Delaire Graff Swartland Reserve Chenin Blanc 2019, a terrific match to Fuschia Dunlop’s Gong Bau Chicken..

Delaire Graff Swartland Reserve Chenin Blanc 2019, a great tribute to the grape for International Chenin Blanc Day on 20th June...

June 16th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Banghoek, , , Fuschia Dunlop, Gong Bao Chicken, Morné Vrey, Sichuan Food, Stellenbosch, , , , The Food of Sichuan|
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Delaire Graff Swartland Reserve Chenin Blanc 2018, good with Christine Capendale’s Lamb Meatballs with Herbed Burghul, Lime Yoghurt & Pickled Tomatoes…

Morné Vrey, winemaker of the Delaire Graff Wine Estate in Stellenbosch has made a fine Swartland Reserve Chenin Blanc 2018 form old bush vines...

September 6th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: , , , Morné Vrey, Old Bush Vine, Stellenbosch, |
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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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