Pinotage Day October 10th, here are a few delicious wines with which to celebrate…

Pinotage Day October 10th offer us the opportunity to celebrate this truly South African grape, which Protea-like has many guises...

October 9th, 2020|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , Spier Wines, , |
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Jollof Rice, by Jumoke Akintola, a delicious West African Rice dish for a Winter Casserole, good with Welgegund Cinsault 2017…

Jumoke Akintola's Jollof Rice, served here with fried plantains Reading The Irish Times online recently [as I am wont to do] I came across this iconic Nigerian Rice Dish, by the most charming Co-Owner & Chef at The Beach House, Tramore, Co. Waterford, Ireland, Jumoke Akintola. I say charming because her response to my request

July 7th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Fish Shop Smithfield, Jollof Rice, Jumoke Akintola, The Beach House, The Moosewood Restaurant, Tramore, Welgegund Heritage Wines Cinsault 2017, , West African Ground Nut Stew|
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Two 2017 gems from Welgegund, The Cinsault and the Grenache Noir…

Welgegund Heritage Wines, The Cinsault 2017 and the Grenache Noir 2017 hit the high scores in the Tim Atkin South African Report 2019…

October 28th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Dalewood Fromage, , Welgegund Heritage Wines, Welgegund Heritage Wines Cinsault 2017, Welgegund Heritage Wines Grenache Noir 2017, |
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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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