Glass Act Issue 2

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SUMMER 2019

GLASS ACT THE GOOD LIFE

The ultimate gift guide 

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a Finery Gin hamper

What to drink when you’re not drinking

SUMMER

splash out!

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amazing cocktails and recipes for easy entertaining

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HELLO!

XXIN THIS ISSUE SUMMER 2019

Smoky cocktails, cannabis beer, boozy ice lollies and more.

12 HIGH SOBRIETY Non-alcoholic drinks – from 0% beers to “vir-gins” – are revolutionising the industry.

14 GET THE PARTY STARTED Alcohol is not for sale to persons under the age of 18.

Pick n Pay encourages responsible drinking.

Pour – and plate – to impress your guests this summer.

24 SIPPING THE STELLENBOSCH WINE ROUTE Sommelier Pearl Oliver-Mbumba’s pick of top tipples.

THE GLASS ACT TEAM CONTENT DIRECTOR Justine Drake EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Sibongile Mafu EDITOR Annette Klinger FOOD EDITOR Liezl Vermeulen DEPUTY FOOD EDITOR Chad January GROUP ART DIRECTOR Liezel le Roux

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6 FIRST ROUND

29 THE CHOSEN ONE If you’re the designated wine selector in your family or friend group, Sibongile Mafu has a pro tip.

30 PRESENT SENSE Make sure you give a gift that keeps on giving this silly season.

We're talking gin advent calendars, craft rums and awardwinning wines!

It’s that time of the year again when, after months of hibernation, you fire up your favourite summer playlist and open up your home to friends and family. If you want to be the host with the most, we’ve got you covered on page 14. From the lazy lunch to the blow-out braai, there really is a meal for every mood and, because we leave no one behind at Glass Act, this issue also has some amazing non-alcoholic options to enjoy when booze is not on the menu for you. On page 24 we take a leisurely wander through the sublime Stellenbosch Wine Route, leaving no bottle uncorked as we find the most delicious wines the region has to offer. Speaking of which, on page 29 I flag the thrill and stress of being the one who has to choose the wine in the group.

With great power comes great responsibility!

– Sibongile Mafu, Editor-in-Chief

Visit Youtube.com/PicknPayTube to enjoy Glass Act, Pick n Pay’s series of informative wine tutorials, hosted by Sibongile!

34 DESERT ISLAND DRINK Lira will be sipping on some Chardonnay, rum and G&Ts during her paradise retreat.

ART DIRECTOR Jill Petersen MANAGING EDITORS Meaghan Christians and Kelly Smith CHIEF COPY EDITOR Melissa Ndlovu ADVERTISING Moyra Beeming, Michelle Dunn and Estelle Dietrich MANAGING DIRECTOR Lani Carstens

GROUP ACCOUNT DIRECTOR Natalie Wilson PRODUCTION DIRECTOR Nina Hendricks PRODUCTION MANAGER Tessa Smith FOR PICK N PAY Michelle van Schalkwyk-Haley, Gavin Ievers and Katie Bailie

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FIRST ROUND YO U R G U I D E T O G R E AT D R I N K I N G

WHAT THE BARMAN’S POURING…

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Owen O’Reilly – recently crowned best barman in SA – is quite partial to Musgrave’s new flavourinfused potstill brandy Musgrave Copper Black Honey (R499.99). To complement its savoury, bourbon-like characteristics, he created quite the smoke show…

HO LY SM OKE S! Muddle ½ fresh Evita fig and a sprig of thyme in a shaker. Add 40ml Musgrave Copper Black Honey, 20ml pale dry sherry-style wine, 10ml Chambord raspberry liqueur and 2 dashes salt solution (blend 2 parts coarse salt and 1 part boiling water until the salt is dissolved). Add lots of ice and shake (to create a smoky effect, add a small piece of dry ice to the shaker). Pour the cocktail into a tumbler and top up with Stoney Extra Kwetsa ginger beer, and garnish with ½ fresh fig and a bundle of thyme.

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RUM-TUM-TIGER! Hold on to your mojitos: Bumbu Original Rum (R499.99) has landed in SA. Still made according to the same recipe devised by WestIndies sailors in the 1600s, it’s distilled from limestonefiltered water and sugar cane from the Caribbean before it’s aged and infused with spices. Those sailors were obviously onto something: Bumbu received three gold medals at last year’s Los Angeles International Spirits Competition! pnp.co.za

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OF THE BEST SUMMER FESTS

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ULANGABAR BEERFEST 26 October

Hosted by UlangaBar, this brewskie bash offers festivalgoers local and import beers on tap, plus some legendary cocktails. Tickets available at Webtickets.co.za or any PnP nationwide

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DURBAN SUSHI & WINE FESTIVAL

26 & 27 October

Start with your complimentary California rolls and glass of vino, then make your way through the rest of the stalls. @durbansushifestival HALF-PRICE SUSHI WEDNESDAY! Don’t miss out on our 50% off sushi offer every Wednesday. Ts and Cs apply.

