Landskroon Wine Estate Chenin Blanc 2021, perfect with my Chicken & Curry Mayonnaise…
Landskroon Wine Estate Chenin Blanc 2021, made from a grape which is the greatest proportion of our National Vineyards...
Spier Signature Series Chenin Blanc 2020, back into my wine comfort zone with a plate of Ceviche……
Spier Signature Series Chenin Blanc 2020, made by Johan Jordaan and his team, is the perfect sipping wine and great with food...
ADVENT CALENDAR DAY 3, WELBEDACHT SKOOLBLOK STEEN 2021, A FINE EXPRESSION OF AN OLD VINEYARD CHENIN BLANC BY TIAAN BURGER…
A wine you want to drink every day, Welbedacht Skoolblok Steen 2021. Made by Tiaan Burger. Grapes from a single block of Old Vine Chenin...
SPIER DE-ALCOHOLISED CHENIN BLANC 2020, GREAT WITH A TRANCHE OF CHEESE…
Spier De-Alcoholised Chenin Blanc 2020 Spier Wine Farm is a superb tourist destination in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation. So much to do, things to see, Segway trips, wine tastings and sales, Eagle Encounter, fabulous food, from the Vadas Smokehouse and The Spier Café. And then you could spend a night in the Spier Hotel… Anton
SIMONSIG CHENIN BLANC 2021, PERFECT PARTNER TO ORIENTAL FOODS AND A GOOD KERALA CURRY…
The first white wine released by Frans Malan from Simonsig Wine Estate was a Chenin Blanc in 1968. His sons assume the mantle of Frans...
THE BROOKDALE CHENIN BLANCS BY KIARA SCOTT, GET THE TIM ATKIN NOD…
The Brookdale Chenn Blancs by Kiara Scott, get an accolade from Tim Atkin in his 2021 South Africa Wine Report...
SOME REAL GEMS FROM BONNIEVALE WINERY, A CINSAULT ROSÉ, A CHENIN BLANC AND A CHARDONNAY…
Bonnievale Winery is producing some really exciting wines. Here are my views on their Cinsault Rosé, Chenin Blanc and a Chardonnay...
DURBANVILLE HILLS CHENIN BLANC 2020, SO GOOD WITH NADIA GRAVES’S CHICKEN WITH CHORIZO, CHICKPEAS & LEMON…
Durbanville Hills Chenin Blanc 2020, a perfect expression of the grape and its terroir by Kobus Gerber, White Wine Specialist at the winery...
Alvi’s Drift 221 Chenin Blanc 2019, and the Albertus Viljoen Chenin Blanc, worthy wines with which to celebrate International Chenin Blanc Day…
Alvi’s Drift 221 Chenin Blanc 2019 is a great expression of Breede River Chenin Blanc from the third generation owned Estate...
BELLEVUE ESTATE ESELGRAF SINGLE VINEYARD CHENIN BLANC 2020, A PERFECT WINE TO CELEBRATE CHENIN BLANC EVERY DAY….
Bellevue Estate Eselgraf Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2020, is a fine example of the grape by a premium Stellenosch Wine Estate...
STELLENBOSCH HILLS UNVEILS SECOND VINTAGE OF KASTANJEBERG CHENIN BLANC, FROM THE 2020 VINTAGE…
Kastanjeberg Chenin Blanc 2020, grapes from a single vineyard, turned into a fine oaked Chenin Blanc...
Delicious canapés meet their match with the Spier 5.5% Seasonal Tasting exclusively available at the farm’s Tasting Room…
The seasonal Spier 5.5% Seasonal Tasting offers the Chenin Blanc and the Shiraz with delicious matching Canapés...
5 Minutes with Augustus [Gus] Dale, winemaker at 7 Springs…
I spend 5 Minutes with Augustus [Gus] Dale, winemaker at 7 Springs Wine Estate in the Overberg Wine Appellation...
The Douglas Green Chenin Blanc 2020 wins Gold at the Mundus Vini 2021 Spring Tasting…
Douglas Green Chenin Blanc 2020, takes Gold at Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2021. Stunning unoaked Chenin.....
Christine Capendale’s Corn & Chorizo Chicken, perfect partner to a Chenin Blanc…
Christine Capendale’s Corn & Chorizo Chicken is the perfect dish for a delicately oak Chenin Blanc...
