February Valentine's Issue

February, the month of love

When the going gets tough, the tough get chocolate!

I cannot think of anybody who does not love chocolate. Serving chocolate with wine can seem a big problem as they can overpower many wines.

So you thought you should only pair it with sweet or fortified wine? Often it is the safer route, but a full bodied Cabernet with a dark, bitter chocolate is heavenly.

A guideline for serving chocolate with wine is to pair lighter chocolates with lighter wines and darker chocolates with full-bodied or fortified wines. Milk chocolate is great with Merlot or Riesling. If it disturbs you to serve wine with chocolate, give it a try. You might be pleasantly surprised!

We have a fantastic selection of Belgium chocolates made by Chocolatier Gaspard of Betty’s Bay. One of my absolute favourites in his selection is a date stuffed with a salted roasted Almond and covered with dark, bitter chocolate.  Who cannot agree more with his motto of “save the earth, it’s the only planet with chocolate”.

My all time divine chocolate cake recipe! [click here]

My favourite wines for Valentines

♥Ambeloui Miranda MCC WAS R160  NOW R140

Platter rated 4½ stars

♥Simonsig Chenin Blanc 2012  WAS R42 NOW R36.60

Platter rated 4½ stars

♥Cabriere Chardonnay/Pinot Noir 2012 WAS R79  NOW R70

Platter rated 3½ stars

♥Boekenhoutskloof Chocolate Block 2011 WAS R195  NOW R175

Platter rated 4½ stars

♥Henry Shiraz 2009 WAS R85  NOW R59.00

Platter rated 3 stars.

♥Rupert & Rothschild Classique 2010 WAS R117  NOW R105

Platter rated 4 stars.

Prices valid till 20 February or while stocks last.

To purchase any of the above wines simply click here and complete your order, or email me directly. This offer is valid in-store as well. Phone us on 028-316-3988 if you’re in a hurry or afraid that you will miss out!

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