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RMB WineX 2020, is Covid different and is now in Online Format, and huge fun, informative and such a joy seeing the producers in their short videos…

RMB WineX 2020, is Covid different and is now in Online Format. Well worth a visit, settle down with a glass and be transported...

November 21st, 2020|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Holden Manz Wines, Janice Fridjhon, Michael Fridjhon, Morgenster Wines, Rand Merchant Bank, RMB Winex, RMB Winex 2020, Survivor Wines, Winex|
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Holden Manz Visionaire 2014, for me one of the finest to come out of Franschhoek…

Holden Manz Visionaire 2014, a fine wine from Thierry Haberer. Already aged in the bottle, drink it for great pleasure...

November 15th, 2020|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: #Franschhoek Wines, Holden Manz Visionaire 2014, Holden Manz Wine Estate, Holden Manz Wines, Thierry Haberer|
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Advent Calendar #21 2018…

A sublime red from Franschhoek and a stunner of a white from Malgas in my Advent Calendar #21 2018...

December 21st, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Advent Calendar #21 2018, David Trafford, Franschhoek Wine, Holden Manz Syrah, Holden Manz Wines, Ina Paarman, Malgas Wine, Sijnn Malgas White, Sijnn Wines, Thierry Haberer|
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Holden Manz Chardonnay Reserve 2017, a gem of a wine with Nina Timm’s Fish Pie…..

The Holden Manz Chardonnay Reserve 2017 is a stunner of a wine. Beautifully packaged, beautifully made and an array of the most beautiful flavours...

October 25th, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Chardonnay, Franschhoek Wine, Gerard Holden, Holden Manz, Holden Manz Wines, Nina Timm, South African Chardonnay, 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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