Easter Parade, Uncanny Wines in a can on Michael Olivier Talking Wine Instagram Video
Uncanny Wines, four different grape varieties, two of them presented a de-alcoholised wines, becoming more and more popular...
Easter Parade, Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc Steen op Hout 2019 from the beautiful Stellenbosch Wine Appellation on Michael Olivier Talking Wine Instagram Video
Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc Steen op Hout 2019, a legend in its lifetime. A fine oaked Chenin Blanc, so food oriented...
Easter Parade, Cape of Good Hope Riebeeksrivier Chenin Blanc 2019 on Michael Olivier Talking Wine Instagram Video
Cape of Good Hope Riebeeksrivier Chenin Blanc 2019 The winery where the Cape of Good Hope Wines are made is in Franschhoek at the Anthonij Rupert Winery. The Swartland Wine Appellation is the region from which the grapes for this wine come. Two small vineyards on the lower slopes of the Kasteelberg are the source.
Cape Alchemist Brandy, a fine example of an excellent Pot Still Blended Cape Brandy from New Harbour Distillery…
Cape Alchemist Brandy, a blended pot still brandy, 3 years in the barrels, made from Chenin Blanc and Colombard...
King Shaka-Zulu Chenin Blanc 2019 & King Shaka-Zulu Pinotage 2017, wines fit for a King…
King Shaka-Zulu Wines, much awarded,Double Golds on The Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards...
Boland Cellar – the top 2 wines of 2020, One Formation White Blend 2020 & the Reserve Merlot 2018…
Boland Cellar – the top 2 wines of 2020, One Formation White Blend 2020 & the Reserve Merlot 2018...
Bellevue Pinotage Reserve 2016, a historically interesting wine, and a great Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc…
Bellevue Pinotage Reserve 2016, a wine of great history and also great deliciousness...
Fish Tikka Masala Tacos – perfect with Spier Signature Series Chenin Blanc…
Fish Tikka Masala Tacos, a little twist of a dish, Mexico and Glasgow [that's where Tikka Masal was invented],and India...
Michael Olivier Talking Wine, Oldenburg Vineyards CL White Blend 2019, a podcast…
Oldenburg Vineyards CL White Blend 2019, such a perfect wine for summer drinking under a pergola on hot days, great food wine....
Landskroon Chenin Blanc 2020, the finest partner for Dianne Bibby’s Buttered Roast Chicken…
Landskroon Chenin Blanc 2020, from a grape which has been in South Africa for virtually as long as the De Villiers Family of Landskroon...
Advent Calendar Day 9, Man Family Wines Free Run Steen Chenin Blanc 2020…
Man Family Wines Free Run Steen Chenin Blanc 2020, such a lovely expression of this so typically South African Grape...
Durbanville Hills Honeysuckle Sparkling Demi Sec, so good with a Smoked Snoek Salad with a Sweet Curry Dressing…
Durbanville Hills Honeysuckle Sparkling Demi Sec, bang in fashion with an off dry sparkler. Made from Chenin Blanc, an anytime wine...
Woolies Launches Premium Range of Boxed Wine…
Woolies Launches Premium Range of Boxed Wine, 2 litre containers from Beyerskloof Diemersdal, Kleine Zalze and Pierre Jourdan...
Stellenbosch Hills Chenin Blanc 2020, watch my YouTube video…
Stellenbosch Hills Chenin Blanc 2020 Stellenbosch Hills is situated at Vlottenburg, just South of Stellenbosch. PG Slabbert is the Cellarmaster and James Osche the winemaker. James Ochse - Stellenbosch Hills Winemaker The winery draws its grapes from a number of suppliers in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation and has some really interesting grape types with which
Durbanville Hills The Collectors Reserve The Cape Garden Chenin Blanc 2018, watch my You Tube Video…
Durbanville Hills The Collectors Reserve The Cape Garden Chenin Blanc 2018, a fine blend of tank and oak matured Chenins from the valley...
Survivor launches new Swartland thoroughbred Survivor Bushvine Chenin Blanc…
Survivor Reserve Bushvine Chenin Blanc 2019, grapes from gnarly old vines in the Swartland Wine appellation, fermented in oak barrels, a star of a wine...
