FOOD & WINE PAIRINGS
Avondale
Qvevri Red Blend 2024 Retail price: R385
A red blend of Grenache( 50 %), Syrah( 26 %) and Mourvèdre( 24 %) grapes made in the unique clay Qvevri vessels. The Qvevri presents a nose of succulent red fruits, violets, and spice. The unmistakable minerality and earthiness from the Qvevri clay vessel carry through to a palate with bright acidity, abundant fruit, and intriguing earthiness, shaping the wine’ s distinctive flavour and finish.
Pairs with the recipe on p68 Creamy Butternut & Coconut Soup
Alexander Vineyards
Cinsault 2023 Retail price: R220
A fresh, fruit-driven, medium-bodied Cinsault sourced from lowyielding vineyards. This red is made with minimal extraction to preserve its aromatics and acidity. Streamlined and elegant, it delivers brightness, soft tannins, and herbal lift. In all, a versatile red.
Pairs with the recipe on p78 BBQ Lasagne
Spier
Seaward Chenin Blanc 2025 Retail price: R160
This wine offers aromas of nectarine, white peach, citrus blossom and honeydew. The palate is complex, with ripe fruit and a lingering lime-fresh finish.
Pairs with the recipe on p33 Chorizo Olives & Avocado In Spicy Sauce
Spier
Good Natured Organic Chenin 2025
Retail price: R130
A delicate gold colour, this Chenin Blanc has plenty to offer on the nose: quince, citrus and stone fruit to name but a few notes. Juicy on the palate, with exotic fruit like litchi and pineapple that lead to a refreshing and zesty finish.
Pairs with the recipe on p87 Chicken Bao Buns
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