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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Winemakers Reserve
Pinotage
2019
Stellenbosch Red wine
89
points
Vondeling Barrel Selection
Barrel Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
2019
Paarl - Voor Paardeberg Red wine
86
points
Vondeling Barrel Selection
Barrel Selection Merlot
2019
Paarl - Voor Paardeberg Red wine
91
points
Bowwood
Chenin Blanc
2019
Paarl - Voor Paardeberg Dry white wine
90
points
Bowwood
Pinotage
2018
Paarl - Voor Paardeberg Red wine
92
points
Meerhof
Mooistrooi Strawwine
2021
Swartland Dessert wine
93
points
Meerhof
Premium White Blend
2021
Swartland Dry white wine
93
points
Meerhof
Grenache Rosé
2021
Swartland Rosé wine
84
points
Meerhof
Premium Grenache Rosé
2021
Swartland Rosé wine
88
points
Arbeidsgenot
Verdelho
2021
Swartland Dry white wine
90
points
Arbeidsgenot
Grenache Blanc
2021
Swartland Dry white wine
92
points
Arbeidsgenot
Grenache Noir
2020
Swartland Red wine
89
points
Vrede
Vineyard Select Syrah
2020
Stellenbosch Red wine
89
points
Vrede Charmé
Cabernet Sauvignon
2021
Stellenbosch Red wine
87
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.