With corkscrew in one hand and pint mug in the other, food and wine expert Michael Olivier introduces a Constantia classic – the Constantia Royale Sauvignon Blanc 2015.

John Fraser is joined in Johannesburg by a distinguished tasting panel, with Cape Wine Master Jenny Ratcliffe-Wright, Branding superstar Jeremy Sampson and IT master Malcolm MacDonald, who also handled the technical side of the recording.

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The man with the golden corkscrew Michael Olivier presents two wines from Baleia on our latest podcast tasting.  They are the Baleia Sauvignon Blanc and Tempranillo

On the Jo’burg tasting panel we are once again joined by Cape wine Master Debi van Flymen, Economist Ian Cruickshanks, Barclays’ Chris Gilmour and the godfather of branding Jeremy Sampson.

Once again, Malcolm MacDonald provides the technical wizardry.

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With the pop of a cork, Michael Olivier presents another Cape bubbly to an eager tasting panel.  It is the Villiera Tradition.

On the Jo’burg tasting panel we are joined by Cape wine Master Debi van Flymen, Economist Ian Cruickshanks, Barclays’ Chris Gilmour and the godfather of branding Jeremy Sampson.

Once again, Malcolm MacDonald provides the technical wizardry.

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The ever-sparking Michael Olivier presents two classy Cape bubblies for our latest tasting podcast – the Le Lude Brut and Rose.

On the Jo’burg tasting panel we are joined by Cape Wine Master Debi van Flymen, Economist Ian Cruickshanks, Barclays’ Chris Gilmour and the godfather of branding Jeremy Sampson.

Once again, Malcolm MacDonald provides the technical wizardry.

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Stumbling in and out of a few breweries is second nature for our booze guru Michael Olivier, who has selected two beers for our latest podcast tasting: the Innis & Gunn Bourbon Pale Ale and T’is the Saison to be Hoppy.

John Fraser dispenses a dose of each to our Johannesburg tasting panel of  crusading Cape Wine Master Debi van Flymen, economist Mike Schussler, Barclays’ Chris Gilmour and hop hip Jeremy Sampson.

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Another beery tasting for Die Vine Intervention.  This week Michael Olivier has chosen a pair to taste – the Devil’s Peak Pale Ale and La Trappe.

A few regulars propping up the bar at the Johannesburg tasting are Cape wine Master Debi van Flymen, economist Mike Schussler, Barclays’ Chris Gilmour and boozy brander Jeremy Sampson.

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Our food and wine expert Michael Olivier presents two summery wines from Welmoed – a 2015 Pinot Grigio and a 2014 Pinot Noir.

The Johannesburg tasting panel has the seasoned palates of Cape Wine Master Debi van Flymen, the ever-eager Jeremy Sampson, the sage Barclays bloke Chris Gilmour and much-loved economist Mike Schussler.

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Wee Michael Olivier has selected a wee dram of local whisky for our latest wee podcast – the Bourbon Cask Whisky from Three Ships.

John Fraser anchors the tasting in Johannesburg with Cape Wine Master Debi van Flymen, branding superstar Jeremy Sampson, Barclays Chris Gilmour and master economist Ian Cruickshanks.

There is also a chat about the challenge of training waiters and others who sell wine and spirits in bars and restaurants.

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After another good meander through the Cape vineyards, the incomparable Michael Olivier has unearthed two wines from Asara – a red blend called the Bell Tower and a sweet Sauvignon Blanc.

John Fraser keeps order with the Johannesburg tasting panel of brander Jeremy Sampson, award-winning economist Mike Schussler, Barclays’ Chris Gilmour and Cape Wine Master Debi van Flymen.

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Two classy reds from the Cape this week from an old favourite – High Road – introduced by an even older favourite Michael Olivier.

We taste the High Road Classique and Director’s Reserve from 2012 with leading analyst Chris Gilmour, Clientele’s Malcolm MacDonald and the ever-willing Jeremy Sampson.

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