De Grendel Amandelboord Pinotage 2016, great partner to Alida Ryder’s Creamy Pumpkin Risotto with crispy Haloumi pops & spicy chilli – 10.01.2018

De Grendel Amandelboord Pinotage 2016, a truly classy expression of Pinotage, grown on the Estate. Such a privilege to drink this wine.

January 10th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: , , Charles Hopkins, , Kudzai Mwerenga, , Simply Delicious, |
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Advent Calendar #16 Red Wine, De Grendel Elim Shiraz 2016…

With Shiraz grapes from the southernmost tip of the African Continent and the vineyards around Elim, Charles Hopkins has made my Advent Calendar #16 wine, De Grendel Elim Shiraz 2016....

December 16th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Charles Hopkins, De Grendel Restaurant, , Elim Shiraz, Ian Bergh, , |
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De Grendel Shiraz 2016, silky as a Persian rug perfect with Jan Braai’s Democratic Lamb Salad – 29.09.2017

De Grendel Shiraz 2016, silky as a Persian rug, perfect with Jan Braai’s Democratic Lamb Salad on the last day of Heritage Month.

September 30th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: , , Democratic Republic of Braai, , , , South African Shiraz, |
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