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My Fresh Norwegian Salmon cured with Gin…

Fresh Norwegian Salmon, which I have cured in gin and spices...

April 28th, 2021|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Gin, Maldon Salt, Norwegian Salmon|
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Kukumakranka, a fine craft gin with a unique story from Bellevue Wine Estate in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation…

Kukumakranka Gin, flavoured with the indigenous lily relative, with a strawberry flavoured palate...

April 24th, 2021|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Bellevue Wine Estate, Bottelary Hills, Craft Gin, Gin, Kukumakranka|
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Advent Calendar Day 6, Gabriel Boudier Saffron Gin…

Gabriel Boudier Saffron Gin, a fine saffron infused gin from the Boudier Family in Dijon, a deliciously different gin...

December 6th, 2020|Categories: Michael's Writings, podcasts|Tags: #adventcalendar2020, #saffrongin, Gabriel Boudier Saffron Gin, Gin, Michael Fridjhon, Reciprocal Wines|
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Clifton Gin, born of the sea. A welcome addition to the South African Gin cannon…

Two Clifton Gins, each made for purpose, both perfect for use. The Sipper is perfect over ice, the Cocktail Gin, good for mixing...

September 25th, 2020|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Artisanal Gin, Clifton 1, Clifton 2, Craft Gin, Gin, Silvana Bottega|
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Advent Calendar, KWV Cruxland Gin, a podcast…

KWV Cruxland Gin, made by KWV Master Distiller, Pieter de Bod, first Craft Gin to be infused with the legendary Kalahari Truffle...

December 23rd, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Craft Gin, Gin, KWV, KWV Cruxland Gin, KWV Cruxland Gin Frenah Oak Matured, Pieter de Bod, South African Craft Gin|
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Advent Calendar, Solo Aviator, small batch craft Gin, a podcast…

Solo Aviator Gin, a small batch hand crafted gin, perfect before a meal, or watching the sun go down, drink with tonic or over ice as a sipping gin...

December 13th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Craft Gin, Gin, Juniper, Nature's Own Beverages, Solo Aviator Gin|
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Books for Summer – Hurrah for Gin, a diary for 2020 by Katie Kirby…

Hurrah for Gin, an amusing and well thought out diary for 2020 by Katie Kirby of hurrahforgin.com, a website well worth a visit...

October 2nd, 2019|Categories: Books|Tags: Books for Summer, Craft Gin, Gin, Hardie Grant, Hurrah for Gin, Katie Kirby, Quadrille|
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Sansibar Gin Bar at Asara Wine Estate, is it the biggest in the country?

Could this be the biggest and most successful Gin Bar in the country? Sansibar Gin Bar & Bistro at Asara does it for me...

March 28th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Arek Witaszek, Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel, Craft Gin, Gin, Gin Bar, Sansibar Gin Bar, South African Gin, South African Gin Bar, Southern Cross Gin|
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Southern Cross Gin – generous in aroma, mouthfeel & softness in flavour…

There are gins and craft gins. The Southern Cross Gin is a seriously product and seriously delicious on top of it.

October 15th, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Craft Gin, Gin, South African Gin, Southern Cross Gin|
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SA’s Silver Creek Distillery launches exciting new Craft Gin Prohibition duo….

There's always more room for Craft Gin and Prohibition Craft Gins fit neatly into that space. Interesting flavours and fabulous packaging.

June 20th, 2018|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Craft Gin, Gin, Moonshine, Prohibition Craft Gin, Prohibition Pink Gin, South African Craft Gin|
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Biostilla Organic Gin – gin is in, and so is this excellent organic example. Made from ecologially sound soft wheat and botanicals….

Biostilla Organic Gin - gin is in, and so is this excellent organic example

September 14th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Asara Hotel, Biolstill Premium Gin, Craft Gin, Gin, Sansibar|
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Southern Cross, a launch of a new gin on World Gin Day

The elegantly packaged Southern Cross Gin Appropriate to choose World Gin Day if you are going to launch a unique small batch gin, inspired by the love of Africa, all things nautical and intrigue for our Southern Cross and travel… Launched today at the Southernmost tip of Africa Cape Agulhas, formerly known as Cap des

June 10th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Artisanal Gin, Gin, South African Gin, Southern Cross Gin|
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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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