of Alto M.P.H.S 2012….

A recent tasting of Alto M.P.H.S. simply reaffirmed for me that Bertho van der Westhuizen is doing a great job on this well known Stellenbosch Winery...

March 4th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: , Alto Wines, , , Dalewood Fromage, , Stellenbosch, |
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Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, delicious with Grilled Pork Chops with Honey Garlic Glaze…

Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, recently released new vintage by Bertho Eksteen, classical Helderberg expression of this noble grape...

February 26th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: , Alto Cabernet Sauvignon, , Alto Wines, Bertho van der Westhuizen, , , Pork Chops, , Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon, |
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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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