Bizoe Estalét Syrah 2018, a perfect wine for your Valentine’s Day dinner…

Bizoe Estalét Syrah 2018 The Bizoe Winery of Rikus Neethling is situated in  the outskirts of Somerset West in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation. “Bizoe” is derived from the French word “Bisous”, meaning “little kiss”.  Here, Rikus, makes an array of wines, the grape he uses are specially chosen from different Wine Appellations according to his

February 13th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: , , , , , , , , |
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Groot Constantia Constantia Rood 2017 for which Dianne Bibby’s Smoky Joe’s beef fillet with salsa verde is the perfect partner…

Groot Constantia Constantia Rood 2017 is an 8 way blend of red wine grapes by Boela Gerber and his team, a sum that is greater than its parts...

September 3rd, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: , , , , , , , , |
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Boschendal Black Angus 2014, good with Nina Timm’s Beef Fillet stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes and feta – 14.02.2018

Boschendal Black Angus 2014 Boschendal Black Angus 2014 is a recent release from the Boschendal Heritage Collection.  Boschendal Farm has a fine herd of pastured reared Black Angus Cattle, appropriate therefore that this fine blend should be named for them. With over 330 years since the granting of the land, this wine is one of

February 14th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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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