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Wine Magazine Top 10 For Boplaas White Blend, the Gamka Branca 2019…

Boplaas Gamka Branca 2019, a sublime blend of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Sauvignon Blanc and Verdelho...

May 4th, 2021|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Boplaas Gamka Branca 2019, Boplaas Wine Estate, Calitzdorp, Carel Nel, Margaux Nel, Portuguese Wine Varieties, Wine Magazine|
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Boplaas Port achieves historic price at the CWG Auction…

Boplaas 'Port' achieves an historic price at the Cape Winemakers Guild Auction, held in London over the last weekend...

October 8th, 2020|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Bonhams, Boplaas Port, Boplaas Wine Estate, Calitzdorp, Cape Winemakers Guild, Cape Winemakers Guild Auction, Carel Nel, Nel Family, Spekboom|
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Boplaas SA Champion Port 2016

Boplaas crowned SA Champion Port 2016 Winemaker Margaux Nel Boplaas Family Vineyards was crowned as SA Champion Port at the SA Young Wine Show 2016 that was held in Cape Town.  Boplaas was also crowned SA Champion Port in 2015, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2006, 2005, 1987 and 1986.  Boplaas's fine showing included two class winners

August 24th, 2016|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Boplaas Wine Estate, South African Port, South African Wine|
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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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