Stellenbosch Wine Archives | Michael Olivier

Annatjie Melck of Muratie’s Marinated Beef Pot Roast, perfect with Muratie Martin Melck Cabernet Sauvignon 2015…

Muratie Martin Melck Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, a superb wine from vineyards the slopes of the Simonsberg owned by the Melck Family...

July 10th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Annatjie Melck, Annatjie Melck’s Marinated Beef Pot Roast, Kim Melck, Muratie, Muratie Cabernet Sauvignon, Muratie Martin Melck Cabernet Sauvignon, Muratie Wines, Rijk Melck, Ronnie Melck, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch Wine|

Simonsig Redhill Pinotage 2017, THE wine for Tony Jackman’s Obie’s Oxtail Potjie…

Simonsig Redhill Pinotage 2017, a jewel in the Simonsig Crown, grapes grown on the famous red soil of the Estate...

July 9th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Daily Maverick, Francois Malan, Frans Malan, Johan Malan, Liza Malan, Oxtail, Simonsig Redhill Pinotage, Simonsig Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Pinotage, Stellenbosch Wine, Stellenbosch Wine Route, Tony Jackman|

Oldenburg Vineyards, jewel in the Banghoek Crown…

Oldenburg Vineyards, jewel in the Banghoek Crown, a cool climate art of the Stellenbosch Wine Appellationwhere Nic van Aarde is making award winning wines...

July 2nd, 2020|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: <CL° Red Blend, <CL° White Blend, Adrian Vanderspuy, Banghoek Valley Wines, Judi Dyer, Nic van Aarde, Oldenburg Vineyards, Stellenbosch Wine, Vanessa Vanderspuy|

Spier’s new secret is out – an utterly delicious sparkler, Spier Secret Sparkling, gets a new livery…

Spier Secret Sparkling, dons new livery for this popular Sparkler, as good in Winter as it is in Summer, Autumn or Spring...

June 28th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Jacques Erasmus, Soier Wines, Spier Secret Sparkling, Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch Sparkling Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, Stellenbpsch|

Warm up with Spier Creative Block 3 & hearty, slow-braised Karoo lamb shanks…

Spier Creative Block 3

June 25th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Lamb Shanks, Spier Creative Block 3, Spier Hotel, Spier Wine Farm, Spier Wines, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine|

Vergelegen Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, so good with Carey Boucher Erasmus’s Steak & Red Wine Jus with Beetroot & Cauliflower Mash…

Vergelegen Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, a jewel in the Stellenbosch Crown from one of the Appellations oldest and grandest Wine Estates...

June 23rd, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon, Carey Boucher Erasmus, Helderberg Bowl, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine, Vergelegen, Vergelegen Special Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Vergelegen Wine Estate|

Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2017, excellent with Dianne Bibby’s North African Lamb Knuckle Bredie…

Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2017, a fine red blend of 'Bordeaux' varieties, from one of Stellenbosch's premier wine estates...

June 22nd, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Banghoek Valley, Botmaskop, Delaire Cabernet Franc Rosé, Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2017, Delaire Graff Wine Estate, Delaire Graff Wines, Delaire Icon WIne Club, Dianne Bibby, Icon, Lamb Bredie, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Red Blend, Stellenbosch Wine|

Stellenrust 54 Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2018, great fun with Mussels with Chilli, Ginger & Lemongrass by Thuy Diem Pham…

Stellenrust 54 Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2018, from. the much awarded Stellenbosch eponymous Wine Estate...

June 18th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Bloomsbury Publishing, David Loftus, Mussels, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine, Stellenrust Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc, Stellenrust Wine Estate, Stellenrust Wines, Tertius Boshoff, THe LIttle Viet Kitchen, Thuy Diem Pham|

Simonsig Chenin Avec Chêne 2017, excellent with Christine Capendale’s Biltong & Mushroom Soup…

Simonsig Chenin Avec Chêne 2017, a fine wooded Chenin from one of Stellenbosch's Premier Wine Estates, perfect for Chenin Day on Saturday...

June 17th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Biltong, Biltong & Mushroom Soup, Christine Carpenter, Francois Malan, Johan Malan, Simonsig Chenin Blanc Avec Chene, Simonsig Wines, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch Wine|

TOKARA Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 for a sense of Stellenbosch Banghoek place…

TOKARA Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, yet another gem from the slopes of the Simonsberg in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation...

June 12th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Carolize Coetzee, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch Wine, Stuart Botha, Tokara Cabernet Sauvignon, Tokara Olive Estate, Tokara Wine Estate|

Peter Falke PF Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, so good with Darina Allen’s Top Side of Beef with Carrots & Thyme…

Peter Falke PF Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, a fabulous expression by Werner Schrenk of a Stellenbosch Golden Triangle Cabernet...

June 4th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Darina Allen, Peter Falke PF Cabernet Sauvignon, Peter Falke PF Wines, Peter Falke Wines, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch Wine, Topside of beef, Werner Schrenl|

Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, great partner to Carey Boucher Erasmus’s Oven Roasted BBQ Brisket…

Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, a superb expression of Cabernet Sauvignon from the premium Golden Triangle in the Helderberg...

May 19th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Alto Wines, BBQ Beef Brisket, Bertho van der Westhuizen, Carey Boucher Erasmus, Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch Wine|

Simonsig The Garland 2015, an excellent accompaniment to Dianne Bibby’s Roast Leg of Lamb with Sweet Onion Marmalade…

Simonsig The Garland 2015, a perfect expression of a fine Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon from a single vineyard on the slopes of the Simonsberg...

May 12th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Dianne Bibby, Lamb, Simonsig The Garland 2015, Simonsig Wine Estate, Simonsig Wines, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Cabernet, Stellenbosch Wine|

Spier Produce Gardens take root to boost Community Food Security during Lockdown & beyond…

Spier Produce Gardens under the guiding hand of Megan McCarthy will provide food for the community...

April 29th, 2020|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Farmer Angus, Megan McCarthy, Spier Produce Garden, Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine, Wilton Sikhosana|

Peter Falke Leilani Muscat d’Alexandrie Noble Late Harvest nv, excellent with Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s Oaty Banana Drop Scones…

The Peter Falke Leilani Muscat d’Alexandrie Noble Late Harvest is part of the Estate's signature range, delicious sweet muscat...

April 27th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #Muscat d'Alexandrie, Drop scones, https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/, Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Noble Late Harvest Wine, Peter Falke Noble Late Harvest Wine, Peter Falke Wines, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Noble Late Harvest Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Delaire Graff Sauvignon Blanc 2019, a great wine with Robyn Wallace’s Chicken Cacciatore…

With Delaire Graff Sauvignon Blanc 2019, made from grapes from a variety of Appellation in the Western Cape, Morné Vrey caotures the essence of the grape...

April 24th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Banghoek Banghoek Wines, Chicken Cacciatore, Delaire Graff Sauvignpn Blanc, Delaire Graff Wine Estate, Delaire Graff Wines, Morné Vrey, Robyn Wallace, Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine|

Simonsig Cuvée Royale 2014, good with my Smoked Salmon Parcels…

Simonsig Cuvée Royale 2014 is an all singing, all dancing, all Chardonnay Méthode Cape Classique & premium Wine from the estate...

April 23rd, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Chardonnay, Chardonnay MCC, Charl Schoeman, Francois Malan, Johan Malan, MCC, Simonsig Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Méthode Cap Classique, Stellenbosch Wine|

Top Drop #20, Delaire Graff Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc 2019…

In this post, I hope you will make a list of these wines for after lockdown, Top Drop #20, Delaire Graff Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc 2019...

April 18th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Carey Boucher Erasmus, Delaire Graff Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Delaire Graff Wines, Delaure Graff Wine Estate, Morné Vrey, Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine|

Spier’s Bobotie puts a new twist on tradition…

Spier's Bobotie, a little less sweet, a little more savoury and a good dish on an Autumnal night to serve with Spier Signature Chenin Blanc...

April 14th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Bobotie, Heritage South African Food, South African Dishes, Spier, Spier Bobotie, Spier Signature Chenin Blanc, Spier Wine Farm, Spier Wines, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine|

Vergelegen Special Reserve Merlot 2015, todays over R120 wine for #sawinelockdown, and perfect with Dianne Bibby’s Roast leg of Lamb with Sweet Onion Marmalade…

Vergelegen Special Reserve Merlot 2015, an utter gem of a wine, a truly great experience drinking a wine like this, not something you forget...

