The Secretary Bird Merlot

JD Roussouw is a South African winemaker. He recently won South African winery of the year for his Wildeberg Winery.He makes the Secretary Bird Wines at the winery as well, from grapes he has sourced from all over the Western Cape of South Africa. The results are brilliant. Tasting Note: This is a juice, generous and rich plummy merlot with oodles of fruit, lovely spice and a lingering finish. We have paired it with Hoisin wraps this week as the Hoisin and generosity of fruit in this wine will work really well together. Food Match: We have paired this with Thai Pork Burgers With Sweet Potato Wedges

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La Pinada' Bobal, Agricola La Portera The grapes for this juicy and enticing Spanish Red come exclusively from 3 ha of a single parcel called “La Pinada”, growing on alluvial and clay soils. These bush-vines are really old now, planted in 1958, and are one of the key factors that make this so good to drink. There is a lovely intensity to the fruit - with no hard edges, no excess weight. Just an easy flow and dangerous drinkability! None of the fruit's bright character is lost to wood as the wine is mostly aged in concrete, rather than the traditional local barrels. Altitude is key too - Utiel Requena is the undisputed capital for fine Bobal - and these old vines at 750m are about as good as it gets, this height combined with the Mediterranean climate are the perfect terroir to get expressive, bright Bobal - a wine you just want to drink. Tasting Note: Fine Floral aroma. Cherry fruit boldly expressed on the palate and crunchy crisp acidity. Light notes of aniseed, liquorice and some finely chewy tannins. Youthful refreshing style. Food Match: We have paired this with Spanish-Style Pork Meatballs With Crispy Potatoes & Garlic Aioli
Blanco Laseca Verdejo Light, bright and fresh with lots of pear drop and citrus fruits. An excellent aperitif wine or perfect with fish dishes with a youthful exuberance. Tasting Note: Something new from Rueda. This light lemon coloured wine has crisp citrus fruit flavours with really refreshing acidity. A lovely modern style. Good aperitif wine or with a variety of summer dishes. Food Match: We have paired this with Spicy Red Pepper Pesto Crusted Haddock with Crushed New Potatoes and Spinach
Bacon & Cheese Frittata ** 2 SERVINGS INSIDE ** A frittata is an Italian dish that is similar to an omelette or crustless quiche. Made with farm-fresh eggs, crispy bacon, and melted cheese this is the Perfect breakfast or brunch option for you!
Sidhuri Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Paolo di Camillo manages the family business Di Camillo Vini, which was founded in 1900 by his family in Abruzzo. Over the years, the di Camillo family bought more and more vineyards in the best areas around Poggiofiorito. Paolo di Camillo skillfully combines tradition with the most modern technologies, which gives him his charming wines with an unbeatable price-quality ratio. Paolo di Camillo is the fourth generation of the now 100 years old winery Di Camillo Vini, which offers absolutely excellent wines! What began as a small winery with a few wines has grown into a real top-class estate over the four generations. Tasting Note: Barrique ageing for 6 months gives this wine great complexity. Deep Garnet colour, with black cherry, plum and blackberries with a rich mouth filling feel, followed by coffee and vanilla tones, make this a delectable wine that offers incredible value for money. A crowd pleaser and a perfect food wine too! Food Match: We have paired this with Mongolian-Style Ginger Beef with Jasmine Rice