JHB West - April 22
Tea trends Move over wine. Tea pairings are the latest trend in fine dining. This new way to appreciate tea has taken off in fine-dining circles, as more restaurants feature tea menus suited for savoury and sweet dishes. The aromas, flavours, and structure of teas can enhance food, much like wine, and the pairing possibilities are endless. Exactly the same as you do with wine, the whole idea of pairing tea with food is that you should have a tea that’s going to enhance the flavour of the food, or vice versa. What you want to happen in your mouth is to feel the different layers of taste and flavours of both tea and food. So why not revive your afternoon tea ritual ... here’s a beginner’s guide to tea pairing ... Start by matching the weight and intensity of the dish and the tea. The different types of tea - white, green, black, dark, becomes more intense as you go down the spectrum, with white tea having the most delicate and subtle flavours and mouthfeel, black and dark teas having the deepest flavours. For example, you could match a green tea with white fish, or a black tea with red meat but you wouldn’t pair a white tea with a curry as the tea’s delicate notes would be overpowered by the strong spice flavours. A dish that is rich and oily, such as red meat, works really well with Assam black tea as this tea often has a high tannin content resulting in astringency that acts as a palatecleanser between each mouthful. Chamomile is a caffeine-free herbal tea that is often used to help people get better sleep. Its apple-like flavour can be a great pairing with scones and fruity sweets. Experiment. It’s the best way to find out what works - you’ll find an unexpected combination that works beautifully. Try pairing tea with chocolate. Like all other pairings, you should find flavour notes that match. You can enhance flavours by choosing a tea that has the same notes as the pairing you are drinking it with. For example, Lindt Excellence 70 per cent Cocoa blends perfectly with the robust flavours of English Breakfast tea for a full-bodied taste. Just add milk to your tea to accentuate the chocolate’s creaminess for a real classic. Also look for flavour notes that complement. The bergamot flavour of Earl Grey tea, with its subtle tones of muscatel, is the perfect accompaniment to the citrus flavours of the classic Lindt Excellence Orange Intense. Balancing the high citrus taste, sliced almonds compliment the tea’s earthy undertones for a well-rounded flavour. 20 Get It Magazine April 2022 GIWR0408_020_1033664591.indd 20 2022/03/17 14:25:34
For years - 42 of them - wine lovers have been using John Platter’s SA Wine Guide. And The Platter’s South African Wine Guide 2022 has just hit the shelves, crammed with all the info you need to make sure you’re buying, tasting, drinking, the best. With everything from trends in wines to accolades (Editor Philip Van Zyl’s award goes to Spier, while the top performing winery of the year was snapped up by Sadie Family Wines) the guide features 211 Five Star wines out of more than 8000 wines reviewed. There are descriptions of more than 900 producers across our SA wine regions as well as useful information for learning about and travelling in these beautiful wine lands, including other activities and attractions at each estate. R398 from Exclusive Books RAISE YOUR GLASS On the wine list ... Delheim - the well-respected Stellenbosch wine estate - has just released this Delheim Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 vintage - which has already claimed Gold at Veritas 2021 and awarded 91 points by Master of Wine Tim Atkin. “The wine shows classic Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon characteristics on the nose,” says winemaker Roelof Lotriet. “There’s the lead pencil shavings, tobacco leaf and blackcurrant, which follow through on the palate with an inflow of ripe red-berries and fine tannins. Its finish is long and silky,” adding that it will continue to improve long after vintage. You’ll find it for R250 a bottle at delheim.com/shop-online We’re rather enjoying the trend towards wine in a can. So easy for picnics, or for when you only want a glass or two and don’t want to open a bottle. But ... we’re still fussy about taste. Which is all good, since the newly launched 250ml cans from Woolworths are delish. Stella Winery Organic Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé ... fair traded and vegan friendly. You’ll find them on the wine shelves in Woolworths in packs of four. If you struggle with wine pairings, you’ll find endless amounts of inspiration in Wine Pairing Party. Think Za’atar-spiced pita chips with floral rosé, or grilled peaches and ricotta with fruity Sauvignon Blanc. Author Liz Rubin discusses how a hearty charcuterie board needs something robust, how Champagne and fatty foods are best friends, and why a balanced Zinfandel can temper spicy foods. There are also quick and easy recipes, as well as guides for picking out the right glassware, meat and cheese tips for party planning, and lots of invaluable wine advice. Chronicle, R370 from your local bookstore. There’s quite a story behind the just released maiden vintage L’Ormarins Private Cuvée Cap Classique. The