Pairings
29 Oct 2026
Squash pasta with sage brown butter and a Romanian red
A gentle autumn pasta dish, lifted by crisp sage and crunchy hazelnuts, with a generous Romanian red to go with it.
Western Cape - Breede River Valley wines awarded at the Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge
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Stettyn Family Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon
2022
Worcester - Stettyn Red wine
92
points
Lord's Wines
Shiraz
2019
Robertson Red wine
90
points
Lord's Wines
Sauvignon Blanc
2022
Robertson Dry white wine
86
points
Bon Courage
The Gooseberry Bush
2023
Robertson Dry white wine
85
points
Lozärn
Merlot
2022
Robertson - Bonnievale Red wine
87
points
Lozärn
Cabernet Sauvignon
2022
Robertson - Bonnievale Red wine
90
points
Windfall
Chenin Blanc
2023
Robertson - Agterkliphoogte Dry white wine
88
points
Windfall
Sauvignon Blanc
2023
Robertson - Agterkliphoogte Dry white wine
87
points
Seven Oaks
6+1 Pinotage
2021
Breedekloof Red wine
92
points
Seven Oaks
6+1 Chardonnay
2023
Breedekloof Dry white wine
93
points
Merwida
Blanc de Blancs
NA
Breedekloof Cap Classique
90
points
Mastery
Chardonnay
2022
Worcester - Nuy Dry white wine
92
points
Paul René
Nectar
2020
Robertson Sparkling Wine
85
points
Paul Rene
Pinot Noir/Chardonnay Brut Rosé
2019
Robertson Sparkling Wine
88
points
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Pairings
29 Oct 2026
Charred hispi cabbage with anchovy butter and Cape sauvignon
Charred in a cast-iron pan and topped with anchovy butter, hispi cabbage is served like a cut of meat. Three Cape sauvignons to go with it.
Portraits
26 Oct 2026
Ferrer Wines: Building a new premium Spanish wine powerhouse
Wine has long been woven into the history of the Ferrer family, but today marks a decisive turning point. After selling its stake in Freixenet to Germany's Henkell – now the sole owner of the flagship Cava house founded by the Ferrer family at the end of the 19th century – the family has chosen to reinvest the estimated €30 million proceeds into its own venture, Ferrer Wines. Ferran Ribalta Riu, managing director of the company, shares insights into this new chapter for the family business, determined to secure its place in the constellation of leading international wine companies.