Proposal Hill Cap Classique Brut Rosé 2017, a De Grendel Wine with a romantic De Grendel story…

De Grendel Proposal Hill Cap Classique 2017, a gem of a wine by Founding Winemaker, Charles Hopkins. Made from Pinot Noir...

January 11th, 2022|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: Charles Hopkins, , , Ian Bergh, , Pinot Noir, , , South African Wines|
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DE GRENDEL OP DIE BERG CHARDONNAY 2021, PERFECT WITH DIANNE BIBBY’S BUTTERED ROAST CHICKEN…

De Grendel Op die Berg Chardonnay 2021, is born in the Witzenberg where snow covers the vineyards in Winter...

October 20th, 2021|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: Chardonnay, Charles Hopkins, , De Grendel Restaurant, , , Ian Bergh, , , South African 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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