In My Kitchen

I’ll bring the wine: In conversation with @timatkinmw about his 2025 South Africa report. He scores two wines 100 points, releases a shortlist for the first time and discusses why place is more important than style or grape variety To purchase the report, where more detail can be found, visit www.timatkin.com

Episode 23: Holding Space for Lyrics I’ll bring the wine: In conversation Kiara Scott Farmer on 12 April 2022 at Brookdale in Paarl where she says the most wonderful thing: that a vintage of wine is much like being a mother, there are precious moments you might miss which will only come around once. On 23 November 2022, this year’s Diners Club Winemaker of the Year (Category Chenin Blanc), Kiara S...

Episode 22: All Good Things Are Wild and Free I’ll bring the wine: In conversation with the godfather of biodynamic and organic wine in South Africa about how going against the grain is good for plant, people and planet. He discusses sustainability and surfing, cows in the vineyard and keeping workers in good homes Johan Reyneke interview: 05:19-22:02 Reyneke Wines Reynekewines.co.za Make it Pop:...

Episode 21: Currying the Country I’ll bring the wine: In conversation with Tim Atkin, MW about his 2024 South Africa report. He makes several points: the sustainability of the industry, why 100 points, what keeps him coming back every year Tim interview: 09:33-27:45 To purchase the report, where more detail can be found, visit www.timatkin.com Make it Pop: Currying on in a carpool car-aoke with Is...

Episode 20: The Full Prayer I’ll bring the wine: In conversation Berene Sauls, founder and proprietor of Tesselaarsdal who did the full prayer hoping to reach water with a heart of gold Subscribe for insider access to our wine collection https://shop.molisana.co.za/index.php?route=account/login Shop our collection shop.molisana.co.za Visit https://tesselaarsdalwines.co.za/ Make it Pop: Married at...

Episode 19: Giving Flowers I’ll bring the wine: In conversation Nongcebo Langa the winemaker at Delheim Wine Estate, the 2023 Diners Club Young Winemaker of the Year Award at Modern Tailor in Rosebank Subscribe for insider access to our wine collection Member Login Shop our collection shop.molisana.co.za Visit Delheim Wines | Worth the journey I’ll bring the wine: Pinot Noir Day with Creation Wine...

Episode 19: On August and Warm Winter Menus I’ll bring the wine: In conversation Harry Overvoorde, founder of Vinosity as 44 Stanley prepares to welcome 15 women winemakers for the inaugural Wine 44 festival  📍 Wine44 - Women’s Edition at @vinositysa at @44_stanleyavenue  📆 Sat Aug 3, 11:00 - Sat Aug 3, 16:00  🎟️ @quicket and includes a @riedel_official glass https://www.quicket.co.za/events/268...

Episode 18: Lalela, Hear Our Stories I’ll bring the wine: In conversation with the founders of Lalela Wines, Wade Sander and Natasha Williams. Wade is the winemaker at Brunia and Natasha is the winemaker at Hasher Family Estate as well as the founder of Lelie van Saron Read more about their stories https://news.wine.co.za/news.aspx? NEWSID=42915 Shop the story shop.molisana.co.za Visit bruniawines...

Episode 17: Discernment I’ll bring the wine: Renowned wine authority, Tim Atkin, MW released his 11th South Africa Report, a 319 page love letter to South African rugby, wine and weather. We also consider his career as a wine writer and what inspires him to discover, explore and discern! On a sunny Johannesburg day, we journeyed from the legend of the year Le Riche, to the red winemaker of the yea...

Episode 16: This is what believing looks like I’ll bring the wine: Renowned wine authority, Tim Atkin, MW released his tenth South Africa Report. At Strauss and Co in Johannesburg, we journeyed from the Cellar Door at Benguela Cove, to Mitchell’s Plain with Brookdale Winemaker, Kiara Scott and a dinner he shared with dynamic young winemakers in Franschhoek To explore the report: http://www.timatki...

Episode 15: On Membership and Mentorship I’ll bring the wine: The 37th annual Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG) Auction takes place on 2 October 2021. Established in 1982, the CWG is a collective of some of South Africa’s most renowned winemakers. The CWG and its members are investing in the future, through the Cape Winemakers Guild and its Protégé Programme. Through these vehicles, Nedbank, the...

Michael Fridjhon is one of the most pre-eminent thought leaders in the global wine and spirits trade. I met with him at his offices at Reciprocal Wine Company in Johannesburg. Over a Nespresso and a box of Turkish Delight, he divulged decades worth of South African wine history, and how some of that history has been shaped by Johannesburg, Gauteng’s city of gold. I’ll Bring the Wine: For decades,...

Episode 13. La Motte Masterclass I’ll bring the wine: In the office - a cellar experience with La Motte Cellarmaster, Edmund Terblanche in Franschhoek. Reflections on a 20 year-long career, Elim as a South African ‘jewel’, an international Sauvignon Blanc Masterclass, under the catwalk in the cellar tasting Semillon and the components of Pierneef La Motte Sauvignon Blanc, a Pierneef La Motte Sauvi...

