SIMONSIG PINOTAGE 2018, NEW VINTAGE RELEASE FROM SIMONSIG WINE ESTATE, SO GOOD WITH CAREY BOUCHER ERASMUS’S VEAL PICCATA…
Simonsig Pinotage 2018, a stunning lightly oaked expression of this truly South African Grape by Francois & Johan Malan...
The Podcast #2, some stunning wines here for your listening pleasure…
The Podcast #2, here is a recent selection of podcasts of mine which will amuse and educate....
Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Satin Nectar Rosé Demi Sec 2019, the perfect wine for savoury dishes and desserts…
Simonsig Satin Nectar Demi Sec Rosé 2019, off dry, this style of wine is becoming more and more popular. Great on its own or with food...
Simonsig The Grapesmith Mediterraneo 2019, perfect with Ina Paarman’s Whole Fish over the Coals…
The Grapesmith Mediterraneo 2019, a pet project of Johan Malan of Simonsig Wine Estate...
Simonsig The Grapesmith Die Kluisenaar 2017, perfect with tranche of Dalewood Fromage Simond…
The Grapesmith Die Kluisenaar 2017 from Simonsig Wine Estate, is 50/50 blend of oak fermented Roussane and Marsanne...
Stellenbosch’s Simonsig Cuvée Royale 2014, do watch my YouTube video about this premium MCC…
Stellenbosch's Simonsig Cuvée Royale 2014, a premium Blanc de Blanc MCC made from Chardonnay, grown, harvested & made on the Simonsig Wine Estate...
Tim Atkin Report SA Wine Report puts Simonsig quality in the spotlight…
Simonsig quality highlighted in the number of their wines chosen by Tim Atkin in his South African Wine Report 2020...
My YouTube Video on Simonsig Frans Malan Reserve, Cape Blend 2016, a fine expression of this style of wine…
Simonsig Frans Malan Reserve Cape Blend 2016 is a fine example of what is known to be a Pinotage led blend of red wine grapes...
Simonsig Chenin Avec Chêne 2017, excellent with Christine Capendale’s Biltong & Mushroom Soup…
Simonsig Chenin Avec Chêne 2017, a fine wooded Chenin from one of Stellenbosch's Premier Wine Estates, perfect for Chenin Day on Saturday...
Simonsig The Garland 2015, an excellent accompaniment to Dianne Bibby’s Roast Leg of Lamb with Sweet Onion Marmalade…
Simonsig The Garland 2015, a perfect expression of a fine Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon from a single vineyard on the slopes of the Simonsberg...
Top drops #16, Simonsig Gewürztraminer 2019, a gem with Anina Meyer’s Roasted Tomato & Puff Pastry Tarts…
Simonsig Gewürztraminer 2019, such a gem from the Estate. Aromatic, off dry, delicate, perfect food wine which has its origins in Northern Italy...
Simonsig Cuvée Royale 2014, in the Top Ten of The Prescient Cap Classique Report 2020…
Simonsig Cuvée Royale 2014, perfectly placed in Winemag's Prescient Cap Classique Report 2020. A Chardonnay only MCC, ready for drinking now...
The Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Nectars, special wines by Johan Malan & Charl Schoeman…
The Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Nectars are a new style of Méthode Cap Classique - Demi-Sec and Simonsig leading the way...
Valentine’s Day Podcast #2, Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rosé 2018…
Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut Rosé first appeared in 2004 when Johan Malan blended Pinotage with the Pinots Noir & Meuniére, 2018 is the current vintage...
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...
Simonsig The Grapesmith Die Kluisenaar 2016, a ZA Confidential podcast….
Tasting the Simonsig The Grapesmith Die Kluisenaar 2016 with the ZA Confidential team of tasters, and talking about visiting the Cape Winelands...
Crush, 100 South African Wines to drink now #24, Simonsig The Grapesmith Mediterraneo 2017
Johan Malan's Simonsig The Grapesmith Mediterraneo 2017 has a sister wine called Die Kluisenaar, a pair of blended white wines...
Simonsig Wine Estate – a jewel in the Stellenbosch Wine Crown…
Simonsig Wine Estate - home of some of the most pioneering wines in the South African Wine Firmament, Kaaps Vonkel amongst them...
Simonsig Woolworths Rosé 2019, so good with a lunchtime snack of Alida Ryder’s crispy bacon brie grilled cheese sandwich with caramelised onions…
Simonsig Woolworths Rosé 2019 is a collaboration between Simonsig Wine Estate and Woolworths Wine Guru, Alan Mullins...
