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Top drops #4, De Grendel Three Spades Cider…

De Grendel Three Spades Cider, made on the Estate from a variety of premium Apples, a new experience for Founding Wine Maker, Charles Hopkins...

March 6th, 2020|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Charles Hopkins, De Grendel, De Grendel Three Spades Cider, De Grendel Wine Estate, De Grendel Wines, Durbanville Wine, Sir de Villiers Graaff, Three Spades Cider|
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De Grendel Restaurant offers a new 3 course Lunch Menu

De Grendel Wine Estate and Restaurant offers an exciting three course weekday lunch paired with the Estate's sublime wines for the next two months. Ian Bergh, the Chef, has brought some delicious dishes out of his culinary bag of magic.

May 2nd, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Charles Hopkins, De Grendel Wines, Ian Bergh, South African Wine, Three Spades Cider, Winter Lunch|
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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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