DELAIRE GRAFF BOTMASKOP 2018, THE PERFECT PARTNER TO HEIN VAN TONDER’S SLOW ROASTED LEG OF LAMB WITH ROASTED ONIONS AND CHIMICHURRI…

Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2018, a fine blend from the top of the Helshoogte Pass. Made by Morné Vrey and his award winning team...

June 5th, 2021|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: , , , , , , , Morné Vrey, Stellenbosch, , |
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Delaire Graff Summercourt Chardonnay 2019, excellent with Nina Timm’s Crispiest Sesame Chicken Strips…

Delaire Graff Summercourt Chardonnay 2019, a fine fingerprint of the 2019 vintage of Banghoek Chardonnay, grapes from an adjoining vineyard...

May 17th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: , Chardonnay, Delaire Graff Restaurant, , , , , , Morné Vrey, , |
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5 minutes with Kallie Fernhout, Viticulturist at Delaire Graff Wine Estate…

Interesting 5 munutes with Kallie Fernhout, Viticulturist at Delaire Graff Wine Estate, preparer, with his team, of the vineyards to provide fine grapes...

July 11th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: , , Stellenbosch, , Viticulturist|
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about

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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