Simonsberg Archives - Michael Olivier

Delheim Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, so good with Alida Ryder’s Easy Lemon Herb Grilled Lamb Ribs…

Delheim Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 was first bottle on the Estate in 1958, and under Roelof Lotriet, the winemaker, is going stratospheric...

March 1st, 2022|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon, Delheim Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Delheim Wine Estate, Easy Lemon Herb Grilled Lamb Ribs, Roloef Lotriet, Simonsberg, Sperling Family, Stellenbosch Wine Appellation|

Warwick Professor Black Sauvignon Blanc 2021 a gem of a wine made by JD Pretorius from grapes from 2 blocks on the slopes of the Simonsberg..

December 22nd, 2021|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: JD Pretorius, Muldersvlei, Sauvignon Blanc, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch Wine Appellation, Warwick Professor Black Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Warwick Wine Estate|

Oldenburg Vineyard Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, a perfect expression by Nic van Aarde of the grape, from the cooler part of Stellenbosch...

Oldenburg Vineyards Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, a great expression of the grape. from the cooler side of Stellenbosch...

Deux Frères Fraternité 2013, a blend of Shiraz 70% and Mourvèdre 30%, delicious flavours of sour cherries, plums and mulberries...

The delicious Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé 2019, such a perfect wine for Summer and especially for Valentine's Day...

February 8th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Banhoek, Cabernet Franc, Delaire Graff, Delaire Graff Lodges, Delaire Graff Restaurant, Delaire Graff Rosé, Delaire Graff Wine Estate, Delaire Graff Wines, Indochine Restaurant, Morné Vrey, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wines|

Delheim Iconoclast 2012, a Shiraz led blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Petit Verdot, ready for now drinking, but will age well...

Delheim Grand Reserve 2015, a jewel in the Delheim Crown, a sublime blend of three Bordeaux grapes, beautifully oaked...

Muratie Martin Melck Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, a great wine from a great vintage has name of an owner of Muratie in the 18th Century...

December 6th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Kim Melck, Muratie, Muratie Wine Estate, Muratie Wines, Rijk Melck, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wines|

The flagship white from this fabulous Stellenbosch Wine Estate, The Glenelly Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2017 fermented and matured in barrels...

January 4th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #southafricanwine, #wineoftheday, Chardonnay, Christine Capendale, Luke O'Cuinneagain, May Eliane de Lanquesaing, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch Wine, Stellenbosch Wine Appellation|

Glenelly Estate in Stellenbosch, well worth the visit for its Estate Wines, the fabulous setting, the Glenelly Glass Collection & The Vine Bistro...

December 28th, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Christophe Dehosse, Heinrich Louw, Luke O’Cuinnegain, Mme May-Eliane de Lencquesaing, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch Wine, The Glenelly Glass Colletion, The Vine Bistro|

The wines of Warwick Denman, Stellenbosch University trained Winemaker are absolute gems from the Simonsberg Stellenbosch Appellation...

November 12th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Chardonnay, Merlot, Simonsberg, South African Wine, Stellenbosch, Warwick Denman|