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Five Rosés with a couple of MCCs & a Blanc de Noir – perfect for the middle of Winter…

A clutch of Rosé Wines, from different Appellations, two MCCs, a Blanc de Noir and three Rosés, all perfect for drinking with great food in Winter...

July 29th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Black Oyster Catcher Wines, Blanc de Noir, Deux Frères Wines, Five Rosés, Pierre Jourdan MCC, Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel, The Drift Wines|
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Valentine’s Day Podcast #15, Pierre Jourdan Belle Nectar Demi-Sec Rosé…

Pierre Jourdan Belle Nectar Demi-Sec Rosé, a sparkling new edition to the Pierre Jourdan Range setting a trend for demi-sec Pinot Noir Cap Classique...

February 11th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #Franschhoek Wines, Franschhoek, Haute Cabrière Wine Estate, Nic van Wyk, Pierre Jourdan MCC, Pierre Jourdan Wines, Takuan von Arnim|
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Pierre Jourdan Méthode Cap Classique Brut nv, great partner to Christine Capendale’s Apple Tarte Tatin…

Pierre Jourdan Méthode Cap Classique Brut first appeared in 1986, Takuan von Arnim carries on the tradition of fine MCC wines...

February 7th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #Franschhoek Wines, Achim von Arnim, Christine Capendale, Franschhoek Wine Valley, Haute Cabrière Wines, Hildegard von Arnim, Pierre Jourdan MCC, Takuan von Arnim|
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Haute Cabrière unveils a new look in time for The Festive Season…

Haute Cabrière unveils a new look on its labels, same excellent wine, lovely new livery....

November 12th, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: #Franschhoek Wines, #HauteCabriere, #PierreJourdan, Chardonnay, Franschhoek, Haute Cabriere, Haute Cabrière Wines, Pierre Jourdan MCC, Pinot Noir, Von Arnim Family|
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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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