Wine Extra November 2015

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Contents NOVEMBER 2015

Editor’s letter Table Talk

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Ewan Strydom

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Turning Design on its Head Alcohol and PMS: A Recipe for a Terrible Cocktail -The Rock of Gibraltar is Turned Into A Massive Wine Cellar - Cheap Wine Doesn’t Always Cause Terrible Hangovers

Taste Team

Interview Now You’re Cooking

Into the Spirit

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KWV Cruxland Gin

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Chef Sarah Graham - Crispy Squid, Chickpea and Chorizo Salad with Lemony Mustard Dressing

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Real Men Drink Pink

Get out Livin' the Life

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Our pick of the very best viticultural-based events.

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Plett Wine & Bubbly Festival

Special report Choose Organic

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We’ve Been Drinking

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De Krans Tinta Roriz 2013

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Editor’s letter I

t’s that time of year when everyone is tired. It’s been another long year and November is the time when most look forward to a well-deserved annual leave break to rest their weary souls and usher in a new year with new challenges.

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We still need to get silly-season out of the way and that means all of the Christmas parties and events that have started to shoehorn themselves into our already busy calendars. Whilst it is also fun, to add the strain of late nights and hangovers to our already weary bodies does tend to take its toll. Whatever you do, please don’t drink and drive. With fabulous services such as Goodfellas and Über, there really is no excuse to put your life or the lives of others at risk after indulging.

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The good news is that summer is knocking at our door. Longer days and warmer weather to enjoy and soak up the sun are here. To be outdoors and enjoy the splendour of nature, maybe even visit a wine farm or 2 and sample its delights. Many farms have wonderful picnics or outdoor seating areas with some of the most exquisite views.

This is the time when the Cape truly comes alive and one can start to enjoy its majesty in all forms. I personally enjoy doing it with a crisp, chilled glass of my favourite white or Rosé.

Whilst I’m on the subject, I’d like to share one of my favourite tips with you. If you forgot to put your wine in the fridge and don’t want to water it down with ice, get yourself some beautiful marbles and stick them in the freezer. They will quickly chill your wine and look beautiful in your glass at the same time.

Santé!

Correction: In the October 2015 issue of Wine Extra we incorrectly printed the price of the Tokara Grenache as R140 in our Taste Team section. Please note that the correct price is R270.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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TableTalk This month: Turning Design on its Head Alcohol and PMS A Recipe for a Terrible Cocktail The Rock of Gibraltar is Turned Into A Massive Wine Cellar Cheap Wine Doesn’t Always Cause Terrible Hangovers

Turning Design on its Head

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he old adage, “A picture is worth 1,000 words” is perhaps no more pertinent than within the world of drinks design and packaging. In a few short brush strokes, a brand is expected to communicate its personality, purpose and position with

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elegance and impact, informing consumers not only of what’s inside a bottle, but its product’s wider narrative in the hope of hooking their interest. In an increasingly saturated market with boundless choice, this is a tough task. Consequently, producers must be ever more

canny in their use of design to stand apart from the crowd.

Whether it’s an eye-catching gimmick, fresh format or technological wizardry, clever and compelling packaging and design is half the battle to brand success.

TableTalk One way that brands are forging ahead is by intelligent design. Combining technology with traditional packaging, brands are creating new ways of interacting with consumers, while at the same time collecting valuable market data through which to target further sales. Pioneering this trend is Diageo, which earlier this year unveiled a “smart bottle” prototype for its Johnnie Walker Blue Label Scotch whisky. Using patent-pending OpenSense Technology, extremely thin, electronic sensors can tell if the bottle has been opened and where it is in the supply chain.

happening with products everywhere. In some ways it’s very difficult to calibrate if you are ahead or behind of consumers, but one thing we are clear on is that this is the direction things are headed, and at Diageo we have to be prepared for it. This is just one of a series of things that we are exploring in a technology space. It is by no means the end game.”

Not only do these sensors allow Diageo to send information to customers who scan the bottle with their smartphones, but update that information appropriately. For example, Diageo could send promotional offers to a consumer’s smartphone while the bottle is in the shop, but change that information to cocktail recipes once the sensors recognise that the bottle is at home and has been opened. “We always approach what we can do from a consumers’ needs perspective rather than technology, and then we look at which technology can best enable what consumers are looking for”, says Venky Balakrishnan, global VP for digital innovation at Diageo.

“There has been a phenomenal amount of digital interaction happening with our brands so we thought, ‘what if we built some smartness into the bottle?’ The bottle knows when it has been bought and when it has been opened. The number of possibilities this unlocks for us is quite interesting and we haven’t even scratched the surface of what we could do. “This is not a fixed point in any case, it is constantly evolving and changing and getting more sophisticated. What we have started here is exploration and experimental,” he says.

The smart bottle is the first project to come out of Diageo Technology Ventures, a programme established in September 2014 to unlock new opportunities for future growth by working with emerging technology companies. “Everything is getting a bit smarter and therefore there is an expectation that everything must rise to have a level of intelligence”, says Balakrishnan. “That is what’s NOVEMBER 2015 WINE EXTRA 9

TableTalk Diageo isn’t the only big brand toying with technology. Belvedere vodka, known for its tall, frosted bottle with an image of Warsaw’s Royal Palace, is also combining technology with design.

After confirming a multi-million deal with upcoming James Bond film Spectre, the brand unveiled two limited edition bottles, one of which features LED lighting. When active, the bottle illuminates through laser-cut etchings.

But while spirits producers seem to be taking a thoroughly modern approach to design, others are using it to kick back against the digital age and regress into the past. Recounting a recent focus group on wine design, Kevin Shaw, founder of drinks design agency Stranger and Stranger, notes the continued influence of millennials, who “hissed like scolded cats when they saw overt marketing”.

Citing the group’s preference for Robert Mondavi labels over Sine Qua Non labels, Shaw said he “almost cried”.

“They knew what varieties were, what oak meant, and they were completely turned off by anything that wasn’t playing it straight”, says Shaw.

“Millennials like authentic, retro, straight, which is almost moving backwards”, adds Shaw. “They’re a great group because they can’t resist telling the

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entire world about everything they do, so if you get it right you really don’t need a marketing budget at all, they’ll market it themselves, but you still need a hook.”

Abigail Barlow, director of wine design agency BD Creative, agrees, describing a desire for retro design as the “urban woodsman” effect. Driven by the “hipster” generation and the so-called “bearded men” of urban London, Barlow says it is a style that is “pared back and simplistic”, but which has at its base is something that has been around for a while.

“In the UK we are moving to something that feels a bit more crafted with a more retro feel”, she says.

“That has not applied to other markets in Europe as strongly. We are seeing a lot of use of hipster influence. It’s more about the artisan and a modern interpretation of another age in a way – it’s low-fi.

I’m not saying that it is in the mainstream, but we are starting to see it filter through in the on-trade.

In other markets, if they are aware of that trend its interpretation is different. Certainly in markets like Russia that trend is not understood at all, or in China,” she continues.

Examples cited by Barlow include Grant’s Cherry Brandy, available to the on-trade through Shepherd

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Neame, Russian Jack for Majestic through Foley Family Wines and Tunante for Morrisons through PLB. All of these brands are doing something “retro” or “nostalgic” by combining older-style illustrations, crests, icons or typography in a more contemporary way, says Barlow. “Each design implies a slightly different era, but they all have something that harks back to another age or time”. Asda meanwhile is set to launch a “Wine Atlas” range at the end of May, featuring designs inspired by travel posters from the last century. “The range is all about rediscovering forgotten grapes and regions so the nostalgic design really fits with the wine inside”, says Barlow. “The full colour labels are also the perfect antithesis to the ‘wall of white’ we see so often in many supermarkets today.”

This shift toward the retro is the most significant trend currently taking place within wine design, with Barlow describing it a “mild rebellion” to the digital age by millennials, nostalgic for an era they never experienced. “It feels a bit more handcrafted.

It’s partly to do with the desire to feel individual is

the best way of explaining that. I think that’s where it’s all coming from,“ she comments. “I see it staying around for some time because for me it goes back to the whole thing about the upset of the digital world.

If everything is in high definition and all beautifully photographed, then this is something that goes against that: it is the antithesis.”

As the battle to maintain the attention of retrominded millennials continues, a two-pronged approach to design is emerging. While some brands are looking to the past to build their future, others are hedging their bets on the allure of technology.

With design agencies declaring consumers to have ever-shorter attention spans, more choice than ever and an ephemeral outlook on life encouraged by social media, the need to innovate to stay ahead of the curve has never been more crucial. Predicting where that curve might lead next is the real trick to brand success. As Shaw warns, “brands, like sharks, have to keep moving or die and, like sharks, they have to move in the right direction.”

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Alcohol and PMS: A Recipe for a Terrible Cocktail

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t’s hard to avoid the alluring generalization that red wine is “good” for you, especially given so many studies showing particular health benefits.

