Wine Talk
Recipe: 'Jambon Persillé' ham hock terrine (France)
As the nights are drawing in and the barbecue is put away for the year, it's time for a perfect dinner party dish that can be made a day in...
Recipe: 'Jambon Persillé' ham hock terrine (France)
As the nights are drawing in and the barbecue is put away for the year, it's time for a perfect dinner party dish that can be made a day in...
Autumn food and wine – a season of good taste
With the harvesting of many crops, there’s an abundance of delicious foods for our tables, ready to be enjoyed with great wines.
Autumn food and wine – a season of good taste
With the harvesting of many crops, there’s an abundance of delicious foods for our tables, ready to be enjoyed with great wines.
Recipe: Fish cakes with chermoula paste (South Africa)
South Africans tend to love a bit of spice in their food and some years ago, we enjoyed this dish as a light lunch after a tasting at Catherine Marshall's...
Recipe: Fish cakes with chermoula paste (South Africa)
South Africans tend to love a bit of spice in their food and some years ago, we enjoyed this dish as a light lunch after a tasting at Catherine Marshall's...
Vegetarian recipe: Mushroom and lentil moussaka (South Africa)
This hearty vegetarian dish was first served to us by Ardi Bardenhorst back when he was head winemaker at Rustenberg. Now he has his own estate out in the Swartland...
Vegetarian recipe: Mushroom and lentil moussaka (South Africa)
This hearty vegetarian dish was first served to us by Ardi Bardenhorst back when he was head winemaker at Rustenberg. Now he has his own estate out in the Swartland...
Recipe: Simple sea bass with fennel (France)
To celebrate Domaine de la Croix Cru Classé Irresistible Rosé, here's what we ate when we first fell in love with this bottle. Being truthful, it was more like three bottles – but...
Recipe: Simple sea bass with fennel (France)
To celebrate Domaine de la Croix Cru Classé Irresistible Rosé, here's what we ate when we first fell in love with this bottle. Being truthful, it was more like three bottles – but...
Recipe: Parmesan bites (match with Spanish Cava)
Fizz and nibbles – bliss for a dinner party or day in the sun. Recreate special holiday memories with these ludicrously easy cheesey bites and a popped bottle or two or...
Recipe: Parmesan bites (match with Spanish Cava)
Fizz and nibbles – bliss for a dinner party or day in the sun. Recreate special holiday memories with these ludicrously easy cheesey bites and a popped bottle or two or...
Recipe: Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Tuscan steak – Italy)
It's officially summer, even the weather agrees, so it's time for a holiday inspired recipe. Think barbecue and big glasses of Chianti Classico, like San Giorgio a Lapi.
Recipe: Bistecca alla Fiorentina (Tuscan steak – Italy)
It's officially summer, even the weather agrees, so it's time for a holiday inspired recipe. Think barbecue and big glasses of Chianti Classico, like San Giorgio a Lapi.
Wish you were there? Favourite holiday wines
Do you feel like a holiday yet? When I started writing this, the rain in the garden was dampening my spirits a bit. Of course, since posting, we've been in the middle...
Wish you were there? Favourite holiday wines
Do you feel like a holiday yet? When I started writing this, the rain in the garden was dampening my spirits a bit. Of course, since posting, we've been in the middle...
Recipe: Barbecued lamb chops (New Zealand)
Technically it's Summer, so even in this green and pleasant land there will be some days soon where you can get the barbecue out. Think beyond boring burgers and try these...
Recipe: Barbecued lamb chops (New Zealand)
Technically it's Summer, so even in this green and pleasant land there will be some days soon where you can get the barbecue out. Think beyond boring burgers and try these...
Recipe: Rabbit or chicken with basil and parsley (New Zealand)
We know lots of people don't like the idea of eating rabbit, so don't worry – this dish works just as well with chicken (it just needs cooking a little...
Recipe: Rabbit or chicken with basil and parsley (New Zealand)
We know lots of people don't like the idea of eating rabbit, so don't worry – this dish works just as well with chicken (it just needs cooking a little...
Recipe: Asparagus and mint risotto (New Zealand)
A delicious and satisfying dish doesn't have to mean meat or fish. This fresh and flavoursome risotto, with tender asparagus and fragrant mint would fuel even the heartiest eater weighing on...
Recipe: Asparagus and mint risotto (New Zealand)
A delicious and satisfying dish doesn't have to mean meat or fish. This fresh and flavoursome risotto, with tender asparagus and fragrant mint would fuel even the heartiest eater weighing on...
Great value alternatives to Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Without doubt, Sauvignon Blanc has become New Zealand’s flagship grape variety, mainly making its home in the South Island’s Marlborough region. For years, the iconic ‘Cloudy Bay’ brand has commanded...
Great value alternatives to Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc
Without doubt, Sauvignon Blanc has become New Zealand’s flagship grape variety, mainly making its home in the South Island’s Marlborough region. For years, the iconic ‘Cloudy Bay’ brand has commanded...