DE WETSHOF ESTATE NAISSANCE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018, EXCELLENT AS A PARTNER TO DALEWOOD FROMAGE ESTATE CHEESE…

De Wetshof Estate Naissance Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a jewel in the De Wetshof crown, filled with all the wonderful Cabernet attributes. Excellent sipping wine, great with food..

July 9th, 2021|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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THE FOUR RETIEF COUSINS OF VAN LOVEREN WINE ESTATE GUSSY UP THE LIVERY ON THEIR BOTTLES WITH A NEW EXCITING DESIGN…

Van Loveren Wine Estate in Robertson presents its new livery. Simple, elegant raising the image of the Estate's Quality Wines to a new level...

June 24th, 2021|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: , , , , , , , |
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De Wetshof Bon Vallon 2020, a fine expression of Chardonnay, so good with Grilled Mushrooms and Basil & Lemon Pesto…

De Wetshof Bon Vallon 2020, a fine expression of an unoaked Chardonnay from the Robertson Wine Valley...

May 10th, 2021|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |
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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