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ASK CATHY

first round

Does putting a metal teaspoon in an opened bottle of bubbly help keep it fizzy?

No. The only thing that really works is a proper Champagne stopper, which clamps underneath the lip of the bottle.

If you can’t finish the bottle and you don’t have a stopper, just keep it as cold as you can and enjoy it with a dash of orange juice for breakfast the next day.

I’ve been spotting a couple of non-alcoholic wines on shelf recently. Are they any good?

Technology has come up with a brilliant way of removing alcohol without extracting flavours. It’s called a spinning cone and is used for all the best de-alcoholised wines such as Almost Zero by Van Loveren and the Natura range by Leopard's Leap. Your favourite wines still taste like wine but won’t give you a hangover, and you can safely drive after a few glasses.

30 October – 1 November

The best of the Cape winelands is brought to Johannesburg for the 20th instalment of the legendary fest.

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WHISKY & SPIRITS LIVE SANDTON 6-8 November

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Sip your way through the best of Scotland, Ireland, The States and SA. Whiskylive.co.za

FRANSCHHOEK CAP CLASSIQUE & CHAMPAGNE FESTIVAL

30 November & 1 December

HOW LONG IS TOO LONG FOR THAT OPEN BOTTLE IN THE FRIDGE?

Sip bubbles from Franschhoek and straight from the source – Champagne, France! Franschhoekmcc.co.za

BUBBLY & GIN SUMMER FESTIVAL 14 December

SIBONGILE SAYS:

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Sip on local MCCs and craft gins at Cape Town’s Atlantic Beach Club. Tickets available at Webtickets.co.za or any PnP nationwide

It all depends on the kind of wine you bought. Sparkling wine and white wine must be stored in the fridge and last from three to five days. Your reds must be stored in a cool and dark environment – they last for approximately five days. The good news for all you box-wine lovers is that your stash can last close to a month in the fridge!

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Zest for life Citrus-infused gins are everywhere! Local distillery Inverroche recently introduced Inverroche Coco L’Orange (R399.99), and celeb Jeannie D’s own gin brand, Finery, which includes Finery Grapefruit (R299.99), and Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla (R299.99) – infused with Seville orange essence – also made their debuts. These gins love fresh basil, rosemary and thyme, and an extra squeeze of citrus juice and peel for good measure, so go ahead and experiment until you find your perfect serve.

DAN REALLY LIKES… SULPHUR-FREE WINE Sulphur has been used since Roman times to preserve wine but can mute some of the wine’s natural expression.

More winemakers are going sulphur-free, and not because it's the fiend behind wine hangovers (there’s no real research to suggest that’s true) but rather for reasons of taste and philosophy. The result?

Neil Ellis No Added Sulphites Sauvignon Blanc (R120) offers an appealingly bold, fruity, tropical white – and one that is a great choice if you are sulphur sensitive. danreallylikeswine.com

GIVEAWAY: Finery is giving one lucky reader the chance to win a hamper containing Finery Grapefruit, Finery Cucumber, 2 cases each of Fitch & Leedes Indian Tonic and Pink Tonic and other cool merch, worth over R1 500.

To enter, SMS Glass Act Finery to 45907 (SMSes cost R1.50).

For terms and conditions, visit pnp.co.za/in-store-t&cs

GOOD, BETTER, BITTERS

H igh times

Cannabis-infused drinks are on the up and up.

While some offerings are merely infused with the flavour of the hemp plant, there are others with some… added perks. Locally, Poison City Brewery has launched SA’s first-ever cannabis beer, Durban Poison Lager (R99.99 per six-pack).

Hulled hemp seeds, which have a similar taste to hops (both are part of the Cannabaceae family) are added during the brewing process, lending a nutty flavour and smooth sipping experience, and you don’t have to worry: this particular brew has no psychoactive properties…

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Made by infusing a neutral spirit with a selection of botanicals, bitters add earthiness and complexity to your drinks – a little like the salt and pepper of the cocktail world! To get you experimenting, Angostura Bitters (R219.99) has launched #bittersforbeginners – a video tutorial series on Instagram and Facebook that’ll help you upgrade your mixology skills. Visit @AngosturaZA and let the games begin.

Get your kicks…

WIN

Dream of watching the Rugby World Cup final in Japan? Heineken is hooking fans up with some tickets and, because not everyone can get seats, it has collaborated exclusively with PnP to give four PnP Smart Shopper Card holders the chance to win a home-theatre system and a year’s worth of Heineken (R79.99 per six-pack), valued at R100 000 each. To enter, visit Pnp.co.za and click on Competitions. Cheers! pnp.co.za

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It’s a sip of wine, it’s summertime!

Delicious summer recipes to pair with our wine here; www.warwickwine.com/sipsummer/

Enjoy Responsibly. Not for Sale to Persons Under the Age of 18.

Chill-out sessions Keep your cool this summer and whip up a batch of these trendy boozy ice lollies – guaranteed to make you jolly.

SAFE TRAVELS There’s no excuse for drinking and driving over the festive season. Get home safely via a designated driver service such as Nite Owls, Buddys, Good Fellas or Scooter Angels, or download the Uber or Bolt app to your phone.

