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Advent Calendar Day 10, Welgegund Providence 2015 on Michael Olivier Talking Wine…

Welgegund Providence 2015, a jewel in the Welgegund Crown. A 3 way blend of utter deliciousness...

December 10th, 2020|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: Friederich Kuhne., Welgegeund Wines, Welgegund Providence 2015, Welgegund Wine Estate, Wellington, Wellington Wines|
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Wellington Wines honours Top Grape Producers…

Wellington Wines (Pty) Ltd honours Top Grape Producers, growing perfect grapes to make great Wellington Wines…

March 17th, 2020|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Bovlei Wynmakery, Wamakersvallei Wynkelder, Wellington, Wellington Grape Producers, Wellington Koöperatiewe Wynkelder, Wellington Wines, Wellington Wines (Pty) Ltd|
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Wellington Wine Wednesday finds a new Home at Au d’Hex Estate…

Wellington Wine Wednesday finds a new Home at Au d'Hex Estate, for a complete exposé of the Appellations lovely wines...

March 12th, 2020|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Au d'Hex Estate, Diemersfontein WInes, Doolhof Wines, Hawequa Mountain, Linton Park Wines, Peridot Communicationa, Wellington, Wellington Wine Route, Wellington Wines|
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Diemersfontein The Prodigy Pinotage 2018, a ZA Confidential podcast…

Diemersfontein The Prodigy Pinotage 2018, a third style of Pinotage from this Estate so well known for its 'coffee' Pinotage and the more serious Carpe Diem Pinotage Reserve...

November 13th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Chris Gilmour, Diemersfontein The Prodigy Pinotage 2018, Diemersfontein Wine Estate, Jeff Osborne, Mike Schussler, Pinotage, Wellington, ZA Confidential|
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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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Dainty Bess Pinot Noir Méthode Cap Classique 2015, named for a rose, delicious with Christine Capendale’s Fish Tacos with Radish Kimchi…

Made in a Robertson Cellar for Jane Ferreira Eedes, The Dainty Bess Pinot Noir Méthode Cap Classique 2015 is a stunning example of a Pinot Noir bubbly...

January 24th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Christine Capendale, Dainty Bess, Elgin, Jane Ferreira Eeds, Methode Cape Classique, South African Chamapagne, Wellington|
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Douglas Green Chenin Blanc 2018, so good with NOMU’s Ultimate Cheese Toastie with Smoky Chipotle Relish & Caramelised Onions…

Starting out 76 years ago and creating a legend, Douglas Green founded his eponymous company, there's Douglas Green Chenin Blanc 2018...

December 13th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Breedekloof, Chenin Blanc, Douglas Green Chenin Blanc, Douglas Green Wines, NoMU Foods, South African Chenin BlAnc, South African Wine, Wellington|
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Snow Mountain Artisanal Wines, made in beautiful Wellington…

Snow Mountain Artisanal wines are made in Wellington by James McKenzie. Perfect artisanal wines, for the perfect festive meal.

December 1st, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Chardonnay Pinot Noir, James McKenzie, Malbec, Nabygelegen, Pinot Noir, Snow Mountain Artisanal Wines, Snow Mountain Wines, South African Wines, Syrah, Wellington|
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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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