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Oldenburg Vineyards Series Grenache Noir 2020, a winner winner Chicken Dinner with Carey Boucher Erasmus’s Thai Roast Chicken…

Oldenburg Vineyards Series Grenache Noir 2020 is a great experience in the glass. This is a particularly fine expression from the Estate...

June 30th, 2022|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Banghoek Valley, Carey Boucher Erasmus, Grenache Noir, Nic van Aarde, Oldenburg Vineyards Series Grenache Noir 2020, Stellenbosch Wine Appellation, Thai Roast Chicken|
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WELGEGUND HERITAGE WINES GRENACHE NOIR 2019,PERFECT FOR A CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL GRENACHE DAY ON 17TH SEPTEMBER..

Welgegund Heritage Wines Grenache Noir 2019, a perfect one with which to celebrate International Grenache Day on Friday 17th September...

September 15th, 2021|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Carpaccio of Beef, Friederich Kuhne., Grenache Noir, International Grenache Day, Welgegund Heritage Wines Grenache Noir 2019, Welgegund Wine Estate, Wellingtin Wines|
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Nederburg Grenache Carignan Rosé 2020, so good with Carey Boucher Erasmus’s Courgette, Herb and Goats Cheese Fritters…

Nederburg Grenache Carignan Rosé 2020, by Lizelle Gerber, Nederburg Cellarmaster, a blissful Summer Wine...

February 27th, 2021|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Carey Boucher Erasmus, Carignan, Goats Cheese Fritters, Grenache Noir, Lizelle Gerber, Nederburg Grenache Carignan Rosé 2020, Nederburg Wine Estate, Paarl Wine Appellation|
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Ken Forrester Vineyards The Silver Rose 2020, perfect partner to Anina Meyer’s Spaghetti with a Creamy Pesto Pasta Sauce…

The Silver Rose 2020, a sublime Grenache Noir Rosé from Ken Forrester Vineyards, perfect Summer wine...

February 22nd, 2021|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Anina Meyer, Grenache Noir, Helderberg Mountains, Ken Forrester, Ken Forrester Vineyards, Spaghetti with a Creamy Pesto Pasta Sauce, Stellenbosch Wine Appellation, The Silver Rose 2020|
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The ultimate South African Cheese Board, by Alida Ryder, perfect with Oldenburg Vineyard Whites…

The Great South African Cheese Board, by Alida Ryder, perfect with Oldenburg Vineyard Whites, the

May 31st, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Alida Ryder, Banghoek Valley, Banghoek Wines, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Grenache Noir, Setllenbosch Wine, South African Cheese, Stellenbosch|
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Top drops #14, Oldenburg Grenache Noir 2018 …

Oldenburg Grenache Noir 2018, such a lovely expression of this grape which has its home in Chateauneuf-du-Pape in Southern France...

March 19th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Banghoek, Banghoek Wines, Grenache Noir, Oldenburg Grenache Noir, Oldenburg Vineyards, Oldenburg Vineyards Wines, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wines|
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Crush, 100 South African Wines to drink now #22, Tierhoek Grenache Noir 2016…

Tierhoek Grenache Noir 2016 is grown and made by Roger Burton on the Tierhoek Estate in the Piekenierskloof Wine Appellation...

November 11th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Grenache Noir, Roger Burton, Shelley Sandell, Spanish Wine Grape, Tierhoek Wine Estate|
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Perdeberg The Dry Land Collection Rossouw’s Heritage 2017, so good with Ina Paarman’s Flattie in a Frying Pan…

Perdeberg The Dry Land Collection Rossouw’s Heritage 2017, a delicious dry white blend from unirrigated bush vines...

October 10th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Chenin Blanc, Eat at Perdeberg, Grenache Noir, Ina Paarman, Natalie Kuhne, Perdeberg The Dry Land Collection, Perdeberg Winery, Viognier|
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Piekenierskloof Grenache 2016, great match with Nina Timm’s Soft, Tender Sirloin Steaks…

From the place of the pikemen, the Piekenierskloof Wine Appellation. from old unirrigated bush vines, Piekenierskloof Grenache 2016...

