Pairings
30 Oct 2026
Homemade mushroom ramen with a German pinot noir
Shiitake, kombu and charred onion for the broth, a marinated egg and pan-fried mushrooms on top: an autumn ramen to make at home, with a German pinot noir served cool.
Western Cape - Coastal Region wines awarded at the Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge
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Doolhof
Single Vineyard Pinotage
2020
Wellington - Limietberg Red wine
85
points
La Petite Ferme
Verdict
2017
Franschhoek Valley Red wine
89
points
The Grinder
Rose
2021
Swartland Rosé wine
85
points
Ridgeback
Journey
2019
Paarl Red wine
87
points
Ridgeback
Viognier
2021
Paarl Dry white wine
90
points
Ridgeback
Cabernet Franc
2020
Paarl Red wine
84
points
Ridgeback
Merlot
2019
Paarl Red wine
91
points
Ridgeback
HMC Sig S
2016
Paarl Red wine
89
points
Ridgeback
HMC Sig C
2017
Paarl Red wine
91
points
Cloof Wine Estate
Pinotage
2020
Darling Red wine
90
points
Lutzville Classic
Pinotage
2019
Lutzville Valley - Koekenaap Red wine
85
points
Lutzville Classic
Sauvignon Blanc
2021
Lutzville Valley - Koekenaap Dry white wine
90
points
Swartland
Idelia Cape Blend
2020
Swartland - Malmesbury Red wine
86
points
Chamonix
Pinotage Greywacke
2018
Franschhoek Valley Red wine
89
points
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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.
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.