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LEOPARD’S LEAP PARDUS 2018, BY HEIN KOEGELENBERG, AN ULTRA-PREMIUM WINE FROM THIS WELL-KNOWN PRODUCER…

Leopard’s Leap Pardus 2018, an ultra premium red blend by Hein Koegelenberg of Leopard's Leap Family Wines...

July 1st, 2021|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Dylan Lewis, Hein Koegelenberg, Leopard's Leap Family Vineyards, Leopard’s Leap Pardus 2018, Merlot|
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Four collections, each a statement in connoisseurship, lead Strauss & Co’s May Sale…

Strauss & Co’s May Sale has four collections, each a statement in connoisseurship on their May 16th Sale...

May 11th, 2021|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Bina Genovese, Dylan Lewis, Gwelo Goodman, Lafite Rothschild, Strauss & Co, Strauss & Co’s May Sale, Walter Batiss|
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Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé 2020, good with my smoked fish paté…

Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé 2020, made from grapes picked off the slopes of the Helshoogte and the Helderberg....

November 29th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Cabernet Franc, Delaire Gradd Wine Estate, Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé 2020, Dylan Lewis, Fish Paté, Kayla Ann Osborn, Morné Vrey, Riaan Schemper, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine, Virgil Kahn|
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From Pierneef to Makamo to Kanonkop Wines : a heritage of artistic pedigree in Strauss & Co’s Spring online-only auction…

Kanonkop Wines,Pierneef, Makamo on the Strauss & Co Auction online Auction, open till 20h00 on Monday 19th...

October 17th, 2020|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Dylan Lewis, Gucci, Jacob Hendrik Pierneef, Kanonkop Wine, Mongezi Ncaphayi, Nelson Makamo, Peter Clarke, Strauss and Co|
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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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