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LA MOTTE’S NEW VIN DE JOIE BRINGS JOIE DE VIVRE FOR SUMMER

La Motte Vin de Joie 2021 brings joie de Vivre to your Summer meals...

October 12th, 2021|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #Franschhoek Wines, Edmund Terblanch, Hein Koegelenberg, La Motte Wine Estate, Seared Duck Breast Salad, Sophia Lindop, South African Wines, Vin de Joie|
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LEOPARD’S LEAP PARDUS 2018, BY HEIN KOEGELENBERG, AN ULTRA-PREMIUM WINE FROM THIS WELL-KNOWN PRODUCER…

Leopard’s Leap Pardus 2018, an ultra premium red blend by Hein Koegelenberg of Leopard's Leap Family Wines...

July 1st, 2021|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Dylan Lewis, Hein Koegelenberg, Leopard's Leap Family Vineyards, Leopard’s Leap Pardus 2018, Merlot|
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Easter Parade, La Motte Millennium 2018 on Michael Olivier Talking Wine Instagram Video

La Motte Millennium 2018, from a jewel in the crown of Franschhoek, a superb red blend by Edmund Terblanche...

March 31st, 2021|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: Chicken Sosaties, Edmund Terblanche, Hein Koegelenberg, Jane Anne Hobbs, La Motte Wine Estate, La Motte Wines|
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La Motte Pierneef Syrah Viognier 2017, good with Christine Capendale’s Slow Roasted Lamb Pie…

La Motte Pierneef Syrah Viognier 2017, one of the Estate's fine blends, with grapes from Elim, Walker Bay and Franschhoek, dry and delicious...

May 22nd, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #FranschhoekWines, Christine Capendale, Edmund Terblanche, Franschhoel Wine Valley, Hein Koegelenberg, La Motte Wine Estate, Lamb Pie, Shiraz, South African Viognier, Syrah, Viognier|
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International award reaffirms La Motte as leading wine tourism destination..

Drinks International Wine Tourism Awards reaffirm Franschhoek's La Motte as a leading wine tourism destination..

January 22nd, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Drinks International Wine Tourism Award, Edmund Terblanche, Eric Bulpitt, Franschhoel Wine, Hein Koegelenberg, La Motte Wines, Pierneef à La Motte Restaurant|
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ADVENT CALENDAR #14, LEOPARD’S LEAP FAMILY VINEYARDS MERLOT 2016….

Advent Calendar #14, a fine Merlot from Leopard's Leap Family Vineyards in the heat of Franschhoek. A sappy go to wine for any meal.

December 14th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Eugene van Zyl, Franschhoek, Hein Koegelenberg, Leopard's Leap Family Vineyards, Leopard's Leap Merlot, Merlot, South African 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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