April 13th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Andre van Rensburg, Dianne Bibby, Leg of Lamb, Merlot, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Merlot, Stellenbosch Wine, Vergelegen, Vergelegen Special Reserve Merlot 2015, Vergelegen Wine Estate|

Middelvlei Rooster Rosé 2019 – a rosé by any other name could never taste as sweet [dry actually]…

Middelvlei Rooster Rosé 2019, from the Momberg Family, made with the fabulous Cinsaut grape, full of lovely rustic berry aromas and flavours...

March 31st, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Cinsaut, Cinsaut Rosé, Middelvlei Wine Estate, Middelvlei Wines, Middlevlei Rooster Rosé, Momberg Family, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Rosé, Stellenbosch Wine|

Top drops #16, Simonsig Gewürztraminer 2019, a gem with Anina Meyer’s Roasted Tomato & Puff Pastry Tarts…

Simonsig Gewürztraminer 2019, such a gem from the Estate. Aromatic, off dry, delicate, perfect food wine which has its origins in Northern Italy...

March 21st, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Anina Meyer, Francois Malan, Gewürtraminer, Simonsig Gewürztraminer, Simonsig Wine Estate, Simonsig Wines, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine|

Top drops #15, Peter Falke PF Ruby Blend 2016…

Peter Falke PF Ruby Blend 2016 hails from Groenvlei Farm on the slopes of the Helderberg Mountains in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation...

March 20th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Diane Bibby, Meatballs, Peter Falke PF Ruby Blend, Peter Falke Wines, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine, Week night supper|

Delaire Graff Sunrise MCC Brut nv, a Top Ten Wine in the Prescient Cap Classique Report 2020…

Delaire Graff Sunrise MCC Brut nv Not surprised at all that the Delaire Graff Sunrise MCC Brut nv is in the Top Ten of the Prescient Cap Classique Report 2020. This unusual, for an MCC anyway, blend is so cleverly made by Morné Vrey, the much awarded Delaire Graff Winemaker. Chenin Blanc ripening on the

March 18th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: ALmonds, Banghoek Wines, Delaire Graff Sunrise MCC, Delaire Graff Wine Estate, Marcona Lamonds, Methode Cap Classique, Morné Vrey, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch MCC, Stellenbosch Wine|

Spier’s Roasted Chicken Caesar Salad, so good with Spier’s Creative Block 2…

Roasted Chicken Caesar Salad, a Spier riff on the original from Tijuana Mexico, served with a sublime, crisp white Spier Wine...

March 17th, 2020|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Chicken Caesar Salad, Spier, Spier Creative Block 2, Spier Wine Farm, Spier Wines, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine|

Chef Hennie Nel: the man behind The Spier Farm Café…

The Spier Farm Café, a lovely casual restaurant with great food and baked produce, perfect for an anytime visit...

February 29th, 2020|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Hennie Nel, PJ Vadas, Spier, Spier Chardonnay Pinot Noir, Spier Farm Café, Spier Wine, Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine|

Oldenburg Vineyard Series Grenache Noir 2018, great with Dianne Bibby’s Roast Leg of Lamb with Sweet Onion Marmalade…

Oldenburg Vineyard Series Grenache Noir 2018, one of the fine wines to come from the Banghoek Valley, a cooler part of Stellenbosch..

February 13th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Banghoek, Banghoek Wine, Bibby's Kitchen Cookbook, Diane Bibby, Lamb, Nic van Aarde, Oldenburg Vineyards, Oldenburg VIneyards Grenache Noir, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine|

Valentine’s Day Podcast #16, Peter Falke Blanc de Noir 2019…

Peter Falke Blanc de Noir 2019 is one of the Estate's PF Collection Wines, made from Cabernet Sauvignon by Werner Schrenk, GM & Winemaker...

February 12th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: False Bay, Helderberg, Peter Falke Blanc de Noir, Peter Falke Signature Wines, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine, The PF Collection, Werner Schrenk|

Valentine’s Day Podcast #7, Oldenburg Vineyards Grenache Noir 2018…

Oldenburg Grenache Noir 2017, a fine expression of a grape of southern French origin, made in the cool Banghoek climate...

February 6th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #banghoekpass, #wineoftheday, Banghoek, Nic van Aarde, Nina Timm, Oldenburg Grenache Noir 2018, Oldenburg Vineyards, Rondekop, South African Wine, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Grenache Noir, Stellenbosch Wine|

Valentine’s Day Podcast #6, Villiera Tradition Brut Rosé…

Jeff Grier of Villiera was one of the early pioneers of the wines known now as Méthode Cape Classique, here is a delicious one...

February 5th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Jeff Grier, Michael Olivier's Valentine's Day Podcasts, Nathan Daniels, South African Wine, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine, Valentine's Day, Villiera Tradition Brut, Villiera Tradition Brut Rosé, Villiera Wine Estate, Villiera Wines, Xander Grier|

Valentine’s Day Podcast #5, Spier Secret Sparkling Rosé, such a lovely wine…

Spier Secret Sparkling Rosé nv, a wine made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and a touch of Muscat, perfect for your Valentine's Day Picnic...

February 5th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Frans Smit, Michael Olivier's Valentine's Day Podcasts, South African Wine, Spier Secret Sparkling Rosé, Spier Wine Farm, Spier Wines, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine, Valentine's Day|

Spoil your Valentine with a romantic sunset picnic at Spier & more…

So much to do at Spier Wine Farm on Valentine's Day, so many choices, it's a Friday night too...

January 23rd, 2020|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Spier Farm Café, Spier Hotel, Spier Wine Farm, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine, Vada Smokehouse and Bakery|

Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé 2019, best with Dianne Bibby’s White Bean Hummus with Candied Tomatoes…

Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé made from one of the noble grapes which has its ancestry in Bordeaux, a delicious fresh crisp any time wine...

January 21st, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Banghoek, Cabernet Franc, Delaire Cabernet Franc Rosé, Delaire Graff Restaurant, Delaire Graff Rosé, Delaire Graff Wine Estate, Dianne Bibby, Indochine, Morné Vrey, Rosé Wine, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Rosé, Stellenbosch Wine|

Oldenburg Vineyards CL Red 2018, try it with my Indian Beef Curry…

Oldenburg Vineyards CL Red 2018 from a cool Banghoek - cool in terms of climate and fashion! The wine has a sister White...

January 16th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Indian Beef Curry, Oldenburg Vineyards, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine|

Crush, 100 South African Wines to drink now #23, Delheim Iconoclast 2012…

Delheim Iconoclast 2012, a Shiraz led blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Petit Verdot, ready for now drinking, but will age well...

January 4th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Delheim, Delheim Iconoclast 2012, Delheim Wine Estate, Delheim Wines, Iconoclast, Michael Spatz Sperling, Nora Sperling-Thiel, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine, Vera Sperling, Victor Sperling|

Advent Calendar, Villiera Tradition MCC Brut nv, a Podcast…

Jeff Grier was an early participant in the Méthode Cap Classique movement in South Africa, the Villiera Tradition MCC Brut is a legend...

December 23rd, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Advent Calendar, Grier Family, Jeff Grier, Méthode Cp Classique, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine, Villiera MCC, Villiera Tradition Brut, Villiera Wine Estate, Villiera Wines|

Advent Calendar 2019, Jordan Cobbler’s Hill 2015, a podcast about a truly great wine…

Jordan Cobbler's Hill 2015, celebrating the 21st vintage of this sublime wine. Sjaak Nelson the Winemaker celebrates 20 years as winemaker and the restuarant 10 years of top awards. You should go celebrate there too...

December 10th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Gary Jordan, George Jardine, Jordan Cobblers Hill 2015, Jordan Wine Estate, Jordan Wines, Kathy jordan, Sjaak Nelson, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Kloof, Stellenbosch Wine, Stellenboschkloof Wines|

Advent Calendar 2019, Quoin Rock MCC, 2013, a podcast…

The Quoin Rock MCC 2013 is a jewel in the crown of this fine Stellenbosch Simonsberg Wine Estate, beautifully aged and ready for drinking...

