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Michael Olivier’s Minute of Wine #6 Asara The Vineyard Collection Merlot 2017…

The Wine #6 Asara Vineyard Collection Merlot 2017, is the perfect expression not only of a Merlot, but of the drought stricken vintage...

May 20th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Asara The Vineyard Collection Merot 2017, Christiaan Nigrini, Janette van Lill, Johan Joubert, Merlot, Polkadraai Hills, South African Merlot, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|
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Michael Olivier’s Minute of Wine #1 – a Podcast…

This is the first of a series of podcasts on special wines, Michael Olivier's Minute of Wine #1 is all about Asara The Bell Tower 2013, a new release...

February 8th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Asara Bell The Tower 2013, Asara Wine, Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel, Christiaan Nigrini, Janette van Lill, Johan Joubert, Michael Olivier's Minute of Wine|
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Asara #6, the Vineyard Collection Pinotage Rosé 2018, delicious with Dianne Bibby’s Wild Rice Salad with Sweet Peppers…

Crisp, dry, refreshing and fruity, the Asara Vineyard Collection Pinotage Rosé 2018 is a perfect wine for summer salads....

November 6th, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Asara Pinotage Rosé, Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel, Asara Wines, Dianne Bibby, Johan Joubert, Pinotage, South African Wine|
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Asara Vineyard Collection Pinotage Rosé 2018, made for Bazil Stander’s Potato Gnocchi with Tiger Prawns, Garlic, Roast Tomatoes & Tarragon…

Asara Vineyard Collection Pinotage Rosé 2018, takes an Award of Excellence at the 2018 ABSA Pinotage Rosé Awards. One of three in the winelands.

September 20th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Asara Pinotage Rosé, Asara Wines, Bazil Stander, Janette van Lill, Johan Joubert, Pinotage, South African Wine|
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Asara Wine Estate appoints Johan Joubert as Cellarmaster…

Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel has announced the appointment of experienced and much lauded Johan Joubert as Cellarmaster....

June 4th, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel, Asara Wines, Johan Joubert, Stellenbosch 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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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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