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CAPE TOWN, COLLECTED Newsflash!

Durbanville Hills has released a new premium range called The Collectors Reserve. Each varietal hails from a specific vineyard that was specially selected by winemaker Martin Moore to reflect an iconic Cape Town landmark – all beautifully captured on the labels by artist Theo Vorster. Try The Cape Mist Sauvignon Blanc, The Lighthouse Merlot and The Promenade Pinotage (R160 each) at selected PnP stores

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Mojito ice lollies

Combine ¾ -1 cup (180-250ml) PnP white sugar, 1 cup (250ml) water, ½ cup (120ml) lime or lemon juice, ½ punnet (10g) PnP basil, a handful of fresh PnP mint and ¼ cup (60ml) Bacardi Carta Blanca in a saucepan and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Heat for 3 minutes, then turn off the heat and infuse for 10 minutes. Discard basil and mint and pour the cooled syrup into lolly moulds. Divide 2 sliced limes, 4 sprigs PnP mint and ½ punnet (100g) PnP berries between moulds, and insert lolly sticks, securing with sticky tape on either side to keep them upright. Freeze overnight.

To unmould, dunk sides of mould in lukewarm water and wiggle the stick until the lolly slides out. Serve immediately. Makes 4-6 lollies.

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ADVENTURE IS CALLING.

WIN A 2019 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT 2.0 AJ200 DIESEL HSE TD4.

Buy a Johnnie Walker Red Label and SMS ‘Johnnie Walker Red’ to 41191 to stand a chance to win a 2019 Land Rover Discovery Sport 2.0 AJ200 Diesel HSE TD4 plus your share of R100 000 in instant prizes.

Valid from the 1st of October 2019 – 6th of January 2020 t’s and c’s apply.

Participating outlet: Pick n Pay Liquor.

Not For Persons Under The Age Of 18. Drink Responsibly.

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Dry July, Sober October… cutting down on drinking is a fast-growing trend and the industry is cashing in by introducing everything from alcohol-free beer to de-alcoholised wines to the appreciative masses

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ave you ever found yourself at a braai and, upon telling the host that you weren’t drinking alcohol, were first given the third degree (“Are your sick? Are you pregnant?”), and then begrudgingly handed Coke after Coke? You’ll be heartened by the fact that, globally, it’s becoming more and

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more socially acceptable to sip on something that won’t get you three sheets to the wind by the end of the evening.

The annual beer festival, Oktoberfest, might be an institution in Germany, but it’s now estimated that one out of every 15 beers sipped there per year is non-alcoholic.

In New York, birthplace of the Martini, Club SÖDA (Sober Or Debating Abstinence) offers teetotallers, and those who want to drink less, access to a host of alcohol-free social gatherings, while on home soil, the inaugural Mindful Drinking Festival opened in Cape Town in October.

It's all rather sobering…

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DRINKS TREND

“We are meeting more and more people who say something like, ‘I do drink, but I mostly don’t drink’.”– Barry Tyson, co-founder of Mindful Drinking SA

WHY GO DRY? According to Barry Tyson, who, along with Sean O’Connor put together SA’s first ever Mindful Drinking Festival, there is a definite cultural shift happening around alcohol consumption.

“People are becoming more aware of their health – both mental and physical – and are more mindful of what they put into their bodies,” he says. “At the same time, the younger generation, inspired by social media, is rejecting the social pressure of drinking to fit in.”

It’s not just a trend relegated to Millennials, however. Some people are simply tired of spending one too many hungover Saturdays curled up on the couch and wondering what their social lives

would look like without alcohol. There’s even a hashtag for this emerging demographic: #sobercurious. First coined by journalist Ruby Warrington, who went on to write a bestseller of the same name and co-founded Club SÖDA, being sober curious is about rethinking your relationship with alcohol instead of ending it.

“WHY DON’T YOU JUST DRINK WATER?” As Julia Momose, an award-winning bartender from the

USA and a trailblazer in the “spirit-free” arena puts it, non-alcoholic alternatives should feel like “a choice, not a compromise”.

Indeed, just because you’ve decided not to drink at a social function – whatever your reasons may be – it doesn’t mean that your taste buds have suddenly regressed and can appreciate only either excessively sweet or depressingly bland alternatives.

“Most people have been drinking alcohol in social situations for a large part of their

adult lives, and they associate the taste of alcohol with enjoyable times,” says Barry.

“Ideally, any substitute would taste similar.”

In addition to the obvious mood-altering effects of alcohol, it has a specific mouthfeel, body and complexity – attributes that, until recently, had been largely lacking in nonalcoholic beverages.

TIDES ARE TURNING Last year, world-wide alcohol consumption fell by 1.6%, according to the International Wine and Spirits Record. It makes sense, then, that multinational alcohol companies and craft producers alike are bottling non-boozy alternatives. In the past 18 months, big South African brands

Castle and Savanna came to the market with Castle Free lager and Savanna NonAlcoholic Lemon; wine estates Van Loveren and Leopard’s Leap introduced low-alcohol and de-alcoholised ranges; and Abstinence, a distilled non-alcoholic spirit, debuted.