December 9th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Gåte Restaurant, Jacques Maree, Methode Cape Classique, Nicole Loubser, Quoin Rock, Quoin Rock MCC, Quoinf Rock Wines, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Accommodation, Stellenbosch Wine|

Advent Calendar 2019, Kunjani Shiraz 2015, a podcast…

Kunjani Shiraz 2015, a fine expression of the small Devon Valley Wine Ward in the Stellenbosch Appellation, perfect Christmas Wine...

December 4th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Advent Calendar, Advent Calendar 2019, Carmen Stevens, Devon Valley, Kunjani Shiraz, Kunjani Wines, Lamek Mnisi, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine|

Advent Calendar 2019, Quoin Rock Namysto 2015, a podcast…

Quoin Rock Namysto 2015, a fine Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon blend by the Estate's Winemaker, Jacques Maree...

December 2nd, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Jacques Maree, Quoin Rock Namysto, Quoin Rock Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine|

Simonsig Wine Estate – a jewel in the Stellenbosch Wine Crown…

Simonsig Wine Estate - home of some of the most pioneering wines in the South African Wine Firmament, Kaaps Vonkel amongst them...

November 25th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Debbie Thompson, Francois Malan, Johan Malan, Kaapse Vonkel, Simonsig Wine Estate, Simonsig Wines, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine|

The Hartenberg Riesling 2017, a ZA Confidential Podcast…

The Hartenberg Riesling 2017 is a fine example of what this grape will do in the Cape. Dry delicious, a great food wine...

November 9th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Carl Schultz, Chris Gilmour, Hartenberg Riesling, Jeff Osborne, Johan Fraser, Malcolm Macdonald, Mike Schussler, Riesling, Stellenbosch Riesling, Stellenbosch Wine, ZA Confidential|

Oldenburg Vineyards Rondekop Rhodium 2016, perfect partner to Dianne Bibby’s Best Marinated Rib Eye Steak…

Oldenburg Vineyards Rondekop Rhodium 2016, named for Rondekop Hill on the farm and a precious metal is a right bank Bordeaux blend...

October 29th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Adrian Vanderspuy, Dianne Bibby, Oldenburg Rhodium, Oldenburg Vineyards, Rhodium, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine|

Simonsig Cuvée Royale 2014, good with Ina Paarman’s Chicken Saltimbocca…

Simonsig Cuvée Royale 2014, is a Blanc de Blancs made from Chardonnay, part of the fabulous range of MCC Wines made on the Estate...

October 23rd, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Blanc de Blancs, Chardonnay, Charl Schoeman, Cuvée Royale, Francois Malan, Ina Paarman, Johan Malan, MCC, Methode Cape Classique, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine|

5 minutes with Charron Mehlo – Head Chef, Restaurant Cuvée on Simonsig Wine Estate…

Charron Mehlo, Head Chef at Restaurant Cuvée on Simonsig Wine Estate, spends 5 minutes to tell us about her day...

October 20th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Charron Mehlo, Restaurant Cuvée, Simonsig Gewürztraminer, Simonsig Wine Estate, Stellenbosch Wine|

Delaire Graff Summercourt Chardonnay 2018, so good with Christine Capendale’s Tagliatelle with Tomatoes 3 ways, Olives, Capers & Chili…

Delaire Graff Summercourt Chardonnay 2018, a gently oaked Chardonnay made from Banghoek Summercourt Vineyard grapes by Morné Vrey...

October 18th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Chardonnay, Christine Capendale, Delaire Graff Wine Estate, Morné Vrey, Stellenbosch Chardonnay, Stellenbosch Wine, Summercourt, Summercourt Chardonnay|

Alto MPHS 2012, made for Creamy Parmesan Polenta with Pan Fried Exotic Mushrooms & White Truffle Oil…

Alto MPHS 2012, a 50/50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Franc by Bertho van der Westhuizen, matured in French & American oak barrels...

October 16th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Alto Estate, Bertho van der Westhuizen, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Creamy Polenta, Helderberg Mountain, Stellenbosch Wine|

Oldenburg Vineyard Series Chenin Blanc 2018, Alida Ryder’s Hawaiian Chicken Skewers…

Oldenburg Vineyard Series Chenin Blanc 2018, a fine oaked wine from Banghoek in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation...

September 13th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Banghoek, Chenin Blanc, Chicken Skewers, Nic van Aarde, Oldenburg Vineyards, Oldenburg Wines, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine|

Delaire Graff Swartland Reserve Chenin Blanc 2018, good with Christine Capendale’s Lamb Meatballs with Herbed Burghul, Lime Yoghurt & Pickled Tomatoes…

Morné Vrey, winemaker of the Delaire Graff Wine Estate in Stellenbosch has made a fine Swartland Reserve Chenin Blanc 2018 form old bush vines...

September 6th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Chenin Blanc, Delaire Graff Swartland Reserve Chenin Blanc 2018, Delaire Graff Wine Estate, Morné Vrey, Old Bush Vine, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine|

Tokara celebrates its 20th vintage & sweeps the board in Tim Atkin SA Special Report…

Tokara, in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation celebrates its 20th vintage and high parise in the Tim Atkin SA Special Report 2019…

September 4th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Aidan Morton, Anne-Marie Ferreira, GT Ferreira, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine, Stuart Botha, Tim Atkin, Tim Atkin 2019 South African Report, Tokara, Tokara Wine Estate, Tokara Wines|

Michael Olivier’s Minute of Wine #12, Peter Falke PF Ruby Blend 2016, a Helderberg Wine – a podcast

Peter Falke PF Ruby Blend 2016, a delicious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz, from the slopes of the Helderberg...

August 31st, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Helderberg, Nachos, Peter Falke PF Ruby Blend, Peter Falke PF Wines, Peter Falke Wines, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine|

Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé 2019, perfect partner to my Deconstructed Sushi…

Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé 2019, a perfect Stellenbosch Rosé, perfect with spring and summer food. AND IN WINTER...

August 28th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Botmaskop, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Franc Rosé, Delaire Graff Cabernet Frnac Rosé, Delaire Graff Wine Estate, Helderberg, Morné Vrey, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine|

Asara The Vineyard Collection Cape Fusion 2016, good with Dianne Bibby’s Roast Butternut and Lentil Bobotie…

The Asara The Vineyard Collection Cape Fusion 2016 is a Cape Blend, an unusual one which contains a good dollop of Malbec, the 'forgotten grape' of Bordeaux...

August 27th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Asara Cape Fusion 2016, Asara Wine Estate and Luxury Hotel, Cape Blend, Dianne Bibby, Malbec, Oakleaf, Pinotage, Polkadraai, Shiraz, Stellenbosch Wine, Tulkulu|

Simonsig Labyrinth Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, excellent with Meeta K Wolff’s Orange Marmalade & Port Glazed Duck…

Simonsig Labyrinth Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, a child of the drought, packed with classical Cabernet Sauvignon aromas and flavours...

August 20th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon, Francois Malan, Johan Malan, Labyrinth Cabernet Sauvignon, Meeta K Wolff, Simonsig Wine Estate, Simosngis Wines, Stellenbosch Cabernet Collective, Stellenbosch Wine|

Zevenwacht Shiraz 2017, red, rich and sublime and excellent with my Waterblommetjiebredie…

Zevenwacht Shiraz 2017 is made from grapes which grow on the first Bottelary Hills north of False Bay, the source of cooling breezes in Summer...

August 16th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Bottelary Hills, Denis Johnson, Hagen Viljoen, Stellenbosch Wine, Waterblommetjie Nredie, Waterblommetjies, Zevenwacht Estate Wines, Zevenwacht Shiraz|

Oldenburg Vineyards Chardonnay 2018, so good with Christine Capendale’s Mediterranean Pan Fried Chicken…

Oldenburg Vineyards Chardonnay 2018, a fabulous expression of the terroir that is Oldenburg Vineyards, cool, high, in the Banghoek Valley...