discovery of the late Anthonij Rupert’s packaging notes and mock-ups was the departure point for realising his dream and producing the Cap Classique range on L’Ormarins Estate. And this L’Ormarins Private Cuvée 2014 is envisioned as the pinnacle of the range. It’s been a project eight years in the making ... packaged in an exquisite bottle designed by internationally acclaimed designer and artist Mark Eisen, it’s produced from pristine Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyards, and was matured for an extraordinary 72 months on the lees, disgorged, and complemented by a further six months under cork before its grand release. All lemon and marmalade, with fine bubbles, it’s sumptuous and elegant and can hold up to the finest internationally produced Champagnestyle wines. Presented in individual gift boxes, you’ll find it for R470 at the estate’s online shop. Details: rupertwines.com Compiled by: KYM ARGO April 2022 Get It Magazine 21 GIWR0408_020_1033664591.indd 21 2022/03/17 14:25:47
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For years - 42 of them - wine lovers have been using John Platter’s SA<br />
Wine Guide. And The Platter’s South African Wine Guide 20<strong>22</strong> has<br />
just hit the shelves, crammed with all the info you need to make sure<br />
you’re buying, tasting, drinking, the best. With everything from trends<br />
in wines to accolades (Editor Philip Van Zyl’s award goes to Spier, while<br />
the top performing winery of the year was snapped up by Sadie Family<br />
Wines) the guide features 211 Five Star wines out of more than 8000<br />
wines reviewed. There are descriptions of more than 900 producers<br />
across our SA wine regions as well as useful information for learning<br />
about and travelling in these beautiful wine lands, including other<br />
activities and attractions at each estate. R398 from Exclusive Books<br />
RAISE YOUR GLASS<br />
On the wine list ...<br />
Delheim - the well-respected Stellenbosch<br />
wine estate - has just released this Delheim<br />
Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 vintage - which<br />
has already claimed Gold at Veritas 2021 and<br />
awarded 91 points by Master of Wine Tim<br />
Atkin. “The wine shows classic Stellenbosch<br />
Cabernet Sauvignon characteristics on the<br />
nose,” says winemaker Roelof Lotriet. “There’s<br />
the lead pencil shavings, tobacco leaf and<br />
blackcurrant, which follow through on the<br />
palate with an inflow of ripe red-berries<br />
and fine tannins. Its finish is long and silky,”<br />
adding that it will continue to improve long<br />
after vintage. You’ll find it for R250 a bottle at<br />
delheim.com/shop-online<br />
We’re rather enjoying the trend towards wine<br />
in a can. So easy for picnics, or for when you<br />
only want a glass or two and don’t want to<br />
open a bottle. But ... we’re still fussy about<br />
taste. Which is all good, since the newly<br />
launched 250ml cans from Woolworths<br />
are delish. Stella Winery Organic Merlot,<br />
Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé ... fair traded and<br />
vegan friendly. You’ll find them on the wine<br />
shelves in Woolworths in packs of four.<br />
If you struggle with wine pairings, you’ll<br />
find endless amounts of inspiration in Wine<br />
Pairing Party. Think Za’atar-spiced pita chips<br />
with floral rosé, or grilled peaches and ricotta<br />
with fruity Sauvignon Blanc. Author Liz Rubin<br />
discusses how a hearty charcuterie board<br />
needs something robust, how Champagne<br />
and fatty foods are best friends, and why a<br />
balanced Zinfandel can temper spicy foods.<br />
There are also quick and easy recipes, as well<br />
as guides for picking out the right glassware,<br />
meat and cheese tips for party planning, and<br />
lots of invaluable wine advice. Chronicle, R370<br />
from your local bookstore.<br />
There’s quite a story behind the just released<br />
maiden vintage L’Ormarins Private Cuvée Cap<br />
Classique. The discovery of the late Anthonij<br />
Rupert’s packaging notes and mock-ups was<br />
the departure point for realising his dream and<br />
producing the Cap Classique range on L’Ormarins<br />
Estate. And this L’Ormarins Private Cuvée<br />
2014 is envisioned as the pinnacle of the range.<br />
It’s been a project eight years in the making<br />
... packaged in an exquisite bottle designed<br />
by internationally acclaimed designer and<br />
artist Mark Eisen, it’s produced from pristine<br />
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyards,<br />
and was matured for an extraordinary<br />
72 months on the lees, disgorged,<br />
and complemented by a further six<br />
months under cork before its grand<br />
release. All lemon and marmalade,<br />
with fine bubbles, it’s sumptuous and<br />
elegant and can hold up to the finest<br />
internationally produced Champagnestyle<br />
wines. Presented in individual gift<br />
boxes, you’ll find it for R470 at<br />
the estate’s online shop.<br />
Details: rupertwines.com<br />
Compiled by: KYM ARGO<br />
<strong>April</strong> 20<strong>22</strong> Get It Magazine 21<br />
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