“New technologies are making these drinks taste better and better,”says Barry.

One of the most appealing aspects of mindful drinking is that it’s not an all-ornothing game.

“The biggest shift in society has been from people being absolute teetotallers to being sober curious,” says Barry. “We are meeting more and more people who say something like, ‘I do drink, but I mostly don’t drink’.”

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WHAT TO DRINK WHEN YOU’RE NOT DRINKING Sober curious? PnP has some refreshingly tasty alternatives for…

PNP EXCLUSIVE

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…wine time Leopard’s Leap Natura De-alcoholised White (R70), Van Loveren Almost Zero Ravishing Rosé (R70), Leopard’s Leap Natura De-alcoholised Red (R70)

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… happy hour Castle Free (R64.99 per six-pack), Devil’s Peak Zero To Hero (R79.99 per six-pack), Savanna Non-alcoholic Lemon (R89.99 per six-pack)

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… sparkling occasions Robertson Winery NonAlcoholic Sweet Sparkling White (R55), JC Le Roux Le Domaine Non-alcoholic (R80), JC Le Roux La Fleurette Non-alcoholic (R80)

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… gin o’clock Abstinence Cape Spice (R249.99), Seedlip Garden 108 (R499.99)*, The Duchess Floral Virgin Gin & Tonic (R74 per four-pack)

Visit Pnp.co.za, click on Shop By Aisle, then Wine & Liquor and then Non Alcoholic Beverages for PnP’s full selection.

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HAPPY HOUR

Get the PARTY STARTED Boozy brunches, lazy lunches that spill over into braais or balmy sundowner sessions – whatever the occasion, this guide will ensure you’re the host with the most PHOTOS: TOBY MURPHY RECIPES AND STYLING: CHAD JANUARY STYLIST’S ASSISTANTS: KRISTEN SCHEEPERS AND GAIL DAMON

PnP offers a wide variety of fresh bread, including gluten free options, that is suitable for any occasion.

PAIR WITH Bellingham Homestead Chardonnay, R85

PAIR WITH Pierre Jourdan Belle Nectar Rosé Demi-Sec MCC, R150

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THE LONG, LAZY LUNCH A fresh seafood feast washed down with a glass or two of chilled Sauvignon Blanc…

What better way to spend a summer’s day?

CREAMY GARLIC AND CHILLI MUSSELS Heat 2 Tbsp (30ml) butter in a pot and fry 1 diced onion, 4 chopped garlic cloves and 2 deseeded and chopped red chillis for 3-5 minutes. Add 1 cup (250ml) Nederburg The Winemasters Sauvignon Blanc and simmer for 5 minutes before adding 2 cups (500ml) fresh cream. Cook over a low heat for 5 minutes.

Add 2 packets (1kg) cleaned and scrubbed PnP fresh mussels, cover with a lid and steam until mussels are cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Stir through 2 Tbsp (30ml) chopped coriander and the grated peel of 2 limes, and season with salt and milled pepper.

Serve while hot with crusty bread from PnP. SERVES 4

PORK LETTUCE CUPS Heat 2 Tbsp (30ml) sesame oil in a pan and fry 1 diced onion, 2 chopped garlic cloves and 1 tsp (5ml) grated ginger for 2 minutes.

Add 500g PnP pork mince and brown for 5-8 minutes. Add ½ cup (125ml) soy sauce, 2 Tbsp (30ml) Dijon mustard, 3 Tbsp (45ml) brown sugar and 2 Tbsp (30ml) chopped coriander, and cook for 10-12 minutes. Cool.

Serve spoonfuls of pork mixture in baby gem lettuce leaves and garnish

with toasted sesame seeds and sliced radishes.

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KINGKLIP CEVICHE Combine 500g skinned and cubed PnP kingklip fillets, ½ diced red onion, ½ chopped PnP Mediterranean cucumber, 2 chopped salad tomatoes, 1 peeled, chopped avocado, the juice (120ml) and grated peel of 2 lemons, 2 Tbsp (30ml) sesame oil, salt and milled pepper, 2 Tbsp (30ml) chopped coriander

and 1 deseeded and chopped red chilli.

Chill mixture for 15 minutes. Char mini tortillas in a dry pan for 30 seconds per side or over an open flame for 5-10 seconds per side. Serve ceviche with tortillas and extra lemon wedges. SERVES 4-6

GOOD IDEA An ice bucket on the table means you won’t have to dash to and from the fridge to keep those wines chilled

PAIR WITH Neil Ellis No Added Sulphites Sauvignon Blanc, R120

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HAPPY HOUR

The

sundowner soirée

A cocktail in the one hand and a canapé in the other is what some may call a balanced diet!

