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The best of both: Spier 5.5% — a new range of quality wines with less than half the kilojoules and alcohol…

Spier Wine Farm in Stellenbosch launches 5.5% — a new range of quality wines, low in both alcohol and kilojoules in time for summer...

October 22nd, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Frans Smit, Spier 5.5% Chenin Blanc, Spier 5.5% Shiraz, Spier Chenin Blanc, Spier Picnic, Spier Shiraz, Spier Tasting Room, Spier Wine, Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch Wine|
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Four delicious ways to celebrate Heritage Day at Spier…

So many offerings for you to celebrate Heritage Day at Spier, September 24th, fun for adults and children...

August 22nd, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Braai Buffet at Spier Hotel, Spier Picnic, Spier Tasting Room, Spier Wine Farm, Spier Wines, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wines, Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery|
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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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