August 14th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Christine Capendale, Nic van Aarde, Oldenburg Chardonnay 2018, Oldenburg Vineyards, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Appellation, Stellenbosch Wine|

Yonder Hill Nicola 2015, a fine Stellenbosch Red Blend by Abé Beukes, a ZA Confidential podcast…

Yonder Hill Nicola 2015, a fine red blend in the Bordeaux style, from the Stellenbosch Wine Estate in a ZA Confidential podcast...

August 10th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Duane Newman, Jeff Osborne, Jeremy Sampson, John Fraser, Malcolm Macdonald, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine, Yonder Hill Nicola, Yonder Hill Wines, ZA Confidential|

Women’s Month is a special time on the Asara Wine Estate…

Why have a Women's Day, when you can have a Women's Month and continue to celebrate the ladies on our lives for the other 11. Asara will help you out...

August 9th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Asara The Vineyard Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sansibar Gin Lounge, Stellenbosch Wine|

Show your Saffa heart at Stellenbosch Hills’ Heritage pairing…

Go find your Saffa heart at Stellenbosch Hills for their heritage tastings during the month of September, well worth the trip...

August 5th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Heritage Foods, Malva Pudding, Pickled Fish, Stellenbosch Hills Muscat de Hambourg, Stellenbosch Hills Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Michael Olivier’s Minute of Wine #10, a podcast, Yonder Hill Nicola 2015…

Yonder Hill Nicola 2015, a sublime Bordeaux Style Red Blend, my chosen wine for Michael Olivier's Minutes of Wine - a podcast...

August 5th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #fineredwine, Abé Beukes, Ankole Cattle, South African Bordeaux Blend, Stellenbosch Wine, Yonder Hill Nicola 2015, Yonder Hill Wine Estate|

5 minutes with Bertho van der Westhuizen, 5th Winemaker in 100 years at Alto…

I spend 5 minutes with Bertho van der Westhuizen, 4th Winemaker in 100 years at Alto, following in his father Schalk's footsteps…

August 1st, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Alto Cabernet Sauvignon, Alto Rouge, Alto Wine, Bertho van der Westhuizen, Malbec, Professor Eben Archer, Stellenbosch Wine|

5 minutes with Yonder Hill Winemaker, Abé Beukes…

I spend time at The Whippet in Linden talking to Abé Beukes, quiet, amusing, knowledgeable, award winning Yonder Hill winemaker...

July 28th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Abé Beukes, Ankole Cattle, Jan Boland Coetzee, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine, Yonder Hill Wine Estate|

Asara #12 The Vineyard Collection Merlot 2017, perfect with Dianne Bibby’s Ten Minute Walnut & Sage Ravioli…

Part of the Estate's selection of single variety wines, the Asara The Vineyard Collection Merlot 2017, is a great fingerprint of the vintage & Merlot...

July 26th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Asara Merlot, Asara The VIneyard Collection Merlot, Dianne Bibby, Merlot, Polkadraai, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine|

Journeys End Wines rebrands its Tales Series…

Journeys End which is situated above Sir Lowry's Pass Village is on the Eastern edge of the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation...

July 24th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Journey's end Tales Series, Journey's End Wines, Leon Esterhuizen, Stellenbosch Wine|

Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, good match with NOMU’s Short Rib Ragu with Gnocchi…

Few wine lovers have not tasted an Alto Wine, here are my thoughts on the Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, one of the great reds from the Estate...

July 24th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Alto Wine Estate, Alto Wines, Beef Short Ribs, Bertho van der Westhuizen, Helderberg, NoMU Foods, South African Cabernet Sauvignon, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Waterkloof Circle of Life White 2016, a fine biodynamc wine unveiled…

Released only in years when the grapes are considered of sufficient quality, Waterkloof unveils its Circle of Life White 2016...

July 18th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Ceviche, Nadia Barnard-Langenegger, Paul Botinot, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, Waterkloof Circle of Life, Waterkloof Wine Estate, Waterkoof Wines|

Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Satin Nectar Rosé 2017, perfect with Dianne Bibby’s Cognac Apple Cake…

Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Satin Nectar Rosé 2017, the latest and very welcome addition to the fabulous range of Methode Cap Classique Kaapse...

July 10th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Dianne Bibby, Francois Malan, Johan Malan, Kaapse Vonkel, Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel, Simonsig Satin Nectar, Simonsig Satin Nectar Rosé, Simonsig Wine, South African Champagne, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Crush – 100 South African Wines to drink now, #15, Simonsig Mr Borio’s Shiraz 2016, try it with Ina Paarman’s Twice Cooked Sticky Ribs…

Named for Alessandro Borio, Simonsig Mr Borio’s Shiraz 2016 pays homage to the man who built their early cement fermenting tanks...

July 8th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Graham Paarman, Ina Paarman, Johan Malan, Simonsig Mr Borio’s Shiraz 2016, Simonsig Wine Estate, Simonsig Wines, South African Wine, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine|

Zevenwacht Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, perfect with Winemaker Charles Lourens’s Lamb Potjie…

Charles Lourens

July 5th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Charles Lourens, Lamb Shank Potjie, Potjie, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, Zevenwacht Cabernet Sauvignon, Zevenwacht Wines|

Asara Vineyard Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, perfect with Ina Paarman’s Shank & Shin Potjie…

The Asara Vineyard Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 reflect all that is good about Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon, part of a range of single varieties and blends...

July 4th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel, Asara Wines, Ina Paarman, South African Cabernet Sauvignon, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch Wine|

Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2017, a perfect match to Alida Ryder’s Slow Roasted Lamb Shanks…

Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2017, named for the mountain which stands in protection of the Estate and on whose slopes the vineyards are planted...

July 3rd, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Alida Ryder, Banghoek Wine, Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2017, Delaire Graff Estate, Delaire Graff Restaurant, Indochine Retaurant, South African Bordeaux Blend, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Zevenwacht Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, perfect with Ina Paarman’s Springbok & Baby Onion Kebabs…

A child of drought and the finest reported vintage of this century, Zevenwacht Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 is a total joy of a Stellenbosch Cabernet...

July 1st, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Hagen Viljoen, Ina Paarman, South African Wine, Springbok Kebabs, Stellenbosch Wine, Zevenwacht Cabernet Sauvignon, Zevenwacht Wine|

Middelvlei’s Boerebraai – proudly South African yet so unique…

Go and celebrate 100 years of Middelvlei Wines with the Momberg Family at their Middelvlei Boerebraai, sublime wines and great food...

July 1st, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Middelvlei Wines, Middlevlei Boerebraai, MombergFamily, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Vriesenhof Grenache Noir Shiraz Mourvèrde 2017, so good with Nadia Graves’s Braised Beef Cheeks…

Vriesenhof Grenache Noir Shiraz Mourvèdre 2017, a sublime blend in the style of Southern France, from the cellar of the legendary Jan Boland Coetzee...

June 28th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Jan Boland Coetzee, Nadia Travers, Nicky Classens, South African Wine, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine, Vriesenhof Wine Estate, Vriesenhof Wines|

Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel, all the exciting Bells & Whistles…

The dictionary says Bells & Whistles is additional trimmings and features, something in which Asara specialises...

June 22nd, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Arek Witaszek, Asara The Vineyard Collection Cape Fusion 2015, Asara Wine Estate and Luxury Hotel, Babiana villosula, Egyptian Geese, Pete Gottgens, Polka Draai, South African Wine, Southern Cross Gin, Stellenbosch Wine|

Asara Vineyard Collection Shiraz 2015, June is a time to celebrate Venison with Nina Timm’s Venison Pie made with a Batter Blanky…

Asara Vineyard Collection Shiraz 2015 Asara Wine Estate lies in the folding hills of Polkadraai in the western side of the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation. These hills offer different soils, different aspects and different altitudes which make for interesting winemaking. The grapes for the Asara Vineyard Collection Shiraz 2015 come from two vineyards. The higher of

June 12th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Arek Witaszek, Asara Vineyard Colleciton, Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel, Nina Timm, Shiraz, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, Venison & Shiraz, Venison Pie|

5 Minutes with Werner Schrenk, GM & Winemaker at Peter Falke Wines…

5 minutes with Werner Schrenk General Manage and Winemaker of Peter Falke Wines, reveals another side of his life, his cooking, his reading...

