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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David Finlayson
Cabernet Sauvignon
2022
Stellenbosch Red wine
91
points
Hope
Cabernet Sauvignon
2024
Swartland Red wine
85
points
Mel Wines
First Sangiovese
2022
Franschhoek Valley Rosé wine
88
points
Mel Wines
Fentano Sangiovese
2019
Franschhoek Valley Red wine
93
points
Mel Wines
Vabond Nebbiolo
2019
Franschhoek Valley Red wine
92
points
Mel Wines
Mooiboy Merlot
2019
Franschhoek Valley Red wine
92
points
Rhebokskloof
Flatrock
2020
Paarl Red wine
83
points
Classic Collection
Chenin Blanc
2024
Coastal Region Sweet white wine
84
points
Rhebokskloof
Pinotage
2020
Paarl Red wine
90
points
Vineyard Collection
Cinsault
2024
Paarl Red wine
89
points
Vineyard Collection
Grenache Noir
2023
Paarl Red wine
92
points
Vineyard Collection
Grenache Blanc
2024
Coastal Region Dry white wine
91
points
Cloverfield
Chenin Blanc
2024
Coastal Region Dry white wine
90
points
Survivor
Pinotage
2023
Swartland Red wine
91
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.