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Welgegund Heritage Chenin Blanc 2017, so good with Carey Boucher Erasmus’s Confit Chicken with Fennel, Thyme & Lemon…

Welgegund Heritage Chenin Blanc 2017 is made from grapes from old Chenin Blanc plantings on the Estate. A truly delicious expression by Friederich Kuhne...

July 20th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Carey Boucher Erasmus, Confit Chicken, Friederich Kuhne., Hawequa Mountains, Welgegund Heritage Chenin Blanc 2017, Welgegund Wine Estate, Wellington Wine|
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Diemersfontein The Prodigy Pinotage 2018, so good with Dianne Bibby’s Flour-less chocolate cake with glossy ganache…

Following in the footsteps, the Coffee Pinotage and the Carpe Diem Pinotage Reserve, The Diemersfontein The Prodigy Pinotage 2018 pops up on the scene...

September 4th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: David Sonnenberg, Dianne Bibby, Diemersfontein The Prodigy Pinotage 2018, Diemersfontein Wine Estate, Francois Roode, Pinotage, Wellington, Wellington Wine|
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Advent Calendar #4 – Linton Park Café Cabernet 2017

My Advent Calendar #4 red wine is from Linton Park, a fresh young sappy Cabernet with an undertow of mocha from the high toasted oak barrels...

December 4th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: #wineoftheday, Advent Calendar, Cabernet Sauvignon, Linton Park Wines, South African Wine, Wellington Wine|
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Snow Mountain Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2017 – a jewel from the Wellington Crown….

Wellington is known for its fine wines, yet we dont seek them out often enough. This is a great Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend with works well as a glass on its own, as well as some fine food...

October 31st, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Chardonnay, Cheese Baker, Nabygelegen, Pinot Noir, South African Wine, Wellington Wine|
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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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