By John Fraser

The ZA Confidential podcast onslaught has returned, with an elegant tasting of a self-styled sexy Sauvignon Blanc from The Fishwives Club.

Showoff wine expert Michael Olivier dazzles our panel with his knowledge, eloquence and tap dancing. The guest tasters are Duane Newman of EY Cova and IT superstar Malcolm MacDonald.

There is also a chat about how to better promote local South Afriucan wines.

Click below and marvel…..

NB: Michael Oliver’s new cookbook is unmissable and is flying off the shelves in the stores:

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By John Fraser

A bunch of wine lovers meet a beautiful bubbly. A marriage made in Heaven.

This podcast focuses on the Stellenbosch Hills Anna Christine Cap Classique.

Guest tasters Duane Newman of EY Cova and IT expert Malcolm MacDonald are introduced to this gem by Michael Olivier, the cookbook author, chef, wine and food writer, and raconteur.

As well as glugging away, we have a wide-ranging chat about the world of wine, and the need to lift any stigma which some still attach to local products.

Click below to give it a listen. With the Xmas break approaching, you will thank us!

NB: Michael Oliver’s new book is unmissable and has just been published:

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By John Fraser

The wine for today’s tasting is the gutsy 2018 Cloof Pinotage, a robust red from Darling.

Business Day editor Lukanyo Mnyanda, Auto icon Jeff Osborne, IT troubleshooter Malcolm MacDonald and Economist Mike Schussler participated, drank…..and disagreed.

Author and wine buff Michael Olivier introduced the wine.

The team also had a useful chat about the SA government’s hostility to the wine and booze industry.

Click below to listen in:

Michael Oliver’s new book is unmissable and has just been published:

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Do also check out:  http://www.michaelolivier.co.za