By John Fraser

Yet another action-packed South African wine-tasting extravaganza, hosted by ZA Confidential.

Our food and wine mentor Michael Olivier led the tasting, introducing the Darling Cellars Sir Charles 2019, a red blend from the Cape.

Once again, our VIP tasting trio comprised IT consultant Malcolm MacDonald, DA MP Mat Cuthbert, superstar economist and venture capitalist Chris Hart.

The discussion also turned to nostalgia for a time when people had lunches that were as enjoyable as they were long. And how much are webcasts and remote meetings to blame?

ZA Confidential Wine-Tasting Podcast: Darling Cellars Sir Charles 2019

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By John Fraser

Not a red letter day, but certainly a red wine day. The ZA Confidential team tastes a delicious Cape Red, which I think should have matured a bit longer, and was opened a few years early.

The Koelenbosch Nineteenfortyone 2020 is poured by the master of the corkscrew Michael Olivier, who also leads the tasting.

Once again, our VIP tasting trio comprises IT consultant Malcolm MacDonald, DA MP Mat Cuthbert, and superstar economist and venture capitalist Chris Hart.

We also chat about the need to cellar some wines, giving them time to develop in the bottle.

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Meanwhile, do seek out Michael Olivier’s latest cookbook, which is a tribute to South African cuisine. If you already have one, buy lots more for all your friends.

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By John Fraser

Corkscrews at dawn for the latest star-studded ZA Confidential wine-tasting podcast, with food and wine guru Michael Olivier introducing the Nitida Golden Orb Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2021.

Our tasting trio was IT consultant Malcolm MacDonald, DA MP Mat Cuthbert, and superstar economist and venture capitalist Chris Hart.

The panel also had a discussion about tourism – and the danger of an invasion of Spurs fans.

Meanwhile, do seek out Michael Olivier’s latest cookbook, which is a wonderful celebration of South African cuisine. If you already have one, buy lots more for all your friends.

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By John Fraser

Once again, the ZA Confidential team is slurping away, having just popped the cork on a Cape bubbly, the Björls CC Brut 2020.

Michael Olivier kicks things off with his scholarly assessment, and then the posh panel is allowed to comment.

Our tasters are IT consultant Malcolm MacDonald, DA MP Mat Cuthbert, and superstar economist and venture capitalist Chris Hart.

There is also a discussion of the way in which SA’s power crisis is ravaging wine producers and other farmers, and the potential of solar.

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Meanwhile, do seek out Michael Olivier’s latest cookbook, which is a wonderful celebration of South African cuisine. If you already have one, buy lots more for all your friends.

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By John Fraser

It’s a first for ZA Confidential – a tasting of Georgian wine. We uncork an unusual red, the KTW Kakhetian Iveria Mukuzani 2020.

We also have not just one expert, but two – Cape Wine Master Debi van Flymen and our own much-loved food and wine guru Michael Olivier.

The tasting team is automotive industry executive Jeff Osborne, broadcasting legend Cobus Bester, EY Cova partner Duane Newman, and IT whizz-kid Malcolm MacDonald, who selflessly popped to the Balkans to pick up the wine.

As well as the tasting, we discuss the wonders of wine production around the world and the delights of travelling and seeing what wines are on offer in different countries.

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Meanwhile, do seek out Michael Olivier’s latest cookbook, which is a wonderful celebration of South African cuisine. If you already have one, buy lots more for all your friends.

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