{"id":18766,"date":"2025-08-07T12:43:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T10:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=18766"},"modified":"2025-09-04T17:17:27","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T15:17:27","slug":"taste-the-cape-one-sip-at-a-time-verdicchios-wine-pairing-diary-this-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/taste-the-cape-one-sip-at-a-time-verdicchios-wine-pairing-diary-this-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Taste the Cape, One Sip at a Time: Verdicchio\u2019s Wine Pairing Diary this August!"},"content":{"rendered":"

August is looking very<\/em> good for wine lovers \u2014 and even better for those who love their vino with a side of storytelling, soul, and seriously good food.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This month, Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar<\/strong> is hosting not one, not two, but five wine pairing evenings<\/a><\/strong> that promise to take your palate on a road trip through the Cape winelands \u2014 no passport needed.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Each evening is curated with a unique menu and perfectly paired wines, presented by the people who know them best: the winemakers themselves. Think bold reds, elegant whites, and tales of terroir that make every sip even richer.<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf47 Here’s What\u2019s Pouring:<\/h3>\n
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  • 7 August \u2013 Strandveld Vineyards:\u00a0<\/strong>Windswept and wild, these cool-climate Elim wines are shaped by the ocean and steeped in adventure. Expect mineral notes, crisp edges, and a touch of maritime swagger.<\/li>\n
  • 13 August \u2013 Backsberg Family Wines:\u00a0<\/strong>One of South Africa\u2019s oldest family-owned wineries brings 100+ years of heart, heritage, and hospitality. Six wines, five delicious courses \u2014 this is a feast with a legacy.<\/li>\n
  • 20 August \u2013 Zonnebloem Wines:\u00a0<\/strong>Craftsmanship dating back to the 1600s? Yes please. Zonnebloem brings timeless Stellenbosch elegance to your glass. Classic. Confident. Unmissable.<\/li>\n
  • 21 August \u2013 Stellenbosch Reserve:\u00a0<\/strong>Vibrant and full of personality, these wines tell the story of a family farm turned legacy brand. Think soul, structure, and a very<\/em> satisfying swirl.<\/li>\n
  • 28 August \u2013 Paul Cl\u00fcver Wines:\u00a0<\/strong>Elgin\u2019s cool-climate royalty. With winemaker Andries Burger in the house, expect elegance, depth, and a masterclass in balance. A grand finale for the series.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The Details<\/h3>\n

    \ud83d\udccd Venue:<\/strong> Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar
    \ud83d\udd56 Time:<\/strong> 7PM
    \ud83c\udf9f\ufe0f Price:<\/strong> R525\u2013R595 PP depending on the evening
    \ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Includes:<\/strong> A curated set menu + 75ml wine tastings per course
    \ud83d\udd1e Strictly 18+ | \ud83d\udcb3 No menu swaps | \ud83c\udfab No refunds or transfers (sorry, but we\u2019re serious about our seats)<\/p>\n

    Book via the events page on Verdicchio\u2019s website, rally your foodie friends, and come thirsty for stories and full glasses.\u00a0Let the stories pour. \ud83c\udf77\u2728<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    \"\"\u00a0Montecasino, Montecasino Blvd., Johannesburg<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    \"\"\u00a0011 511 1969<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    \"\"\u00a0+27 11 511 1969<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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    \"\"\u00a0info@verdicchio.co.za<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    August is looking very good for wine lovers \u2014 and even better for those who love their vino with a side of storytelling, soul, and seriously good food. This month, Verdicchio Restaurant & Wine Cellar is hosting not one, not two, but five wine pairing evenings that promise to take your palate on a road…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17733,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[170],"class_list":["post-18766","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events","tag-wine-dine-evenings-johannesburg"],"wps_subtitle":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18766","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18766"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18766\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18768,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18766\/revisions\/18768"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17733"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18766"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18766"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18766"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}