Cabernet Sauvignon Archives

Oldenburg Rondekop Per Se Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, good with Ina Paarman’s Eggplant Involtini…

A superb example of a fine Cabernet Sauvignon, from Stellenbosch, the home of Cabernet, Oldenburg Rondekop Per Se Cabernet Sauvignon 2015...

November 19th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Banghoek Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ina Paarman, Oldenburg Rondekop Per Se Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Oldenburg Vineyards, South African Cabernet Sauvignon, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch Wine, Stellenbosch Wine Appellation|

De Wetshof Thibault 2010, perfect partner to Jane Anne Hobbs’s Slow-roasted Stuffed Leg of Lamb with a Basil Walnut Sauce…

A Bordeaux style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot, a wine of substance, the De Wetshof Thibault 2010...

November 7th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Bordeaux Blend Red, Cabernet Sauvignon, Danie de Wet, De Wetshof Wine Estate, Jane Anne Hobbs, Johann de Wet, Merlot, Peter de Wet, Robertson, Robertson Wine, South African Red Blend, South African Wine|

Bloemcool Hou Moed Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, perfect with Robyn Wallace’s Lamb, or Goat, in a Chermoula Marinade…

A supreme example of a fine Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon, the Bloemcool Hou Moed Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 from the Fairview Cellars in Paarl.

October 29th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Bloemcool Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Fairview Wines, Robyn Wallace, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon|

Peter Falke PF Blanc de Noir 2018, best with Alida Ryder’s Creamy Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta…

A fine expression of a vintage, Cabernet Sauvignon from the Helderberg used to great effect in the Peter Falke PF Blanc de Noir 2018..

October 18th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Alida Ryder, Blanc de Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Helderberg, Peter Falcke Blanc de Noir, Peter Falke Wines, South African Blanc de Noir, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, Werner Schrenk|

The Asara White Cab 2018, a history making wine, excellent with Christine Capendale’s Fish Cakes with Yoghurt Sauce…

The Asara White Cab 2017, a Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc de Noir is a history making wine, the first of its type made from the noble grape of Bordeaux.

October 17th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel, Asara Wines, Blanc de Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Christine Capendale, Sansibar Gin Bar & Bistro, South African Wine|

A “TRIPLE GOLD” AT VERITAS FOR NEIL ELLIS CABERNETS – THREE YEARS IN A ROW

A respected award-winning winemaker, Neil Ellis reaps in a Gold & a Double Golo for his Stellenbsch & Jonkershoek Cabernet Sauvignons

October 16th, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon, Darling, Jonkershoek, Neil Ellis, Neil Ellis Wines, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Cabernet, Veritas, Warren Ellis|

Two Studs from Excelsior, Peter de Wet names two wines after the Estate’s stud horses…..

Excelsior Evanthius Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 and Excelsior San Louis Shiraz 2012, two fine wines from this Robertson Wine Valley Estate, named for two of their stud horses.

October 12th, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: #wineoftheday, Cabernet Sauvignon, Excelsior Wine Estate, Peter de Wet, Robertson Wine Valley, Shiraz|

Judges’ verdict? Douglas Green worth its weight in solid (double) gold

Douglas Green Cabernet Sauvignon & Chenin Blanc wines get Double golds at the Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards...

October 8th, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, Dougla Green Wines, Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards|

Peter Falke PF Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, loves Nadia Travers’s Beef Short Ribs with Red Wine & Port…

Specially selected grapes go into the making of Peter Falke PF Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, a fine Stellenbosch wine. Perfect with Nadia Travers's Beef Ribs

September 19th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Annandale Road, Cabernet Sauvignon, Groenvlei Farm, Helderberg Wines, Nadia Travers, Peter Falke Wines, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, Werner Schrenk|

Plaisir de Merle & Niel Bester go together like horse & carriage…

Two gems from a gem of an Estate, Plaisir de Merle, made by a gem of a Winemaker, Niel Bester

September 11th, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: #wineoftheday, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Niel Bester, Paarl Wine, Simonsberg East|

Peter Falke PF Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, a good match with Carey Boucher Erasmus’s Lentil and Veggie Bobotie …

Peter Falke PF Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, is a fine expression of a Helderberg Cabernet and a fingerprint of the vintage

August 16th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carey Boucher Erasmus, Groenvlei Farm, Peter Falke Wines, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch Wine of Origin|

La Bri Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, so good with Nina Timm’s Fried Liver with Rich Onion Gravy…

La Bri Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 is a fine example of a small production of wine from beautifully cared for vines.

