What to drink in August

With Wine-ter now is in full swing and in the Cape we are experiencing the coldest temperatures so far this year. Winter is all about comfort, be it the clothes we wear, the food we eat or the wines that we drink everything seems to have an extra layer to it.

This is definitely the month where the slow cooker is dusted off and we start to prepare these winter classics such as brisket, lamb shank, oxtail, curries and stews. We are looking for something to complement these warmer more complex dishes well you have to look no further than the De Grendel Shiraz 2013. The Shiraz shows coriander, lavender, white pepper and some floral notes on the nose. This full structured wine is well supported by oak undertones and sweet ripe tannins. On the palate the wine finishes with a beautiful clove flavour.   All of the characteristics of the Shiraz will lift any plate of comfort food to a new level with all of the complex flavours in the wine bringing out the same flavours found in most comfort foods.

The beautiful thing about De Grendel Shiraz 2013 is that it isn’t just a wine to be enjoyed with a meal. This wine is as comfortable alongside a fireplace while watching a movie or playing a board game (board game more than likely, THANKS ESKOM). The warming characteristics of our Shiraz will be reflected in that warm flicker from the fire giving you the complete comfort feeling this August.

Click here for our brisket recipe that pairs perfectly with our Shiraz.