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Debbie Thompson – Le Grand Domaine’s Secret Weapon…

Debbie Thompson, Winemaker Extraordinaire at Le Grand Domaine in Devon Valley at the heart of the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation...

January 14th, 2022|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Debbie Thompson, Le Grand Domaine, Le Grand Domaine Vin de Stellenbosch, The Pledge Darling Sauvignon Blanc 2020|
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Le Grand Domaine, 2 superb wines by Master Winemaker Debbie Thompson…

Le Grand Domaine, in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation presents two fine wines made by Debbie Thompson...

March 2nd, 2021|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Debbie Thompson, Le Grand Domaine Grand Vin de Stellenbosch 2019, Le Grand Domaine The Pledge Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Le Grande Domaine|
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Simonsig Wine Estate – a jewel in the Stellenbosch Wine Crown…

Simonsig Wine Estate - home of some of the most pioneering wines in the South African Wine Firmament, Kaaps Vonkel amongst them...

November 25th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Debbie Thompson, Francois Malan, Johan Malan, Kaapse Vonkel, Simonsig Wine Estate, Simonsig Wines, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine|
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Simonsig Woolworths Rosé 2019, so good with a lunchtime snack of Alida Ryder’s crispy bacon brie grilled cheese sandwich with caramelised onions…

Simonsig Woolworths Rosé 2019 is a collaboration between Simonsig Wine Estate and Woolworths Wine Guru, Alan Mullins...

November 13th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Alan Mullins, Alida Ryder, Debbie Thompson, Francois Malan, Johan Malan, Simonsig Wines, Simonsig Woolworthe Rose, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wines|
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Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Satin Nectar Rosé 2017, a Méthode Cap Classique. A ZA Confidential podcast…

New from Simonsig Wine Estate, a very en vogue, Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Satin Nectar Rosé. A Demi Sec Wine, the style of which is becoming more and more popular...

July 30th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Debbie Thompson, Methode Cap Classique, Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel, Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Satin Nectar Rosé, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wines, ZA Confidential|
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Simonsig Summer Fun. Premier Wine Estate offers not only the finest wine, also some interesting events

Simonsig Summer Fun. Premier Wine Estate offers not only the finest wine, also some interesting events. Opera, First Fizz Day and a Pinotage Master Class.

September 12th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Cape Town Opera, Debbie Thompson, Fizz Day, Francois Malan, Johan Malan, Opera at Simonsig, Pinotage, Simonsig Wine Estate, South African Wine|
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Simonsig’s Debbie Thompson invites you to dine

Join Simonsig winemaker, Debbie Thompson, for an unforgettable Pinotage Journey......   Visit the Simonsig website - www.simonsig.co.za

September 7th, 2016|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Debbie Thompson, Simonsig Wine Estate, South African Wines|
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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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