But at least one place red wine, or alcohol of any kind, is not recommended (but where it may feel sorely needed) is during pre-menstrual syndrome.

Pre-Menstrual Syndrome, better known as PMS, is a cyclical hormonal and chemical fluctuation that afflicts three out of four women worldwide, with a distressing rainbow of symptoms spanning the gamut from bloating, cramps, and acne to depression, irritability, and social withdrawal.

Not every woman with PMS gets every symptom, and all women get them to different degrees of intensity (with some requiring medication, even hospitalization). One thing many women, reasonably, have in common at times of emotional and physical distress: reaching for a glass of wine, or some kind of alcohol.

Despite any evidence of wine’s effectiveness as a muscle relaxant, which could arguably make it

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useful in calming cramps—the fact is the overall impact of alcohol on a system going through PMS is negative. Booze can actually increase physical symptoms like breast tenderness and headaches and exacerbate mood fluctuations (which alcohol already does when we’re not dealing with PMS).

Even the promise of reduced cramping is likely less than guaranteed. According to The New York Times, consumption “may increase the risk for prolonged cramping (dysmenorrhea) during menstruation.”

Alcohol can also contribute to magnesium deficiencies, and magnesium may actually help with bloating.

So while it may be extremely tempting to have a glass of wine during PMS, bear in mind it might be making your symptoms worse. Every woman’s experience is different, but if you can wait a few days, or partake in moderation, you might be better off.

Article courtesy of AFP

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The Rock of Gibraltar is Turned Into A Massive Wine Cellar

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ne of the best cases of silver lining we’ve heard all year: it just so happens that World War II-era tunnels in the Rock of Gibraltar have the perfect conditions for wine storage—conditions that’ll no longer go to waste when a project to convert the tunnels begins later this month. As Tracy Lee of Gibraltar Wine Vaults told The Guardian, “our intention is to build the largest underground wine storage facility in the world.”

But wait, let’s back up. For those of us who don’t know our Gibraltar facts, a quick primer: Gibraltar is what’s called a British Overseas Territory, basically sovereign property of the Queen and Pippa Middleton probably—we don’t quite know how the monarchy works. It’s actually located on the tip of the Iberian Peninsula, well south of Britain itself (Spain and England feuded over the territory).

Among its many cool features—including Europe’s only population of wild monkeys, the famous Barbary macaques—is the Rock of Gibraltar, a giant limestone promontory that basically dominates the area.

For a variety of reasons, none of them having to do with wine storage, most of them having to do with warfare, the British army dug tunnels into the Rock over the centuries. By now there are about 34 miles of tunnels in total, most of them built during World War II. Since underground bunkers and munitions caches aren’t as necessary these days, the tunnels have continued to serve as a major tourist attraction for Gibraltar.

But that’s all changing, thanks to Ms. Lee, who saw a different kind of potential in the limestone rock.

“The perfect conditions,” as she told The Guardian, for wine storage: “70 to 80% humidity, 13 to 14 degrees Celsius, no light, no vibrations.” In fact, conditions are so good, it’s expected the wine vault, once finished (Lee says mid-2017), will house some seriously expensive, investment-grade wines in its projected 850,000 bottle collection. Meaning, even if war does break out, those tunnels still won’t be the worst place to hide.

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Cheap Wine Doesn’t Always Cause Terrible Hangovers

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e’ve all been in this situation before: we wake up after a night of fun and merriment with a terrible hangover.

Normally we’d blame this hangover on ourselves, admitting we probably indulged a bit too much, but this time was different, because we seem to remember one of the guests saying the bottle they brought was pretty cheap, it even came in a jug. That must be the culprit we tell ourselves, cheap wine always results in a bad hangover. But that statement isn’t necessarily true.

cause worse hangovers, thanks to congeners, also known as fusil oils. These congeners are impurities that our bodies don’t easily process, meaning we need a lot of water to try and flush them out. But often we don’t drink enough water, which means we wind up with a hangover. These congeners are more likely to exist in lower-quality liquors – which are often on the cheaper side – and that’s primarily where the myth that all cheap alcohol causes hangovers comes from. While it is generally true for liquor, it doesn’t always hold true for wine.

Part of this myth originates from the understanding that cheap liquors do often

All wine can cause a hangover if enough of it is consumed, so why do we normally

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equate cheap wine with being more likely to cause a hangover than a wine that’s expensive? The main culprit here is sugar. In certain cheap wines, sugar is used to mask the flavours of the lower-quality fruit; this sugar is what creates that pounding headache the next day, because as our body tries to flush both the alcohol and sugar out of our system, it winds up working overtime, pulling water from anywhere it can find it, including our heads. This dehydration is what can cause such a bad hangover, but even some expensive wines can be very high in sugar, and you’re just as likely to be badly hung over the next day by consuming those bottles.

The other culprit when it comes to headaches and wines can be the tannins. Wines high in tannins can sometimes – but not always – interfere with serotonin levels, which can result in a headache.

The reason cheap wines get blamed so often is

because, just like with the sugar, in cheaper wines these tannins tend to be added or even synthetic, which can create the headache. But then again, even expensive wines that are naturally high in tannins can result in a pounding head if enough of that wine is consumed.

The good news is that in order to continue enjoying wine at any price point, simply trust your palate.

Our palates are very sensitive to sweetness as well as the drying sensation created by tannins, so if the wine you’re drinking tastes overly sweet or your mouth is overly dry, either ensure you’re drinking plenty of water, or just don’t drink that wine. It’s much easier to approach wine this way, than to rule out all cheaper wines simply based on a myth.

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TasteTeam Real Men Drink Pink

Rosé wine has long taken a back seat with many and in recent years there has been a major shift to produce a dry-style Rosé to appeal to the palates of the more discerning wine lover. In fact, it is the somewhat sweeter Four Cousins Rosé that is the biggest selling still wine in South Africa. In this month’s Taste Team section, the team samples a range of dry Rosés which offer a range of flavours that are simply perfect for the coming summer days spent outdoors. Rosé can effectively be made from any red grape varietal. It gets its beautiful colour, which ranges from salmony orange to candyfloss pink by the short amount of skin contact it has during the pressing stage. Some are blended with white wines and others are so pale, you’d be hard pressed to imagine that it was actually made from a red grape. One thing that most of these have in common is that they’re fun, pretty and playful and generally come at a very pocket-friendly price. So come on boys, we all know it takes a real man to enjoy a good bit of pink!

From left to right: Gabrielskloof Rosebud 2015, by Gabrielskloof, RRP: R65. Vrede & Lust Jess 2015, by Vrede & Lust, RRP: R60. Klein Steenberg Rosé 2015, by Steenberg Farms, RRP: R55. Delheim Pinotage Rosé 2015, by Delheim, RRP: R57.

Babylonstoren Mourvédre Rosé 2015, by Babylonstoren , RRP: R89. Protea Rosé 2015, by Antonij Rupert Wines, RRP: R55.

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TasteTeam Gabrielskloof Rosebud 2015 RRP: R65; Stockists: Cellar door or online for delivery www.gabrielskloof.co.za

Daisy says: Those hard-boiled watermelon-flavour sweeties exploded through my nose when I smelled this wine. You’re expecting something floral from the name, but I picked up little rose and a lot of sherbet, strawberries and creamy yoghurt aromas. This Rosé is a delicate, translucent pink with after-tastes of candyfloss that instantly transported me to the image of a fairground and sneaking a bottle of it onto a ferris wheel. Later I stumbled upon some notes of dried roses and also a whiff of cherry soda. The watermelon component remained present, and I thought how fun it would be to macerate watermelon in this Rosé and serve ice-cold slices of it on a hot summer’s day.

Charlotte says: If this wine was a woman, it would be one called Candice or Mercedes, or something equally

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Daisy Knowles Daisy hails from the North-West Province, having grown up in Mafikeng. She spent five years in the UK, or (y)UK as she terms it, before returning to SA in 2001. She now lives and works in the fairest Cape. A most personable Personal Assistant by day, she dabbles with wine courses on the sideline to keep the brain in check and enjoys practicing the art of wine drinking at any and every chance she gets.

garish, with well coiffed bleached blonde hair, bee sting red lips and breasts so perky they almost look pneumatic. Much like Candice, Mercedes or their equally bouncy friends, they tend to fall short on first impressions, but do not let these bubbly Barbie dolls deceive you – what they lack in eyebrows they make up for in street smarts, and this wine certainly does deceive in much the same fashion. Girly, yet not ditsy, light yet not frivolous, this pink drink has some depth, but ultimately also likes to look rather good in a bikini. All in all, light hearted and fun and certainly worth a second glass.

“Girly, yet not ditsy, light yet not frivolous, this pink drink has some depth, but ultimately also likes to look rather good in a bikini.”

