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5 MINUTES WITH MIKE DAWSON, WINEMAKER AT JOURNEY’S END IN SOMERSET WEST…

5 minutes with Mike Dawson of Journey's End was well spent to get to know the man and his life on the Estate...

September 5th, 2021|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: #posyhazell, 96 Winery Rd, Albarhino, Elsenburg Agricultural Institute., Huntsman SMG 2019, Journey's End Wines, Leon Esterhuizen, MIKE DAWSON, Pinot Grigio, Rhine River Vineyards, Vergelegen GVB White Blend 2015|
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TOP NOTCH WINES WE HAVE TASTED RECENTLY…

A stunning mix of some Top Notch wines we have tasted recently. We really are fortunate to have some truly fine wines...

August 24th, 2021|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #posyhazell, Barista Black 2019, Glen Carlou Petite Chardonnay 2021, Journey’s End The Huntsman SMV 2019, Muratie Mr May Grenache Noir 2019, Simonsig Garland 2015, Spioenkop Riesling 2017|
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GROOTE POST THE OLD MAN’S BLEND RED 2019, EXCELLENT WITH A SUPERBLY BAKED BEEF WELLINGTON…

Groote Post The Old Man’s Blend Red 2019, requested by Peter Pentz, the 'Old Man' of the Groote Post Estate in Darling...

August 4th, 2021|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #posyhazell, Beef Wellington, Darling, Darling Wines, Groote Post Old Man's Red Blend, Groote Post Old Man's White Blend, Groote Post Wine Estate, Lukas Wentzel, Nick Pentz, Peter Pentz Junior, Peter Pentz Senior|
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BAKED CHORIZO GNOCCHI WITH FAT bastard SHIRAZ 2019, JUST SUCH A PERFECT COMBINATION…

FAT bastard Shiraz 2019, a gem of a Shiraz from Robertson, just perfect for a lovely spiced dish like this gnocchi with the kick of Chorizo...

July 18th, 2021|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #LiveLARGE, #posyhazell, Baked Chorizo Gnocchi, FAT bastard Shiraz 2019, Fat Bastard Wines, Fior di Latte Mozarella, International Shiraz Day, Roberton Wines, Robertson Winery, Robertson 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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