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The CWA raises almost R15 million for winelands education…

The CWA raises almost R15 million for winelands education on its Auction this weekend. Total amassed since 2014 is R88 million..

March 4th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: CWA, Darielle Robertson, Mike Ratcliffe, South African Wine, The Cape Wine Auction, Wendy Appelbaum|
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The Cape Wine Auction – when corporate philanthropy is more than just giving money…

The Cape Wine Auction is not only about wine - its about the education of winelands children...

February 18th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Mike Ratcliffe, Nedbank Private Wealth, Noxolo Hlongwane, The Cape Wine Auction, Wendy Appelbaum|
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Renowned Chefs of The Stellenbosch Wine Routes unite for Social Development as ‘Tasting Stellenbosch’…

Exciting new initiative called Tasting Stellenbosch by Stellenbosch Wine Routes to uplift and train young people in the hospitality industry...

February 4th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Bertus Basson, George Jardine, Mike Ratcliffe, Stellenboch Wine Routes, Tasting Stellenbosch|
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Vilafonté, a soil type? Yes, and also great wines by an awesome threesome…

The awesome threesome, Mike Ratcliffe, Phil Freese & Zelma Long, founders of Vilafonté Wines have a magnum of their superb Vilafonté Series C...

October 9th, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: #wineoftheday, Mike Ratcliffe, Phil Freese, South African Wine, Vilafonté Magnums, Vilafonté Wines, Zelma Long|
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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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