THE SIDECAR Combine ¼ cup (60ml) Musgrave Copper Pot Still Black Honey brandy, 2 Tbsp (30ml) Cointreau and the juice (60ml) of 1 lemon. Pour into ice-filled serving glasses and garnish

with orange peel or slices. SERVES 2

RASPBERRY AND LIME MARGARITA Blitz together 1 punnet (160g) fresh PnP raspberries, the juice (60ml) of 2 limes, 2 Tbsp

(30ml) honey, ¼ cup (60ml) Bumbu The Original rum, ½ cup (125ml) coconut water and 2 cups ice. Pour into serving glasses and garnish with extra lime slices and raspberries.

SERVES 6 Look out for PnP’s selection of cut-fruit pots that are perfect to have on hand when you’re garnishing drinks as no chopping is required.

The sidecar Raspberry and lime margarita

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SPINACH & FETA PARCELS Squeeze the excess liquid from 1 bunch (200g) shredded, cooked spinach. Combine PnP spinach with 2 discs (50g each) crumbled feta and 2 Tbsp (30ml) Dijon mustard.

Cut 4 PnP phyllo pastry sheets into 12 squares, each 14cm wide. Place a dollop of the mixture on each square and scrunch the tops closed to create a parcel. Brush with 1 whisked egg and place on a lined baking tray. Bake at 180ºC for 15 minutes or until golden. MAKES 12

PAIR WITH Leopard’s Leap Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir Rosé, R100

BRUSCHETTA PLATTER Spread Dijon mustard on bruschetta and top some with Parma ham-wrapped nectarine or peach slices. Top the remainder with goat’s cheese, sliced radish and preserved figs.

PAIR WITH Neil Ellis No Added Sulphites Cabernet Sauvignon, R170

BEETROOT AND CITRUSGIN SALMON GRAVADLAX

PAIR WITH The Duchess Floral Virgin G&T, R74 per four-pack

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Combine ½ cup (125ml) each of coarse salt and sugar, 4 grated beetroots, the grated peel of 3 oranges, 3 Tbsp (45ml) Tanqueray Flor de Sevilla gin and ½ punnet (10g) chopped, fresh dill. Place 2 (about 200-300g each) PnP skinned salmon fillets onto a baking tray, top with beetroot mixture and wrap in clingfilm. Place a cutting board on top of the fish and weigh down with something heavy (we used a bowl of fruit). Chill overnight. Remove mixture from salmon and slice thinly.

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The big

BBQ blowout There’s “tjop and dop”, and then there’s braaied buttermilk chicken with lime beer-garitas… This summer, get ready to take your grill game to a whole new level.

PnP’s convenience salads and sides are the perfect no-fuss meal accompaniments for informal gatherings and braais.

Crunchy slaw

Salted caramel 0.0% beer float

PAIR WITH L’Avenir Stellenbosch Estate Pinotage, R110

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HAPPY HOUR

CRUNCHY SLAW Combine 1 packet (300g) PnP coleslaw mix, 4-5 thinly sliced radishes, 1 deseeded and chopped red chilli, ½ cup (125ml) sour cream, ¼ cup (60ml) PnP plain yoghurt, 2 Tbsp (30ml) chopped, fresh coriander and the juice (30ml) of ½ lemon. Season and garnish with 2 Tbsp (30ml) toasted sesame seeds. SERVES 4

STICKY ASIAN RIBS Combine 2 Tbsp (30ml) each of canola oil and chopped coriander, 3 Tbsp (45ml) each of Chinese five spice and apple cider vinegar, ½ cup (125ml) soy sauce and ¼ cup (60ml) brown sugar. Marinate about 800g uncooked smoked pork ribs in the mixture overnight.

Cook over medium

coals for 15-20 minutes, turning regularly and basting with the reserved marinade. Slice and serve with fresh rocket and slaw. SERVES 4

SALTED CARAMEL 0.0% BEER FLOAT Fill 2 glasses with 2 scoops PnP vanilla ice cream each and top with 2 Tbsp (30ml) caramel treat. Top up

with Bavaria Malt Original and drizzle with extra caramel sauce. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes and serve. SERVES 2

LIME BEER-GARITA Combine 2 shots (60ml) El Jimador Reposado tequila, 1 Tbsp (30ml) honey, 2 cups (500ml) Corona Extra and juice (30ml) of 1 lime in a cocktail

shaker and shake well.

Serve in ice-filled glasses with extra lime wedges. SERVES 2

GOOD IDEA Take your beergaritas to the next level by running a lime wedge along the rims of the glasses and dipping them into salt. Olé!

BUTTERMILK, BEER AND SRIRACHA CHICKEN Combine 2 cups (500ml) buttermilk, 1 bottle (300ml) Devil’s Peak King’s Blockhouse beer, ¼ cup (60ml) sriracha or chilli sauce and 3 Tbsp (45ml) chopped parsley. Pour over 1 seasoned PnP spatchcock chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour. Cook over medium coals for 30-40 minutes, rotating regularly and basting with reserved marinade. Squeeze the juice (30ml) of 1 lime on top, carve and serve.

SERVES 4-6

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PAIR WITH Heineken Desperados, R109 per six-pack

Lime beer-garita

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HAPPY HOUR

y l bb u b e ThBRUNCH With platters of help-yourself party favourites and a steady supply of chilled bubbly and cool cocktails, all you need is some sparkling conversation to match.

