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The Hartenberg Riesling 2017, a ZA Confidential Podcast…

The Hartenberg Riesling 2017 is a fine example of what this grape will do in the Cape. Dry delicious, a great food wine...

November 9th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Carl Schultz, Chris Gilmour, Hartenberg Riesling, Jeff Osborne, Johan Fraser, Malcolm Macdonald, Mike Schussler, Riesling, Stellenbosch Riesling, Stellenbosch Wine, ZA Confidential|
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Hartenberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, great with Alida Ryder’s Lamb Ragu with Cauliflower Gnocchi…

Hartenberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, a fine expression of the grape and fingerprint of the harvest...

April 24th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Alida Ryder, Carl Schultz, Hartenberg Cabermet Sauvignon, Hartenberg Wine Estate, South African Cabernet Sauvignon, South African Wine|
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Hartenberg The Stork 2015, Sophia Lindop’s Malay Lamb Knuckle Curry is a great companion…

Named for Ken McKenzie, a Spitfire Pilot during WW11, nicknamed The Stork for his long legs, Hartenberg The Stork 2015...

March 31st, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Carl Schultz, Hartenberg Estate, Hartenberg The Stork, Hartenberg Wine, Sophia Lindop, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, Stellenbosch Wine Appellation, The Stork Shiraz|
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Hartenberg Merlot 2016, so good with Sophia Lindop’s Seared Duck Breast Salad…

It's predecessor won for Carl Shultz the Diner's Club Winemaker of the year Award, the Hartenberg Merlot 2016 is every bit a winner...

February 23rd, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Carl Schultz, Hartenberg Merlot, Hartenberg Wine Estate, Merlot, Sophia Lindop, South African Wine, Stellenboch Wine|
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Hartenberg Chardonnay 2016, lovely at lunchtime with Carey Boucher Erasmus’s Cape Malay Pickled Fish ‘Tacos’…

A stunner of a Stellenbosch Chardonnay by Carl Schultz on one of Stellenbosch's premier Estates, Hartenberg Chardonnay 2016...

January 30th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Carey Boucher Erasmus, Carl Schultz, Hartenberg Chardonnay, Hartenberg Wine, South African Chardonnay, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|
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Hartenberg Riesling 2017, perfect match to Robyn Wallace’s Roasted Indian Cauliflower with Cashews…

Dubbed the 'greatest white wine grape' by Jancis Robinson, the Hartenberg Riesling 2017 is a superb Cape expression of this noble grape...

January 6th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Carl Schultz, Hartenberg Wines, Rhine Riesling, Riesling, Robyn Wallace, Stellenbosch, Weisser Riesling|
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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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