An independent initiative spearheaded by Alex Dale of Radford Dale, The Restaurant Rescue Project (#RestaurantRescueProject) was brought to life to preserve and save the restaurant industry of Cape Town, which has been crippled by the pandemic in recent months. The Restaurant Rescue Project A number of wine producers have joined forces with this amazing project,…
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{wine} Cool air and high vines: Elgin Vintners’ 2019 Chardonnay
With a particular love for Chardonnay, I’m always seeking to taste different interpretations of this grape. Unsurprisingly, I left behind a little of my heart in an empty bottle of Elgin Vintners‘ 2019 Chardonnay. Introduction As I steadily venture further into the world of wine and submerge my senses in different terroirs, I’ve set my…
{wine} About heritage and heroes: Nederburg’s The Anchorman Chenin Blanc 2018
Because winter is the perfect time for warming, spicy dishes, it’s also a great time to enjoy a bold, deeply fruity Chenin Blanc. Nederburg‘s The Anchorman Chenin Blanc 2018 is the perfect way to curb the cold. Introduction Nederburg’s reputation as South Africa’s most awarded name in wine is no cause for complacency. A shared…
{news} Holden Manz Wine Estate Proprietors’ Red Blend 2015 Awarded Double Platinum / Top 100 National Wine Challenge
Holden Manz Wine Estate is delighted to announce that its Proprietors’ Red Blend 2015 has been awarded Top 100 and Double Platinum in the 2020 National Wine Challenge. “2015 was an exceptional vintage and this is an exceptional blend made from grapes grown on the estate in Franschhoek,” says Gerard Holden, Co-Owner of Holden Manz…
{recipe} Middelvlei Rooster Merlot 2019 meets meaty beef bourguignon
Some food and wine pairings are classic, timeless couples. Like this rich and warming beef bourguignon and Middelvlei Wine‘s Rooster Merlot 2019. Introduction Brothers Ben and Tinnie Momberg apply the knowledge passed down to them through three generations of winemaking to produce wine of exceptional quality and reputation. As a family vineyard, the Mombergs ensure…
{experience} Braai and boeretroos: the magic of Middelvlei
For the first time in more than four months, I allowed myself to break out of these four walls for a boerebraai at Middelvlei Wines. The experience was simply magical. Introduction Tim and I haven’t had a meal outside The Little House since the start of lock-down in March all those years ago (at least,…
{wine} Middelvlei Rooster Rosé 2019 meets baked guava pudding
Ah, the humble baked pudding. Filled with guavas and coconut, turn this simple warm dessert into a fine dining experience with the addition of a bottle of Middelvlei Wine‘s Rooster Rosé 2019. Introduction Brothers Ben and Tinnie Momberg apply the knowledge passed down to them through three generations of winemaking to produce wine of exceptional…
{recipe} Middelvlei’s Rooster Shiraz 2019 meets deconstructed nachos feast
Sharing a beautiful bottle of spicy Shiraz with a loved one must be one of my favourite things to do. Even more so if it’s a bottle of Middelvlei Wines Rooster Shiraz, and it’s accompanied by a deconstructed nachos feast! Introduction Brothers Ben and Tinnie Momberg apply the knowledge passed down to them through three…
{wine} The simplicity of Sauvignon Blanc: La Motte
Lock-down has reminded me of the enjoyment found in the simplest of things. An icy bottle of La Motte Sauvignon Blanc and quesadillas, for example. No frills, no fuss; just pure enjoyment. Introduction We tend to think that food and wine pairings have to be extravagant, over the top or even surprising. For me, the…
{recipe} Middelvlei Rooster Sauvignon Blanc meets herby chicken pilaf
I’ve been spending a lot of my free time during lock-down in The Little Kitchen, trying out recipes I’ve been saving in my dog-eared flip-file for one day. Middelvlei Wines gave me the perfect canvas against which to create and cook with their stunning range of Rooster wines. Introduction Brothers Ben and Tinnie Momberg apply…
{wine} Draw inspiration from Flagstone Wines’ Writer’s Block Pinotage 2018
Flagstone Wines simply lets the creativity flow and awakens the wordsmiths within us with their Writer’s Block Pinotage 2018. Introduction As with any of Flagstone’s wines, I was endlessly fascinated by the ink-splattered label, and beautifully apt named bottle. The wordplay intrigued me, as it was clever and innovative. That, and I adore an aromatic…
{wine} Flagstone Treaty Tree Wines: bottles tangled in stories
Over the years, I’ve slowly been working my way through Flagstone Wines‘ expansive range of wines. And yet, every time I pick a new one up, I’m in awe of not only what’s inside the bottle. Also – of the story wrapped around it. Introduction Flagstone Wines has been one of my favourite labels for…