June 11th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon, Louis Nel, Peter Falke Wines, Richebourg, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, Werner Schrenk|

Glenelly Estate Reserve 2013, good with Nina Timm’s Waterblommetjie Bredie, a heritage dish…

The signature wine of this exquisite Stellenbosch Wine Estate, the Glenelly Estate Reserve 2013, 18 months in French oak barrels...

June 5th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Glenelly Wine Estate, Heinrich Louw, Luke O'Cuinneagain, May Eliane de Lencquesaing, Nina Timm, Stellenbosch Red Wine Blend, Stellenbosch Wine, Waterblommetjie Bredie|

Michael Olivier’s Minute of Wine #8, Peter Falke PF Pinot Noir 2016 & Peter Falke PF Chardonnay 2017, a podcast…

My Minute of Wine #8 in my podcast series, Peter Falke PF Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, two great expressions from Stellenbosch...

May 28th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Peter Falke PF Chardonnay, Peter Falke PF Pinot Noir, Peter Falke Wines, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine|

Simonsig Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2017, so delicious with Nina Timm’s New York Strip Sirloin…

Simonsig Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2018, introduced 16 years ago. Packed in an unusual shape unique bottle embossed with the Malan Family Crest...

May 23rd, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Johan Malan, Nina Timm, Simonsig Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz, Simonsig Wine, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

June is Asara’s ‘Month of Shiraz & Venison’…

Shiraz & Venison is the theme in the winelands restaurants for the month of June, venison being freely available then, Asara has a special offering...

May 23rd, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Arek Witaszek, Asara Shiraz, Asara Wines, Shiraz & Venison in June, South African Shiraz, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, The Bell Tower|

Michael Olivier’s Minute of Wine #6 Asara The Vineyard Collection Merlot 2017…

The Wine #6 Asara Vineyard Collection Merlot 2017, is the perfect expression not only of a Merlot, but of the drought stricken vintage...

May 20th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Asara The Vineyard Collection Merot 2017, Christiaan Nigrini, Janette van Lill, Johan Joubert, Merlot, Polkadraai Hills, South African Merlot, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Zevenwacht The Tin Mine White Blend 2017, perfect partner to Sophia Lindop’s Fennel & Sumac Crusted Salmon Trout…

Zevenwacht The Tin Mine White Blend 2017, a delicious oak matured blend of three major wine grape varieties, the sum of which is greater than the parts...

May 18th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Hagen Viljoen, Sophia Lindop, South African Wine, Stellenbosch White Blends, Stellenbosch Wine, Zevenwacht The Tin Mine White, Zevenwacht Wines|

Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, delicious with Jacques Erasmus’s Beef en Daube…

Alto Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, one of a range of fine wines from the Stellenbosch Wine Estate, making wine for 100 years...

May 16th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: #wineoftheday, Alto Cabernet Sauvignon, Alto Wines, Beef en Daube, Hemelhuijs, Jacques Erasmus, South African Cabernet Sauvignon, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Asara The Vineyard Collection Cape Fusion 2015, perfect match for Lizet Hartley’s Pork Chops with Mushrooms & Cider Cream Sauce…

Unusual for a Cape Blend, the Asara The Vineyard Collection Cape Fusion 2015, has apart from the Pinotage and the Shiraz, an equal portion of Malbec...

May 7th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Asara Cape Fusion, Asara Wine Estate, Cape Bend, Lizet Hartley, Malbec, Pinotage, Shiraz, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

It’s showtime as live jazz and delicious fondue return to Delheim…

Great fun to be had as the live jazz and delicious fondue fondue lunches return to Delheim, a premier Stellenbosch Wine Estate...

May 4th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Delheim Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, Delheim Wine Estate, Fondue at Delheim, Live Jazz at Delheim, Stellenbosch Wine|

Crush – 100 South African Wines to drink now, #8, Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2017…

Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, a fine Stellenbosch Cabernet & part of a range of Vineyard Selection WInes...

April 30th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Alistair Rimmer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Christine Capendale, Kleine Zalze Cabernet Sauvignon, Kleine Zalze Wine Estate, Kobus Basson, Stellenbosch Wine|

Glenelly The Glass Collection Syrah 2017, good partner to Dianne Bibby’s North African Lamb Knuckle Bredie…

Part of the sublime The Glass Collection range of wines, the Glenelly The Glass Collection Syrah 2017 is a gem, and a perfect food wine...

April 15th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Christophe Dehosse, Dianne Bibby, Glenelly The Glass Collection Wines, Glennelly Estate, Luke O’ Cuinneagain, South African Syrah, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, Syrah, The Vine Bistro|

Bellingham The Bernard Series Bush Vine Pinotage 2017, perfect partner to Nina Timm’s Lip-smacking Lamb Ribs…

Bellingham The Bernard Series Bush Vine Pinotage 2017 is part of a range of classy wines, named for Bernard Podlashuk, creator of the modern Bellingham...

April 10th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Bellingham, Bush Vine Pinotage, Nina Timm, Pinotage, Richard Duckitt, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, The Bernard Series|

Jordan Estate, The Real McCoy Riesling 2016, a podcast from ZA Confidential…

Jordan Estate, The Real McCoy Riesling 2016 Recently I recorded a podcast for ZA Confidential with John Fraser, website owner and old wine friend, Malcolm McDonald of Clientéle, Jeff Osborne from Gumtree Auto and Chris Hart, well known economist. Jordan Estate Owners, Gary & Kathy Jordan I took the wine and chose the sublime Jordan

April 4th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: #podcast, Jordan The Real McCoy, Jordan Wine Estate, Riesling, Stellenbosch Wine, ZA Confidential|

Hartenberg The Stork 2015, Sophia Lindop’s Malay Lamb Knuckle Curry is a great companion…

Named for Ken McKenzie, a Spitfire Pilot during WW11, nicknamed The Stork for his long legs, Hartenberg The Stork 2015...

March 31st, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Carl Schultz, Hartenberg Estate, Hartenberg The Stork, Hartenberg Wine, Sophia Lindop, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, Stellenbosch Wine Appellation, The Stork Shiraz|

Delheim Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2017, great wine, great value…

Each year Delheim Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 gets betterer and betterer. Excellent value wine, soft and berry cherry juicy...

March 29th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Delheim Wines, Myrna Robins, Roelof Lotriet, Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon Blend, Stellenbosch Wine|

Oldenburg White Blend 2018, so good with Nadia Graves’s Asparagus Mimosa…

Always something new from Oldenburg Vineyards, now the uniquely named Oldenburg White Blend 2018 has been released, there's a red one too...

March 27th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Nadia Graves, Nic van Aarde, Oldenberg White Blend, Oldenburg Vineyards, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Glenelly Glass Collection Merlot 2017, perfect with Roberta Muir’s Steak Diane…

A delicious part of a range of wines named for the famous Glenelly Glass Collection, the Glenelly Glass Collection Merlot 2017 is a fine Stellenbosch expression of Merlot...

March 23rd, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Chef Christophe Dehosse, Glenelly Wine Estate, Luke O’ Cuinneagain, Merlot, South African Merlot, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Merlot, Stellenbosch Wine, The Vine Bistro|

Delaire Graff White Rock Sauvignon Blanc 2018, partner to Roberta Muir’s Manchego, Orange & Walnut Salad…

Made especially for Woolworths, Morné Vrey's Delaire Graff White Rock Sauvignon Blanc 2018 is a sublime expression of the grape...

March 17th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Delaire Graff White Rock Sauvignon Blanc, Delaire Graff Wine Estate, Delaire Graff Wines, Morné Vrey, Roberta Muir, South African Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, Virgil Kahn|

Hartenberg The Eleanor Chardonnay 2016, lovely partner to Sophia Lindops Mussel & Litchi curry…

One of the many wines so superbly made by Carl Schultz and his team, Hartenberg The Eleanor Chardonnay 2016 is named for Eleanor Finlayson...

March 17th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Chardonnay, Hartenberg Chardonnay, Hertenberg Wine Estate, Sophia Lindop, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Chardonnay, Stellenbosch Wine|

Glenelly The Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, so good with Lizet Hartley’s Whole Roast Neck of Lamb…

One of a range of superbly drinkable wines by Luke O'Cuinneagain, the Glenelly The Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2016...

