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Spier Signature Series Pinotage 2019, excellent with a tranche of venison, quick grilled over the flames…

The Spier Signature Series Pinotage 2019 is a jewel in the Pinotage Crown. Rich and generous berries, subtle oak spice...

May 10th, 2021|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Johan Jordaan, Pinotage, Spier Signature Series, Spier Wine Farm, Spier Wines, Stellenbosch Wine, Venison Fillet, Wild Food Company|
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My YouTube iMovie – Spier Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon…

Spier Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon, a special wine from this Stellenbosch Estate, made by Frans Smit and his Cellar Team...

August 4th, 2020|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: Frans Smit, Michael Olivier Talking Wine, Spier Signature Series, Spier Signature Series Cabernet Sauvignon, Spier Wine Farm, Spier Wines, Stellenbosch, YouTube|
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Spier Signature Series Chenin Blanc 2019, celebrates Chenin Blanc Day with Pesto Princess’s Hake with Harissa & Coconut Cream…

Spier Signature Series Chenin Blanc 2019, for when you want to know what a great Chenin tastes like...

June 19th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Harissa, Jacques Erasmus, Kathleen Quillinan, Pesto Princess, South African Chenin BlAnc, Spier Chenin Blanc, Spier Signature Series, Spier Wine Estate|
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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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