Delaire Graff Wines Archives

Delaire Graff White Rock Sauvignon Blanc 2018, partner to Roberta Muir’s Manchego, Orange & Walnut Salad…

Made especially for Woolworths, Morné Vrey's Delaire Graff White Rock Sauvignon Blanc 2018 is a sublime expression of the grape...

March 17th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Delaire Graff White Rock Sauvignon Blanc, Delaire Graff Wine Estate, Delaire Graff Wines, Morné Vrey, Roberta Muir, South African Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, Virgil Kahn|

Delaire Graff Banghoek Reserve Chardonnay 2017, lovely start to a meal with Carey Boucher Erasmus’s Chicken Liver Parfait, Spiced Cranberry Compote & Brioche…

Made from the Estate's own grapes, picked at different times to add complexity, the Delaire Graff Banghoek Reserve Chardonnay 2017...

February 18th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Banghoek, Banghoek Valley, Carey Boucher Erasmus, Chardonnay, Delaire Graff Wines, Morné Vrey, South African Chardonnay, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine|

Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé 2018, fun with Christine Capendale’s Feta, Caramelised Onion & Biltong Focaccia…

A fine Twixmas wine, made in the year of exrtreme drought using a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon, Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé 2018...

December 27th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Franc Rosé, Christine Capendale, Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé, Delaire Graff Wines, Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch Rosé, Stellenbosch Wine|

Delaire Graff Summercourt Chardonnay 2017, so good with Christine Capendale’s Curried Mussels…

Made by Morné Vrey, Delaire Graff Winemaker and his team, from an adjoining vineyard, Delaire Graff Summercourt Chardonnay 2017

November 18th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Chardonnay, Christine Capendale, Delaire Graff Summercourt Chardonnay, Delaire Graff Wines, South African Chardonnay, South African Wine|

5 minutes with Morgan Steyn Cape Winemaker’s Guild Protégé doing his internship at Delaire Graff…

Morgan Steyn is a Stellenbosch University graduate in Viticulture & Oenology, working this year at Delaire Graff Wine Estate in Stellenbosch...

November 9th, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Cape Winemakers Guild, Delaire Graff Wines, Morgan Steyn, Morné Vrey, South African Wine|

Delaire Graaff Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc 2018, good with my Snoek Paté & korreltjie konfyt…

Delaire Graaff Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Morné Vrey's sublime blend of grapes from four wine appellations with a touch of Semillon...

November 5th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Delaire Graff Wines, Michael Olivier, Morné Vrey, Sauvignon Blanc, Snoek Paté, South African Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wine|

Delaire Graff Banghoek Reserve Merlot 2016, so good with Alida Ryder’s Crispy bacon & brie grilled cheese sandwich with caramelised onions…

Delaire Graff Banghoek Reserve Merlot 2016, grapes harvested from a single vineyard on the Estate. A pure fine Merlot.

September 2nd, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Alida Ryder, Bethwell Sombhuza, Delaire Graff Reserve Merlot, Delaire Graff Restaurant, Delaire Graff Wine Estate, Delaire Graff Wines, Indochine Restaurant, Merlot, Morné Vrey, South African Wine, Stellenbosch|

Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2016, perfect partner for Robyn Wallace’s Impala Shanks…

Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2016 The Delaire Graff Wine Estate sits below Botmaskop at the top of the Helshoogte Pass in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation. Named Helshoogte, some think by the Rev Pierre Simond, a Protestant priest and meester who came over from France with the first flush of the French Huguenots fleeing from France as

July 15th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Delaire Graff Botmaskop 2016, Delaire Graff Wine Estate, Delaire Graff Wines, Impala Shanks, Robyn Wallace, South African Bordeaux Blend, South African Wine, Stellenbosch, Venison|

Delaire Graff Banghoek Reserve Chardonnay 2017, good with my Snoek or Angelfish Paté….

A real classic, the Delaire Graff Banghoek Reserve Chardonnay 2017. Made from the Estate's Mountain Vineyard grapes. Perfect with my fish paté....