The Old Road Wine Company Stone Trail Chenin Blanc 2018, on my YouTube Channel…
Old Road Wine Company Stone Trail Chenin Blanc 2018, Ryan Puttick's perfect expression of a 36 year old Franschhoek Bush Vine Chenin Blanc Vineyard...
Time to enter The Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge…
This is really a note to Chenin Blanc Producers that it is time to enter The Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge...
Oldenburg Vineyards Chenin Blanc 2018, made for Tony Jackman’s Coconut Chicken Curry…
Oldenburg Vineyards Chenin Blanc 2018, a fine example of an oaked Banghoek Chenin, cool climate...
The Old Road Wine Company Le Courier 2019, so good with Carey Boucher Erasmus’s Crispy Skin Trout, Avo Rose & Greens…
The Old Road Wine Company Le Courier 2019, part of the Winery's Original Range which pays homage to the working people of Franschhoek...
Bellingham The Homestead Series The Old Orchard Chenin Blanc 2019, land a couple of bottles for Chenin Blanc Day, June 20th…
Bellingham The Homestead Series The Old Orchard Chenin Blanc 2019, is a barrel fermented and matured Paarl old bush vine Chenin Blanc...
The ultimate South African Cheese Board, by Alida Ryder, perfect with Oldenburg Vineyard Whites…
The Great South African Cheese Board, by Alida Ryder, perfect with Oldenburg Vineyard Whites, the
Oldenburg Vineyards Series Chenin Blanc 2019, perfect with Dianne Bibby’s Roasted Buttered Chicken…
Oldenburg Vineyards Series Chenin Blanc 2019, a perfect expression of South Africa's most planted wine grape, gently oaked by Nic van Aarde...
Top Drops #2, Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2017…
Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2017, one of Bellingham's premium wines from The Barnard Series, made by Richard Duckitt...
Durbanville Hills Chenin Blanc 2019, so good with Nina Timm’s Granny’s Roast Chicken…
Durbanville Hills Chenin Blanc 2019, a classical Chenin Blanc from a cool climate Wine Appellation turned into magic by Kobus Gerber...
Simonsig Chenin Blanc Pinotage 2019, so good with Dianne Bibby’s Giant Couscous Salad with Peas, Smoked Bacon & Parmesan…
Simonsig Chenin Blanc Pinotage 2019, a wine especially made for Woolworths, a great contribution to elegant Summer food...
Landskroon Chenin Blanc 2019 – a pair of stars, both so good with Nina Timm’s Smoked Mackerel Fish Cakes with tangy Tartare Sauce…
Landskroon Chenin Blanc 2019 comes in two forms, a Dry and an Off Dry, both fit for purpose, both great quaffers and perfect with food...
Simonsig Wine Estate, well worth a visit, tradition and cutting edge in a single winery…
Simonsig Wine Estate, a winelands icon, known for its pioneering in the Wine Industry, offers much to the wine loving tourist...
Advent Calendar, Bruce Jack Heritage Range, “Boer maak ‘n Plan” Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2018, a podcast …
Bruce Jack Heritage Range, "Boer maak 'n Plan" Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2018made by Bruce Jack from Breedekloof Chenin Blanc...
Advent Calendar, Hazendal Chenin Blanc 2017, a podcast…
Hazendal Chenin Blanc 2017, one of the sublime whites from the eponymous wine estate in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation...
Advent Calendar, De Trafford Chenin Blanc 2018, a podcast…
De Trafford Chenin Blanc 2018, a gem of a wine by David Trafford on his wine Estate up against the Helderberg in the Stellenbosch Appellation...
FAT bastard Chenin Blanc 2018, so good with Dianne Bibby’s Butter Roasted Chicken…
FAT bastard Chenin Blanc 2018, the latest release from the Wine House known for producing full bodied wines, white and red...
The Old Road Wine Company, Anemos Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2017, delicious with Dianne Bibby’s Chicken Pastilla with Freekeh & Almonds
Part of The Old Road Wine Company's Elite Range, the Anemos Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2017, is made from 35 year old Franschhoek Vineyards...
Tierhoek Straw Wine nv, great with Dianne Bibby’s Nectarine tart with thyme and honey butter drizzle…
Made from Chenin Blanc grapes desiccated after harvest in the sun, then matured in French Oak Barrels, Tierhoek Straw Wine, delicious unctuous sweet wine...
