Die Vine Intervention 30Aug. Simonsig bubbly

For this week’s Die Vine Intervention wine tasting podcast, Michael Olivier introduces the Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut to John Fraser, Mike Schussler and Duane Newman.

Die Vine Intervention 23Aug. Van Ryn’s 12 year old distillers reserve brandy

Michael Oliver presents the award winning Van Ryn’s distillers reserve brandy to John Fraser, Michael MacDonald and Ian Cruickshanks. This podcast tasting also includes some chat on the wider world of booze.

Die Vine Intervention 16Aug. Cederberg 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon.

John Fraser and Michael Olivier are joined for this week’s podcast tasting by economist and analyst Ian Cruickshanks and by Malcolm MacDonald of Tersos. They discuss the 2010 Cederberg 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon.

These podcasts do not just focus on the week’s tasting but also provide a discussion of wine-related topics, concerns and issues.

Die Vine Intervention: Kleine Zalze 2012 Merlot

For this week’s wine tasting podcast John Fraser and food and wine guru Michael Olivier are joined by Malcolm MacDonald and Ian Cruickshanks, to try the 2012 Cellar Selection Merlot from Kleine Zalze.

Die Vine Intervention Bain’s Cape Mountain Whisky

On our latest podcast John Fraser and Michael Olivier are again joined by tourism expert Michael Tatalias and Tsogo Sun’s group sommelier Miguel Chan, to taste Bain’s award-winning ZA grain whisky

Die Vine Intervention. Zonnebloem Lauréat 2010

John Fraser and Michael Olivier try the 2010 Zonnebloem Lauréat red blend, joined by Tsogo Sun’s group Sommelier Miguel Chan and the former Satsa CEO Michael Tatalias.

Die Vine Intervention: Krone brut rose bubbly

In the latest Die Vine Intervention podcast Michael Olivier and John Fraser are joined in tasting a Krone rose bubbly by Tsogo Sun Sommelier Miguel Chan and tourism expert Michael Tatalias

Die Vine Intervention: Landskroon 2011 Shiraz

John Fraser and Michael Olivier are joined for the podcast tasting of this fine Cape Red by blue-blooded David Bullard and by Malcolm MacDonald from Tersos.

Die Vine Intervention Wine Tasting Podcast: Graham Beck Game Reserve Chenin Blanc 2012

Michael Olivier and John Fraser try the Graham Beck Game Reserve Chenin Blanc 2012 with guest tasters Malcolm MacDonald and David Bullard.

Die Vine Intervention podcast. Is sherry just for tannies?

John Fraser and Michael Olivier were joined by David Bullard and Malcolm MacDonald to taste three sherries from Monis.