Wine Pairings – Frogitt & Vonkel

Food pairing: Venison Carpaccio, Beetroot textures, Essence of mushrooms, Parmesan Espuma

By John Woodward in Wine Pairings Oct 30, 2017 0 comment

Goes great with: Cormack HJC Syrah. Beetroot and Mushroom Textures INGREDIENTS: For the Beetroot Puree: Salt 50 ml Olive Oil 2 Beetroots For the Golden Beetroot Pickled: 1 bunch of golden baby beetroots 50ml Water 50ml Vinegar 2 teaspoons Salt 2 teaspoons Sugar For the Diced Beetroot Blocks: 2 Tablespoons […]

Food pairing: Bobotie with Major’s Hill Pinotage

By John Woodward in Wine Pairings Oct 11, 2016 0 comment

Slow Braised Beef Bobotie A well-loved South African speciality, this delicious bobotie is the perfect match for another local favourite, Pinotage. The sweet, spicy and fragrant flavours of the bobotie are beautifully illuminated by the gamey wine, and brought to the fore in this bold pairing. We love: Major’s Hill Pinotage, an […]

Food pairing: Braised Beef Pie with Major’s Hill Cabernet Sauvignon

By John Woodward in Wine Pairings Oct 11, 2016 0 comment

Braised Beef Pies! These braised beef pies have all the elements that make up the ultimate comfort food: buttery soft mash potatoes, a rich beef filling – all encased in feather light, golden pastry. We recommend washing down with a smooth, structured vino that really holds its own, such as the Major’s Hill Cabernet Sauvignon. […]

Food pairing: Asian Beef Sliders with Catchpole & Co. El Caliz Malbec

By John Woodward in Wine Pairings Oct 11, 2016 0 comment

Asian Beef Sliders with Pickled Salad & Hand Cut Fries East meets South (America!) in this delightful food and wine pairing. These Asian beef sliders work beautifully with a dark and decadent Malbec; a gorgeous varietal for which we have Argentina to thank for making a world-wide favourite. We love: Catchpole & Co El Caliz […]

Food pairing: Chicken Parmesan and Dauphines with Land of Hope Chenin Blanc Reserve

By John Woodward in Wine Pairings Jun 30, 2016 0 comment

An award-Judges favourite like the Land of Hope Reserve demands a tasty dish to go with it, and this recipe created by Craig Cormack is perfect! It’s easy to prepare, but looks fantastic with the grilled carrots, dauphine potatoes and micro greens. We love: The acidity of the Chenin really balances the strong parmesan flavours […]

Food Pairing: Duck & Cherry Pie with Radford Dale ‘Frankenstein’

By John Woodward in Wine Pairings Jun 13, 2016 0 comment

Created specifically to compliment the elegance of Radford Dale ‘Frankenstein’, Consulting Chef Craig Cormack commented on tasting this wine “It might be Pinotage, but this certainly is no monster!” We Love: There’s so many great flavours in play with this dish that work so well with Pinotage… a varietal that’s so often served with simple […]

Food pairing: Asian Beef Skewers with Major’s Hill Shiraz

By John Woodward in Wine Pairings May 12, 2016 0 comment

At Frogitt & Vonkel we want you to have the very best experience. That’s why we provide bespoke recipes with virtually all our wines. These food pairings are the ideal accompaniment to your wines because either the winemaker or our chef has tasted the wine and created a dish specifically to go with it. It’s […]

Food Pairing: Lamb Kidneys with Black Pearl Vineyards Oro

By John Woodward in Wine Pairings Apr 20, 2016 0 comment

Here’s another great recipe pairing that’s come straight from the winemakers herself. Mary-Lou and father Lance swear by this farm-style recipe as the ideal companion for their Black Pearl ‘Oro’ red blend. For the purposes of the photo above, we had Chef Craig Cormack cook it for us and we’re converted! Many people shy away […]

Food Pairing: Pork Chops A L’Orange with Black Pearl “The Mischief Maker”

By John Woodward in Wine Pairings Apr 20, 2016 0 comment

Sent to us by the winemaker Mary-Lou Nash herself, this is an adaptation from Pierre Franey’s cookbook “60-MINUTE GOURMET” and turns ordinary pork chops into the ideal pairing for her flagship “The Mischief Maker” Shiraz. We love: This is such a simple meal to prepare, and goes oh-so perfectly with ‘The Mischief Maker’. And what’s […]

Food pairing: Grilled Kingklip & Plums with The Emperor Probus Reserve Viognier

By John Woodward in Wine Pairings Mar 08, 2016 0 comment

When you are a small premium producer, like Hilton Vineyards, allowing your clients to enjoy your wines with perfect food pairings is key. This recipe was sent to us by proprietor Richard Hilton as his favourite match for the ‘Emperor Probus Reserve’ Viognier. We love: This is a super-healthy dish that’s a real treat for […]

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