Perdeberg The Dry Land Collection Rossouw’s Heritage 2017, so good with Ina Paarman’s Flattie in a Frying Pan…
Perdeberg The Dry Land Collection Rossouw’s Heritage 2017, a delicious dry white blend from unirrigated bush vines...
Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2017, good match with Ina Paarman’s Tofu Grain Bowl with Vegetables…
Bellingham The Bernard Series Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2017 is made from grapes from old Chenin Blanc Bush Vines in the Cape Town Wine Appellation...
Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve The Cape Garden Chenin Blanc 2018, perfect partner for Alida Ryder’s Indian Spiced Chicken…
Durbanville Hills Collectors Reserve The Cape Garden Chenin Blanc 2018 Chenin Blanc is, I think, rightly thought of as one of our National grapes. The most planted wine grape in the country with vineyards of six times more hectares than its French home, the Loire Valley. In this year’s Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10
Oldenburg Vineyard Series Chenin Blanc 2018, Alida Ryder’s Hawaiian Chicken Skewers…
Oldenburg Vineyard Series Chenin Blanc 2018, a fine oaked wine from Banghoek in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation...
Delaire Graff Swartland Reserve Chenin Blanc 2018, good with Christine Capendale’s Lamb Meatballs with Herbed Burghul, Lime Yoghurt & Pickled Tomatoes…
Morné Vrey, winemaker of the Delaire Graff Wine Estate in Stellenbosch has made a fine Swartland Reserve Chenin Blanc 2018 form old bush vines...
Crush – 100 South African Wines to drink now, #18, Avondale Anima 2016…
Avondale Anima 2016, is made from organically certified grapes from 11 plus year old Chenin Blanc vines in the Klein Drakenstein...
Durbanville Hills Chenin Blanc 2018, great with Dianne Bibby’s Wild Rice Chicken Salad with Avocado…
Durbanville Hills Chenin Blanc 2018, a fine expression of the grape, the largest planted wine grape in South Africa...
Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top Ten Challenge 2019 calls on South Africa’s Best & Brightest to Enter…
The Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top Ten Challenge 2019 is hotting up again with a call for entries from July 8th, South Africa's most planted wine grape...
Glen Carlou The Welder 2016, great partner to Dianne Bibby’s Apple Galette with Walnut Frangipane & Caramel…
Chenin Blanc finds a great expression in the Glen Carlou The Welder 2016, a sublime natural sweet wine...
Perdeberg The Dry Land Collection Courageous Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2016, perfect partner to Christine Capendale’s Smoked Snoek Frittata…
Perdeberg The Dry Land Collection is a range of fine wines using bush vine grapes with no irrigation, the Courageous Barrel Fermented Chenin Blanc 2016 is one of them...
Oldenburg White Blend 2018, so good with Nadia Graves’s Asparagus Mimosa…
Always something new from Oldenburg Vineyards, now the uniquely named Oldenburg White Blend 2018 has been released, there's a red one too...
Chateau Del Rei – natural sweet sparkler in a can…
Chateau Del Rei, a perlé natural sweet wine, Chenin Blanc based, with a touch of Muscat, packed, for great convenience, in a 250ml can...
Du Toitskloof Wines – two white gems for summer, both so good with Ina Paarman’s Whole Fish over the Coals…
Du Toitskloof Wine Cellar is in Rawsonville at the northern end of the Du Toitskloof Huguenot Tunnel. Modern cutting edge cellar making superb wines...
Simonsig Woolworths Chenin Blanc Pinotage Reserve Collection 2017, perfect lunch time partner to Lizet Hartley’s Pork and Green Fig Terrine…
One of the top sellers on the shelves in Woolworths is the Woolworths Chenin Blanc Pinotage Reserve Collection 2017, made by Johan Malan of Simonsig and his team...
The Glen Carlou Collection Chenin Blanc 2018, perfect with Dianne Bibby’s Traditional South African Pickled Fish …
Johnnie Calitz turns fine 50 year old Swartland Bush Vine grapes into The Glen Carlou Collection Chenin Blanc 2018...