STRAWBERRY FROSÉ Blitz together 1 punnet (400g) hulled PnP strawberries, the juice (30ml) of 1 lime, 3 cups (750ml) ice and 1 bottle (750ml) Delheim Rosé until smooth. Spoon into serving glasses and garnish with fresh mint. SERVES 6-8

PAIR WITH Laborie Brut Rosé MCC, R135

NECTARINE BELLINIS

PARTY PLATTER Wrap 1 packet (100g) Parma ham slices around 1 punnet (200g) trimmed asparagus. Place on a baking tray with 2 wheels (125g each) Camembert.

Bake at 200°C for 8-10 minutes. Serve on a platter with 1 packet (9s) PnP mini quiche Lorraines, extra Parma ham, 1 jar (130g) PnP roasted red pepper relish and an array of fresh fruit. SERVES 4-6

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Blitz together 4 peeled and pitted PnP nectarines (about 120g each), 2 Tbsp (30ml) honey and the juice (60ml) of 2 limes. Strain liquid.

Pour 2 Tbsp (30ml) of mixture into serving glasses and top up with Steenberg 1682 Brut MCC. SERVES 4-6

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Grab a selection of PnP’s delectable convenience snacks to add a final touch of culinary pizzazz to your brunch platters.

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Your guide to summer party success

o you’ve decided on the food and a theme. Now all you need is a game plan.

COOL IT Sipping on a glass of room-temperature wine is never enjoyable, so don’t forget the ice! If it’s going to be a small do, go the DIY route and fill up the ice trays well in advance so you’ll have enough on the big day, but if you’re hosting a bigger gig, it pays to buy ice.

RAISE YOUR GLASS (GAME) Don’t have enough glasses? There are many glass-hire companies out there that cater to different budgets and types of events. Bonus: no washing up!

BE PREPARED If you know it’s going to be a scorcher, stock up on sunscreen and put out enough jugs of ice water to keep everyone hydrated. If you live near a dam or vlei, ensure

you have some mozzie spray. Gale-force winds?

Have a plan B ready, so you can easily move the shindig indoors.

PLACE YOUR ORDER Eliminate stress by ordering your drinks on Pnp.co.za ahead of the time and have them delivered to your door.

A CALCULATED GUESS While you don’t want to under-cater for a

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Remember to factor in guests who don’t drink alcohol and the designated drivers – we added a non-alcoholic option for each party.

JOIN THE CLUB! The silly season’s the perfect time to join the PnP Wine Club.

It’s free and members earn 3x Smart Shopper points on all wine, get 20% off 10 wines each month, and have access to exclusive events and competitions by simply swiping their Smart Shopper card.

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Sipping the Stellenbosch

Wine Route

Sommelier Pearl Oliver-Mbumba explored the highways and byways of this historical wine-producing area to round up some captivating Cabernet Sauvignons, delightful Chenin Blancs, magical MCCs and more for you to enjoy this summer 24 | Glass Act – Summer 2019

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WINE ROUTE SPOTLIGHT

Simonsig Wine Estate A pioneer of Mèthode Cap Classique, Simonsig has years of experience and know-how that have never failed its fans. The estate’s Kaapse Vonkel Satin Nectar Rosé (R155) recently made its debut and is ready to entice every single taste bud.

My current showoff wine is Simonsig Chenin Blanc 2018 (R70), which offers great quality at fantastic value. I love the melon, kiwi and passionfruit on the nose, and the bright acidity and length on the palate. Don’t miss: the free cellar tour (11am, Mon-Sat), and lunch at Cuvée.

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Reyneke Organic Wines Reyneke truly lives up to its motto of Nil Magnum Nisi Bonum (“There can be no greatness without goodness”). Using only natural farming methods with no herbicides or pesticides, Reyneke was the first organic, biodynamic farm to receive 5 stars in the history of the Platter’s Wine Guide in 2013.

Sauvignon Blanc-shy lass that I am, I’m glad to say that Reyneke’s Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2019 (R80) made me smile from ear to ear. The nose is pnp.co.za

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“While the Stellenbosch Wine Route’s rich, fertile soils are often associated with yielding excellent Cabernet Sauvignons, I love the fact that the area’s terroir is versatile enough to see many different grape varietals thrive there, from Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc to Shiraz and P inot Noir.”

– Pearl Oliver-Mbumba appealing with floral hints and lime, and the palate shows off with green apple, asparagus and a sexy, saline finish.

It also has a subtle, silky character derived from the Semillon. The range also includes a Chenin Blanc, Cabernet Merlot and a Cabernet Shiraz.

Don’t miss: a chance to snap a selfie with the farm’s Nguni cows grazing in the background.

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Beyerskloof One of my favourite Pinotages to suggest to family and friends is the Beyerskloof Pinotage Reserve (R165) – and, most recently, the 2017 vintage in particular. It showcases rich, dark fruit such as plums and blackberries that arouse the palate but also lead into a harmonious finish along with hints of cedarwood and subtle tobacco. The hint of sweet spice and silky tannins make the wine even more alluring.

