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Ernie Els Major Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, perfect partner to Dianne Bibby’s Smokey Joe’s Beef Fillet with Salsa Verde…

Ernie Els Major Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, truly one of my 'great' wines of this year...

October 5th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon, Diane Bibby, Ernie Els, Ernie Els Winery, Ernie Els Wines, Louis Strydom, Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon|
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Cape Winemaker’s Guild news

The Cape Winemakers Guild has announced that Louis Strydom of Ernie Els Wines has been appointed their new Chairman for the next two years.  Louis is renowned for his excellent winemaking principles and enduring dedication to the creation of world-class, quality wines. “It is a great honour to be elected chairman of the

December 9th, 2010|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Cape Winemakers Guild, Cape Winemakers Guild Auction, Louis Strydom, Nedbank|
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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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