When the Grecians and the Romans made their way to France, they cultivated land to grow vines around the region that we now call Provence, meaning this region has been making Rosé since around about 600BC. These vineyards were eventually purchased by the King’s nobles and members of the infantry, and treated with great care thanks to respect for wines that were becoming revered around the world.
This “Giant” calls for some hearty winter food: As we are in the final days of cooler weather before Summer, beef cheeks or lamb shanks will be your perfect match!
Our Durif 2017 can be drunk now, but it can also easily cellar for another 10 years.
Think big, inky black wines well-suited to carrying oak flavours, cellaring, and colouring your lips after a few cosy glasses! A dense, rich and rustic Barossa Valley red best served with a sirloin steak, grilled red meats, or something robust to balance its richness.
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Today I'm extra extra excited to share my recipe of the month with a variety which we grow extensively back on my family's Chateau back in Bordeaux, France.
And I'm really fussy when trying any wines made from this variety from around the world. The pressure is really on my Husband Ryan and bosses John and Barb when they grow and make the variety that is closest to my French heart!
Cabernet Sauvignon is a grape that takes time and patience, rewarding the grower, winemaker, and cellar owner for their attention to detail.
As the world’s most widely-grown grape varietal, it’s so popular that we even celebrate International Cabernet Sauvignon Day on August 30!
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As the world’s most widely-grown grape varietal, it’s so popular that we even celebrate International Cabernet Sauvignon Day on August 30!
The acidity of the wine cut through the richness of the meat. The coleslaw brings crunchiness to the pairing which creates an extra layer to the match.
The pepperiness of the rocket highlights the Shiraz component in the wine.