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Survivor launches new Swartland thoroughbred Survivor Bushvine Chenin Blanc…

Survivor Reserve Bushvine Chenin Blanc 2019, grapes from gnarly old vines in the Swartland Wine appellation, fermented in oak barrels, a star of a wine...

September 3rd, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Ben Snyman, Bush Vine Chenin Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Survivor Reserve Bush Vine Chenin Blanc, Survivor Wines, Swartland Chenin Blanc, Swartland Wine, Swartland Wine Appellation|
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The Glen Carlou Collection Chenin Blanc 2018, perfect with Dianne Bibby’s Traditional South African Pickled Fish …

Johnnie Calitz turns fine 50 year old Swartland Bush Vine grapes into The Glen Carlou Collection Chenin Blanc 2018...

December 28th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Bush Vine Chenin Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Glen Carlou Wines, Johan Stander, Johnnie Calitz, Old Vine Chenin Blanc, Swartland, Swartland Chenin Blanc, THe Glen Carlou Collection|
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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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