If you’re in Stellenbosch and don’t have time for a farm visit, make a stop at its WynBar in town (19 Ryneveld Street, Stellenbosch).

Don’t miss: the Pinotage burger at the farm’s Red Leaf Bistro.

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Kaapzicht Wine Estate PnP Exclusive This picturesque farm run by Danie Steytler Jnr and his dad will show you all lengths of hospitality. One of the wines I have lined up for enjoying with my lighter summer meals is Kaapzicht Chenin Blanc 2018 (R85). Ripe quince, pineapple and stone fruit make for an approachable palate with a deliciously light texture – it’s a perfect match for crisp salads.

Exclusive to PnP. Don’t miss: the Danie Snr. wine tasting, where you can sample Kaapzicht’s entire range.

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Le Bonheur PnP Exclusive

Kleine Zalze’s Vineyard Selection Chardonnay 2018 (R115) shows how two remarkable wine regions can come together to flaunt the beauty of this grape.

Made with the fruit of three vineyard blocks in Stellenbosch and one in Robertson, it’s a complex, but elegant wine with notes of lime and citrus fruit, and a mineral finish.

Don’t miss: The legendary prawn risotto at award-winning restaurant Terroir.

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Tokara Set on the slopes of the Helshoogte Pass, where many outstanding Cabernet Sauvignons originate, Tokara never ceases to amaze with this varietal. Even the entry Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 (R120) shows that it’s a son of the soil – a great-value wine with tons of berries and cassis on the nose, which flaunts notes of cocoa, herbs and tobacco spice. Try it with some juicy lamb cutlets. Don’t miss: the mosbolletjies (made with real wine must) at Tokara Restaurant and picking up a bottle of the award-winning olive oil at the deli.

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Winemaker William Wilkinson ensures top-quality wines by driving a hand-harvested production, where grapes are placed in small baskets to prevent bruising and early fermenting. That’s just the kind of love and care that the Merlot grapes in Le Bonheur’s Manor Meander Merlot (R100) require. It’s an approachable wine with red fruit such as cherries and hints of plum lying subtly on the midpalate. Exclusive to PnP. Don’t miss: the cheese and preserve wine tasting.

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Kanonkop Home to winemaker extraordinaire Abrie Beeslaar, the production of this vineyard has been most consistent over the years. The Paul Sauer 2015 received a 100-point score by British Master of Wine Tim Atkin last year. It’s subsequently sold out at PnP but you can still get your hands on the equally superb Paul Sauer 2016* (R675). The quality of the Kanonkop Estate Pinotage has also always been highly regarded.

I’ve really been enjoying the 2016 vintage. It has great weight and balance, and red berry

and chocolate notes with hints of vanilla and sweet spices. *Available at selected PnP stores.

Don’t miss: Kanonkop’s traditional snoek braais.

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L’Avenir PnP Exclusive Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot belong together – and L’Avenir Stellenbosch Classic 2016 (R120) is proof of that. The nose displays cloves and cinnamon along with a medley of red fruit, and it’s with sophistication that the macerated strawberries are intertwined with hints of dried tobacco on the palate. It’s my absolute go-to wine to pair with steak or ostrich.

Exclusive to PnP. Don’t miss: a leisurely stroll through the Hands-On Garden.

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Brampton Wine Studio If you don't have time to go wine-farm hopping, pop in at Brampton Wine Studio in the heart of town. Be sure to try the Shiraz (R75), an approachable wine that’s a perfect match for beef fillet, and stock up on a couple of bottles at cellar-door prices.

Don’t miss: ordering a plate of tapas for the table.

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BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE…

Waterford Estate

lunch at 96 Winery.

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Stop by… for the Chardonnay (R275) and wine-andchocolate tasting.

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Thelema Mountain Vineyards

Le Riche Stop by… for the Cabernet Sauvignon (R260). Leriche.co.za

Remhoogte Wine Estate Stop by… for the Chronicle Red Blend (R125).

Remhoogte.co.za

Ken Forrester Vineyards Stop by… for the Reserve Chenin Blanc (R130) and Rhone blends, followed by

Pearl OliverMbumba is a wine writer, sommelier at the One&Only in Cape Town, and the chairperson of BLACC, a networking platform for

Stop by… for the Cabernet (R275) and Merlot (R185).

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Spier Wines Stop by… for one of the many tastings on offer, then have a picnic or lunch at Vadas Smokehouse & Bakery.

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The motto of Reyneke Wines isn’t merely a catchphrase – it’s a way of life. “Integrity means different things to different people,” says owner and winemaker Johan Reyneke (left). “At Reyneke Wines, it means that we look after our land through organic and biodynamic agriculture.”

