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Good Food, there’s a wealth of choice at Groot Constantia, to accompany the Estate’s fine wines…

Good Food and Great Wine, always on the menu at Groot Constantia at The Jonkershuis Restaurant or Simon's at Groot Constantia...

August 31st, 2020|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Boela Gerber, Constantia, Groot Constantia, Groot Constantia Estate, Groot Constantia Wine, Jonkershuis, Simons Restaurant|
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Who will receive this year’s prestigious Wine Industry 1659 medal of honour at Groot Constantia?

The prestigious 1659 Medal of Honour of the South African Wine Industry will be awarded on 6th February at Groot Constantia - who will be the recipient?...

January 9th, 2020|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: 1659 Wine Award, Agri Expo, Groot Constantia, Simons Restaurant, South African Wine Award|
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Groot Constantia – a place to #SipSummer and taste the sunshine..

Groot Constantia, the cradle of the South African Industry has so much to offer the tourist and the wine lover...

November 6th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Boela Gerber, Constantia, Constantia Wine, Michelangelo Award, Simons Restaurant, The Jonkershuis Restaurant|
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Groot Constantia – ‘well worth a visit’, the Michelin Guide would say…

The cradle of the South African wine industry, Groot Constantia was granted to Simon van der Stel 333 years ago in 1685. Boela Gerber now wears the distinguished mantle of Winemaker. A true destination wine experience.

June 2nd, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Boela Gerber, Constantia, Grande Constance, Groot Constantia Wine, Jonkershuis Restaurant, Simons Restaurant, South African Wine|
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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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