July 3rd, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Banghoek Chardonnay, Delaire Graff Wines, Michael Olivier, Morné Vrey, South African Chardonnay, South African Wine|

Delaire Graff Shiraz 2016 perfect with Alida Ryder’s Bolognese Pasta Bake…

A fine expression of Stellenbosch Shiraz is the Delaire Graff Shiraz 2016. And a great fingerprint of the vintage. Lovely midweek supper wine with Alida Ryder's Bolognese Pasta Bake

June 5th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Alida Ryder, Delaire Graff Wines, Morné Vrey, Shiraz, South African Wine, Stellenbosch|

5 minutes with Mareli Erasmus, Head Pastry Chef at Delaire Graff Restaurant….

I spend 5 minutes with Mareli Erasmus, the talented Head Pastry Chef at Delaire Graff Estate in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation...

May 15th, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Delaire Graff Estate, Delaire Graff Restaurant, Delaire Graff Wines, Mareli Erasmus, South African Chefs, South African Pastry Chef|

Delaire Graff Sauvignon Blanc 2017, loved by Anina Meyer’s Garlic & Coriander Chicken Kebabs

The crisp, sassy Delaire Graff Sauvignon Blanc 2017, an anytime wine. So perfect with food, do try Anina Meyer's Garlic & Coriander Kebabs...

April 10th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Anina Meyer, Delaire Graff Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, South African Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wine|

Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé 2017, excellent with a dessert…

A bright crisp serious Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé 2017 by award winning winemaker Morné Vrey. An anytime wine...

February 20th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Cabernet Franc, Delaire Graff Cabernet Franc Rosé 2017, Delaire Graff Wines, Mareli Erasmus, South African Wine|

Delaire Graff Chenin Blanc Swartland Reserve 2015 with Virgil Kahn’s Tikka Lamb Scotch Eggs – 30.12.2017

Delaire Graff Chenin Blanc Swartland Reserve 2015, a fine expression of Chenin by Morné Vrey. Perfect with Virgil Kahn's Tikka Lamb Scotch Eggs...

December 30th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Delaire Graff Wines, Indochine Restaurant, Morné Vrey, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, Tikka Lamb Scoth Eggs, Virgil Kahn|

Delaire Graff Redstone 2015, good with Lizet Hartley’s Herby Sourdough Mozzarella Braai Toastie – 17.11.2017

Delaire Graff Redstone 2015, a Bordeaux style red blend made by Morné Vrey the Estate's Award Winning Winemaker. NIce midweek supper dish my Lizet Hartley..

November 17th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Bordeaux Blend, Delaire Graff Redstone, Delaire Graff Wines, Delaire Redstone Red Blend, Lizet Hartley, Morné Vrey, South African Wine|

Delaire Graff Redstone 2015 & Nadia Graves’s Duck Confit Crispy Spring Rolls, lovely casual weekend food – 20.10.2017

Morné Vrey produces another stonker, the fabulous Delaire Graff Redstone 2015. Nadia Graves rustles up some duck cigars in her Dordogne Kitchen.

October 20th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Bordeaux Blend, Delaire Graff Wines, Nadia Graves, South AFrican Cabernet Blend, South African Wine, Stellenbosch|

Delaire Graff Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc 2017 with Virgil Kahn’s Asparagus & Broccoli – 27.09.2017

Delaire Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc 2017 with Virgil Kahn's Asparagus & Broccoli. A fine Coastal Region Sauvignon to match Virgil's Asian food style.

October 12th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Bethwell Sombhuza, Delaire Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc, Delaire Graff Wines, Indochine Restaurant, Morné Vrey, Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, Virgil Kahn|

Delaire Graff’s Indochine Chef Virgil Kahn offers one of his popular dishes, Asparagus & Broccoli….

Delaire Graff's Indochine Chef Virgil Kahn offers one of his popular dishes, Asparagus & Broccoli. A chef inspired by Asian Food.

