Johann de Wet Archives | Michael Olivier

REVISITING UNUSUAL & DIFFERENT WINES OF OUR WEBSITE PARTNERS…

I visit unusual and different wines from our website partners, from which I derive a lot of fun, all perfect for this time of the year...

DE WETSHOF ESTATE THIBAULT 2012, A LOVELY WARM HUG WITH INA PAARMAN’S SHIN AND OXTAIL BEEF POTJIE…

De Wetshof Estate Thibault 2012, a lovely warm hug of red wine with Ina Paarman’s Shin and Oxtail Beef Potjie…

June 3rd, 2021|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Danie de Wet, De Wetshof Wine Estate, Ina Paarman, Ina Paarman’s Shin and Oxtail Beef Potjie, Johann de Wet, Koopmans De Wet House, Louis-Michel Thibault, Peter de Wet, Robertson Wines|

Join Johann De Wet for a Virtual Wine Tasting at De Wetshof Estate on 7th April…

Join Johann De Wet on Zoom Live on the 7th of April 2021 at 18:00 for a virtual wine tasting of three De Wetshof Chardonnays...

March 22nd, 2021|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Bon Vallon, De Wetshof Estate., Finesse, Johann de Wet, Limestone Hill, Zoom Live the 7th of April 2021 at 18:00|

De Wetshof Lilya 2020, so good with my Ceviche with Granadilla Dressing for lunch…

De Wetshof Lilya 2020, made from Cabernet Franc grapes. Peter de Wet uses the French Saignée method of drawing off the juice...

November 30th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Ceviche, De Wetshof Lilya Rosé 2020, De Wetshof Wine Estate, Gera de Wet, Johann de Wet, Lilya Rosé, Peter de Wet, Robertson, Robertson Cabernet Franc, Robertson Wine|

De Wetshof Chardonnay Top-Status confirmed with Two Veritas 2020 Double Gold Medal Wine Awards…

De Wetshof Chardonnay Top-Status shows itself as 'one of the best' at Veritas 2020...

November 23rd, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Bateleur, De Wet Family, De Wetshof Wines, Johann de Wet, Robertson Wines, Veritas Awards 2020|

De Wetshof Stalwart Finesse Chardonnay Achieves National Wine Challenge Top 100 Status and Double Platinum…

De Wetshof Finesse Chardonnay 2019, scores high in the Top 100 National Wine Challenge where it is awarded a Double Platinum Status...

July 16th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Bennie Stipp, Chardonnay, De Wetshof Finesse, Heinrich Bothman, Johann de Wet, National Wine Challenge 2020, Peter de Wet, Robertson Chardonnay, Robertson Wines, Top 100|

De Wetshof Estate Offers Rare Older Vintages through De Wetshof Wine Library…

The De Wetshof Wine Library on the eponymous Wine Estate in Robertson, offers older vintages of its fine wines stored under ideal conditions...

July 15th, 2020|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: De Wetshof Wine Estate, De Wetshof Wine Library, De Wetshof Wines, Johann de Wet, Robertson, Robertson Wine Valley|

De Wetshof Finesse 2019, Carey Boucher Erasmus’s Focaccia is a great partner…

De Wetshof Finesse 2019, a delicately oaked Chardonnay from the De Wets of the Robertson Wine Valley. Expertly grown, sit specific and a perfect Robertson expression...

May 24th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Bennie Stipp, Carey Boucher Erasmus, Danie de Wet, De Wetshof Chardonnay, De Wetshof Finesse, De Wetshof Wine Estate, De Wetshof Wines, Focaccia, Johann de Wet, Peter de Wet, Robertson, Robertson Chardonnay, Robertson Wine Valley|

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..