Red Blends with Friends Episode 12. Full Circle Moments I’ll bring the wine: An interview with Mosi Wine and Spirits’ spirited founder, Joseph Dhafana. The red blend that inspired this episode, Meerlust Red 2019; alongside Epicurean Red 2011 and 2012; Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2017 and Boplaas Ring of Rocks 2018. In my kitchen with KWV Cathedral Cellar wines with Chef Mynhardt Joubert who paired olives...

I’ll bring the wine: Rosé all day. The theory, history and practice of pink wine - including some moments that might make you blush Make it Pop: Popping into Blackbrick, a vertical village in Sandton that opened its doors in November 2020. Designed to accelerate residents and club members minds, is this the hotel of the future? General Manager Njabulo and Laurice Taitz Buntman, Editor of Johannesb...

Episode 10. 2020 Won I’ll bring the wine: A year as difficult as it was damascene. In which we honour our three wineries of the year: Highlands Road, Jordan Wine Estate and Tokara Wine Estate. We also consider some of our most memorable Red, White, Sparkling, Dessert and Fortified Wines tasted in 2020, as well as some good spirits. View the list on: tasteletsc.wordpress.com Make it Pop: 15 televis...

Episode 9. Blessed be the fruit Trigger Warning: Spiked drinks. This episode contains language of a sensitive nature, makes reference to date rape, consent and mind-altering substances. Some names (of people and places) have been concealed or changed, as a token of gratitude and out of respect. Please take care. I didn’t want to talk about what happened to me recently, but I’ve been learning how p...

Episode 8. Bend it Like Chenin I’ll bring the wine: Shooting for the stars with Chenin Blanc. A reintroduction to the variety, by Metzer Family Wines, Stellenrust and Durbanville Hills. As enchanting as it is industrious, what can’t this workhorse grape do? Make it Pop: (Trigger Warning: Eating Disorder mentioned) A quick dive into season four of The Crown. The season of The Margaret’s, the parall...

Episode 7. I’m Speaking! Sauvignon Blanc I’ll bring the wine: The gift of Covid! Heidi Kritzinger and Johann Krige remind us to treasure the delight of food and wine at the Kanonkop Black Label launch. We roll out the red carpet for the winners of the 2020 Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 Awards. Black tie at home, with the best heat-and-at meal ever from Overture, by Chef Bertus Basson and his team pair...

Episode 6. Can Do? Will Do! I’ll bring the wine: We congratulate all the nominees of the 21st annual Wine Enthusiast ‘Wine Star Awards’. Congratulations to Ntsiki Biyela for being nominated for the prestigious Winemaker of the Year Award. We raise a toast to ‘wine in a can’, and taste the Spier 2020 Rose as well as the House of BNG Nectar and Nectar Rose. We taste the BNG Mo’Ghel cocktail, mixed b...

Episode 5. Less Stress More Champagne I’ll bring the wine: Shoutout to Cassper Nyovest and DJ Sumbody’s Monate Mpolaye, for an iconic lyric. The history of Champagne, how it’s made, where it’s grown and it’s influence on life, style and culture. A month-long celebration of Tsogo Sun’s Champagne Day with Moët & Chandon. A tour of the historical Champagne Lanson in Reims, France. A celebration of Ch...

Episode 4: Pinotage Parade I’ll bring the wine: The history of Pinotage, how Prof Perold crossed Pinot Noir and Cinsault in a lab in Stellenbosch in 1925, how it struggled through the decades and why it’s flourishing today. A celebration of Pinotage Day on 10 October Make it Pop: We celebrate Nobel Laureate, poet and essayist Louise Elisabeth Glück, who was awarded the Nobel prize for literature....

Welcome to the third episode of In My Kitchen. I’ll bring the wine: How do we pair food and wine? Notes on the Creation Wines Alchemy tasting kit, tasted at The Joburg Wine Club's 'What's Wrong With Groovin'?' virtual tasting. Notes from the WSET structured tasting guide. How would you pair Boschendal Vin D'Or, fried chicken and waffles or with Tayari Jones' book, 'An American Marriage', published...

Welcome to the second episode of In My Kitchen. I’ll bring the wine: What is Method Cap Classique? Notes on a few Cap Classiques and a toast to MCC. And a special feature with Lourensford Cellarmaster, Hannes Nel. Make it Pop: A decadent autobiography, Fatima Meer, Memories of Love and Struggle. Published by Kwela Books The Dish: As we commemorate Heritage Day, a toast to Koe'Sister Magazine (Drin...

Welcome to the pilot episode of In My Kitchen. I’ll bring the wine: The 2020 Cape Winemaker’s Guild Auction tasting, featuring Gordon Newton Johnson. And a special feature with Charmaine Cockhead from Reciprocal Wine Co. Make it Pop: why does RHOBH want to be boring? The Dish: Essential workers made the pots