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Oldenburg Chenin Blanc 2021, so good with Carey Boucher–Erasmus’s The Best Caesar Salad…
A fine example of an Oak Barrel fermented and matured Chenin Blanc. The Oldenburg Chenin Blanc 2021 is given gentle treatment in the cellar...
Groot Constantia Wine Estate harnesses people power to go solar with Sun Exchange…
Groot Constantia harnesses people power in a partnership with Sun Exchange to provide low cost electricity...
Spier Creative Block 2 2021, perfect partner for Carey Boucher-Erasmus’s Veal Piccata…
One of the Creative Block from Spier Wine Farm, the Spier Creative Block 2021 uses grapes from three different appellations..
Groot Constantia Chardonnay 2019, perfect with Nina Timm’s Granny’s Roast Chicken…
Groot Constantia Chardonnay 2019, a fine wine from a fine grape from a fine place. Floricius Beukes and Boela Gerber combine talents...
De Wetshof Bon Vallon 2022, perfect partner to Alida Ryder’s Tuscan Chicken Pasta…
A benchmark example of an Unwooded Chardonnay, the De Wetshof Bon Vallon 2022. The vines sufficiently mature to produce quality grapes...
Simonsig Tiara 2018, perfect with Guinea Fowl and Parma Ham Roulade…
Simonsig Tiara 2018, perfect with Guinea fowl and Parma ham roulade, is made from the Big 5 of Bordeaux… the Estate's flagship red wine.
people, places, wine & food Michael Olivier is a South African wine & food commentator. Read his articles about wine, food & lifestyle as he introduces you to his website partners and their products. 


