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DURBANVILLE WINE VALLEY TRIUMPHS AT OLD MUTUAL TROPHY WINE SHOW…

Durbanville Wineries shine at The Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2021. Diemersdal & De Grendel taking major Awards...

July 6th, 2021|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Charles Hopkins, De Grendel Wine Estate, Diemersdal Wine Estate, Helgard van Schalkwyk, Michael Fridjhon, Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show, Thys Louw|
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Diemersdal Private Collection 2016, excellent with Ina Paarman’s Aubergine Bake with Roast Pepper Sauce

From 6th generation family winemaker, Thys Louw of Diemersdal Wine Estate, comes this sublime Bordeaux style blend. Perfect with meat dishes and as shown here, vegetarian dishes too.

February 18th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Diemersdal Wines, Durbanville Wine, Ina Paarman, Red wine blend, South African Red Blends, South African Wine, Thys Louw|
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Diemersdal launches first wine under new Wine of Origin Cape Town Label

Diemersdal launches First Wine under new Wine of Origin Cape Town Label. Thys Louw, specialist Sauvignon Blanc wine producer, shows a new vintage.

September 14th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Diemersdal 8 Rows Sauvignon Blanc, Diemersdal Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wine, Thys Louw|
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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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