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Glenelly Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, so good with Alida Ryder’s Easy Creamy Pepper Sauce on steak..
Glenelly Wine Estate in Stellenbosch bought as a plum farm by Madame May Eliane de Lencquesaing in 2003 boasts fine award winning wines, a superb The Vine Bistro and a large eclectic glass collection and is well worth the visit. Get it high on your bucket list - now!
Wine Menu – Explore the wonderful, complex and delicious world of Chardonnay & Pinot Noir at Gauteng’s only wine event dedicated to these two noble varieties
The Chardonnay and Pinot Noir Festival – which takes place at The Crystal Room at the Killarney Country Club on Thursday, May 10, from 18h00 – includes in its impressive line-up many high-end, award-winning Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays that are not shown at other festivals because they are often too expensive and with too small a production
Steenberg Syrah 2015, lovely match with Ina Paarman’s Lamb’s Liver with bacon & gravy…
Steenberg Syrah 2015, is a perfect expression of what can be done in this cool climate, so affected by cooling breezes off the Atlantic and False Bay....
Haute Cabrière & Pierre Jourdan – the finest of bubbles…
Haute Cabrière & Pierre Jourdan - the finest of bubbles. From an early pioneer of Cap Classique, a range of fine Methode Cap Classiques..
Perdeberg Endura 2017, packed with flavour meets Dianne Bibby’s Tarragon Cream Chicken with Pink Peppercorns
A premium Chenin Blanc, the Perdeberg Endura is made from Swartland grapes from a single vineyard. Masterful Winemaker Albertus Louw has created a gem. Perfect food wine, goes with any white meat, fish or vegetarian main courses - loves chicken.
La Bri Syrah 2015, perfect partner to Nina Timm’s New York Strip Sirloin…
La Bri Syrah 2015, a perfect expression of a co-fermented Syrah and 5% whole bunch Viognier. Herb and spice aromas and plum and black berry flavours. Sympathetically oaked to allow the fruit to shines.
