Whether you like a raucous night out at your favourite club or a sophisticated dining experience, make sure you choose the vino that's best suited for the occasion, rather than just the meal.
It's always fun to have an adventure when pairing wines with experiences, says Robertson Wines brand manager Mpho Maroga, especially when it comes to flavours and melodies. She shares her top four pairings for music, food and wine lovers that are bound to keep the party going this weekend.
TEMPO AND STYLE
The music: High-energy and toe-tapping tunes call for wines that can keep up with the rhythm.
The wine: Think zesty sauvignon blanc or a sweet white wine like Natural Sweet White by Robertson Winery. It will make your taste buds boogie with its luscious tropical fruit notes and honeyed sweetness.
The food: Asian stir-fry.
INTENSITY AND COMPLEXITY
The music: You know those songs that hit you like a lightning bolt, leaving you speechless? Well it's time to pair them with wines that are equally intense and complex.
The wine: Picture yourself sipping on a robust cabernet sauvignon while listening to a symphony that takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions. It's like a full-on sensory explosion that'll have you shouting “Encore!”
The food: Beef stew
REGIONAL RENDEZVOUS
The music: Just like wines have their roots in specific regions, so does music, whether its Cape jazz, Afrikaans pop, Afrobeats or ghoema.
The wine: Take a sensory safari through South Africa's wine regions with a glass of crisp and refreshing chenin blanc, or venture into the vineyards of Robertson for the soft, fruity, floral flavours of Natural Sweet Red by Robertson Winery.
The food: Honey-glazed roast chicken
EMOTIONAL SYMPHONY
The music: Let the harmony of music and wine take you on an unforgettable rollercoaster.
The wine: Music touches our souls and when paired with the right wine, creates a beautiful symphony of emotions. Picture yourself enjoying a rich, velvety merlot while belting out power ballads like a rock star.
The food: Mushroom risotto
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