Christian Eedes – Cork vs Screwcap 2014

Christian EedesWell known wine writer, Judge & Wine Report Organiser I have visited Portugal twice once in 2008 as a guest of Amorim Cork and then in 2010 as a guest of Anibal Coutinho, with whom Neil Pendock and I co-wrote a book on Portuguese wines. It is a fabulous country, lovely people,

June 4th, 2014|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: , , Cork, Portugal|
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2010 Amorim Wine Magazine MCC Challenge

September 16th 2010 The results of the 2010 Amorim Cork and Wine Magazine Methode Cap Classique Challenge were announced this morning during a brunch at The Restaurant, Waterkloof in Somerset West.  A brunch which carried on well after lunch time with great food and happy noises. The wines for the competition, now in its ninth

September 16th, 2010|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: , , |
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about

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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