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Advent Calendar Day 23, Zevenwacht Z Collection Reserve 2015 on Michael Olivier Talking Wine…

The Zevenwacht Z Collection Reserve 2015 is a fine wine which will grace any Christmas Dinner Table, but then it's great with burgers too....

December 23rd, 2020|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: Denise Johnson, Hagen Viljoen, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine, Zevenwacht Wine Estate, Zevenwacht Z Collection, Zevenwacht Z Reserve 2015|
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Zevenwacht Shiraz 2017, red, rich and sublime and excellent with my Waterblommetjiebredie…

Zevenwacht Shiraz 2017 is made from grapes which grow on the first Bottelary Hills north of False Bay, the source of cooling breezes in Summer...

August 16th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Bottelary Hills, Denis Johnson, Hagen Viljoen, Stellenbosch Wine, Waterblommetjie Nredie, Waterblommetjies, Zevenwacht Estate Wines, Zevenwacht Shiraz|
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Zevenwacht Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, perfect with Ina Paarman’s Springbok & Baby Onion Kebabs…

A child of drought and the finest reported vintage of this century, Zevenwacht Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 is a total joy of a Stellenbosch Cabernet...

July 1st, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Hagen Viljoen, Ina Paarman, South African Wine, Springbok Kebabs, Stellenbosch Wine, Zevenwacht Cabernet Sauvignon, Zevenwacht Wine|
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Zevenwacht The Tin Mine White Blend 2017, perfect partner to Sophia Lindop’s Fennel & Sumac Crusted Salmon Trout…

Zevenwacht The Tin Mine White Blend 2017, a delicious oak matured blend of three major wine grape varieties, the sum of which is greater than the parts...

May 18th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Hagen Viljoen, Sophia Lindop, South African Wine, Stellenbosch White Blends, Stellenbosch Wine, Zevenwacht The Tin Mine White, Zevenwacht Wines|
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Zevenwacht 360 Sauvignon Blanc 2018, so good with Anina Meyer’s Mango & Rice Super Salad…

Zevenwacht 360 Sauvignon Blanc 2018, with a touch of Semillon adding its gravitas to the sprightly Sauvignon Blanc, delicious wine...

April 23rd, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Anina Meyer, Hagen Viljoen, Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wine, Stellenbosh Wine, Zevenwacht Sauvignon Blanc, Zevenwacht 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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