Landskroon 2018 Chenins, one dry, one off dry, delicious with Ina Paarman’s Cheese & Leek Quiche…
A perfect expression of our most planted wine grape, The Landskroon 2018 Chenins, dry & off dry. Delicious with Ina Paarman's Cheese & Leek Quiche....
Douglas Green Chenin Blanc 2018, so good with NOMU’s Ultimate Cheese Toastie with Smoky Chipotle Relish & Caramelised Onions…
Starting out 76 years ago and creating a legend, Douglas Green founded his eponymous company, there's Douglas Green Chenin Blanc 2018...
Perdeberg Endura Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2017, drink it with my Brick Chicken…
An impressive dry land Perdeberg Endura Single Vineyard Chenin Blanc 2017, cared for in the vineyard by Heinie Nel and made by Albertus Louw...
Simonsig Chenin Blanc 2018, perfect with Nadia Graves’s Perfect Roast Chicken…
The 50th harvest from the first bottling of the Simonsig Chenin Blanc, now 2018 vintage...
Kumala Reserve Chenin Blanc 2018, so good with Hein van Tonder’s Crispy Harissa & Lemon Chicken with Potatoes…
Swartland grapes are turned into a benchmark wine, the Kumala Reserve Chenin Blanc 2018...
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...
Delaire Graff Swartland Reserve Chenin Blanc 2017, a good match with Dianne Bibby’s Summery Wild Rice Chicken Salad with Avocado
Made from South Africa's most planted wine grape, Delaire Graff Swartland Reserve Chenin Blanc 2017 is a fine expression of Chenin.
Perdeberg Classic Collection Chenin Blanc & Merlot – same deliciousness, dressed up to the nines in their new livery
The packaging for the Perdeberg Classic Collection Chenin Blanc & Merlot has been gussied up, the wine inside stunners as always.
Oldenburg Chenin Blanc 2017, such a good choice with Nina Timm’s Granny’s Roast Chicken…
Oldenburg Chenin Blanc 2017 is a supreme example of an oaked Chenin Blanc, from the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation.
Asara #1 – Asara The Vineyard Collection Chenin Blanc 2017, with Dianne Bibby’s Ricotta & Tomato Flatbread…
The sublime Asara The Vineyard Collection Chenin Blanc 2017 is Asara#1 in my series on Asara Wines with food by Dianne Bibby...
Bellingham Homestead Series The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc 2017, lovely match to Carey Boucher Erasmus’s Sticky Soy Honey & Sriracha Chicken Wings
Chenin Blanc. Its home in the Loire. South Africa has 6 times more vineyards. So it has crept in as our most planted wine grape. The Bellingham Homestead Series The Old Orchards Chenin Blanc 2017, a perfect expression..
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.
Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc Steen op Hout 2017, good match with my Brick Chicken
Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc Steen op Hout 2017 a superb expression of an oaked Chenin Blanc by Adam Mason of Mulderbosch Vineyards in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation...
Aquiver for a glass of Rascallion Word Collection Aquiver 2016? You should be!
Aquiver for a glass of Rascallion Word Collection Aquiver 2016, a delicious, serious blend of Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc...
Carrol Boyes, doyenne of South African Design, now produces premium wines…
Carrol Boyes, doyenne of South African Design Carrol Boyes, the well-known South African designer, has partnered with her brother, farmer and financier John Boyes, to create a unique range of limited edition premium wine. I recently had to opportunity to taste two of them, and while the bottles have amusing and typical Carrol Boyes labels, the
Perdeberg The Vineyard Collection Chenin Blanc MCC 2012, great with Nina Timm’s Smoorsnoek – 11.12.2017
Perdeberg Vineyard Collection Chenin Blanc MCC 2012, a great expression of the grape and the style of wine. Made from dry land bush vine grapes.
Asara The Vineyard Collection Chenin Blanc 2017, great partner to Ina Paarman’s Flattie in a Frying Pan
The award winning Asara The Vineyard Collection Chenin Blanc 2017, follows its predecessors as each vintage passes, with an improved wine year on year.
Landskroon Chenin Blancs, a special pair with Tracy Foulkes’s Fresh Pea Pesto & Ricotta Bruschetta – 24.11.2017
A pair of Landskroon Chenin Blancs, one dry, the other off dry, from Paul de Villiers, 5th generation winemaker at the estate.
