Imagine a chilly evening, the kind that beckons for a comforting bowl of soup and a glass of wine to warm the soul. Tonight’s selection is a classic tomato soup, paired with an elegant red wine blend. This pairing, though unconventional, reveals a beautiful harmony that elevates both the soup and the wine to new…
Tag: South African wine
A Delightful Dance of Flavours: Lamb Curry and Merlot
Picture this: a warm evening, the scent of spices wafting through the air, and a table set with the promise of a memorable meal. Tonight’s menu features a quintessential South African delight—lamb curry—paired with a robust Merlot. At first glance, this might seem an unusual coupling, but it’s one that promises a tantalising fusion of…
[REVIEW] DuToitskloof Pinotage 2018
Wine enthusiasts and connoisseurs alike have long been captivated by the allure of our South African wines, and the Du Toitskloof Pinotage 2018 is no exception. ON THE NOSE:Upon uncorking the bottle, the senses are immediately greeted by a symphony of aromas that dance delicately from the glass. The initial impression is one of rich,…
Perlé De Jean- slight fizz, delicious taste [REVIEW]
It was a national rosé day that made me reflect on the Have you ever heard the saying, “Not just a pretty face?” Well, this wine is the exact embodiment of that saying. Perlé de Jean is made by Van Loveren Wines and is a lightly sparkled pinot grigio from the hills and plains of…
Essentials for your serving board
When making a charcuterie /cheese board, you know you’re going to spend a pretty penny. You buy the cured meats and fancy cheese that you regularly don’t purchase and you make sure that each element is really well presented. I wanted to build a list of the essentials for a serving board. Let’s pretend we…
Moscato galore-De Krans Moscato
There’s nothing that excites me more than a lightly sparkled Moscato just in time for summer. I’ve written about many before but what landed on my doorstep this time was nothing less than Summer perfection. 3 delicious Moscatos from De Krans all the way from Carlitzdorp in the Klein Karoo, have been delighting my palate…
Valentine’s Pink bubbles for every budget
Most of us have had quite challenging times but here is the good news… This valentines, you can enjoy bubbles, whether you want to splurge or be savvy. Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be the same without roses, chocolate and of course bubbly, preferably pink bubbly. After all, nothing says romance like a glass of chilled pink…
[RECIPE] Fresh cherry Clafoutis and Zandvliet rosé pairing
When cherries are in season, the price drops significantly and although they’re still quite costly, you need to treat yourself once in a while. I was snacking on cherries and I opened the bottle of shiraz rosé from Zandvliet and the flavours complimented so well that I had to mix it up and take it…
My secret love pairing: Red wine and Mac n Cheese
I was going to only share my love for mac n cheese with red wine, when I came across some interesting facts about this particular red wine from the popular Four Cousins brand. After the alcohol restrictions in lockdown were lifted (before they put them back on again), I quickly headed online to re-stock my…
[REVIEW] Bayede! Prince Cabernet Sauvignon
You have probably seen these beads while you walk down the vino aisles. They belong to Bayede! wines. Bayede! have created a range of premium wines that don’t break the bank. In fact, I think they are the most affordable wines in the market currently. I was first introduced to Bayede! wines in 2016 while…
Its Lady Vera 