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Simonsig The Grapesmith Mediterraneo 2019, perfect with Ina Paarman’s Whole Fish over the Coals…

The Grapesmith Mediterraneo 2019, a pet project of Johan Malan of Simonsig Wine Estate...

February 17th, 2021|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: Fish over Coals, Francois Malan, Grenache Blanc, Ina Paarman, Johan Malan, Koelenhof, Marsanne, Roussanne, Simonsig The Grapesmith Mediterraneo 2019, Simonsig Wine Estate, Simonsig Wines, Stellenbosch Wine, Verdelho|
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A toothsome twosome, Verdelho & Tannat from The Glen Carlou Collection…

The Glen Carlou Collection is a range of uniique wines. The Tannat won for Philip Theron The Diners Blub Young Winemaker of the Year 2020...

January 11th, 2021|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Glen Carlou Wine Estate, Glen Carlou Wines, Jan Braai, Paarl, Paarl Wine, Tannat, THe Glen Carlou Collection, Verdelho|
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‘Not all good South African wine will strip your wallet’, Boplaas Cape Portuguese White sells at under R60 a bottle…

Rozanne Nel from Boplaas extols the virtues of their even handedly priced wines, The Boplaas Cape Portuguese White Blend 2018 - only R59 bottle...

May 13th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Boplaas Wine, Calitzdorp, Calitzdorp Wine, Cape Portuguese, Nel Family Wines, South African Wine, Verdelho|
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Creamy Fish & Fennel Bake – Anina Meyer

Creamy Fish & Fennel Bake by Anina Meyer Anina Meyer is a relatively new discovery for me.  I am enamoured of her work and this week she kindly agreed to let me use her posts, so she is the newest Food Associate on my website and I am thrilled, and you will be seeing more

June 2nd, 2016|Categories: fish & Seafood, Recipes|Tags: #recipes;#fishrecipe, Anina Meyer, KWV The Mentors Wines, KWV Wine, South African Wine, Verdelho|
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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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