Eduard says: The acidity surprises you by twisting your tongue around your teeth and leaving you with a feint taste of pepper right at the back of your palate. The taste and the nose are strong with this light pink wine. Sherbet and Sparkle sweets come together on the fruity nose, mixed in with a fresh bite of strawberry. As you can see, I rumble and stumble on the wine – trying to bring it all together for an overall taste, looking for something more. I think the answer is that it needs to be paired with a light summer lunch - tomato, avo and basil salad will work perfectly.

Ilze says: This Rosé is very pale of colour and rather dry, yet fresh and floral. It smells of pineapple, magnolias and mint mushed into paw paw. It is a spritzerlike wine, slightly acidic, but rather light. With flavours of watermelon, cranberry, lavender and thyme, I can imagine getting rather piddled on this refreshing summer wine. This would be absolutely yummy with some moules marinière with cream, garlic and parsley accompanied by an ocean view, of course!

Guest Taster Katrina says: It begins with a dusky rosy hue, something that instantly brings to mind the type of princess gown a toddler may adore. On the nose a grassy smell lingers, fresh and young as the wine itself. An acidic, yet slightly sour taste shyly fills the mouth, not yet as sure of itself as it could be in a few years’ time. The aftertaste is sweeter than expected and this will make it a fitting companion for a dessert course.

Vrede & Lust Jess 2015 RRP: R60; Stockists: TOPS at SPAR, Makro and Norman Goodfellows www.vnl.co.za Daisy says: Red apples were the very first thing I smelled on this wine: beautifully ripe and as if still hanging on the tree. I wanted to find an orchard, throw down a blanket and enjoy this with a loved one on a spring day.

Aromas of the purple-white Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow blooms were present along with a good dose of red currants. Envisage stomping in a barrel filled with these very flowers and

Charlotte Spicer Charlotte is known amongst her friends and exasperated family as a professional “Intoxicologist”. She has worked in the wine and spirits industry for a number of years now. Apart from enjoying the odd glass or two of wine, she is partial to a wee dram of whisky and also likes to think she puts Nigella to shame in the kitchen – but doubts that she could lick her spoon that seductively…

and sweet, but hides in the glass like the childhood memory of a long lost watermelon fight next to the swimming pool. The taste is softly sweet, light in acidity, flowing over the tongue and leaving you with an aftertaste that says ‘pleasant and comfortable’. It might have left me a bit underwhelmed but with just enough zest to keep the interest for a second taste.

berries - the fragrant smells that would emanate. Delicious, intoxicating notes of spun sugar lay in the glass as well.

Pink grapefruit and white blossoms come through on the palate, with a hint of lemongrass. We ate this with a blueberry-infused goats cheese and salted crackers - and it proved a damn good combo.

Charlotte says: Continuing with my feminine theme, this “Jess” is more like a French woman. Rounder with some curves (no doubt from all those croissants). This is a bit more mature, not as overtly sexual, but elegantly seductive. Watch out though, as alongside the fruity, strawberry jam like flavours there is a distinctive sour cherry tartness, but I take this as her passionate, fiery temperament rather than a mean streak and it certainly does not offend.

So I do as the French do, and surrender myself to another glass willingly.

Eduard says: A twinkle of peachy pink with a tinge of purple on the bubbles greets the eye. The nose is cool, soft

TasteTeam Klein Steenberg Rosé 2015 RRP: R55 ; Stockists: Picardi Rebel, Makro and Norman Goodfellows www.steenbergfarm.com

“It bursts by the seams with fresh flavours of strawberries, raspberry and watermelon and is almost jammy.” lze says: This wine has a noticeably sweet smell of vanilla caramelised figs combined with the floral infusion of frangipani, jasmine and thyme. It bursts by the seams with fresh flavours of strawberries, raspberry and watermelon and is almost jammy. I would definitely have this with a fresh seafood dish.

Maybe a prawn cocktail with a salty element or perhaps salty sardines roasted on a fire.

Guest Taster Katrina says: I like the drier wines, so this may not appeal to those with a sweet tooth. My favourite wine of the evening, this pinotage/shiraz Rosé has a pleasantly peachy colour. Apricots and cream linger on the nose, reminding one of drinking champagne on a crisp spring day. The wine has a delicate taste, not overwhelming, just right for a warm afternoon. This would be most enjoyable with a soft cheese and fruit, or even the Fairview White Rock with Cranberries.

Daisy says: There was something Christmassy to me about this wine, but not a cold European Christmas – a lekker hot South African one. Those, where the smells of either a braai or oven-roasted meats seep through the house to the outside area where friends, family and kids are in and out of the pool. Pour a glass of this fresh, cold Rosé and let the cranberry and red plum flavours envelop your mouth. After a few swirls of the glass you have notes of toffee apple, caramel, nettles and flowers. It’s tropical on the palate with pineapple and white nectarine showing, and then a hint of strawberry tea. Enjoy this with salmon pâté or an array of sashimi for a sublime taste sensation or with fudge if you prefer something sweeter. (older than Wine No.2, that is), so it may prove a neat experiment. I’d love to see what this wine would be like in, say, 2020.

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TasteTeam Charlotte says:This lovely lady is like one of those waif-like models you see in Cosmo or Vogue - not traditionally beautiful, yet enticing all the same. She rarely ever smiles (that would cause wrinkles) and with hands on her boney hips, pouts her way through the first glass, adding a streak of unnecessary seriousness to an altogether delightfully tropical fruit salad of flavours. Ethereal, delicious and tempting, yet I am left feeling I would like a bit more meat on these bones in terms of juicy plump berry fruit.

“The light and reticent orange tone puts one in mind of a sunset, somewhere far in the tropics.”

Eduard says: Around the table I heard words like spicy, flowery and even citrus – none of them describing my own taste experience. I am happy to keep it short and sweet in describing the wine in a couple of words. Light orange moving to white pinkish colour. Paw-paw tropical on the nose with the sweetness of white Nestlé chocolate. The taste needed a second sip to get past a hint of acidity and it left me with a feint memory of strawberries.

Ilze says: This wine has such a lovely light mulberry colour. With tastes of watermelon, cranberries, plums and red fruit and infused with fynbos and a woody undertone. It is like cherries laced with vodka and jasmine baked into a muffin and laced with caramel. I would gladly replace this with my afternoon tea. Delightfully scrummy yummy.

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Eugene van der Walt Born and raised in Johannesburg, Eugene's studies eventually lead him to Stellenbosch. He is now fortunate enough to live and work in the beautiful Western Cape.

He has a passion for literature, food, wine, friends and anything to do with the ocean..

Guest Taster Katrina says: The light and reticent orange tone puts one in mind of a sunset, somewhere far in the tropics. Just like a sunset, this wine provides a fleeting pleasure. A curious scent of white chocolate and parmesan leads one into exactly the expected taste; a not-too-sweet concoction of pleasant creamy flavours. The slight tingle on the tongue is welcome. A white chocolate dessert, with perhaps a hint of lemongrass would do nicely.

Delheim Pinotage Rosé 2015 RRP: R57 ; Stockists: TOPS at SPAR, Pick ‘n Pay and Checkers www.delheim.com

Daisy says: I picked up white-flesh fruit on the nose of this wine, pear being the most prominent. It was notably fruity and this fruit-forwardness lingered beautifully and only developed after time spent in the glass. I love cherries and their aroma popped through my nose and over my tongue with every whiff and taste. There is a tartness on your first sip, fading quickly and giving over to lovely, enveloping scents of

cinnamon that flow through your mouth. If you let it stand a little while and come back to it, notes of rhubarb and acorns have shown themselves – asking, perhaps, for you to take this Rosé a little more seriously. I’d serve this atypical vino with a fish pie crammed with all your favourite meats of sea, or even a rich shellfish soup. Failing that, crack it open at your next braai and make sure the men get some of this pink drink, too.

Charlotte says: We all had our rebellious teenage years and, as a woman, this meant my poor parents had to deal with some severe mood swings, like this wine offers. First impressions are that of a sweet, candy type personality but then a good thump of acidity comes to the schizophrenic party to throw you off entirely. Similar contrasts come through on the weird and wacky combination of grapefruit marmalade and salami flavours and despite knowing that this is just a phase, you are left wondering what on earth has just happened in your mouth, yet secretly loving every second.

Great with any occasion, food, or mood and certainly a well-deserved glass for any parents of pubescent youths.

Eduard says: I live in a house of pink with my wife, three daughters and two dogs – all female, all pink – everywhere and I love it! This wine will fit in perfectly in my home. Picture a lazy summer afternoon, kids in the pool, dogs chasing the neighbour’s cat and you sitting on the stoep, relaxing with something pink in the glass. The wine has a very light pinkish colour. The nose is floral, nearly tropical with some strawberries mingled in. The taste starts off with light acidity and ends in sweetness, not too complex, ready to drink.

