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Pinotage Day is on 9th October, try the Fat Bastard Pinotage 2019 with a Dark Chocolate Truffle Tart….

To celebrate Pinotage Day on October 9th, this is the dessert for you, served with FAT bastard Pinotage...

October 7th, 2021|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #PinotageDay, Dark Chocolate Truffle Tart, FAT bastard PINOTAGE, Fat Bastard Wines|
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The FAT bastard CHARDONNAY 2021, now in a 2 litre box, as good as always…

FAT bastard CHARDONNAY 2021, now available in a Slimline Bag in Box, and just as delicious. Large is lovely, such a delicious wine too...

August 17th, 2021|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Fat Bastard Chardonnay 2 litre, Fat Bastard Wines, Robertson Winery, Thierry & Guy|
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BAKED CHORIZO GNOCCHI WITH FAT bastard SHIRAZ 2019, JUST SUCH A PERFECT COMBINATION…

FAT bastard Shiraz 2019, a gem of a Shiraz from Robertson, just perfect for a lovely spiced dish like this gnocchi with the kick of Chorizo...

July 18th, 2021|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #LiveLARGE, #posyhazell, Baked Chorizo Gnocchi, FAT bastard Shiraz 2019, Fat Bastard Wines, Fior di Latte Mozarella, International Shiraz Day, Roberton Wines, Robertson Winery, Robertson Wines|
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FAT Bastard Rosé 2020, delicious with Vanilla French Toast…

FAT Bastard Rosé 2020. Made in the Robertson Wine Valley by Robertson Winery. The personification of Summer...

March 9th, 2021|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Cinsaut, Fat Bastard Rosé 2020, Fat Bastard Wines, Robertson Wine, Robertson Wine Valley, Robertson Winery, Vanilla French Toast|
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FAT bastard Chenin Blanc 2018, so good with Dianne Bibby’s Butter Roasted Chicken…

FAT bastard Chenin Blanc 2018, the latest release from the Wine House known for producing full bodied wines, white and red...

November 24th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Chenin Blanc, Fat bastard Chenin Blanc 2018, Fat Bastard Wines, Robertson Chenin Banc, Robertson Wines|
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Fat Bastard – actually two of them…

Fat Bastard - actually two of them... An amusing for some truly potable wines from the Robertson Cellar.

May 16th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Alida Ryder, Fat Bastard Wines, Robertson Winery, 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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