{"id":18999,"date":"2025-09-18T12:13:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-18T10:13:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=18999"},"modified":"2025-09-18T12:13:09","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T10:13:09","slug":"october-has-never-tasted-better-wine-dine-evenings-are-verdicchio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/october-has-never-tasted-better-wine-dine-evenings-are-verdicchio\/","title":{"rendered":"October has Never Tasted Better: Wine &#038; Dine Evenings are Verdicchio"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"417\"><strong>If there\u2019s one thing Verdicchio does exceptionally well (besides pasta and romance), it\u2019s pairing world-class wines with unforgettable dining experiences.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"417\">This October, the iconic Montecasino restaurant is going all out with a full calendar of <strong data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"359\">exclusive wine evenings<\/strong> that are equal parts elegant, educational, and delicious.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"471\">\ud83c\udf77 A Month of Flavour, One Estate at a Time<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"686\">Each evening showcases a unique South African wine estate \u2014 or in some cases, a playful blind tasting or elevated Chef\u2019s Table \u2014 all perfectly paired with a multi-course meal crafted by Verdicchio\u2019s culinary team.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"730\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Here\u2019s a taste of the October line-up:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"1084\">\n<li data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"768\">\n<p data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"768\"><strong data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"744\">01 Oct<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"747\" data-end=\"766\">De Wetshof Estate<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"808\">\n<p data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"808\"><strong data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"781\">02 Oct<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"806\">Sutherland Vineyards<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"809\" data-end=\"854\">\n<p data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"854\"><strong data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"821\">08 Oct<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"852\">Stellenzicht Blind Tasting<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"891\">\n<p data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"891\"><strong data-start=\"857\" data-end=\"867\">09 Oct<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"889\">Durbanville Hills<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"939\">\n<p data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"939\"><strong data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"904\">15 Oct<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"937\">Boschendal Riedel Experience<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"978\">\n<p data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"978\"><strong data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"952\">16 Oct<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"976\">Chef\u2019s Table Vol. 3<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1016\">\n<p data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1016\"><strong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"991\">23 Oct<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1014\">Grangehurst Winery<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1052\">\n<p data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1052\"><strong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1029\">29 Oct<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1050\">Zonnebloem Wines<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1084\">\n<p data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1084\"><strong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1065\">30 Oct<\/strong> \u2013 <em data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1084\">Le Riche Wines<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1237\">From heritage-rich estates to contemporary wine masters, every evening promises a distinct journey through flavour \u2014 one glass and one plate at a time. Whether you&#8217;re a seasoned wine lover or just curious to expand your palate, Verdicchio\u2019s Wine &amp; Dine series is <strong data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1452\">your backstage pass to the best of South African wine culture<\/strong>, paired with bold Italian-inspired dishes and that signature Montecasino magic.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1947\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><strong>Verdicchio is turning October into a month-long celebration of flavour, friendship, and fine wine. Come hungry, leave happy \u2014 and maybe with a new favourite wine in hand.<\/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\" \/>\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\/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><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19000\" src=\"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/549230643_18498146938068212_596392879350639817_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1350\" height=\"1688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/549230643_18498146938068212_596392879350639817_n.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/549230643_18498146938068212_596392879350639817_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/549230643_18498146938068212_596392879350639817_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/549230643_18498146938068212_596392879350639817_n-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/549230643_18498146938068212_596392879350639817_n-561x701.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/549230643_18498146938068212_596392879350639817_n-799x999.jpg 799w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/549230643_18498146938068212_596392879350639817_n-364x455.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/549230643_18498146938068212_596392879350639817_n-758x948.jpg 758w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/549230643_18498146938068212_596392879350639817_n-608x760.jpg 608w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/549230643_18498146938068212_596392879350639817_n-1152x1440.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If there\u2019s one thing Verdicchio does exceptionally well (besides pasta and romance), it\u2019s pairing world-class wines with unforgettable dining experiences. 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