August 13th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #Franschhoek Wines, #wineoftheday, Cabernet Sauvignon, La Bri Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon, La Bri Wines, Nina Timm, South African Wines|

Oldenburg Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, good with a piece of steak served with Alida Ryder’s Easy Creamy Pepper Sauce….

Oldenburg Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, a fine example of Cabernet Sauvignon, from a much punted Cabernet Sauvignon region, Stellenbosch. Superb 6 year old which needs a plaster of good meat.

June 26th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Alida Ryder, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Easy Creamy Pepper Sauce, Oldenburg Vineyards, Philip Costandius, Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wine|

Peter Falke PF Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, delicious counterfoil to Nina Timm’s Pork Roast with Garlic & Lime

Peter Falke PF Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 comes from Groenvlei Farm, home of Peter Falke WInes, in the foothills of Stellenbosch's Helderberg Mountain. A perfect expression of the 2015 vintage and of place.

May 7th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nina Timm, Peter Falke Wines, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Durbanville shines in two wines from Groot Phesantekraal…

From my home town of Durbanville two sublime wines from Groot Phesantekraal. On International Sauvignon Blanc Day here are great expressions of the celebrated Sauvignon Blanc and also of Cabernet Sauvignon...

May 4th, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: #wineoftheday, Cabernet Sauvignon, Groot Phesantekraal Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wine|

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!

April 25th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Alida Ryder, Cabernet Sauvignon, Glenelly Estate, Glenelly Wine, South African Cabernet Sauvignon, South African Wine, Stellenbosch|

The Glenelly Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, ideal with Nina Timm’s Fried Liver with Rich Onion Gravy

The Glenelly Glass Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 is part of range of wines named for the Estate's well known Glass Collection. A fine Simonsberg Cabernet by Luke O'Cuinneagain.

April 2nd, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Cabernet Sauvignon, Glenelly Estate, Luke O'Cuinneagain, South African Wine, Stellenbosch, The Vine Bistro at Glenelly|

Groot Constantia Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 lovely match with Dianne Bibby’s Smoky Joe’s Beef Fillet with lemony salsa verde – 22.01.2018

Groot Constantia Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 I well remember the queues of cars which parked outside the sales room at Groot Constantia in the mid 1970s lining up on Wednesdays and Saturdays to buy the scarce wines of the Estate. Groot Constantia and Cabernet Sauvignon fit together like hand in glove. Viticulturist Floricius Beukes, who has

January 22nd, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Cabernet Sauvignon, Constantia Wine, Dianne Bibby, Groot Constantia Cabernet Sauvignon, Groot Constantia Wine, South African Wine|

Peter Falke Blanc de Noir 2017, good with Dianne Bibby’s Roast Aubergines with Miso & Pomelo – 28.12.2017

During these lazy, hazy, what-day-is-it, days between Christmas and New Year when lunch time comes around all too quickly and all you are looking for is a glass of meaningful pink to refresh you and go with a delicious little cold lunch time snack, Peter Falke Blanc de Noir 2017 is just the answer.

December 28th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dianne Bibby, Peter Falke Blanc de Noir, Peter Falke Wines, South African Blanc de Noir, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wines|

Advent Calendar #20 Nederburg Two Centuries Cabernet Sauvignon 2013…

Advent Calendar #20 Nederburg Two Centuries Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, a flag bearer wine made from two dryland vineyards in Paarl....

December 20th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Advent Calendar Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nederburg Wines, South African Cabernet Sauvignon, South African Wine, Two Centuries Wines|

Advent Calendar #13 wine – The Aristea Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage 2015…

Advent Calendar #13 wine, Aristea Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, made by 11th generation winemaker Matthew Krone. Exceptional expression from the Golden Triangle, Stellenbosch.

