When SAVineShare included a pairing of Leopard’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon and Oreo cookies in a Budget pairing for #Januworry, we thought it was a fun idea, but summer in the Western Cape calls for Sauvignon Blanc and sushi and we passed on the red wine and chocolate combo.

Leopard’s Leap’s enthusiasm for literature is celebrated through its support of the Open Book Festival as well as an exciting annual competition focusing on an inventive way of combining the world of words with the world of wine. Entrants in previous years designed wine labels (2015), wrote haiku’s (2016) and shared delightful micro-stories in the 2017 flash fiction challenge. The 2018 competition with the theme Message on a Bottle brings words and wine together in a way that is slightly nostalgic and promises the winning entrant exciting prizes and exposure.

Red wine and stews are synonymous with winter, but really, if you are clever about your selection, so is white wine and pasta! Try our recipe for a moreish vegetarian tagliatelle with one of our Chenin Blanc wines and warm up this winter!

Colour is an integral part of everyday life. Much of our mood, preferences and reactions are based on colour. And it is not only a subjective thing, it can also affect you physically! Read more about why colour matters!

Merlot is often seen as an easy red. This is not necessarily true of all Merlots, of course, but the variety has the reputation for being mellow and accessible (read more) and is generally considered an excellent introduction to red wine for the novice or white wine drinker.

With just three ingredients, this is the easiest boozy drink you will ever make.

For the strawberry syrup

Comforting without being too heavy, our easy gnocchi for summer combines the sweetness of prawn meat with ricotta, almonds, Parmesan and the decadent touch of browned butter.

Frozen Watermelon Daiquiri is simple, delicious and relaxing!

Summer, sashimi and sparkling wine – what a sensational combination! Try this fabulous Tuna sashimi and horseradish salad with a bubbly vinaigrette and a well-chilled glass of our Culinaria Méthode Cap Classique.

Fresh, seasonal and sustainable – that is how we like to eat. Enjoy the summer season with Chef Pieter’s recipe for grilled prawns that burst with flavour.