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5 MINUTES WITH ROSE KRUGER, WINEMAKER AT STELLEKAYA IN THE STELLENBOSCH WINE APPELLATION…

I spent 5 minutes with Rose Kruger, making stellar wines for Dave and Jane Lello at Stellekaya Winery in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation...

June 29th, 2021|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: A Purpose driven Life, Aligoté, Burgundy, Dave Lello, Elsenberg Agricultural College, Jane Lello, Rick Warren, Rose Kruger, Sanger Champagne, Stellekaya Wines, Stellenbosch Wine Appellation, Tannat|
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5 Minutes with Augustus [Gus] Dale, winemaker at 7 Springs…

I spend 5 Minutes with Augustus [Gus] Dale, winemaker at 7 Springs Wine Estate in the Overberg Wine Appellation...

April 21st, 2021|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: 7 Springs Winery, Alex Dale, Augustus Dale, Burgundy, Chenin Blanc, Led Zeppelin, Musigny Grand Cru, Pinot Noir, Tapas Bar, Tim & Vaughan Pearson, West Coast|
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Michael Olivier’s Bespoke Wine Cellar. Have your own bespoke collection of imported wines…

Michael Olivier's Bespoke Wine Cellar. Your very own cellar of imported wines....

November 19th, 2020|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Australian Wine, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Cognac, Imported Wine, Michael Olivier Bespoke Wine Cellar, Port, Prosecco, Reciprocal Wines, Red Wine, White Wine|
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Haute Cabrière Unwooded Pinot Noir 2016 & Jacqui Rey’s Lamb Knuckle Curry – 14.08.2017

Haute Cabrière Unwooded Pinot Noir 2016 & Jacqui Rey’s Lamb Knuckle Curry, ccoling wine and mild curry.

August 14th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #HauteCabriere, #PierreJourdan, Burgundy, Champagne, Clinton Friedman, Durban Curry, Erica Platter, Franschhoek, Jacqui Rey, South African Pinot Noir, 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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