December 13th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Advent Calendar Wine, Aristea Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Aristea Chardonnay 2016, Aristea Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Florent Dumeau, Martin Krajewski, Matthew Krone, South African Cabernet Sauvignon, South African Wine|

Douglas Green Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, good with Alida Ryder’s Bacon Jalapeño Grilled Cheese – 04.12 2017

Douglas Green Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 has a great heritage stretching back to 1942 when Douglas Green founded his eponymous company. Good every day drinking at an even handed price.

December 4th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Alida Ryder, Cabernet Sauvignon, Douglas Green Wines, South African Wine|

Advent Calendar #4 – Linton Park Café Cabernet 2017

My Advent Calendar #4 red wine is from Linton Park, a fresh young sappy Cabernet with an undertow of mocha from the high toasted oak barrels...

December 4th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: #wineoftheday, Advent Calendar, Cabernet Sauvignon, Linton Park Wines, South African Wine, Wellington Wine|

Le Riche Cabernet Sauvignons – gems in the Stellenbosch Wine Crown…

Cabernet Specialists for 21 years, Etienne, Christo & Yvonne Le Riche producing utterly sublime Cabernets...

November 10th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon, Etienne le Riche, South African Wines, Stellenbosch|

Willow Creek Chicken with Prunes & Carrots – what you can do with a mélange of ingredients – 31.10.2017

When you have a good quality Willow Creek Extra Virgin Olive Oil, you don't need much else to make a great supper from a mix of ingredients in your fridge. A bottle of Conradie Family Vineyards Cabernet helps!

November 1st, 2017|Categories: Uncategorized|Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon, carrots, Chicken, Conradie Family Vineyards, Prunes, South African Olive Oils, Willow Creek Extra Virgin Olive Oils, Willow Creek Infused Olive Oils|

Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2017 & Dianne Bibby’s Aubergines with Miso & Pomelo – 25.10.2017

A fine Rosé, the Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2017. Purpose grown grapes, creating a lovely zesty bright fruited wine. Just add Dianne Bibby's Aubergine dish - perfect match.

October 25th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Adam Mason, Bibby's Kitchen, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dianne Bibby, Mulderbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé, Mulderbosch Vineyards, South African Rosé, South African Wine|

Peter Falke PF Blanc de Noir 2017 – gem of a wine, great with my Snoek Paté – 23.10.2017

Peter Falke Wines is situated on the slopes of the Helderberg in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation. The PF Blanc de Noir, is an ideal wine with my Snoek Paté.

October 24th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Cabernet Sauvignon, Groenvlei, Peter Falke Wine, Snoek Paté, South African Rosé, South African Wine, Stellenbosch|

Welmoed Wines from Stellenbosch Vineyards have a new look and complete the range makeover for Stellenbosch Vineyards….

Welmoed Wines from Stellenbosch Vineyards have a new look and complete the range makeover for Stellenbosch Vineyards....

October 9th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Bernard Claassen, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wines, Stellenbosch Wines, Welmoed Wines|

Groot Constantia Blanc de Noir 2017 with Zola Nene’s Heritage Isitambu – 22.09.2017

Groot Constantia Blanc de Noir 2017 with Zola Nene's Heritage Isitambu

September 24th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Blanc de Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Groot Constantia Wine, Isitambu, Merlot, South African Wine, Zola Nene|

Arco Laarman strikes out on the road less travelled

Arco Laarman launches his new wines under his own name. The Cluster Series Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon step on to the platform as new born stars.

September 4th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Arco Laarman Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Paarl, Stellenbosch, The Cluster Series|

Flagstone Music Room Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 & Nadia Graves’s Grilled & Roasted Pork – 30.08.2017

The majestic Flagstone Music Room Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 is a great accompaniment to Nadia Graves's Grilled & Roast Pork.

August 30th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Bruce Jack, Cabernet Sauvignon, Flagstone Winery, Gerhard Swart, Nadia Graves|

Peter Falke Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 & Alida Ryder’s Easy Cheese & Tomato Pasta Bake – 30.08.2017

Sublime Peter Falke Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 is a perfect partner for a delicious midweek Cheese and Tomato Pasta Bake by Alida Ryder.

August 30th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Alida Ryder, Cabernet Sauvignon, Peter Falke Wines, Stellenbosch, Werner Schrenk|

Landskroon Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 with Ina Paarman’s Chicken with Port & Figs – 28.07.2017

Landskroon Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, grown on the slopes of Paarl Mountain. Made by Award Winning Cellarmaster Paul de Villers. Perfect match with Ian Paarman's Chicken with Port and Figs.

