A vegetarian interpretation of the South African national dish If you are looking for the ideal wine to go with your meal for a cozy evening, this vegetarian version of the classic bobotie is an excellent choice. The wine and food theme finds a particularly exciting stage in this dish, as the multi-layered spices of […]
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Koeksisters (sweet syrup plaits)
A South African dessert highlight If you are looking for the perfect wine to accompany a dessert, you often end up with classic pairings. However, the art of wine and food is particularly evident in specialties such as South African koeksisters. These small, deep-fried dough braids are a real cultural asset and impress with their […]
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Pap with chakalaka (corn porridge & spicy vegetable sauce)
Discover the culinary soul of South Africa The search for the ideal wine to pair with food leads us today to one of the most authentic dishes of South African Cape cuisine, which impresses with its spiciness and texture. When we talk about the harmony of wine and food, the combination of creamy maize porridge […]
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Sosaties (meat skewers with apricot)
A South African taste experience from the grill If you are looking for the right wine to go with food for an authentic South African barbecue, you can’t go past Sosaties. The art of wine and food is all about finding the fine balance between the spiciness of the meat and the fruitiness of the […]
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Lamb bredie (braised with pumpkin & tomato)
A South African stew full of soul If you choose the right wine to go with the food, a rustic casserole becomes a real feast for all the senses. A lamb bredie is a classic Cape dish that develops an incomparable depth through the slow braising of tender lamb, sweet pumpkin and juicy tomatoes. This […]
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Braaibrotjies (grilled sandwiches from the braai)
The South African classic from the grill Today, the search for the perfect wine to accompany food takes us to South Africa and a true barbecue classic for connoisseurs. When it comes to the harmonious pairing of wine and food, braai bread jies are a fascinating choice that is often underestimated, but impresses with its […]
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Ostrich steak with rosemary potatoes
An exotic barbecue experience with South African flair The choice for the perfect wine to accompany an ostrich steak often falls on strong red wines, which ideally complement the lean yet aromatic meat. Those who study wine and food in depth will appreciate the fine texture of ostrich meat, which is visually reminiscent of beef […]
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Cape Malay chicken curry
Exotic spice worlds from Cape Town at your own dining table When it comes to the harmonious combination of wine and food, the Cape Malay Chicken Curry is a fascinating example of cultural diversity. This dish originated in the kitchens of the Malay slaves at the Cape of Good Hope and combines Indonesian influences with […]
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Grilled snoek (cape mackerel with apricot glaze)
South African tradition meets elegant finesse Today, our search for the perfect wine to accompany our meal takes us to the sunny coast of South Africa, where snoek is considered a culinary sanctuary. This Cape mackerel is characterized by firm, fatty meat and a strong aroma of its own, which is traditionally refined over an […]
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South African boerewors with maize porridge and tomato bog
Savoury barbecue pleasure from South Africa – boerewors with creamy sweetcorn mash and spicy tomato bog, perfectly accompanied by a Pinotage from Stellenbosch full of character This traditional South African dish combines spicy boerewors, a coarse beef sausage, with creamy maize porridge (mielie pap) and an aromatic tomato sauce. The strong flavours of the sausage […]
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