Eduard Rosenstrauch works as a media liaison for SuperSport. He loves all sports and spending time with his family. He likes the smaller wine farms, not the impersonal tasting rooms of the big guys. Whilst he doesn't have a favourite cultivar or wine, he rather focuses on the characteristics of each wine, not caring whether it's red, white, pink or bubbly.

Ilze says: Vibrant, light pink in colour and a charming scent of floral tones, strawberries, raspberries and dark cherries. It has a crisp acidity with sweet berry and tropical fruit and fynbos. This wine is absolutely lovely. Drink it on its own or if you have a sushi craving, pair accordingly. Oh, and you will definitely need a second bottle on ice, maybe even a third!

“…you are left wondering what on earth has just happened in your mouth, yet secretly loving every second” Guest Taster Katrina says: From the beautiful vineyards of Delheim comes this light salmon-pink Rosé. It begins with a strong mineral scent, leading into a lively and friendly taste that tingles on the tongue. The fresh flavour is at first enticing, but fades rapidly, leaving an aftertaste that is difficult to pin down.

Overall not my favourite, but this could be a good starter wine. A creamy pasta with salmon or fennel, or perhaps a tingling fish curry, would complement the wine well.

Babylonstoren Mourvédre Rosé 2015 RRP: R89; Stockists: Online, Ultra Liquors and Norman Goodfellows www.babylonstoren.com

Daisy says: Agh! This bottle is just so darn adorable! Naked as the day it was born and adorned simply with the Babylonstoren logo. I was enamoured at first glance. On the nose, I picked up strawberry jelly, pomegranate and seaweed… Odd, perhaps, but there was something about its aroma that transported me straight to the beach.

An interesting, yet refreshing combo of vanilla and cucumber play across your tongue, along with a handful of red berries thrown into the mix. I’d like to enjoy this on a warm summer’s day sitting on the beach with friends, or sprawled across the lush green lawn of a park, enjoying a picnic.

Charlotte says: Even my manly boyfriend has watched the Princess Diaries (and secretly enjoyed every second of it), and I am convinced that, in our hearts, we all want to be a princess.

The romance, the elegance, the gigantic pink ball gowns and, of course, lots of diamonds – it’s the perfect girly dream, much like this wine. Bright ruby grapefruit and rhubarb flavours, floral notes of jasmine, rose petals and a tingle of Chanel no. 5 – its everything a girl

TasteTeam wants.

Eduard says: I needed to get my head out of the groove from red and white onto the subject of Rosé. In other words I had to get into a ‘Think Pink’ strategy and play with the possibility of ‘What if?’. No better wine to get me on a turnaround strategy than this one. Think of a fruit salad filled with strawberries, guava and a squirt of lime, add a late afternoon picnic under a shaded tree and you will have the perfect set-up.

And, ‘what if’ you shared it with a loved one? And ‘what if’ it might be better than some of the reds and whites around?

Perfect! This is a most enjoyable wine with a zesty playfulness infused in every sip!

“This is a most enjoyable wine with a zesty playfulness infused in every sip!”

Ilze says: A very pretty, light onion, salmon pink colour. On the nose there is a burst of citrus and florals. It is almost like wandering through an orchard when the fruits are fully ripe on a hot summers day. It has a very defined palate of ruby grapefruit, light guava, cassis, lemon, lime and one of those crispy shortbread biscuits. Can imagine this with rhubarb pie, Caesar salad, any cheese that you can think of and, of course, pizza. This is for lazy summer Sundays, easy drinking and delicious.

Guest Taster Katrina says: The fruitiest of all the wines in the lineup, we begin with a colour that is mild and shy and puts me in mind of naartjie

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TasteTeam juice. Fittingly, there is a subtle scent reminiscent of a fruit tree, far off in the distance. The boldest of the flavours is candied orange, leaping to the fore, mellowing into a subtle suggestion of citrus. Along with the fruit theme, this would be a great companion to a slightly sour lemon cake.

Protea Rosé 2015 RRP: R55; Stockists: TOPS at SPAR, Makro and Norman Goodfellows www.rupertwines.com

Daisy says: A wee word to the wise: don’t get plastered on this Rosé and then investigate the bottle. Images of a bowl filled with creamy vanilla yoghurt with fat, juicy strawberries dropped into it came to mind when I smelled it, but the alcohol called for this picture to be taken a little more seriously. So perhaps macerate those fat strawberries in brandy overnight and then gooi them into the yoghurt. Yes, and that matches the taste better, too... I enjoyed the melon and tinned caramel components

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Ilze van den Berg is an avid fan of all things aesthetically pleasing and gastronomically satisfying, Ilze describes herself as a self-proclaimed nerd, book worm and quintessentially quirky.

that were present as well. I’d want to chill this Rosé right down and accompany it with a sun lounger, book, big hat and shades. And if an olive-skinned pool boy with a hard stomach and a twinkle in his eye was topping up my glass, all the better.

“This wine is a gift ready to be shared with anyone who loves to be amazed!”

Charlotte says: A lady is always striving for balance, be it between work and family, or health vs a chocolate obsession – obtaining the perfect balance is key to success and hard working mothers are the epitome of this.

When it gets to a Thursday afternoon and you are on the verge of punching your boss in the face, your kids may as well just move into the naughty corner and your hubby decides to announce his midlife crisis with his new motorbike - this is when you need a glass which exudes a calming, stable influence. This is that glass, with its great combination of sweet juicy berry flavours, alongside a good backing of fruit acidity and all brought together with a beautiful full finish – you must now feel, as a woman, that you have found your perfect piece of harmony in this topsy turvy world. Sit back, take off your stillettos and pour yourself another glass.

Eduard says: When tasting this wine (number 6 out of 6) my already fertile imagination started working overtime to get around this refreshing and charming piece of winemaking. Caramelized figs were first on the nose followed by some

cherry flavours, not overwhelming, but nice and rounded. Fun to taste, just enough acidity, just enough sweetness, just enough lingering aftertaste – well balanced. This wine is a gift ready to be shared with anyone who loves to be amazed!

Ilze says: It has a pale coral blush colour to it and a lovely nose imbued with paw paw, fynbos and oyster shells. In the mouth there is a vibrant freshness of succulent tangerines, grapefruit and sour figs, which adds a certain fizz. This is complemented with limes, lemons, red fruits, orange rinds and fennel. A host of interesting flavours, light, vivacious, flirty, yet focussed with a crisp dryness, this wine makes my mouth water for freshly shucked Knysna oysters with tobasco and lemons.

Guest Taster Katrina says:The wine has a shy hue like a pink blush on a young woman’s cheeks. One sniff and I am instantly transported to a sweet shop, with biscuity cotton-candy aromas.

The taste does not disappoint; an oat crunchie here, a sugary confection there.

Sweet and shy, the wine is unassuming and eager to fade into the background.

The taste disappears quickly, leaving me wishing it had stayed just that moment longer. I could easily have a glass or two while treating myself to the sweet shop’s finest wares.

Katrina du Toit: Katrina is a longtime lover of languages and levity. Her heart is in South Africa, however her feet are always longing for new adventures in the far-off lands of Europe, preferably somewhere with vineyards. The perfect day for Katrina would involve a stack of books, a cat on her lap and a glass or two of a soothing Shiraz. She's always willing

TasteTeam to lighten the load with a liquid libation.

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Special Report

Choose Organic

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rganic food isn’t only pesticide and herbicide free; it’s non-GM, contains no hormones and antibiotics, preserves the ecosystem, sustains livelihoods and even improves your mood and sex life.

You are what you eat. So said French lawyer and politician Anthelme Brillat-Savarin in 1826, who, in an article written for Physiologie du Gout,

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declaimed that the food you eat influences your state of mind and health. One hundred and eighty nine years later, nutritional scientist Heidi du Preez agrees. “Your mood, weight, overall health and even sex drive is significantly affected by what you eat.

And the more nutrient dense your food is, the better all the metabolic reactions in your body work.”

Yet good, nutritious food is not as abundant as we would like. “A non-organic diet doesn’t supply all the

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nutrients that our body needs to function optimally and in fact places more stress on our detoxification pathways, further depleting our nutrient reserves,” says du Preez.

Fewer nutrients lower our resistance to disease, making us more susceptible to cancers, diabetes, mood disorders and even obesity. It also means we’re less likely to be able to deal with the excess of toxins that we are exposed to in day-to-day urban living.

To help guard against illness and sustain overall health and longevity, du Preez suggests going truly organic. In so doing, you’ll also avoid GM (genetically modified) foods, growth hormones, antibiotics and drugs found in the fat and tissue of meat and dairy products; preserve our ecosystems, reduce pollution, protect water and soil, and support organic farmers.

