{"id":18550,"date":"2025-07-01T17:02:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T15:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=18550"},"modified":"2025-07-22T13:02:08","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T11:02:08","slug":"verdicchios-july-wine-dine-series-is-here-and-you-can-win-too","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/verdicchios-july-wine-dine-series-is-here-and-you-can-win-too\/","title":{"rendered":"Verdicchio\u2019s July Wine &#038; Dine Series is here\u2014and you can WIN too!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"413\"><strong>Wine lovers, get ready\u2014Verdicchio Restaurant &amp; Wine Cellar is turning up the heat this July with five exclusive wine pairing evenings that promise full glasses, fabulous food, and seriously fine wine.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"413\">Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned swirl-sniffer or just here for the good vibes and better pairings, this lineup is pure vino gold.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"468\">\ud83c\udf77 5 Evenings. 5 Wine Estates. 1 Delicious Month.<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"715\"><strong data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"506\">2 July \u2013 Journey\u2019s End Vineyards<\/strong><br data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"509\" \/>Start the month off with elegance and eco-conscious flair. These Helderberg-born beauties are all about sustainability and structure, paired with five delectable courses you\u2019ll dream about well into August.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"957\"><strong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"748\">9 July \u2013 Fryer\u2019s Cove Wines<\/strong><br data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"751\" \/>Sea breeze in a bottle? Yes please. These <strong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"813\">West Coast wines<\/strong>\u2014crafted just 540m from the Atlantic\u2014bring a bold, maritime character that\u2019ll have you wondering why all wine doesn\u2019t taste like a salty sunset.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1199\"><strong data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"988\">10 July \u2013 Cederberg Wines<\/strong><br data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"991\" \/>It\u2019s high-altitude magic from the <strong data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1060\">mountains 1100m above sea level<\/strong>. Pure, crisp, and refined, this evening is your excuse to drink wine and pretend you\u2019re on a windswept hiking trail (in heels, of course).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1427\"><strong data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1234\">17 July \u2013 Doolhof Wine Estate<\/strong><br data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1237\" \/>Wellington\u2019s hidden gem brings a little mystery to your glass. With bold reds and graceful whites, this night is for those who love their wine like their stories: full of twists and terroir.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1661\"><strong data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1465\">24 July \u2013 Diemersdal Wine Estate<\/strong><br data-start=\"1465\" data-end=\"1468\" \/>Wrap up the month with the richness of tradition. Six generations deep, <strong data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1574\">Diemersdal\u2019s Durbanville vines<\/strong> deliver a tasting experience layered with heritage, heart, and a whole lot of flavour.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1666\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1724\">\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f The Fine Print (a.k.a. Read This Before Booking)<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1916\">\n<li data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1765\">\n<p data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1765\">\ud83d\udd56 All events start at <strong data-start=\"1750\" data-end=\"1763\">7pm sharp<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1810\">\n<p data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1810\">\ud83d\udcb8 <strong data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1790\">R525 per person<\/strong> (worth every sip)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1811\" data-end=\"1868\">\n<p data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1868\">\ud83d\udeab No under 18s, no menu substitutions, no take-backs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1916\">\n<p data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"1916\">\ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Booking is essential<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1921\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1961\">\ud83c\udf81 Bonus Round: Win Your Way Back!<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"2221\">Snap a photo at any of the July events, tag both the wine estate <strong data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2034\">and<\/strong> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/verdicchio_restaurant_jhb\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"2035\" data-end=\"2116\">@verdicchio_restaurant_jhb<\/a>, and you could <strong data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2149\">win 2 tickets<\/strong> to an August pairing. Because great wine deserves a repeat performance.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2223\" data-end=\"2226\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2228\" data-end=\"2247\">\ud83e\udd42 How to Book:<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2248\" data-end=\"2434\">Head to the <strong data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2299\">events page on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verdicchio.co.za\/\">Verdicchio\u2019s website<\/a><\/strong>. But don\u2019t wait\u2014these evenings sell out faster than you can say \u201cis that hints of blackberry and oak?\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2653\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong>Whether you&#8217;re wooing someone special, catching up with friends, or just treating yourself (as you should), Verdicchio\u2019s wine pairing series is the toast of the season. Come hungry. Leave happy. Swirl responsibly.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 x2lah0s x1n2onr6 x1nhvcw1 x1qjc9v5 xozqiw3 x1q0g3np xyamay9 x1ws5yxj xw01apr x4cne27 xifccgj\">\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 xdt5ytf x2lah0s x193iq5w xeuugli x1icxu4v x25sj25 x10b6aqq x1yrsyyn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"x1b0d499 xuo83w3\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/rsrc.php\/v4\/yW\/r\/8k_Y-oVxbuU.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/>\u00a0Montecasino, Montecasino Blvd., Johannesburg<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 x2lah0s x1n2onr6 x1nhvcw1 x1qjc9v5 xozqiw3 x1q0g3np xyamay9 x1ws5yxj xw01apr x4cne27 xifccgj\">\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 xdt5ytf x2lah0s x193iq5w xeuugli x1icxu4v x25sj25 x10b6aqq x1yrsyyn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"x1b0d499 xuo83w3\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/rsrc.php\/v4\/yT\/r\/Dc7-7AgwkwS.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/>\u00a0011 511 1969<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 x2lah0s x1n2onr6 x1nhvcw1 x1qjc9v5 xozqiw3 x1q0g3np xyamay9 x1ws5yxj xw01apr x4cne27 xifccgj\">\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 xdt5ytf x2lah0s x193iq5w xeuugli x1icxu4v x25sj25 x10b6aqq x1yrsyyn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"x1b0d499 xuo83w3\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/rsrc.php\/v4\/yu\/r\/lnfZfe30sq0.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/>\u00a0+27 11 511 1969<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 x2lah0s x1n2onr6 x1nhvcw1 x1qjc9v5 xozqiw3 x1q0g3np xyamay9 x1ws5yxj xw01apr x4cne27 xifccgj\">\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 xdt5ytf x2lah0s x193iq5w xeuugli x1icxu4v x25sj25 x10b6aqq x1yrsyyn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"x1b0d499 xuo83w3\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/rsrc.php\/v4\/yE\/r\/2PIcyqpptfD.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/>\u00a0info@verdicchio.co.za<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wine lovers, get ready\u2014Verdicchio Restaurant &amp; Wine Cellar is turning up the heat this July with five exclusive wine pairing evenings that promise full glasses, fabulous food, and seriously fine wine. 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