August 24th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ina Paarman, Landskroon Wine, South African Wine|

Perdeberg The Dry Land Collection Conqueror Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 & Dianne Bibby’s Red Wine Ragu with Rigatoni – 21.08.2017

The Perdeberg The Dryland Collection Conqueror Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, a modern expression of the Variety. Serve it with Dianne Bibby's Red Wine Ragu with Rigatoni.

August 21st, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dianne Bibby, Perdeberg Wines, South African Wines, The Dry Land Collection|

Boschendal 1685 Cabernet Sauvignon & Carey Boucher Erasmus’s Italian Shepherd Pie – 17.08.2017

Boschendal 1682 Cabernet Sauvignon is a fabulous cool climate Cabernet from the 2015 Vintage. Perfect with Carey Boucher Erasmus's Italian Shepherd's Pie.

August 19th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Boschendal Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carey Boucher Erasmus, South African Wine|

Durbanville Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 & Nina Timm’s Portobello Mushrooms stuffed with spinach or ham – 11.08.2017

Durbanville Hills, cool climate Cabernet is a great match to Nina Timm's Stuffed Portobellos.

August 13th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Cabernet Sauvignon, Durbanville Hills Wines, Durbanville Wine, Martin Moore, Nina Timm, South African Wine, Vegetarian Dishes|

Wine Concepts Seductive Sauvignons – 18th August

Wonderful selection of Sauvignons at The Vineyard Hotel on August 18th.

July 4th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, The Vineyard Hotel, Wine Concepts|

Asara The Vineyard Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 & Carey Boucher Erasmus’s Lamb Pilaf with Dates & Cranberries – 19.06.2017

Asara The Vineyard Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Asara Wine Estate and Hotel is situated on the rolling Polkadraai Hills west of Stellenbosch at in the heart of its Wine Appellation. These rolling hills provide many aspects and facings and soil types for the selection of wine grape varieties grown on the estate. The main supply

June 19th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Asara The Vineyard Collection, Asara Wine Estate & Hotel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carey Boucher Erasmus, South African Wine|

DeWaal Cab is King! And so is Dad! Celebrate Father’s Day with a special offer

Cab is King! And so is Dad! Celebrate a DeWaal Fathers Day with one of their great Cabernets and a special gift for Dads

June 12th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon, DeWaal Wines, Father's Day 2017, South African Wines, Stellenbosch|

The Game Reserve, wines from Rooiberg Robertson…

You are well warned before you reach Rooiberg Cellar While many are in the Robertson Valley enjoying the Wacky Wine Weekend, we are at home drinking some fine Robertson Wines. And two of them are very South African, the Chenin Blanc and the Pinotage. Chenin Blanc is the largest planted wine grape in the country,

June 3rd, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, Robertson Wine Valley, South African Wine, The Game Reserve Wines|

Roast Pork with Leeks & Fennel – Ina Paarman

Roast Pork with Leeks & Fennel – Ina Paarman I have known Ina Paarman for over 35 years. I first met her when she was a lecturer at the Cape Technical College. Her enthusiasm for teaching, to showing people the way in its most simple form and providing a whole range of food products which

April 22nd, 2016|Categories: Recipes|Tags: #food, #wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ina Paarman, Morgenster Wine & Olive Estate, Recipes, South African Wine|

Lamb, Mushroom & Onion Stew – Nina Timm

Nina Timm's Lamb, Mushroom & Onion Stew Nina Timm’s website is not known as My Easy Cooking for no reason. Her recipes are certainly easy to cook, often approached with even handedly priced ingredients, always pitched at the family supper and always packed with flavour. Her Lamb & Mushroom Stew is no different,

June 9th, 2015|Categories: Recipes|Tags: Cabernet Sauvignon, Nina Timm, Place in the Sun Wines, South African Wine|

Lamb Knuckle & Quince Bredie

Quinces photographed by Charlie Lee Potter Quinces, which have been grown at the Cape for over 350 years, are back in season again. They were planted and mentioned in his diary by Jan van Riebeek’ s gardeners in the Company Gardens in Cape Town shortly after the settlement at the Cape by the