For anyone out there imagining wine blending as a walk in the park, think again!

 

Zonnebloem’s flagship wine is Lauréat, a charismatic, plush and polished blend that takes its name from the laurel conferred in ancient times on those worthy of distinction.

 

Food magician Jules Mercer has created a glorious old-fashioned pie, filled with game meat, pork and chicken, flavoured with orange and spice and served with a berry glaze.

 

Zonnebloem’s plush, plummy Pinotage is the obvious choice of food artist Jules Mercer when it comes to her Asian-style roast duck.

 

Foodie favourite Jules Mercer who delights in doing things differently, has deconstructed the classic Caesar salad to serve with Zonnebloem’s fresh, zesty Sauvignon blanc.

 

World-travelled food artist, stylist and innovator, Jules Mercer, has been sipping on Zonnebloem’s contemporary classics, inspiring her to whirl up some smart, very sophisticated dishes with an awesomely original flourish.

 

Foodie star Jules Mercer has been sipping on Zonnebloem’s contemporary classics to inspire her.

 

Zonnebloem’s 2014 Limited Edition Sauvignon Blanc, lauded for its skilful combination of flinty and tropical characters to create a wine of great elegance, balance and complexity, has won a Veritas gold medal.

 

Every cook worth her salt will tell you never to cook with wine you wouldn’t want to drink. If it’s good for you, it’s good for the pot.

 

“Zonnebloem reds are bold and expressive but carry themselves with grace and elegance, like the woman I want to be. Sophisticated but approachable with an attractive complexity that makes them good company,” says Praisy Dlamini (26), assistant red-wine maker for Zonnebloem.