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Piekenierskloof Grenache 2016, great match with Nina Timm’s Soft, Tender Sirloin Steaks…

From the place of the pikemen, the Piekenierskloof Wine Appellation. from old unirrigated bush vines, Piekenierskloof Grenache 2016...

March 25th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Grenache Noir, Nina Timm, Piekenierskloof Grenache Noir, Piekenierskloof Wines, South African Grenache Noir, South African Wine|
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Oldenburg Grenache Noir 2016, good with Justine Wall’s Beef & Black Olives..

Exceptional wines from Stellenbosch, the Oldenburg Grenache Noir 2016 is one of them. Philip Costandius just builds this wine year on year into something really special. Justine Wall's Beef & Black Olives are a great match...

April 16th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Grenache Noir, Justine Wall, Oldenburg Vineyards, Philip Costandius, South African Grenache Noir, 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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