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Vriesenhof Grenache Noir Shiraz Mourvèrde 2017, so good with Nadia Graves’s Braised Beef Cheeks…

Vriesenhof Grenache Noir Shiraz Mourvèdre 2017, a sublime blend in the style of Southern France, from the cellar of the legendary Jan Boland Coetzee...

June 28th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Jan Boland Coetzee, Nadia Travers, Nicky Classens, South African Wine, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine, Vriesenhof Wine Estate, Vriesenhof Wines|
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Peter Falke PF Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, loves Nadia Travers’s Beef Short Ribs with Red Wine & Port…

Specially selected grapes go into the making of Peter Falke PF Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, a fine Stellenbosch wine. Perfect with Nadia Travers's Beef Ribs

September 19th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Annandale Road, Cabernet Sauvignon, Groenvlei Farm, Helderberg Wines, Nadia Travers, Peter Falke Wines, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, Werner Schrenk|
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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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