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The Garajeest Bruce 2015, a podcast with some interesting people…

Callan Williams, The Garajeest, makes three wines, Jim, Jagger and Bruce. THe Bruce 2015 is a fine Cabernet Franc. Listen to this interesting podcast...

April 28th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Cabernet Franc, Chris Gilmour, Garajeest Bruce 2015, Garajeest Cabernet FRanc, Jeff Osborne, John Fraser, Malcolm Macdonald, South African Cabernet Franc, South African Wine, ZA Confidential|
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Crush – 100 South African Wines to drink now, #4, Raats Family Dolomite Cabernet Franc 2016…

From Bruwer Raats, the guru of Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc, the Raats Family Dolomite Cabernet Franc 2016 stood out for me this week...

April 12th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Bruwer Raats, Nina Timm, Raats Family Dolomote Cabernet Franc, Raats Family Wines, South African Cabernet Franc, 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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