September 27th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Delaire Graff Wines, Indochine, Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wine, Virgil Kahn|

Delaire Graff Chardonnay Banghoek Reserve 2016 & Lizet Hartley’s 5 Spice Pork Spareribs – 27.08.2017

Does Chardonnay go with pork? Try the Delaire Graff Banghoek Reserve Chardonnay 2016 & Lizet Hartley’s 5 Spice Pork Spareribs.

August 28th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Chardonnay, Delaire Graff Wines, Lizet Hartley, Morné Vrey, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine of Origin|

Delaire Graff Chardonnay Banghoek Reserve 2016 & Anina Meyer’s Prawn & Coconut Curry – 21.07.2017

Delaire Graff Chardonnay Banghoek Reserve 2016, good with Anina Meyer's Prawn & Coconut Curry.

July 25th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Chardonnay, Delaire Graff Wines, South African Wine, Stellenbosch|

Delaire Graff Shiraz 2015 & Dianne Bibby’s Roast leg of lamb with sweet onion marmalade – 16.05.2017

Delaire Graff Shiraz 2015 Morné Vrey, the winemaker at Delaire Graff Estate at the top of the Helshoogte Pass in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation, not only has his own grapes to use in winemaking, but also those of contracted vineyards which are nursed by the Delaire viticulturist, Kallie Fernhout. Morné Vrey & assistant Bethwell Sombhuza

May 16th, 2017|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Delaire Graff Restaurant, Delaire Graff Wine Estate, Delaire Graff Wines, Dianne Bibby, Indochine Restaurant, South African Wine, Virgil Kahn|

Delaire Graff Chef Michael Deg continues to shine

Michael Deg, Executive Chef at Delaire Graff Restaurant When announcements are made for national restaurant competitions, Top Tens, The Best in the Land, or whatever, I am always surprised not to see Michael Deg’s name on the list. Here is a young chef who is passionate and dedicated and talented, who for me rises above

March 8th, 2017|Categories: Michael's Writings, Restaurants|Tags: #PlacesToEat, #placestostay, Delaire Graff Restaurant, Delaire Graff Wines, Laurence Graff, Michael Deg, Morné Vrey, South African Wine|

Venison with Prunes – Nadia Graves

Nadia Graves's Venison with Prunes Nadia says: "Another great one pot meal. Try this slow-cooked venison recipe – the meat cooks to the softness of butter within hours and is complemented perfectly with the sweetness of the prunes and wine. In South Africa, the wine used is Muscadel. It is a sweet, full rounded wine

May 4th, 2016|Categories: Recipes, venison|Tags: Delaire Graff Wines, Nadia Graves, Shiraz, South African Wine|

Savoury caramelised onion & mushroom quiche – Jamie Schler

Jamie Schler's Savoury Caramelised Onion & Mushroom Quiche I am blessed with a special friend ship with Jamie Schler, an American, who, with her husband JP, recently bought a hotel in Chinon, France - just at the stage where one should be thinking of slowing down. Lucky guests at the Hotel Diderot who

June 30th, 2015|Categories: Recipes|Tags: Delaire Graff Wines, Jamie Schler, South African Wine|

Prawn & Chorizo Tapas – Lizet Hartley

Lizet Hartley's Prawn & Chorizo Tapas Lizet Hartley has an enchanting blog called Melkkos en Merlot which is well worth a visit. Here is her Prawn and Chorizo Tapas extra virgin olive oil 200g chorizo sausage, sliced on the diagonal 2 tbs finely chopped onion 1 large clove garlic (about 1½ tbs), finely

June 20th, 2014|Categories: Recipes|Tags: Delaire Graff Wines, Lizet Hartley, Melkkos en Merlot, South African Wine|

Delaire Graff Estate – a diamond in the Stellenbosch Crown

Looking North from The Delaire Graff Restaurant Deck The History In the early 1980s John and Erica Platter, creators of the eponymous Wine Guide, bought a farm on the side of a mountain called Avonduur. It was renamed Delaire, French for ‘from the eyrie’ as it looked down over the most amazing scenery.