On a hot and humid summers day, very few things give me the wine smile. To explain it simply, the wine smile closely resembles the most satisfying smile you have in your archives. It is not arrogant, smug or sarcastic. It’s just pure authentic pleasure. Now that you’ve spent the last 2 minutes smiling and…
Tag: South African wine
Backsberg Cabernet Sauvignon [Review]
Paarl, home to the first white pinotage, pinotage-fortified dessert wine and the first wine blend of tempranillo, tannat and tinta amarella. Today we’re mentally taking a trip to the second oldest wine region in South Africa: where rich, full bodied reds and crisp whites are made. The farm is Backsberg who bottled their first vintage…
Imbuko Sauvignon Blanc Review
As part of my effort to increase my wine collection and knowledge with pocket-friendly wines that are absolutely delicious, I found myself drawn to this unkown (to me) brand, Imbuko. Priced really reasonably at R39,99 at Food Lovers Market in Hilfox, I decided to try one their Sauvignon Blanc that same afternoon. If you know…
Sunday Lamb shanks
I publish today a recipe so good that I want the world to know. I publish today a meal that I will have in my future restaurant chain. I publish today: LAMB SHANKS TO DIE FOR😍😍😍 1 cup dry red wine (optional) 2 cups of beef stock 3 cloves garlic 20g dry rosemary Salt and…
A night with Hawksmoor wines
Set on one of the busiest roads in Johannesburg, witkoppen, is a quaint beach bar with personality galore! The greenhouse was the home for this wine tasting with Hawksmoor wines. Earlier that day, I met up with a friend that I hadn’t seen in 2 years. Our brunch turned into an afternoon break and wine…
Its Lady Vera 