“Organic is generally understood as being free of pesticides and herbicides,” says du Preez. “But in fact it means so much more, and is something about which consumers are largely ignorant. It is a holistic way of farming that considers the sustainability of peoples’ health as well as that of the environment.”

Fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy and wine can be produced organically. But while this means farmers work with an area’s climate and use only certified organic control measures that protect and build the soil, it is not ‘Mother Nature’ farming, emphasises Samuel Viljoen, Winemaker for Earthbound Wines, which is certified both 100% organic and Fairtrade.

“You still need to offer guidance - it's certainly not

a dream world where grapes fall by themselves; it takes labour to get the vine to produce what it needs to,” he says.

The outcome is a quality wine that is lower in added sulphites – and that has limited its impact on the environment during its production. This is good news if you enjoy a fruity Pinotage or a crisp Sauvignon with your meal.

“Organic produce is becoming more readily available in South Africa, although it is still a relatively niche product,” says consumer activist and food researcher Sonia Mountford. So while organic products can be found in select national supermarkets, she suggests that the best way to source truly organic foods is to buy directly from a trusted and transparent small retailer, organic market or producer.

“There is no organic legislation in South Africa and we rely on third party certification based on other countries’ legislation, which may not be 100% relevant to us. As a consequence of an unregulated organic market there is confusion about what organic produce actually is, she explains. Adding to this challenge is the fact that organic agriculture is not well enough supported in South Africa, making it harder for organic farmers to survive.

To overcome this you could grow your own, says Mountford, or buy from PGS-certified (Organic Participatory Guarantee System) producers such as Green Road in Stellenbosch in Cape Town or Bryanston Organic Market in Johannesburg. PGS NOVEMBER 2015 WINE EXTRA 25

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is a voluntary group of growers, retailers and consumers who support organic agriculture and local food production. “The best advice I can offer conscious consumers is to know their farmer. Find out how they produce their food, visit the farm, ask questions and choose your produce with the peace of mind that it is properly certified and truly good for you.” Such relationships between producers and consumers make consumers more confident about the product because they know where and how it was produced.

In the case of wine, organic certification is strictly regulated globally, and there are stringent rules that must be complied with. If wines carry an organic certification, they can be bought and consumed with confidence. Viljoen encourages consumers to choose labels that bear an organically certified stamp or the words ‘certified organic’ on the back label. “Organic wines are becoming more popular as consumers become increasingly more aware of what they put in their bodies, and also discover that they taste as good, if not better than non26 WINE EXTRA NOVEMBER 2015

organic wine.” They are also readily available in supermarkets and specialist liquor merchants.

“Now is as good a time as any to go organic,” says Mountford. “Start small and introduce just a few organic products into your diet such as soft fruits, that when conventionally grown use many pesticides; then build up as you become more used to buying directly from producers, or choosing organically certified wines and products in store.

In so doing, you’ll reap the myriad personal health benefits that organic living enjoys, while playing a major role in conserving the environment’s precious ecosystem.”

The full range of Earthbound organic wines can be foraged from TOPS @ SPAR, Liquor City, CyberCellar.com and Darling Wine Shop, and Makro, Wellness Warehouse Cavendish and Kloof street, Pick n Pay and wine.co.za for between R45.00 (white) and R55.00 (red) RSP.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

Ewan Strydom Shot on location at Villa Mia, Cape Quarter Originally from Honeydew in Johannesburg, TV presenter, model and fitness instructor, Ewan Strydom has travelled the world and sampled many a wine, but believes that SA wine is by far the best.

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Tell us about your youth?

I grew up on a farm where I often got to play with the heavy machinery that was around. My weekends were spent looking after animals, putting up fencing and mowing lawns. I didn’t have much touch with the outside world outside school. My folks decided to move to Cape Town, but I stayed up north to finish matric, but I moved down here as soon as I could.

I absolutely love Jo’burg and I often travel there for work, but I wouldn’t move back unless I get offered a really good package.

Where did your career in the spotlight start?

Well, when I moved to Cape Town I decided to skip university, because I didn’t feel that it was my deal at the time. I didn’t want to waste my parents’ money or my time, so decided to take a gap year. I started working at a fitness clothing manufacturer and that’s where I learnt a lot. I also did my diploma in personal fitness at the same time and became a personal trainer in my free time.

It was at this point when I started doing a little bit of modelling. I did one or two small jobs in Cape Town, but never hit it big. The next thing I got a call from my agency asking whether I’d be interested to build my book in Hong Kong. At the time I didn’t really have anything better to do, so off I went a week later and that’s where my career really started to take off. From there I basically travelled the world and only returned 4 years later.

I met my wife in Thailand and we started to travel together. She’s Hungarian, but we lived in Budapest for a while as well as Istanbul. We got engaged in Malaysia and then we decided that we wanted to put down roots and that’s when I returned home.

I got back into my fitness training and did a bit of modelling as well, but it was when my agency encouraged me to enter the Mens Health Look competition that I got a call from the Director of M-Net who asked me to audition for a new lifestyle show. Turns out I could learn a script, but they put me up with a presenting coach and before I new it, I was presenting All Access alongside some of South Africa’s foremost TV Presenters.

Two years down the line I was approached to do

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a screen test for Expresso. That was a brand new learning curve, being live TV and with ear pieces with information being fed to you on the go, but I’ve been there ever since and absolutely loving it!

love for wine really began to grow from there. Now that we have a family we find visiting wine farms a real pleasure as many of them cater for kids, so it’s always a great day out for us.

Did you have a moment when you realised that you really enjoyed wine?

Which farms do you enjoy visiting?

I did. Wine was always around when I grew up and more so when I was travelling all over the world, but living in Cape Town really opens up the beauty of wine when you travel through the winelands.

The one day we went to Franschhoek for the day and ended up at Rickety Bridge where we sampled their delicious Cabernet Sauvignon. It was a magnum bottle and I bought another to take home.

The realisation that I could take the setting and memory home with me in order to enjoy it again was what made me realise just how special this is.

From there we started to go to wine tastings and my

I will always enjoy Rickety Bridge. I haven’t been there for a while, but it’s the one where I basically fell in love with wine, so it will always have a special place in my heart. I like going to Blaauwklippen as their market is great for families and D’Aria is lovely too.

Do you prefer red or white?

That really depends on the weather. On a hot day, I enjoy a chilled Sauvignon Blanc, but in winter I enjoy a good Merlot, Shiraz or Cab, especially with a nice piece of T-bone steak.

Do you visit many wine farms?

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I try to get out to as many as possible over weekends.

At the moment I rely mostly on invitation to visit wine farms as I am just so busy that it’s no longer just an impromptu ride into the winelands for the day.

You’ve travelled the world, how do you think our local wines compare with those from the rest of the world?

I was recently in Dubai and I was at a table with foreigners who were all raving about our wines when they heard I was from SA. Our wines have such a good reputation and truly offers a good value for money product, which makes me really proud as a South African. Sadly, there’s so much focus on the negative parts of our beautiful country, but when it comes to our wines, the feedback is always positive.

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If a wine were to be made in your honour, what would it be and what would it be called?

That’s a tough one! My nickname is ‘The Wolf’ because of a tattoo I have on my back, so it would definitely incorporate that, but I think the wine should be a red blend which reflects my personality.

I think I’m a very emotionally deep and complex person, so the wine would have to represent that.

I really want to make wine though, so it would be great if that could happen.

If you were to seduce your wife with wine, which wine would you open for her?

LOTS! Doesn’t matter which wine it is, as long as there’s a lot, however I know she really loves

EWAN STRYDOM Cabernet Sauvignon accompanied by chocolate.

What is your go-to wine that you can pick up at the supermarket and know it won’t let you down if you were to take it to an informal gathering of friends?

If it were a summer braai, I’d definitely go for the Durbanville Hills Sauvignon Blanc. It’s a delicious wine and very well priced. Easy answer!

What is your perfect scene in which to enjoy a good bottle of wine?

Ewan’s thoughts on the Flagstone Poetry Merlot 2014:

“I love it’s deep richness and flavour. I think it’s one of those wines that stimulates conversation and encourages a ‘lekker kuier’.” www. flagstonewines.com RRP R 48 Pert Bottle

For me wine, especially red wine, is to be enjoyed with a loved one. My perfect setting would be Jacobsbaai, off the beaten track with my bakkie, overlooking the sea and watching the sun set inbetween the flowers with my wife.

What is the most embarrassing thing you’ve ever done after a glass or two too many?

There are so many stories I could tell you, especially from my modelling days, but the memory that comes to mind is when I first came to Cape Town.

We had a friend who owned a carpet store and he had this Vito van. We decided to race through the streets of Cape Town Formula 1-style with two guys in the back of the empty van, basically flying from side to side around every corner. The next morning I was appalled to find a host of bruises and wounds all over my body and looking back, I realise it was a very, very stupid thing to do. Fortunately I’ve grown up now and can see the dangers of drunk driving.

