Michael OlivierMichael Olivier is a well-known South African wine and food commentator. As a young aspiring chef, he laid a solid foundation for his career at Le Cordon Bleu London, the culinary arts institute. Over the next 40 years, he ran several restaurants tha achieved National Awards. He also held a series of high-profile hospitality management posts, including Manager at Lanzerac Hotel in Stellenbosch, PR Manager for Boschendal Wine Estate and ran three successful restaurants in the Cape, one of which, Parks, was a top national restaurant. A lifetime devoted to the promotion and appreciation of the South African wine and food industry has earned Michael many accolades, including the Lannice Snyman Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2013 Eat Out Awards. He has authored five books, one of them as co-author on a book on Portuguese wines, and he continues to be prolific, informative, and entertaining on his wine and food website, www.michaelolivier.co.za Read More Read Less