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SPRING HERALDS A NEW ERA FOR MARION AND BRIAN SMITH OF ELGIN RIDGE WINE…

Marion and Brian Smith have sold Elgin Ridge to Radford Dale Wines, who will continue the Organic Farming Practice there...

September 6th, 2021|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Elgin Ridge Wines, Marion and Brian Smith, Radford Dale Wines|
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Elgin Ridge – always an excitement from Elgin, new releases of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir…

Elgin Ridge, a biodynamic wine farm in the cool Elgin Valley, releases two new wines, a Sauvignon Blanc & a Pinot Noir...

April 6th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Alida Ryder, Biodynamic Wine, Carey Boucher Erasmus, Elgin, Elgin Ridge, Elgin Ridge Pinot Noir, Elgin Ridge Sauvignon Blanc, Elgin Ridge Wines, Elgin Wine, South African Biodynamic Wine|
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A Chardonnay & Pinot Celebration at Salt on Paul Cluver Estate…

Invitation to a Celebration at Salt Restaurant on Paul Cluver Wine Estate, of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir...

September 29th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Chardonnay & Pinot Noir Celebration, Craig Cormack, Elgin Ridge Wines, Hamilton Russell Vineyards, Paul Cluver Wines, Salt at Paul Cluver|
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Elgin Ridge 282 Pinot Noir 2016 – so good with Roberta Muir’s traditional Coq au Vin…

From a bio dynamically farmed property in cool [climate & fashion] Elgin, we have the Elgin Ridge 282 Pinot Noir 2016, one of a range of fine wines......

May 10th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Coq au Vin, Elgin Ridge Pinot Noir, Elgin Ridge Wines, Elgin Valley Cool Climate Wines, Elgin Wine, Pinot Noir, Roberta Muir, South African Burgundy, South African Pinot Noir|
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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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