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World Malbec Day is on Saturday 17th April – go drink some…

World Malbec Day, and South African is not lagging behind, we have some superb Malbecs...

April 16th, 2021|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #WorldMalbecDay, Bellevue Wines, Bizoe Wines, Charles Withington, Malbec, Nicky Wallace, Paul Wallace, Paul Wallace Black Dog Malbec 2017, Paul Wallace Wines, Rikus Neethling, Withington Nguni Darling Malbed 2019, Withington Wines|
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Three great wines for winter and the fabulous Dianne Bibby’s Red Wine Beef Stew with Potato Gratin goes with all of them…

Three great wines, from three Wine Appellations, each one different from the other and perfect for drinking with a good dish of Beef from Dianne Bibby...

July 12th, 2020|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Dianne Bibby, Excelsior Gondolier Merlot, Excelsior Wines, La Motte Milennium, La Motte Wines, Red Wine, Withington Roan Ranger, Withington Wines|
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Withington Nguni Malbec 2015 – a Heritage Wine named for Heritage Cattle

Withington Nguni Malbec 2015 - a Heritage Wine for Heritage Cattle. Known for nearly 3000 years. A regal beast, with skins of great beauty.

September 23rd, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Charles Withington, Darling Wines, Malbec, South African Wine, Withington Nguni Malbec, Withington Nguni Mlbec 2015, Withington Wines|
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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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