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Sarah Graham started her food blog, afooodieliveshere.co.za in May 2010, and later that year was the first South African food blogger to be awarded a book contract, by RandomHouse-Struik South Africa.

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itten.' went on sale in South Africa in February 2012 and has received much praise, including an Exclusive Books HombeBru award for 2012, and going into its second print run just months after it was initially published. The book was also a finalist in the prestigious International Gourmand Cookbook Awards in 2013.

With her blog receiving tens of thousands of unique visits since its inception Sarah has had feedback from around the world. As a popular blogger, she has been featured on the Getaway Blog, Yuppiechef.co.za’s online magazine Spatula and, until moving to Johannesburg at the end of 2011, a regular on Cape Town based radio station 2 Oceans Vibe Radio on the lunchtime show.

Sarah believes that anyone can cook delicious, wholesome food, and to that end presents

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a collection of no-mess, no-fuss recipes, for entertaining family and friends, or, just, 'for feeding people you love'.

In March-April 2013 Sarah filmed a 13-episode TV show based on her cookbook, set in and around Cape Town. 'Bitten, Sarah Graham Cooks Cape Town' premiered in South Africa on SABC 3 on Sunday 5th May and continued for a further 12 weeks after that.

Sarah's second book, 'smitten.' was released by Struik Lifestyle in South Africa in February 2014, and her third book ‘Home. Food from my kitchen’ in July 2015. As at October 2015 Sarah has just completed filming Sarah Graham’s Food Safari.

The show will air on M-Net Channel 101 from Sunday 29th November 2015 onwards.

Pair it with CRISPY SQUID, CHICKPEA AND CHORIZO SALAD WITH LEMONY MUSTARD DRESSING INGREDIENTS: • 4tbsp Olive oil • 2tbsp Lemon juice or red wine vinegar • 2tsp Runny honey • 1tsp Dijon mustard • 1 Fresh red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped • 150g Chorizo, roughly chopped • 400g Squid, cleaned and cut into rings • Small handful each roughly torn fresh mint, basil and parsley • 100g Cherry or rosa tomatoes, halved at varying angles • 1x410g Can chickpeas, drained • 50g Feta cheese METHOD: Shake 3tbsp of olive oil, the lemon juice or red wine vinegar, honey,

chilli and Dijon mustard together in an old jam jar, then season to taste. Add the remaining 1tbsp of olive oil to a heavybased pan over medium-high heat and then fry the chorizo for 3-4 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and set aside to drain on kitchen paper. Add the squid to the same pan used to fry the chorizo and fry until crispy and golden (about 3 minutes). Remove and set aside with the chorizo. To assemble the salad, add the chorizo, squid, herbs, tomatoes and chickpeas to a bowl, toss gently and then top with the feta cheese. Drizzle over the salad dressing and serve immediately or set aside and dress just before serving. the chopped parsnips, and brown for 5 to 10 mins, then add the vegetable stock. Reduce the heat and cook until the parsnips are soft. Now add the cream and salt and cook for another 5 min.

Transfer to a blender and blend until fine then pass through a fine sieve. Let it cool down and leave to the side.

DROSTDY-HOF PREMIER GRAND CRU Retail price: R45 per bottle www.drostdyhof.co.za

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Livin’thelife

by Maryna Strachan

Plett Wine & Bubbly Festival Since I was a young girl I absolutely loved the Garden Route. It really is one of the most beautiful parts of our country with its lush greenery and forests and stunning wildlife. When I received the call from the Plett Tourism office inviting me to attend their second annual Sasfin Plett Wine & Bubbly festival it didn’t exactly take me long to accept and even more so when they asked me to be their official MC for the weekend.

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know that public speaking is not something many people enjoy, but when you get the opportunity to speak about something that you feel genuinely passionate about, it’s somehow much easier. I get to host many wine tastings and often speak at wine related events, so I don’t get too daunted any more and I simply love the opportunity to share my love for wine.

I was joined by my partner for the weekend and as we checked into our hotel for the weekend, we knew it would be a good one.

The Grand Hotel situated on Plett’s main strip of shops and eateries welcomed us warmly. I’m very familiar with their Cape Town establishments and can truly say that the Grand on the Beach is one of my favourite spots for good food and a super vibe, especially on a balmy summer day with good company.

The Grand Hotel in Plett was the very first of proprieter Sue Main’s Grand projects. It is warm and opulent in every way with spacious rooms and attention to detail that surpasses most high-end hotels. It truly epitomises what boutique hotels are about: individuality, comfort, a clear sense of style and a very personal touch, which we were told was down to Sue herself. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful, the food sublime and our room gave meaning to the word ‘romance’. Helloooo Plett!

“...the food sublime and our room gave meaning to the word ‘romance’.”

The festival itself kicked off on the Friday at midday with formalities as invited guests, Sasfin VIP’s and dignitaries, including councillors and even Mayor Memory Booysen were there. After a few speeches, the festival was formally opened with a sabrage by both Mayor Booysen and winemaker Anton Smal.

The first wine farm in the area was started in the year 2000 when Peter Thorpe planted the first

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Livin’thelife The view from our room at The Grand.

vineyards at Bramon. After a successful first harvest in 2004 with excellent quality grapes, Peter knew he was onto something and it wasn’t much after, in 2006 when Vicky Gent followed suit at Packwood estate. In 2008 Anton Smal hit the route. He has previously been winemaker at Stellenbosch winery Villiera and had a particular passion for MCC.

Arno Carstens (who we featured in our August 2012 issue), who really got the crowd going.

“For many people, the Plettenberg Wine Route is the new kid on the block. ”

Today there are 19 wine producing farms of which a total of 10 bottle their wines under their own label.

9 of these farms were represented at the festival over the weekend of the 9th and 10th of October to a host of locals and visitors alike and everyone who attended had a wonderful time.

The festival itself moved from where it was held last year at the iconic Beacon Isle to Main Beach where there was more space to erect a larger tent.

The white marquee with crystal chandeliers was beautifully made up to create a light and airy space, adorned with arrangements of fynbos, proteas and dried coral.

Adding to the festival vibe was a string of live performances which ranged from traditional local band Sounds of Joy who welcomed guests on both days to the iconic Wendy Oldfield and Tigger, Gerald Clark and Josie Field to the hitmaking (and rather hunky) Springbok Nude Girls front man, 36 WINE EXTRA NOVEMBER 2015

As for the wines, I thought they were all very good.

Most of the stands offered Sauvignon Blanc and there were a total of 7 different MCC’s too alongside a couple of Chardonnays and a delightful Pinot Noir. The wines are all young, as are the vineyards and Anton, who makes wine for 7 of the 10 producers in the Bramon cellar, is doing a sterling job to bring out the best in the grapes and showcases their unique and special terroir beautifully.

For many people, the Plettenberg Wine Route is the new kid on the block. Their wines are generally not yet available nationwide, simply because their production is still very small, but they’re growing and the winemakers are getting the hang of what works – both in the vineyard and in the cellar. The Some of the goodies on offer

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Livin’thelife wines are very terroir driven and you can see that in the crispness and high acidity, which makes the choice of planting Sauvignon Blanc a no-brainer, but I also feel that Pinot Noir would do very well here.

In fact, I was recently at the launch of the brand new Le Lude MCC and their winemaker claims that the Pinot Noir that they have from their Plett farm is the best he’s ever tasted. That’s a very bold statement, but one I can easily believe.

On each day, there was a best dressed competition which awarded couples and singletons with prizes for dressing up to the theme of blue and white and a lot of fun was had when announcing the winners on both days.

All in all, I’d say the festival was a big success.

Whilst the Friday was a little more quiet, I think that the attention that the festival, and more importantly, the wine farms got, was well worth the effort. These kinds of events can never be successful if everyone doesn’t work together. It’s imperative that the

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tourism route and wine farmers see eye to eye and have the same goals in mind, especially the smaller routes. It is something that I often see within wine routes that the various parties simply don’t want to work together, which is a real pity, but I think the team at Plett are doing a great job. It’s never easy, but with enough support and perseverance, I can see this festival grow from strength to strength, involving both local community members and enticing visitors from all around to visit and experience their fresh wines.

If you happen to find yourself along the Garden Route at any stage, I’d highly recommend you visit the Plett farms. Some of them have lovely restaurants and others need to be contacted in advance to arrange tastings. I’m personally very excited to see how this new area is going to grow and evolve in order to become a widely recognised player in the South African Wine Industry.

We’ve Been Drinking De Krans Tinta Roriz 2013

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al De Krans Wine Cellar is situated along the upper reaches of the picturesque G a m k a R i v e r Va l l e y n e a r Calitzdorp. The history of the farm dates back to 1890 when the current owners’ great grandfather bought part of the first farm established in Calitzdorp, named Buffelsvallei (“Buffalo valley”) on the edge of the municipal boundary of Calitzdorp.

