Johann de Wet Archives | Michael Olivier

Valentine’s Day Podcast #10, De Wetshof Lilya Rosé 2019, good with De Wetshof Mosbolletjies…

De Wetshof Lilya Rosé 2019 is a fine example of a dry Rosé made in the traditional method called saignée, where the juice is taken from the skins...

February 8th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Cabernet Franc, Danie de Wet, De Wetshof LIlya Rosé, De Wetshof Wine Estate, De Wetshof Wines, Gera de Wet, Johann de Wet, Lesca de Wet, Liya Rosé, Peter de Wet, Robertson, Robertson Wine Valley, Robertson Wines|

De Wetshof Estate Lilya Rosé 2019, so good with Dianne Bibby’s Cumin roast sweet potatoes with tahini sauce…

De Wetshof Estate Lilya Rosé 2019, an enchanting pink Robertson wine, made by the saignëe method, by Lilya's Uncle Peter de Wet...

July 22nd, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Danie de Wet, De Wetshof Lilya, Gera de Wet, Johann de Wet, Lesca de Wet, Lilya de Wet, Peter de Wet, Robertson Wine, South African Rosé Wine|

De Wetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay 2019, launched at Saint in Sandown….

Recently launched De Wetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay 2019, the most popular of the Estate's Chardonnays, utter deliciousness from the Estate...

June 14th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: De Wetshof Limestone Hill Chardonnay 2019, Johann de Wet, Robertson Chardonnay, Saint Restaurant, South African Chardonnay, South African Wine|

De Wetshof Edeloes 2006, perfect with a slice of my Simnel Cake for Easter…

A gem from the Robertson Wine Valley, a superb Noble Late Harvest wine, the De Wetshof Edeloes 2006...

April 7th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Colleen Grove, Danie de Wet, Johann de Wet, Noble Late Harvest Wine, Peter de Wet, Riesling, Robertson Wine Valley, South African Noble Late Harvest Wines, South African Wine|

De Wetshof Sauvignon Blanc 2018, lovely partner for Dianne Bibby’s Spinach & Quinoa Buddha Bowl…

From a family known for its classy Chardonnays, here's a pretty classy Sauvignon Blanc, the De Wetshof Sauvignon Blanc 2018...

March 25th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: De Wetshof Wine Estate, Dianne Bibby, Johann de Wet, Peter de Wet, Robertson Sauvignon Blanc, Robertson Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, South African Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wine|

De Wetshof Methode Cap Classique Brut 2009, very good with my Smoked Salmon Trout Parcels…

Made by Peter de Wet, third generation winemaker on the family owned estate, a fine MCC, the De Wetshof Methode Cap Classique Brut 2009, sublime Robertson Wine..

December 29th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Chardonnay, Danie de Wet, De Wetshof Methode Cap Classique Brut 2009, De Wetshof Wine Estate, Johann de Wet, Methode Cap Classique, Peter de Wet, Pinot Noir, Robertson Wines|

De Wetshof Finesse 2018, great partner to Ina Paarman’s Roast Lemon Chicken for a crowd…

De Wetshof Finesse 2018 is a fine wooded Chardonnay from the De Wet Family of Robertson, Chardonnay specialists...

November 30th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Danie de Wet, De Wetshof Wine Estate, Ina Paarman, Johann de Wet, Peter de Wet, Robertson, Robertson Chardonnay, South African Wine|

De Wetshof Thibault 2010, perfect partner to Jane Anne Hobbs’s Slow-roasted Stuffed Leg of Lamb with a Basil Walnut Sauce…

A Bordeaux style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, a wine of substance, the De Wetshof Thibault 2010...

November 7th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Bordeaux Blend Red, Cabernet Sauvignon, Danie de Wet, De Wetshof Wine Estate, Jane Anne Hobbs, Johann de Wet, Merlot, Peter de Wet, Robertson, Robertson Wine, South African Red Blend, South African Wine|

De Wetshof Continues its Domination of Veritas Category for un-wooded Chardonnays…

De Wetshof Continues its Domination of Veritas Category for un-wooded Chardonnays...

October 11th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: De Wetshof Wines, Johann de Wet, South African Chardonnay, South African Wine, Unwooded Chardonnays, Veritas Awards|