March 15th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Cabernet Sauvignon, Glenelly The Glass Colleciton Cabernet Sauvignon, Glenelly Wines, Heinrih Louw, Lizet Hartley, Luke O'Cuinneagain, Madame May Eliane de Lancquesaing, Stellenbosch Wine|

Asara The Bell Tower 2013, great with Alida Ryder’s Honey-Garlic Pork Ribeye Steaks…

Asara releases a new vintage of the sublime Asara The Bell Tower 2013, named for the modern Bell Tower which rings twice daily when the hot scones arrive at The Deli...

March 14th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Alida Ryder, Asara The Bell Tower, Asara Wine Estate, Asara Wine Estate and Luxury Hotel, Bordeaux Blend, Stellenbosch Wine|

Peter Falke Signature Exclusive Blend 2014, so good with Sophia Lindop’s Asian pork with Sichuan Pepper…

From Groenvlei Farm on the foothills of the Helderberg, Werner Schrenk offers his sublime Peter Falke Signature Exclusive Blend 2014...

March 12th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Peter Falke Wines, Sophia Lindop, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine, Werner Schrenk|

25 Year Celebratory Tasting Series with Ken Forrester Wines…

Ken Forrester, also known as Mr Chenin is holding 25 Year Celebratory Tastings his renowned Ken Forrester Wines...

March 8th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: 25 years of Chenin Blanc, Ken Forrester, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Simonsig The Labyrinth Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, perfect match to Roberta Muir’s Asparagus & Goat Cheese Risotto…

Simonsig Wine Estate first produced Cabernet in 1976, 1977 it won the General Smuts Trophy for SA Champion Wine, current vintage is the Simonsig The Labyrinth Cabernet Sauvignon 2016...

March 7th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Francois Malan, Johan Malan, Roberta Muir, Simonsig Cabernet Sauvignon, Simonsig Wines, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch Wine|

Kontras – boutique wines, made by two contrasting friends…

Kontras - two boutique wines, a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Chenin Blanc made from Stellenbosch grapes...

February 26th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Chris Swanepoel, Johannes Kopp, Kontras Wine, Malva Pudding, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Peter Falke PF Blanc de Noir 2018, delicious with Sophia Lindop’s Pickled Fish…

From Groenvlei Farm in the foothills of the Helderberg in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation comes the delicious summer Peter Falke PF Blanc de Noir 2018...

February 20th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc de Noir, Groenvlei Farm, Peter Falke Wines, Sophia Lindop, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Delaire Graff Banghoek Reserve Chardonnay 2017, lovely start to a meal with Carey Boucher Erasmus’s Chicken Liver Parfait, Spiced Cranberry Compote & Brioche…

Made from the Estate's own grapes, picked at different times to add complexity, the Delaire Graff Banghoek Reserve Chardonnay 2017...

February 18th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Banghoek, Banghoek Valley, Carey Boucher Erasmus, Chardonnay, Delaire Graff Wines, Morné Vrey, South African Chardonnay, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Asara #8 The Vineyard Collection Cape Fusion 2015, a delicious partner for Dianne Bibby’s Red Wine Ragu with Rigatoni…

My Asara #8 in my series of Asara Wines, The Vineyard Collection Cape Fusion 2015, great with Dianne Bibby's Pasta...

February 17th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Asara Cape Fusion, Asara Wine, Asara Wine Estate and Luxury Hotel, Cape Blend, Dianne Bibby, Malbec, Pinotage, Polkadraai Hills, Shiraz, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Oldenburg Vineyards Series Syrah 2015, so good with Ina Paarman’s French Beef Stew with Shallots…

From the greatest vintage of the century, in the middle of the worst drought in living memory, the truly sublime Oldenburg Vineyards Series Syrah 2015...

February 16th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Ina Paarman, International Shiraz Day, Nic van Aarde, Oldenburg Vineyards, Oldenburg Vineyards Series Syrah 2015, Shiraz, South African Wine, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine, Syrah|

Quoin Rock White Blend 2017, so good with Roberta Muir’s Duck and Peach Salad…

From a range of fine wines by Jacques Maree, the Quoin Rock White Blend 2017 is in the Bordeaux Style, a mix of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, matured in French Oak Barrels...

February 4th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Elim Wine, Quoin Rock White Blend, Quoin Rock Wines, Roberta Muir, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Hartenberg Chardonnay 2016, lovely at lunchtime with Carey Boucher Erasmus’s Cape Malay Pickled Fish ‘Tacos’…

A stunner of a Stellenbosch Chardonnay by Carl Schultz on one of Stellenbosch's premier Estates, Hartenberg Chardonnay 2016...

January 30th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Carey Boucher Erasmus, Carl Schultz, Hartenberg Chardonnay, Hartenberg Wine, South African Chardonnay, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Simonsig Woolworths Chenin Blanc Pinotage Reserve Collection 2017, perfect lunch time partner to Lizet Hartley’s Pork and Green Fig Terrine…

One of the top sellers on the shelves in Woolworths is the Woolworths Chenin Blanc Pinotage Reserve Collection 2017, made by Johan Malan of Simonsig and his team...

January 22nd, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Chenin Blanc, Lizet Hartley, Pinotage, Pork Terrine, Simonsig Wines, Stellenbosch Wine, Woolworths Chenin Blanc Pinotage Reserve Collection 2017, Woolworths Wine|

Stellenbosch pulls out the stops for its 2019 Harvest Parade on February 2nd…

The streets of the Wine Town of Stellenbosch will be alive and filled with fun for the annual Harvest Parade 2019 on February 2nd...

January 21st, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Harvest Parade, South African Wine, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Harvest Parade, Stellenbosch Wine|

Overgaauw Tria Corda 2014, perfect pairing with Jane-Anne Hobbs’s Slow-roasted Stuffed Leg of Lamb with a Basil Walnut Sauce…

Overgaauw Tria Corda 2014, three hearts from four generations, the Van Velden family of Stellenbosch...

January 12th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Braam van Veldon, David van Velden, David van Velden Snr, Jane Anne Hobbs, Overgaauw Sylvaner, Overgaauw Wine, South African Bordeaux Blend, South African Red Blend, Stellenbosch Wine, Sylvaner|

Glenelly Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2017, delicious with Christine Capendale’s Balsamic Char-Grilled Chicken…

The flagship white from this fabulous Stellenbosch Wine Estate, The Glenelly Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2017 fermented and matured in barrels...

January 4th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #southafricanwine, #wineoftheday, Chardonnay, Christine Capendale, Luke O'Cuinneagain, May Eliane de Lanquesaing, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch Wine, Stellenbosch Wine Appellation|

Glenelly Estate in Stellenbosch – well worth the drive…

Glenelly Estate in Stellenbosch, well worth the visit for its Estate Wines, the fabulous setting, the Glenelly Glass Collection & The Vine Bistro...

December 28th, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Christophe Dehosse, Heinrich Louw, Luke O’Cuinnegain, Mme May-Eliane de Lencquesaing, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch Wine, The Glenelly Glass Colletion, The Vine Bistro|

Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé 2018, fun with Christine Capendale’s Feta, Caramelised Onion & Biltong Focaccia…

A fine Twixmas wine, made in the year of exrtreme drought using a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé 2018...

December 27th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Franc Rosé, Christine Capendale, Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé, Delaire Graff Wines, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Rosé, Stellenbosch Wine|

Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut 2016, perfect at breakfast with Nina Timms Breakfast Blinis…

The first classic Champagne style wine made in South Africa, Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut 2016, pioneered by Frans Malan in 1971...

December 24th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Francois Malan, Johan Malan, Kaapse Vonkel, Nina Timm, Simonsig Wines, South African Champagne, South African Wine, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine|

Oldenburg Vineyard Series Cabernet Franc 2015, such a treat with Christine Capendale’s Slow Roasted Lamb Pie…

A sublime expression of a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, the Oldenburg Vineyard Series Cabernet Franc 2015 is one you need to land for Christmas...

December 20th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Banghoek Valley, Christine Capendale, Oldenburg Vineyard Series, Oldenburg VIneyard Series Cabernet Franc 2015, Oldenburg Vineyards, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Advent Calendar #14 2018…

Two stunning reds and some delicious recipes for my Advent Calendar #14 2018...