The first grapes were planted in 1936 mainly for the production of raisins and some sweet wine.

In 1964 the present cellar was built and De Krans quickly became well-known for quality ports and Muscat sweet wines, as well as dry table wines.

Grapes are hand harvested late February at 24° - 25° balling.

Bunches are destemmed, crushed and rapidly cooled in an open fermenter. Grapes are inoculated with selected yeasts to start fermenting. Skins are then pressed and the wine is left to undergo MLF before it’s racked into 2nd and 3rd fill French oak barrels. The wine is matured in barrels for around 12 months.

The wine, which is a deep red colour, has complex aromas of dark fruit, cassis and fresh mulberries, beautifully complemented with vanilla and spice flavours. A full-bodied wine with soft, juicy tannins resulting in a beautiful finish.

The current owners and winemaker now take advantage of the unique Calitzdorp terroir to produce great quality Cape ports and table wines from a whole range of interesting grape varieties.

This interesting, unusual grape variety is perfect to entertain friends and spark some interesting conversation.

Serve with roasted lamb chops, springbok Carpaccio or pan seared kudu steaks. Good with all savoury dishes.

First Tinta Roriz (also known as Tinta Barocca) planted in the Klein Karoo was in 2008 on De Krans with 2010 being the maiden vintage. The vines are planted in dry arid shallow soils, which drain off quickly towards the Gamka river, much like the Douro. All the vines are trellised and micro irrigated.

Cellar door price: R60 per bottle Available from: Cellar door and online for home delivery www.dekrans.co.za

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Into the Spirit KWV Cruxland Gin

The indigenous inhabitants of the Kalahari tell of secret treasures in the sand; sent down in crackling bursts of power from the skies. With knowledge passed down from generation to generation, the nomadic people of the desert would look to the heavens, watching thunderclouds and setting out when lightning striked, searching for delicate, X-shaped cracks in the arid earth. As it happens, these “treasures” are !N’abbas; rare Kalahari desert truffles that burst from the ground when rain and autumn moisture cause them to swell.

Rare even in their natural soil, these delicacies grow far apart and are hard to find without the help of a skilled !N’abbas hunter. KWV has revived these treasures of the earth, hand-crafting a small batch of premium gin from grape spirits infused with the exotic taste of the Kalahari truffle and 9 signature botanicals, unlocking unique characteristics resulting in an extrasmooth finish.

KALAHARI SUMMER This refreshing thirst quencher is a lifesaver on a scorching hot summer’s day. To be honest, it’s delicious no matter what the weather’s like.

A clear, fragrant liquid that is lightly tinted by the signature botanicals, Cruxland Gin boasts notes of fresh juniper and lemon, further enhanced by coriander and spices with an earthy character from the Kalahari truffles.

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60 ml Cruxland Gin 25ml Fresh passion fruit juice 2 Bar spoons passion fruit pulp 2 Bar spoons fabri cherry syrup 25ml Fresh lemon juice 1 Bar spoon hibiscus syrup

Method Build all the ingredients in a shaker filled with hard ice and shake. Serve in a rock glass with crushed ice.

Serve with 1 Fabris Amarena cherry, a lemon wedge, Yuzu pearls, passion fruit pulp and 2 small cocktail straws.

Retail price R280 per bottle AAvailable from good liquor stores nationwide. www.kwv.co.za

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This month: Bosman Release Celebration Get hooked on Eikendal at inaugural Fish Out Feast Wine Concepts “Finer Things in Life” Champagne Festival Learn More About Historical Roses at Boschendal High Tea Get Into the Spirit of Christmas at De Oude Drostdy Enjoy a tranquil summer picnic at Grande Provence The Monis Very Sherry Show! More.....

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Bosman Release Celebration : This understated and relaxed country event takes place on the eighth-generation Bosman family estate, Lelienfontein in Wellington. It marks the annual release of new vintages from their premium Fairtrade De Bos Handpicked Vineyards and signature Bosman Family Vineyards wines. Exclusive releases for Bosman Family Wine Club Members will also be launched on the day and will include a Weisser Riesling, a Pinot Gris and for the first time ever in South Africa, a Nero D’Avola! A festive food market will be set up under ancient oak trees on the estate’s verdant lawns. A variety of food options, perfectly complemented by the estate wines, will tantalize your taste buds. Live music is sure to add to the jubilant atmosphere. Trained crèche staff will look after the entertainment of smaller children in order to give parents time to relax and enjoy the celebrations. The day begins at 11:00 and ends at 16:00. The tasting journey is open from 12:00 to 15:00 in the cellar. The wine maker theatre sessions can be booked on a first come first serve basis during 12:00 to 15:00. Tickets are available at R150 per person. This includes access to both days, a wine glass and a R50 voucher redeemable with your first purchase of six bottles of wine on the day. Children under 12 enter free of charge. Food is sold at an additional cost of R50 per station. Space is limited, so book now at http://bosmanwines.com/tickets/ to secure your place. For more information please contact Neil Büchner at neil@bosmanwines.com or call (27) (21) 873 3170.

Get hooked on Eikendal at inaugural Fish Out Feast : With its fly fishing season drawing to a close, Eikendal Estate is casting a fresh spin on family entertainment in the Stellenbosch Winelands with its inaugural Fish Out Feast, which invites young and old to share in its last day of fishing on Sunday, 8 November. “This open day of fishing at Eikendal will see experienced anglers and amateurs joining us at the water’s edge to help us clear out our dam for the season. It is the perfect opportunity for enthusiasts to reel in that big whopper, or just to come and learn more about this ever-popular pastime,” explains Philip Meyer who runs the fly fishing operation at this esteemed wine estate and will be sharing some tips and techniques on the day. After an exhilarating morning at the dam, gleaming amidst prized vineyards on this beautiful wine farm, guests will be treated to a languid fish braai on the shaded lawn where foot-stomping vibes by Newton & Co will add to a relaxed atmosphere. “If being merely good at trout fishing is not enough, visitors can also brush up on their wine knowledge in our tasting centre on the day. We will also treat each adult to a complimentary glass of our newly released Sauvignon Blanc 2015 with their lunch. A fresh trout and our zesty Sauvignon Blanc is after all a match made in heaven,” shares Eikendal winemaker Nico Grobler. Visitors MUST bring their own rods on the day and will be allowed to keep the trout that they caught at R110 per kilogram. The Eikendal. Fish Out Feast costs R150 per adult and R75 for kids under 12 and the action at the dam starts at 9am with lunch being served at 12:00. Your ‘gone fishing’ ticket includes the opportunity to wet your line and catch as many trout as you wish, the braai lunch, an Eikendal wine glass to take home, a taste of the Sauvignon Blanc 2015 (or cooldrink) and the live music entertainment. All Eikendal wines will also be on sale on the day and kids can have fun on the jungle gym and jumping castle. Tickets are limited to 60 guests and prebookings are compulsory. To reserve your spot contact Eikendal at Tel: 021 855 1422 or send an email to Lana Dippenaar at counter@eikendal.co.za.

Get Into the Spirit of Christmas at De Oude Drostdy : Start your Christmas shopping a bit earlier this year and get into the spirit of the festive season by visiting the Christmas market at De Oude Drostdy, home of Drostdy-Hof wines, on Saturday, November 14. The stalls at this year’s market will offer top-quality local products including food, clothing, cosmetics, arts and crafts. Go stock up on gifts for everyone, from your mother-in-law to your best friend, way ahead of the Christmas rush. Wines from the Drostdy-Hof range will also be available by the glass or the bottle. The Christmas market should also be fun for the kids. A jumping castle will help entertain them while you are shopping and relaxing. he market will be open from 10:00 until 15:00. For more information on the market, contact De Oude Drostdy on 023 230 0203 or Joëlene Hitchcock on jhitchcock@distell.co.za.

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CAPE TOWN Wine Concepts “Finer Things in Life” Champagne Festival: Join hosts Wine Concepts in celebrating their fourteenth year of staging this prestigious event at the Vineyard Hotel in Newlands, Cape Town, on 20th November from 18:00 to 21:00.

We will be offering more than 30 cuvees for tasting from premium and boutique Champagne Houses to tantalize your taste buds. Expect names like Taittinger, Ayala, Drappier, Laurent Perrier, Nicolas Feuilatte, Montaudon, Jacquart, Philipponat and many more. We encourage attendees to promote the theme by dressing up to the theme ‘Fire and Ice’, and in so doing stand a chance to win a trip for two in a chauffeur driven classic Rolls Royce to a fabulous lunch at a prestigious wine estate for the Best Dressed Couple on the evening. Light snacks will be served throughout the evening accompanied by live music and entertainment! Fresh oysters and fine chocolates will be on sale for those who care to indulge. Added to this, vintage cars and inspired ceramics will share the limelight to celebrate this successful event. The Champagnes tasted on the evening will be offered at a special discounted price and purchasers will be eligible to win the grand prize of a weekend for two at a luxury lodge. There will also be Champagne prizes for luckydraw ticket holders on the evening! The Vineyard Hotel is offering a special stay over package for this night only. R1 745 for a single and R2 590 for a double includes a 2-course dinner in The Square Restaurant on 20th November as well as a Full English breakfast on 21st November. ickets cost R400 and can be purchased from Wine Concepts stores, online on www. webtickets.co.za or at the door on the evening.

