Summer’s Perfect Love Match
If there is any drink that captures the essence of summer, it is a glass of sparkling rosé, catching the glint of sunshine as you celebrate the here and the now. Pair pretty pink bubbles with friends and a meal that leans into the goodness of nature’s freshest offerings, and you have the season’s ultimate love match.
Koelenhof Wine Cellar prides itself on producing outstanding wines that capture the essence of South Africa’s celebrated Stellenbosch wine region. If you’re looking for a special MCC to mark an occasion, you’ll love Koelenbosch Pinotage Rose MCC 2022. With its delicate pale salmon pink colour and coppery twinkle, this beautiful pour has a gentle strawberry perfume with subtle nutmeg notes that showcase its bottle ageing. After undergoing a second fermentation in the bottle, the wine was aged for an additional 12 months on the lees, resulting in a wine with depth and complexity.
This enchanting MCC is a true delight for the senses, serving as an exquisite accompaniment to a variety of culinary delights. Its bright, refreshing character makes it a seamless pairing with the delicate flavours of seafood and sushi, and the vibrancy of a fresh seasonal salad – like this Three Pea Salad. Ensure you choose the freshest ingredients of the highest quality and finish it off with a perfectly paired basil pesto dressing that plays up all the flavours.
Let the love affair begin!
THREE PEA SALAD with steamed asparagus, feta and pink peppercorns in a basil pesto dressing
For the salad, toss together:
1 packet fresh peas, mange tout and sugar snap peas, washed and trimmed
1 punnet asparagus, trimmed and steamed until just cooked
1 handful fresh mint, roughly chopped
Greek feta, broken into chunks
crushed pink peppercorns
sunflower seeds
For the Basil Pesto and White Balsamic Dressing, mix together:
120 ml basil pesto
30 ml olive oil
40 ml sweet white balsamic vinegar
salt and freshly ground pepper
Place all the dressing ingredients in a jar, close the lid and shake well until mixed. Season to taste. Drizzle over Pea Salad and toss. Serve with Koelenbosch Pinotage Rose MCC 2022.
