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Polkadraai heralds a Rosé future on its 10th anniversary…

Polkadraai Rosé joins a Chenin Blanc Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinotage Merlot; Pinot Noir Sparkling Rosé; Sauvignon Blanc Brut; and it's my first 2019 Wine...

May 14th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Polkadraai Rosé, Polkadraai Wines, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Hills Wine, Stellenbosch Wine Appellation|
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Stellenbosch Hills launches its latest taste extravaganza…..

Stellenbosch Hills launches its latest taste extravaganza, Fudge and Fizz, a tasting of yummy fudge and two of their Polkadraai Bubblies...

October 23rd, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Baselei Confectionery, Polkadraai Pinot Noir, Polkadraai Sauvignon Blanc, Polkadraai Wines, South African Wine, Stellenbpsch Hills Wines|
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Fizz up your festivities with Polkadraai’s new fun bubbly

A fine bubbly from Stellenbosch Hills winemaker James Ochse. The Polka Draai Range supports the Polka Kids, a community project for children.

November 6th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: James Ochse, Polkadraai Sauvignon Blanc Sparkling Brut 2017, Polkadraai Wines, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Hills Wines|
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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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