Olivier - Everybody's favorite frenchman

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It's hard to believe someone with so much knowledge about wine could be so charming.  Olivier's passion and deep understanding of wine aesthetics, production, methods, regions, traditions, history - even food pairings, is second to none.  But you won't find that collection of experience and knowledge wrapped in snobbery or pretension - Olivier is the hardest working, most approachable wine guy we know.  It's no wonder he's a crowd favorite at the South African Food & Wine Fest.

 Vice President Mid Atlantic Sales Manager at Vineyard Brands, Olivier can be credited with bringing some of our all-time favorite South African winemakers, not to mention wines, to the festival.  Vineyard Brands is a premier US Importer of wines from South Africa, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Australia and New Zealand.  Check out their impressive portfolio and ask your favorite wine shop or fine dining restaurant to carry the wines that pique your interest  http://www.vineyardbrands.com/ 

Like we said, Olivier is one of the hardest working wine guys we know. He's been at the SA Fest, rain or shine, for so many years we lost count.  We're pretty sure it's all the support, curiosity, good humor and smiles of festival guests that keep him coming back. So cheers to all of the die hard SA Fest supporters and to Olivier, for bringing the good stuff.