December 14th, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Advent Calendar #14 2018, Carmen Stevens, Franschhoek Cellar, Ina Paarman, Kunjani Wines, NoMU Foods, Stellenbosch Wine|

Simonsig Chenin Blanc 2018, perfect with Nadia Graves’s Perfect Roast Chicken…

The 50th harvest from the first bottling of the Simonsig Chenin Blanc, now 2018 vintage...

November 28th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Chenin Blanc, Francois Malan, Johan Malan, Nadia Graves, Simonsig Wine Estate, South African Chenin BlAnc, Stellenbosch Wine|

Oldenburg Rondekop Per Se Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, good with Ina Paarman’s Eggplant Involtini…

A superb example of a fine Cabernet Sauvignon, from Stellenbosch, the home of Cabernet, Oldenburg Rondekop Per Se Cabernet Sauvignon 2015...

November 19th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Banghoek Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ina Paarman, Oldenburg Rondekop Per Se Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Oldenburg Vineyards, South African Cabernet Sauvignon, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch Wine, Stellenbosch Wine Appellation|

Asara MCC Brut 2015, good with one of Justine Wall’s Parmesan Pecan Swirls…

One of the happiest bottles of classically made bubbles, an any time Asara MCC Brut 2015...

November 8th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Asara MCC Brut, Justine Wall, Methode Cap Classique, Polkadraai, South African Champagne, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Neethlingshof Caracal 2016, a Bordeaux style red blend is good with Lizet Hartley’s Rabbit with White Wine Dijon Cream Sauce & Pancetta Crisps…

De Wet Viljoen comes up with another stunner, the Neethlingshof Caracal 2016. A Cabernet Sauvignon led Bordeaux style red, matched with Lizet Hartley's delicious rabbit stew...

November 3rd, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, de Wet Viljoen, Lizet Hartley, Neethlingshof Wine Estate, South African Bordeaux Blend, Stellenbosch Wine|

6 Reasons to visit Simonsig this festive season…..

Lots of fun, lovely Kaapse Vonkel, super food from Cuvée Restaurant, Jazz on the Lawn, First Fizzdays. It's all happening at Simonsig this Festive Season...

November 1st, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Carols by Candlelight, Cuvee Restaurant, First Fizzdays, Jazz on the Lawn, Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel, Simonsig Wine Estate, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Vriesenhof Unwooded Chardonnay 2017, delicious with my deconstructed Sushi, so easy to make…

Vriesenhof Unwooded Chardonnay 2017, a sublime Stellenbosch unwooded Chardonnay by Nicky Claassens & Jan Boland Coetzee...

October 27th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Chardonnay, Deconstructed Suhi, Michael Olivier, South African Chardonnay, Stellenbosch Chardonnay, Stellenbosch Wine, Unwooded Chardonnay, Vriesenhof Wines|

The Glenelly Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2016, a good match with Christophe Dehosse’s fresh salmon trout & vegetable julienne with beurre blanc sauce…

Beautifully made on a beautiful Estate in beautiful Stellenbosch, the Glenelly Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2016is a multi award winner...

October 26th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Chardonnay, Luke O'Cuinneagain, South African Wine, SouthAfrican Chardonnay, Stellenbosch Chardonny, Stellenbosch Wine|

Peter Falke PF Blanc de Noir 2018, best with Alida Ryder’s Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta…

A fine expression of a vintage, Cabernet Sauvignon from the Helderberg used to great effect in the Peter Falke PF Blanc de Noir 2018..

October 18th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Alida Ryder, Blanc de Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Helderberg, Peter Falcke Blanc de Noir, Peter Falke Wines, South African Blanc de Noir, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, Werner Schrenk|

The Simonsig GSM 2017, excellent with Ina Paarman’s Chilled Cherry Tomato Soup…

The Simonsig GSM 2017 is a fairly new innovation by Francois & Johan Malan, pioneers like their father, Frans.

October 10th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Chilled Tomato Soup, Francois Malan, Ina Paarman, Johan Malan, Simonsig Wines, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Bellingham Homestead Pinotage 2017, great match with Carey Boucher Erasmus’s Biltong Sirloin with Blue Cheese Butter & Pickled Waterblommetjies…

In celebration of Pinotage Day on 13th October, you might want to land a bottle or two of the Bellingham Homestead Pinotage 2017...

October 8th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Bellingham, Carey Boucher Erasmus, Pinotage, Richard Duckitt, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Asara #5 The Vineyard Collection Chardonnay Lightly Wooded 2015 with Dianne Bibby’s Wild Rice Salad with Sweet Peppers…

Asara #5 The Vineyard Collection Chardonnay Lightly Wooded 2015 is a fine example of delicate oak treatment and great quality fruit..

October 1st, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Asara Vineyard Collection Chardonnay, Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel, Dianne Bobby, South African Chardonnay, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Chardonnay, Stellenbosch Wine|

Delheim iconic Pinotage Rosé & Sauvignon Blanc released as Vegan friendly wines….

Delheim releases two of its icon wines, Pinotage Rosé and Sauvignon Blanc, now Vegan Friendly...

September 23rd, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Delheim Wine, Nora Sperling-Thiel, Pinotage, Sauvignon Blanc, South African Vegan Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, Vegan Wine, Vistor Sperling|

Asara #4 The Asara Vineyard Collection Pinotage 2017, good match with Dianne Bibby’s Tunisian Chickpea Soup…

Asara #4 The Asara Vineyard Collection Pinotage 2017, my voyage through the sublime Asara Wines. Dianne Bibby provides the pairings

September 19th, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Arek Witaszek, Asara Pinotage, Asara Wine Estate, Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel, Pinotage, Sansibar Bistro, Sansibar Gin Bar, Stellenbosch Wine|

Peter Falke PF Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, loves Nadia Travers’s Beef Short Ribs with Red Wine & Port…

Specially selected grapes go into the making of Peter Falke PF Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, a fine Stellenbosch wine. Perfect with Nadia Travers's Beef Ribs

September 19th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Annandale Road, Cabernet Sauvignon, Groenvlei Farm, Helderberg Wines, Nadia Travers, Peter Falke Wines, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, Werner Schrenk|

Simonsig Sunbird Sauvignon Blanc 2018, good match to Kate Liquourish’s Baked Feta Phyllo Parcels….

40 years ago, Simonsig Wine Estate in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation, bottled its first Sauvignon Blanc, the Simonsig Sunbird Sauvignon Blanc 2018 is its successor.

September 17th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Francois Malan, Johan Malan, Kate Liquorish, Sauvignon Blanc, Simonsig Sundird Sauvignon Blanc, Simonsig Wines, Stellenbosch Wine|

Heritage Day Celebration at Simonsig, live music, great Cuvée food & sublime wines…..

At Simonsig Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, Heritage Day is a day of celebration, a family day with excellent food & sublime wines

September 13th, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Heritage Day, Simonsig Wine Estate, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine|

Oldenburg Rondekop Stone Axe Syrah 2016, perfectly matched by Nina Timm’s Oriental Beef Casserole…

It's a hillock surrounded by mountains, and Rondekop makes such a difference in the wines it produces, like the Oldenburg Rondekop Stone Axe Syrah 2016

September 13th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineofday, Banghoek Valley, Beef Casserole, Nina Timm, Oldenburg Rondekop Stone Axe Syrah 2016, Oldenburg Vineyards, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine, Syrah|

Asara Vineyard Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, celebrates International Cabernet Sauvignon Day…

Child of Cabernet Franc & Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon is celebrated today. I celebrate with Asara Vineyard Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

August 30th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Asara Vineyard Collection Cabernet Sauvignon, Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel, International Cabernet Sauvignon Day, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Cabernet, Stellenbosch Wine|

The Asara Bell Tower 2013, a good match with a wedge of Dalewood Huguenot….

The Asara Bell Tower 2013, the perfect expression of a Stellenbosch Bordeaux style Blend.

