“Imagine a bolt of silk cloth. Visualise holding the fabric in your hand,” suggests Richard Schroeder, winemaker at Groot Phesantekraal. “It’s light but substantial – almost tensile – but also accommodating and generous in the way it drapes and assumes the shape of the garment it’s intended for. It has a slight spring. Crush it,…
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2025 South African Wines: Varietals to Sip and Vintages to Treasure
Harmony will lead to the mix of Old World and New World South Africa’s wine industry, which showcases its unique terroir to produce some of the most exciting wines in the world. MOVING ON TO 2025: South African wines are STILL shining across borders, offering some wines of different types to suit any palate, from…
Quack-tastic Voyage into Vine and Duck with La Motte
Welcome, my wine adventurers! It has been a while, but I hope you enjoy a more lighter take on my wine-pairing experience… in my kitchen. I miss attending events of this calibre so I had to settle for my own two hands making magic happen. Are you ready to take a waddle through the vineyards…
Red Wine Blend and Tomato Soup: A Harmonious Pairing
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…
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…
2024’s Winter Guide to Food and Wine Pairings
As the Southern Hemisphere gears up for winter, the cooler temperatures invite a heartier fare and the wonderful world of wine offers countless opportunities to enhance these rich flavours. The boots, jerseys, and scarves are coming out and the shorts, bikinis and t-shirts are getting packed away. While the fashion may change, the way you…
Is Merlot and Chocolate Cake, A Match Made in Heaven?
In the delightful realm of wine and food pairings, where the robust meets the delicate and flavours intertwine in a dance of taste buds, I recently stumbled upon a combination that seemed as if it was predestined. Merlot, with its velvety texture and chocolate cake, a symbol of indulgent sweetness, came together in a symphony…
Sipping on Gazela Wine on a Hot Summer’s Day: A Personal Review
Before I start typing, it has to be noted that the cover image is a screenshot from their website (https://gazelawine.com/en/wines). I stupidly sipped without snapping so I didn’t get a shot of the bottle. But I can say that it looks exactly like the screenshot version. On a day when the sun lavishes its warmth…
What’s the fuss with red wine and steak?
Do you ever wonder why red wine and steak go so well together? It’s like they were made for each other! Let me tell you a little secret. First, let’s talk about the steak. When you take a juicy, tender piece of steak and put it in your mouth, your taste buds go wild! You…
[REVIEW] Wade Bales: Stellenbosch 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
It has been a while since I’ve done a full-on review wine review. I must say, typing this feels so good. I wonder when I will win the lotto so I can do this every day and not have to work. Anyways, for the last two years or so, I have subscribed to Wade Bales….
Its Lady Vera 