Woolworths_Taste__January_2019

48 TASTE JAN/FEB 2019

WHAT TODRINK

WITH STREETFOOD

Flavour-packedstreetfood,suchasburgers,

chickenwingsandnachos,deservestobe

enjoyedwithaglassofsomethinggood

whileyou’relickingyourfingers.Here

aresomeideasfromthepros

SPICYCHICKEN WINGS+

GEWÜRZTRAMINER

“The residualsugar in the wine

will complement the spices

used on the wings beautifully.”

–PearlOliver

PORK BURGER +

CHARDONNAYOR

SEMILLON

“A citrusy, wooded, cool-climate

Chardonnayor Semillon will cut

through the richness ofthe pork

andcomplement the guacamole,

too.”–Athule Kamanga

PREGOROLL + ALBARIÑO

“Garlic is one of the toughest

ingredients to match as it can be

overwhelming andkillthe wine

completely. Ilikethe Newton

Johnson Albariño,which hasfresh

lime that will tame thegarlic.”

–Joseph Dhafana

MAC‘N’CHEESE +

CHENIN BLANC

“This is a perfect duo. The

fruitiness and acidity ofthe

Chenin Blanc will work well

with the creaminess ofthe

cheese sauce.”–Nondumiso Pikashe

BUNNYCHOW+RIESLING

“The spices and heat of the food

willcertainlymeet their match

withtheboldfruitofthisfine

grape.”–AubreyNgcungama

NACHOS+CHARDONNAY

“Therawtomatointhe salsa

adds acid to thefood. Break it

down with a citrusyChardonnay,

which also works well with the

guacamole and sour cream

• Chardonnay alwaysloves
  creaminess.”–Athule Kamanga

TABLE TALK

The restaurant

somm says ...
JOSEPH DHAFANA: La Colombe
sommelier and Mosi winemaker

My advice of the year? Don’t judge a
wine by the flashy label on the bottle. They
are getting brighter and bolder but often
say nothing about what’s inside. Always
try before you buy. Go to wine tastings so
that you know exactly what you’re getting.
Then buy a few bottles of the same wine.

Syrah should be in your glass right now.
Try the Mullineux Granite Syrah and Eben
Sadie’s Cinsaut with grapes from bush
vines in Riebeek-Kasteel.

When you can, always start lunch

with a negroni. Its tart bitterness wakes

up the palate before your meal.

Do give orange wine a try, but be prepared

to let it to grow on you. It’s a very personal

thing. I like it with food but it can be harsh

on the palate, as the tannins are high.

Clockwise from above: Cheeseburgers and pork burgers kept the crowd happy; a chilled glass of Chenin Blanc

went down a treat on a warm Saturday afternoon; the Boulevard 82 team served streetfood hits.

“What to drink with

creamy mac ’n’ cheese?

Chardonnay or a Brut

bubbly gets my vote”

• Athule Kamanga,
  independent somm