Simonsig Cuvée Royale 2014, so good with Alida Ryder’s Crispy Bacon Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Caramelised Onions…
Simonsig Cuvée Royale 2014, a Blanc de Blanc made from the finest Chardonnay grapes from the Simonsig Vineyards, a treat for any time...
Crush – 100 South African Wines to drink now, #15, Simonsig Mr Borio’s Shiraz 2016, try it with Ina Paarman’s Twice Cooked Sticky Ribs…
Named for Alessandro Borio, Simonsig Mr Borio’s Shiraz 2016 pays homage to the man who built their early cement fermenting tanks...
Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Satin Nectar 2017, at afternoon tea with Dianne Bibby’s Greek Yoghurt Cake with Granadilla Syrup…
Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Satin Nectar 2017, continues the Kaapse Vonkel innovation going on Simonsig with Francois & Johan Malan...
Simonsig The Labyrinth Cabernet Sauvignon 2016, perfect match to Roberta Muir’s Asparagus & Goat Cheese Risotto…
Simonsig Wine Estate first produced Cabernet in 1976, 1977 it won the General Smuts Trophy for SA Champion Wine, current vintage is the Simonsig The Labyrinth Cabernet Sauvignon 2016...
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...
Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut 2016, perfect at breakfast with Nina Timms Breakfast Blinis…
The first classic Champagne style wine made in South Africa, Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut 2016, pioneered by Frans Malan in 1971...
The Simonsig GSM 2017, excellent with Ina Paarman’s Chilled Cherry Tomato Soup…
The Simonsig GSM 2017 is a fairly new innovation by Francois & Johan Malan, pioneers like their father, Frans.
Simonsig bubbly rises to the top at this year’s Amorim MCC Challenge…
Simonsig, pioneers in Methode Cap Classique, take the top prize at the Amorim MCC Awards
Simonsig Sunbird Sauvignon Blanc 2018, good match to Kate Liquourish’s Baked Feta Phyllo Parcels….
40 years ago, Simonsig Wine Estate in the Stellenbosch Wine Appellation, bottled its first Sauvignon Blanc, the Simonsig Sunbird Sauvignon Blanc 2018 is its successor.
Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Demi Sec 2015, perfect with Nina Timm’s Passionfruit Cheesecake Slices – 12.01.2018
Simonsig, pioneers of Méthode Cap Classique, produce the third iteration of their Kaapse Vonkel, the Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Demi-Sec 2015
Simonsig The GSM 2016 & Dianne Bibby’s Stuffed Cabbage with Freekah Meatballs – 29.06.2017
Another cracker of a wine by Johan Malan and his team. Beautiful soft round fruited red blend. Perfect with Dianne Bibby's Stuffed Cabbage with Freekah Meatballs.
Simonsig Merindol Takes Rare Gold at Syrah du Monde
Simonsig Merindol Syrah 2010 A single-vineyard Syrah from the Cape‘s 2010 vintage made on Simonsig Estate won one of the few Gold medals awarded at this year’s Syrah du Monde competition in France. The Simonsig Merindol Syrah 2010 was among only 35 Gold medal winners out of 372 wines entered by 26 countries at this
Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Demi Sec 2015 & Anina Meyer’s Cinnamon & Nutella Buns with Fudge Sauce – 21.04.2017
Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Demi Sec 2015 Simonsig Wine Estate founder, Frans Malan was a passionate pioneer in the Cape wine world in the 60s, 70s and 80s. Early estate bottlings of Chenin Blanc and Pinotage point to greater things to come. In the early 1970s Frans started experimented with wines made in the Champagne style
Braised Oxtail with Pears & Garlic – Nina Timm
Braised Oxtail with Pears & Garlic – Nina Timm Nina says: “Braised oxtail is one of those quintessential winter recipes that you have to make at least once every winter. Braised oxtail, like Waterblommetjie Stew or Curry Beans or Bean Soup with Marrow Bones, is most definitely part of my food heritage. Growing up in
Pork & Noodle Stir Fry – Nina Timm
Nina Timm's Pork & Noodle Stir Fry Nina Timm's emails always arrive with such wonderful food ideas. Her website, myeasycooking.com, is just that. Simple. Easy. With an eye on the budget. And always delicious. Here's a great dish to go with Shiraz. serves 4 – 6 Ingredients 800 g diced pork – I
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Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut 2011 Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel was the first sparkling wine made in the Cape using the classical method used in Champagne of a second fermentation in the bottle. Frans Malan, the uber pioneer and man ahead of his time, made his early bubblies with Chenin Blanc. Now his son Johan,