Durbanville Hills Chenin Blanc 2017, good with Tracy Foulkes’s Perfectly Easy Roast Chicken & Gravy – 20.11.2017
From a real cool region in terms of weather and fashion, The Durbanville Hills Chenin Blanc 2017, made from grapes from Groot Phesantekraal.
Boland Cellar Talent & Terroir Chenin Blanc 2017, great with Carey Boucher-Erasmus’s Roast Chicken with Toulouse Sausage, Apple & Sage Stuffing, Leeks & Fennel – 10.11.2017
Boland Cellar Talent & Terroir Chenin Blanc 2017 is a clever blend of Chenin Blanc from Paardeberg and Drakenstein Vineyards. Chenin and Chicken are a great match...
Boland Cellar One Formation Blend 2017, a magical mix of Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc & Grenache Blanc…..31.10.2017
Chenin Blanc, 20% of the national vineyard, shines in this blend. Collaboration between growers and the cellar produce the finest of grapes to make a fine wine like this. Alida Ryder provides her Kick Ass Roast Chicken as the perfect partner...
Flagstone Tributary Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2016, good with Ina Paarman’s Old Fashioned Chicken Pie – 26.10.2017
South Africa's most planted wine grape, given some magic by Gerhard Swart, Flagstone's Winemaker. Great match with Ina Paarman's Old Fashioned Chicken Pie...
Allesverloren Chenin Blanc 2017 – a first white from the predominantly red wine producing Swartland Estate…
Danie Malan, Allesverloren's Owner and Winemaker branches out into producing white wines with his first Allesverloren Chenin Blanc 2017. A perfect sipper and a perfect food wine.
Simonsig Reserve Collection Chenin Blanc Pinotage 2017 & Sophia Lindop’s Smoked Stuffed Chicken – 25.09.2017
Simonsig Reserve Collection Chenin Blanc Pinotage 2017 & Sophia Lindop's Smoked Stuffed Chicken, cooked in a Kettle Braai.
Oldenburg Chenin Blanc 2015 & Sophia Lindop’s Cape salmon portions wrapped in vine leaves – 15.09.2017
Oldenburg Chenin Blanc 2015 & Sophia Lindop's Cape salmon portions wrapped in vine leaves. Wine from a premier Stellenbosch producer and food from a premier Cape Town Kitchen
The Merwida Family Vintners Chenin Blanc 2016, an honour to her Oupa by Lieza van der Merwe
The Merwida Family Vintners Chenin Blanc 2016, an honour to her Oupa by Lieza van der Merwe
Boland Cellar Five Climates Chenin Blanc 2017 & Alida Ryder’s Coq au Riesling Pasta – 23.08.2017
Boland Cellar Five Climates Chenin Blanc 2017 & Alida Ryder's Coq au Riesling Pasta, a great combination. Excellent expression of Chenin Blanc.
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,
Asara Vineyard Collection Chenin Blanc 2016 & Alida Ryder’s Cheat’s Deep Dish Pizza – 26.05.2017
Asara Vineyard Collection Chenin Blanc 2016 I have watched this vintage grow over the last year. The 2015 vintage took a trophy at the Japan Wine Challenge last year for the Best New World Wine. This vintage is a step up on the 2015 and I can’t wait to taste the 2017 babies in the
Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc Steen op Hout 2015 – 23.09.2015
Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc Steen op Hout 2015 Mulderbosch was a wine we had on our restaurant wine list in the mid 1990s and I remember being so amused at the name of the Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc Steen op Hout. The 2015 is the vintage currently available. Bush Vine Chenin Blanc The vineyards from which the
Bay roasted quails with honeyed-butter & spring greens – Vickie de Beer
Vickie de Beer's Bay roasted quailswith honeyed-butter & spring greens As part of one of her fabulous series on their website www.breadnbutter.co.za Vickie de Beer and photographer Charles Russell created a forest forage theme. This delicious dish made no doubt from quails lurking in the forest. Serves 4 For the quails 4 quails
Oryx Desert Salt Smoked
Preparing to smoke the Angelfish I tried a new cooking technique the other day – smoking a piece of fish in a Le Creuset Casserole. Did it for a film shoot on the quay in Simonstown Harbour. It can be done either with snoek or Angelfish, both SASSI friendly fish. I used Angelfish