Tag: wine Snob

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…

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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…

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[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…

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A taste of the greats with Vriesenhof

Before I get down and dirty with all the juicy details, lets just talk about where it was held. It is at times like these that I am ashamed to call myself a Jozi/Joburg original or even a foodie. There are so many hidden jems in our very own CBD that I have no even…

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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…

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