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SIMONSIG MR BORIO’S SHIRAZ 2107, PERFECT WITH DIANNE BIBBY’S RED WINE RAGU WITH RIGATONI…

Mr Borio, Italian specialist in cement and tank building, honoured by Simonsig Wine Estate in Stellenbosch with Mr Borio's Shiraz 2017...

June 29th, 2021|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Dianne Bibby, Dianne Bibby's Red Wine Ragu with Rigatoni, Frans and Liza Malan, Koelenhof, Shiraz, Simonsig Mr Borio’s Shiraz 2108, Simonsig Wine Estate, Stellenbosch Wine Appellation|
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Simonsig Chardonnay 2018. Dianne Bibby’s Buttered Roast Chicken is the ideal companion…

Simonsig Chardonnay 2018, celebrate International Chardonnay Day with this fine expression of the Chardonnay Grape...

May 19th, 2021|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: Buttered Roast Chicken, Dianne Bibby, Francois Malan, Johan Malan, Koelenhof, Simonsig Chardonnay 2018, Simonsig Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine|
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Simonsig The Grapesmith Mediterraneo 2019, perfect with Ina Paarman’s Whole Fish over the Coals…

The Grapesmith Mediterraneo 2019, a pet project of Johan Malan of Simonsig Wine Estate...

February 17th, 2021|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: Fish over Coals, Francois Malan, Grenache Blanc, Ina Paarman, Johan Malan, Koelenhof, Marsanne, Roussanne, Simonsig The Grapesmith Mediterraneo 2019, Simonsig Wine Estate, Simonsig Wines, Stellenbosch Wine, Verdelho|
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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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