March 25th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Grenache Noir, Nina Timm, Piekenierskloof Grenache Noir, Piekenierskloof Wines, South African Grenache Noir, South African Wine|
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Oldenburg Vineyards Grenache Noir 2017, perfect with Roberta Muir’s Spicy Lamb Sausage Rolls…

Part of the Oldenburg Vineyards Series of Single Variety Wines, the Oldenburg Vineyards Grenache Noir 2017 is a gem of a wine...

January 16th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Grenache Noir, Lamb Sausage Rolls, Oldenburg Grenache Noir, Oldenburg Vineyards, Oldenburg Vineyards Series, Roberta Muir, South African Wine|
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Advent Calendar #8 2018…

Two very different wines, one a Sparkler and one a Rosé are on my Advent Calendar #8 2018...

December 9th, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Advent Calendar #8 2018, Alida Ryder, Grenache Noir, Merlot, Paarl, Ridgeback Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Stellenbosch, Yonder Hill Wines|
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Oldenburg Grenache Noir 2016, good with Justine Wall’s Beef & Black Olives..

Exceptional wines from Stellenbosch, the Oldenburg Grenache Noir 2016 is one of them. Philip Costandius just builds this wine year on year into something really special. Justine Wall's Beef & Black Olives are a great match...

April 16th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Grenache Noir, Justine Wall, Oldenburg Vineyards, Philip Costandius, South African Grenache Noir, South African Wine|
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Rascallion Pandiculation 2015 – a wine by Ross Sleet part of The Word Collection…

A new range of blended wines, offering some fabulous flavours, by Ross Sleet. The Word Collection's Pandiculation 2015, a welcome addition to the Cape Wine Scene...

February 11th, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Grenache Noir, Johan Joubert, Rascallion The Word Collection, Rascallion Wines, Ross Sleet, Shiraz, South African Wine|
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Advent Calendar #18 wine – Fairview Grenache 2015 Old Piekenierskloof Bush Vines…

Using a wine grapes from 1973 plantings in the Piekenierskloof Mountains, Anthony de Jager's Fairview Grenache 2015 is my Advent Calendar #18 wine...

December 18th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Advent Calendar, Anthony de Jager, Charles Back, Fairview Wine and Cheese, Fairview Wines, Grenache Noir, South African Wine|
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Advent Calendar #10, Yonder Hill Danilo Rosé 2017, a blend of 2 red varieties….

My Advent Calendar #10 wine is this lovely blend from Abé Beukes at Yonder Hill Wines. Well worth a visit to taste the stunning wines....

December 10th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Abé Beukes, Advent Calendar Wine, Ankole Cattle, Grenache Noir, Merlot, South African Wine, Yonder Hill Wine|
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Oldenburg Grenache Noir 2015 & Alida Ryder’s Low Carb Chicken Satay Salad – 31.08.2017

Oldenburg Grenache Noir 2015 & Alida Ryder's Low Carb Chicken Satay Salad. The sauce is robust, the chicken can happily take on this dish.

September 6th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Adrian Vanderspuy, Alida Ryder, Grenache Noir, Oldenburg Grenache Noir 2015, Oldenburg Vineyards, Satay Sauce, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wines|
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Simonsig The GSM 2016 & Dianne Bibby’s Stuffed Cabbage with Freekah Meatballs – 29.06.2017

Another cracker of a wine by Johan Malan and his team. Beautiful soft round fruited red blend. Perfect with Dianne Bibby's Stuffed Cabbage with Freekah Meatballs.

July 2nd, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #red blend, Dianne Bibby, Grenache Noir, Mourvèdre, Shiraz, Simonsig Wines, South Africa Wine|
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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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