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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Cape Dreams
Sauvignon Blanc
2022
Robertson Dry white wine
87
points
Quest
Old Vine Chenin Blanc
2022
Breedekloof Dry white wine
90
points
Albertus Viljoen
Albertus Viljoen Chenin Blanc
2021
Worcester - Scherpenheuvel Dry white wine
93
points
Alvi's Drift
221 Chenin Blanc
2022
Worcester - Scherpenheuvel Dry white wine
90
points
Cloverfield
Shiraz
2020
Robertson - Goudmyn Red wine
88
points
Cloverfield
Chardonnay Wooded
2020
Robertson - Goedemoed Dry white wine
90
points
Bon Courage Estate
Like Father Like Son
2022
Robertson Dry white wine
83
points
Lozärn Wines
Carmenere Ivan S
2021
Robertson - Klaasvoogds Red wine
88
points
Lozärn Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon
2021
Robertson - Bonnievale Red wine
89
points
Lozärn Wines
Merlot
2021
Robertson - Bonnievale Red wine
86
points
Du Toitskloof
Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz
2022
Breedekloof Red wine
86
points
Rietvallei
Sauvignon Blanc
2022
Robertson Dry white wine
85
points
Rietvallei
Classic Chardonnay
2022
Robertson Dry white wine
86
points
Rietvallei
Cabernet Sauvignon
2019
Robertson Red wine
86
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.
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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.