Johan established Reyneke Wines in the nineties as a small winemaking operation, run out of the Stellenbosch farm’s cowshed. Today, it boasts two cellars and 120 hectares of organic, biodynamically farmed land. All Johan’s hard work has definitely paid off. In 2013, Reyneke became

SA’s first organic, biodynamic farm to receive 5 stars in Platter’s Wine Guide and, for the past three years, it’s been included by Master of Wine Tim Atkin as one of South Africa’s grand cru producers. With prices ranging from R80 to R800 per bottle, Reyneke Wines offers something for everyone – with great ethics to back it up. Reyneke’s values also extend to its workforce: the Cornerstone Project helps to empower the farm’s workers by buying them houses after 10 years of service, sending their children to university and helping them save for their futures through an investment fund. Now that’s something everyone can drink to. Reynekewines.co.za

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“Lift the bottle up for the whole table to see, as if you’re Rafiki and your wine is Simba.”

THE CHOSEN ONE Being the designated wine selector whenever you hang out with family or friends comes with a fair bit of pressure, admits Sibongile Mafu. Her solution?

Take the compliment and lean into it

Some people just have all of the luck. For example, those who have a doctor in the family say it’s great, because you score free medical advice when you need it. There are others who may boast a lawyer in the family and often get very valuable, free legal advice. Not enough people, however, talk about the pressure felt by those who write about wine and beverages, and who are constantly consulted by family and friends for free wine advice.

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Because this is the second issue of Glass Act I feel as if I’m in a good place to start sharing my innermost secrets with you. The first confession (there pnp.co.za

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will be many) is that being the friend or family member who’s given the wine menu at restaurants to “choose for the table” is daunting work.

Phew. Can you hear

that? That’s the sound of my shoulders being unburdened of the sheer weight of expectation at every dinner, brunch and boozy lunch I’ve attended.

I’d like to start at the beginning of my wine story. I moved from the Eastern Cape to Cape Town eight years ago.

I love the Eastern Cape but we’re known for harvesting very good rugby players, not very good wine. When I moved to the Western Cape my whole world changed. I dumped the box wine that I’d clutched throughout varsity and stepped into the magical world of good wine. I visited wine farms and sipped everything on offer.

I began to have real favourites, all while enjoying the story behind every bottle.

I then collaborated with Pick n Pay to produce Glass Act – the YouTube wine series that would eventually spawn this real-life magazine-baby you’re holding right now.

Because of all of this wonderful wine success, my friends and family now look to me for anything and everything associated with wine on Planet Earth and they trust me to make the correct decision every time.

I cannot count the number of occasions

a wine list has been tossed my way before I’ve even sat down at a table. I’m now confronted with something much more stressful than the moment the action hero has to disable the bomb in the climactic part of the movie: I have to choose a wine that must satisfy a table full of people with varying tastes. Oh, yes, of course I know that specific Chardonnay from Tulbagh, because I’ve tasted all of the wines, ever. What do I think of that Pinot Noir from Stellenbosch? Loooove!

Oh, that red blend from the Napa Valley in the United States of America? I haven’t been there, nor have I tasted it, but sure, it’s delicious!

It’s both a blessing and a curse, but also a wonderful compliment. Let me give you some advice if you are the wine expert in your group. When choosing the wine for the table, stand up and give a formal speech outlining why you’re choosing said bottle. Ask the waiter to bring it to the table and proceed to present your selection formally. Lift the bottle up for the whole table to see as if you’re Rafiki and your wine is Simba. This way, the Pride Lands will understand the gravitas of the moment and the responsibility they’ve bestowed upon you.

Plus it’s tons of fun, and makes drinking wine a special occasion.

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Lira

The days can get long – and lonely – on a remote tropical isle. Luckily, the multi-award-winning singer has a solid survival strategy involving her guitar, a bottle of rum and… Barbie

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Before I head to the island… I’ll pack lots of water, sunblock, a diary and a guitar. In case I get lonely, I’ll pack my Barbie* to keep me company.

In the heat of the day, I’ll drink… rum and ginger ale. Whenever I’m on an island I like to try the local rum, so hopefully I’ll be able to find some! That said, my preferred drink of choice is actually Champagne but, on a tropical island, it’ll probably just get warm.

As the sun sets, I’ll be sipping on… a glass of oaked, buttery Chardonnay.

If I get hungry, I’ll whip up… something vegetarian, such as fruit or a salad, and I love fish, so I might as well start fishing while I’m there.

My standard outfit will be… a vest and shorts. I’m not there to look pretty!

For my island soundtrack, I’ll listen to… a playlist I compiled on iTunes, which I listen to in the car, on tour and when I’m travelling. It has an eclectic mix of chilled-out tracks by people such as Jamie Woon, Amy Winehouse, Maleh and even yours truly!

I’ll pass the time by… jamming on my guitar.

I actually have a new album coming out at the end of the year but I can’t say anything more than that.

If it turns out there are other inhabitants on the island…

I’ll invite them over for G&Ts. Everybody loves gin!

I like mine topped with a flavoured tonic and garnished with fresh rosemary or mint.

Hopefully there’s a herb garden on the island.

If I’m still on the island by Christmas… I’ll be having fish instead of turkey and sipping on some coconut water – with rum, of course.

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