August 19th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Asara Wine Estate, Cabernet Blend, Dalewood Fromage, Luxury Wineland Hotel, Sansibar Gin Bar, South African Bordeaux Blend, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, The Bell Tower|

Asara #3 – The Vineyard Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Dianne Bibby provides the perfect match with her Roast leg of lamb with sweet onion marmalade…

The most eminent of red wine grapes, grown on the Asara Wine Estate, go into this carefully made wine. Dianne Bibby's Roast Lamb is a great match...

August 9th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Asara Cabernet Sauvignon, Asara Wine, Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel, Diane Bibby, Sansibar Gin Bar, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine|

Asara Wine Estate appoints Johan Joubert as Cellarmaster…

Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel has announced the appointment of experienced and much lauded Johan Joubert as Cellarmaster....

June 4th, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel, Asara Wines, Johan Joubert, Stellenbosch Wine|

Oldenburg Vineyards Rhodium 2014, so good with Nina Timm’s Pork Cutlets with Hazelnuts & Sage

A sublime Merlot and Petit Verdot blend, the Oldenburg Vineyards Rhodium 2014 spends 20 months in French oak Barrels. Full rich and flavoursome this meaty savoury wine needs well flavoured food as the perfect partner. Nina Timm steps in with her Pork cutlets...

May 17th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Nina Timm, Oldenburg Rhodium, Oldenburg Vineyards, Philip Costandius, Rhodium, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Glenelly Estate Reserve 2012, heartwarming partner to Anina Meyer’s Veggie Packed Chakalaka…

Glenelly Estate Reserve 2012 is made by Luke O'Cuinnegain on the Glenelly Estate in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation. Well worth a visit not only for its wines, but also The Vine Bistro and the Glenelly Glass Collection...

May 17th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Anina Meyer's Recipe, Christophe Dehoss, Glenelly Estate, Glenelly Wines, Luke O’Cuinnegain, South African Wine, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Wine, The Vine Bistro|

Peter Falke PF Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, delicious counterfoil to Nina Timm’s Pork Roast with Garlic & Lime

Peter Falke PF Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 comes from Groenvlei Farm, home of Peter Falke WInes, in the foothills of Stellenbosch's Helderberg Mountain. A perfect expression of the 2015 vintage and of place.

May 7th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nina Timm, Peter Falke Wines, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Peter Falke PF Sauvignon Blanc 2017, perfect partner to Anina Meyer’s Spicy Sweet Potato and Couscous Veggie Bowl – 02.02.2018

Peter Falke PF Sauvignon Blanc 2017 The Wines of Peter Falke, which are grown and made on Groenvlei Farm up the Annandale Road on the lower slopes of the Helderberg, have the benefits of growing up in a fine climate with the benefit of cooling midsummer breezes off False Bay. These cause a slower ripening,

January 31st, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Anina Meyer, Peter Falke PF Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Peter Falke Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Glenelly’s ultimate wine & food experience in Stellenbosch…02.01.2018

The wines of Glenelly. What a fabulous experience tasting them with Luke O'Cuinneagain, the Estate's Winemaker.

January 3rd, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Christophe Dehosse, Glenelly Estate Reserve Range, Glenelly The Glass Collection, Glenelly Wine Estate, Luke O’ Cuinneagain, May Eliane de Lencquesaing, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Delaire Graff Chenin Blanc Swartland Reserve 2015 with Virgil Kahn’s Tikka Lamb Scotch Eggs – 30.12.2017

Delaire Graff Chenin Blanc Swartland Reserve 2015, a fine expression of Chenin by Morné Vrey. Perfect with Virgil Kahn's Tikka Lamb Scotch Eggs...

December 30th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Delaire Graff Wines, Indochine Restaurant, Morné Vrey, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, Tikka Lamb Scoth Eggs, Virgil Kahn|

Mulderbosch Faithful Hound 2015, great match with Jane-Anne Hobbs’s Fillet, Rocket & Mash with Balsamic Glaze – 27.12.2017

A superb Stellenbosch Wine Appellation Bordeaux style blend, Mulderbosch Faithful Hound 2015 by Adam Mason.

December 27th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Bordeaux Blend, Jane Anne Hobbs, Mulderbosch Wine, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, Stellenbosch Wine Appellation|

Mulderbosch Chardonnay 2017, good match with Dianne Bibby’s Cumin Lamb Kofta Phyllo Pastries – 24.11.2017

Sublime Mulderbosch Chardonnay 2017 from Adam Mason, using a variety of Stellenbosch Appellation sites. Perfect with Dianne Bibby's Cumin Lamb Kofta Phyllo Pastries...

November 24th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Adam Mason, Dianne Bibby, Mulderbosch Vineyards, South African Chardonnay, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Chardonnay, Stellenbosch Wine|

Delaire Graff Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc 2017 with Virgil Kahn’s Asparagus & Broccoli – 27.09.2017

Delaire Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc 2017 with Virgil Kahn's Asparagus & Broccoli. A fine Coastal Region Sauvignon to match Virgil's Asian food style.

October 12th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Bethwell Sombhuza, Delaire Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc, Delaire Graff Wines, Indochine Restaurant, Morné Vrey, Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, Virgil Kahn|

Oldenburg Chenin Blanc 2015 & Sophia Lindop’s Cape salmon portions wrapped in vine leaves – 15.09.2017

Oldenburg Chenin Blanc 2015 & Sophia Lindop's Cape salmon portions wrapped in vine leaves. Wine from a premier Stellenbosch producer and food from a premier Cape Town Kitchen

September 15th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Chenin Blanc, Oldenburg Vineyards, Sophia Lindop, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Simonsig Labyrinth Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 & Ina Paarman’s Venison Pie – 02.08.2017

Simonsig Labyrinth Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 If you want to know which as the first private estate in Stellenbosch to have bottled almost any single variety, Simonsig is one of the first you would investigate. Frans Malan, the founder was a real pioneer in the wine industry, first bottled his Cabernet Sauvignon in 1976. The 1977

August 6th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #cabernetsauvignon, #wineoftheday, Francois Malan, Ina Paarman, Johan Malan, Simonsig Wine Estate, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Glenelly – French flair in a Cape Vineyard

Glenelly Estate in Stellenbosch is a jewel in the crown of the Appellation. Luke O'Cuinneagain is making sublime wines which Christophe Dehosse matches at The Vine Bistro.

July 4th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Christophe Dehosse, Glenelly Wines, Luke O'Cuinneagain, Mme May-Eliane de Lencquesaing, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, The Vine Bistro|

Glenelly Glass Collection Syrah 2014 & Diane Bibby’s Slow Braised Red Wine Oxtail – 15.06.2017

A fine Syrah by Luke O'Cuinneagain at Glenelly, a premium Stellenbosch Wine Estate. Diane Bibby's Oxtail is the perfect match...

June 15th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Glenelly The Glass Collection Wines, Glenelly Wine Estate, Oxtail, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, Syrah|

ASARA – one stop Stellenbosch Wine Estate

The Asara Wine Estate and Hotel In the undulating Polkadraai Hills, east of the town of Stellenbosch and in its eponymous Wine Appellation, lies a gem, The Asara Wine Estate and Hotel. This award-winning wine estate. and its luxury hotel, has no Cape Dutch Houses, white walls or generations of family winemakers. It is a

May 27th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Asara Wine Estate & Hotel, Asara Wines, Sansibar Gin Bar & Bistro, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

The Bottelary Hills Pop Up Lunch returns to Hartenberg Wine Estate 28 May 2017

Hartenberg Wine Estate, Simonsberg in the background Hand-crafted wine and soul food are a match made in heaven and Hartenberg Wine Estate, situated in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands, invites you to embark on a journey of sensory experiences at this year’s Bottelary Hills Pop Lunch on Sunday, 28 May. Be enthralled as highly

May 17th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Bottelary Hills Wine, George Jardine, Hartenberg Wine Estate, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Stellenbosch Street Soirees back in full swing

City of Oaks’ popular bi-monthly street parties a summer hit Warmer weather and longer days echo the return of the ever-popular Stellenbosch Street Soirees. The bi-monthly street parties bring together wine farms, restaurants, locals and visitors in the vibrant streets of the City of Oaks. The Stellenbosch Street Soirees will take place every second and

January 9th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: South African Wine, Stellenbosch Street Soirees, Stellenbosch Wine, Stellenbosch Wine Route|