Learn More About Historical Roses at Boschendal High Tea : Visiting Boschendal’s internationally acclaimed Rose Garden behind the Manor House is one of the unique activities open to the public at this historic Cape Dutch Farm. It was designed by Gwen Fagan and features many of the original roses cultivated in the Cape and East Indies. Lovers of roses are invited to spend a morning with our landscape architect Jan Blok, who is passionate about restoring and upgrading the gardens and will share his experience with gardening fans. Find out more about the heritage roses and modern varieties present in the garden, the care and propagation of this important part of Boschendal’s history and ask all the questions you’ve always wanted answered. Buy some roses and place orders for specific varieties to be propagated in future. Then enjoy high tea, courtesy of Executive Chef Christiaan Campbell and his pastry team who will make use of seasonal produce from our Food Garden and surrounds, to produce a feast. Live background music and a glass of wine will round off a perfect garden celebration. We have three dates planned: 13, 14 and 15 November, all from 10:30. The cost per person is R240, which includes welcome drink, music, the rose garden talk and high tea. Bookings and pre-payment essential: reservations@boschendal.co.za or +27 21 870-4274.

Enjoy a tranquil summer picnic at Grande Provence : Soak up the summer sun with a rustic, French-style picnic and relax under the oaks in the beautifully landscaped garden overlooking the vineyards of Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek. Executive Chef Darren Badenhorst has prepared a delightful picnic basket menu packed with mouth-watering morsels and French flair. By request picnic goers can add to their brimming basket with the likes of rabbit liver parfait, seasonal fruits, wild mushroom quiche, chunky Waldorf or rocket salad, and a rose and white chocolate macaroon. To book your basket at R245 per person, call The Restaurant at Grande Provence a day in advance on 021-876 8600 or e-mail restaurant@grandeprovence.co.za. The Grande Provence summer picnics take place from 1 November 2015 to 30 April 2016, weather permitting. Only a limited amount of baskets are available per day, so be sure to make your reservation early to avoid disappointment.

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The Brooklyn Wine Affair: Don’t miss out on sampling some of SA’s finest wines at this year’s Brooklyn Wine Affair, which takes place on Friday, 20 November. The line up includes the winning wines from the Sommeliers Selection, which has been described as one of the funkiest and most innovative wine competitions yet. The competition is young, fun, plugged-in, and targets the everyday wine drinker through new and inventive ways. In a nutshell the Sommeliers Selection is fresh, new and different, yet still serious about wine, guaranteeing the highest standard of wines selected. Make your way to Weylandts at Brooklyn Mall in Pretoria where you’ll get the opportunity to join fellow wine enthusiasts as you sip, sample and savour a selection of the winning wines. Doors open at 5pm and tickets cost R150 per person, which includes entry and tastings of the wines on show. Pre-book through www.webtickets.co.za.

Sommeliers Selection winners are headed your way!l : Celebrate the return of balmy evenings and longer days with the famous Monday wine tastings at the Vineyard Hotel this Don’t miss out on sampling the listed wines of this year’s funkiest and most innovative wine competition yet. The Sommeliers Selection is young, fun, plugged-in, and targets the everyday wine drinker through new and inventive ways. In a nutshell the competition is fresh, new and different, yet still serious about wine, guaranteeing the highest standard of wines selected. After an intensive judging process (and tasting) by the panel of esteemed South African Sommeliers the wines were selected for this ‘one of a kind’ wine list, and they can’t wait to share their favorites with you. Make your way to Weylandts at Brooklyn Mall in Pretoria on Friday, 20 November, where you’ll get the opportunity to join fellow wine enthusiasts as you sip, sample and savour a selection of the listed wines. Doors open at 5pm and tickets cost R150 per person, which includes entry and tastings of the wines on show. A tutored tasting, which is limited to 40 people adds to the experience of the evening. For more info and to book your place visit www.webtickets.co.za.

Stellenbosch at Summer Place 2015 : Gauteng will experience the pinnacle of Stellenbosch’s finest pleasures, when Stellenbosch at Summer Place 2015, an opulent showcase of wine, food, music and art from the City of Oaks, will get its glitz on in the City of Gold on Wednesday, 25 November. Annually presented by Sanlam Private Wealth in a class all by itself, Stellenbosch at Summer Place is one of Jozi’s most sought-after social events and this year’s polished line-up promises to take the good life to the next level when Stellenbosch makes its sumptuous pilgrimage to the north. An esteemed league of prominent winemakers and estate owners will bring Hyde Park an engaging Winelands experience that the most discerning would appreciate as they share with guests their current and older vintages. This is your rare opportunity to hobnob with the ‘who’s who’ of the country’s pioneering wine route, whilst you casually mingle from one varietal section to the other to acquaint yourself with superb cellar gems. More than 80 specially selected wines will be paired to perfection, as five of the finest Stellenbosch chefs will create unique gourmet sensations to match the different varietals. This unique gastronomic collaboration is not a sit-down experience, but rather a swanky mingling affair for guests to delight in all these exquisite culinary creations while they socialise in an ambiance of sheer luxury. There will also be an inviting Brandy Lounge, alluring with a grand selection of cheeses and sweet treats, where guests can relax in between all the tastings. The timing of this year’s Stellenbosch at Summer Place is perfect as it offers a spectacular treasure trove of exclusive wines unique to South Africa’s wine capital, for you to fill your Christmas stockings with quality and good taste. All the showcased wines will be available for purchase on the night. Against a backdrop of live music entertainment by a pulsating Stellenbosch cast and rare art pieces from the extensive Sanlam Art Collection, Stellenbosch at Summer Place 2015 is your royal ticket to end your year on a luxurious high. Tickets for Stellenbosch at Summer Place 2015, proudly brought to you by Sanlam Private Wealth, cost R500 per person and include all the wine, food and entertainment on the evening, which starts at 18:30. Make sure you get yours today as tickets are limited and selling out fast. For more information or to buy your tickets contact Elmarie Rabe at Tel: 021 886 8275, send an email to events@wineroute.co.za or book online at www.wineroute.co.za. Also follow @StellWineRoute on Twitter.

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GARDEN ROUTE Veritas Wine Tasting Port Elizabeth: With the announcement of this year's Veritas winners, wine enthusiasts can look forward to experiencing South Africa's best wines and brandies first-hand. SA's most authoritative wine competition celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2015, adding extra flair to this year's Veritas public tastings. The tasting, featuring double gold and gold medal winning wines and brandies, are proudly sponsored by Deloitte. Port Elizabeth residents can diarise their tasting event for 10 November, taking place at Elizabeth Place Conference Venue, Pickering Park, Pickering Street, Newton Park in PE from 18:0019:30. Tickets are R120 per person, which includes a sit-down tasting and snacks. Contact Jacques van der Merwe on 083 406 3354 for bookings. For more information, contact Anka du Toit at the Veritas office on: tel 021 863 1599, e-mail: admin@veritas. co.za or visit www.veritas.co.za

Veritas Wine Tasting Knysna : With the announcement of this year's Veritas winners, wine enthusiasts can look forward to experiencing South Africa's best wines and brandies first-hand. SA's most authoritative wine competition celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2015, adding extra flair to this year's Veritas public tastings. The tasting, featuring double gold and gold medal winning wines and brandies, are proudly sponsored by Deloitte. Kilzer's Kitchen will again play host for the Knysna events on 11 November (tasting and dinner – themed Culture meets Cuisine) and 12 November (tasting and Thai canapé menu – themed My Thai, your Tie). Tickets are available at R310 for 11 November (starting at 19:00) and R150.00 for 12 November (starting at 18:00).

The dress code is black and white. For bookings, contact Jenny Kilzer on 044 382 0135/082 572 7986. Availability is limited. For more information, contact Anka du Toit at the Veritas office on: tel 021 863 1599, e-mail: admin@veritas.co.za or visit www. veritas.co.za

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A Journey of Flavour at Grilled Jichana : The Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani hotel’s Grilled Jichana restaurant will take you on a journey of flavour, offering a rare opportunity to experience SA Top Auction Wines paired with a 3 course dinner. Tickets cost R475pp. Bookings are essential and require a minimum table of 4. For bookings, contact Garika Ramdarie on 031-362 1300 or garika.ramdarie@tsogosun.com.

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