--- title: "Winter Wine & Food Pairings, featuring SA's Top Chefs." description: "Radford Dale wines collaborates with top South African chefs to create exquisite food and wine pairings this winter. Diners at partner restaurants can enjoy a gift voucher for Radford Dale wines and a chance to win a free case by booking before October 31. Chef Matt Manning pairs Radford Dale's Frankenstein Pinotage with a hearty Beef Welly, while Chef Harald Bresselschmidt matches Organic Higher Purpose Cabernet Franc with Springbok Medallion. Culinary Director Ashley Moss highlights the synergy between Radford Dale's Sémillon and delicate kingklip, enhancing the dish's coastal flavors." type: "NewsArticle" publisher: "Daily Maverick" site: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za" section: "Sponsored Content" author: "Radford Dale" author_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/author/radford-dale/" canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-05-14-because-great-wine-deserves-great-food/" published: "2025-05-14T17:10:43" updated: "2025-08-24T14:54:49" lang: "en-ZA" word_count: 787 --- # Winter Wine & Food Pairings, featuring SA's Top Chefs. > Winter Wine & Food Pairings, featuring SA's Top Chefs. By Radford Dale · Published 14 May 2025, 19:10 SAST · Updated 24 August 2025, 16:54 SAST ## Key points - This winter, Radford Dale wines are teaming up with South Africa's culinary wizards to prove that when it comes to food and wine, the right pairing can turn a meal into a Michelin-starred romance—complete with a side of gift vouchers and the chance to win a case of their finest! - Radford Dale wines collaborates with top South African chefs to create exquisite food and wine pairings this winter. - Diners at partner restaurants can enjoy a gift voucher for Radford Dale wines and a chance to win a free case by booking before October 31. - Chef Matt Manning pairs Radford Dale's Frankenstein Pinotage with a hearty Beef Welly, while Chef Harald Bresselschmidt matches Organic Higher Purpose Cabernet Franc with Springbok Medallion. - Culinary Director Ashley Moss highlights the synergy between Radford Dale's Sémillon and delicate kingklip, enhancing the dish's coastal flavors. ## Content ### **‘Favourite Pairings’, because great wine deserves great food. A collaboration between Radford Dale wines and top South African Chefs** Wine and food are - as Jamie Oliver would put it - ‘best mates’. Paired well, they simply lift each other. Wine, with its abundant aromas and intricate flavours, has the power to elevate a meal, just as food can greatly enhance the nuances of a fine wine. When perfectly paired, wine and food create a combination of tastes that resonate on multiple levels, transforming an ordinary dining experience into an extraordinary one. That’s why this winter you’ll find Radford Dale teaming up with some of South Africa's most exciting chefs, discovering how they would perfectly pair their favourite Radford Dale wine from their restaurant’s wine list, with one of their own stand-out dishes. We aim to whet your appetite. We hope you feel inspired. **And if you book a table to dine out at any of our partner restaurants before 31 October, you’ll receive a gift voucher towards all Radford Dale wines, and you could even win a free case!**[**See more info here.**](https://www.radforddale.com/pages/chefs-dm-campaign?utm_source=Zapiro-NL-Fyn&utm_medium=daily-maverick&utm_campaign=RD-chefs-campaign) ### **Pier (La Colombe group)** ### **Chef John Norris-Rogers** ![18](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/GPdN5dJ_U767KDpzI1on6pb6p9k=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/18-2.jpg) *18* ![Pier](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/x6K_5WyOql2yaRzw95DROzIjsmI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Pier.jpeg) *Pier* ![17](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/vP_shoYfd-al7UCrSsLuvB0Kryg=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/17-2.jpg) *17* ![19](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/7cROntFDb3A_KNTIYdeHBmL-h8s=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/19-1.jpg) *19* *"My favourite pairing is the **Radford Dale Organic Touchstone Chardonnay** with our **Curried Hake Butter and Rye-crusted sourdough**."* [**Read More**](https://www.radforddale.com/pages/chefs-dm-campaign?utm_source=Zapiro-NL-Fyn&utm_medium=daily-maverick&utm_campaign=RD-chefs-campaign) ### **Salsify** ### **Chef Ryan Cole** ![Chef Ryan Cole (Feb 2025) JAN RAS PHOTOGRAPHY (32)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/YCydxQ5SsbS8rg77t9qWD1uJgxg=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Chef-Ryan-Cole-Feb-2025-JAN-RAS-PHOTOGRAPHY-32.jpg) *Chef Ryan Cole (Feb 2025) JAN RAS PHOTOGRAPHY (32)* ![Salsify Logo](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/PvKRLaldiQqSap5si3DrJJapbYM=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Salsify-Logo.jpg) *Salsify Logo* ![Salsify 2024 - Pork jowl, saltana & bokkom dressing JAN RAS PHOTOGRAPHY (2)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/OajCKkuOcNu0uwGwiRjuwx0L_7s=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Salsify-2024-Pork-jowl-saltana-bokkom-dressing-JAN-RAS-PHOTOGRAPHY-2.jpeg) *Salsify 2024 - Pork jowl, saltana & bokkom dressing JAN RAS PHOTOGRAPHY (2)* ![Image](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/21t5ZU1pSjVogqFvabSl11rfntw=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/16-1.jpg) *"This 10-year-old **Radford Dale Organic Freedom Pinot's** vibrant red fruit and developed character beautifully balance the **Sake Steamed Pork**dish’s umami and sweetness, while its acidity cuts through the richness of the jowl."* [**Read More**](https://www.radforddale.com/pages/chefs-dm-campaign?utm_source=Zapiro-NL-Fyn&utm_medium=daily-maverick&utm_campaign=RD-chefs-campaign) ### **Coy** ### **Chefs****Teenola Govender & Geoffrey Abrahams** ![COY - Head Chefs Teenola Govender & Geoffrey Abrahams JAN RAS PHOTOGRAPHY (3) - Joanne Smith](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/K3SPNQ3xEoISNK27LI5OwTBK_U0=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/COY-Head-Chefs-Teenola-Govender-Geoffrey-Abrahams-JAN-RAS-PHOTOGRAPHY-3-Joanne-Smith.jpg) *COY - Head Chefs Teenola Govender & Geoffrey Abrahams JAN RAS PHOTOGRAPHY (3) - Joanne Smith* ![WhatsApp Image 2025-05-14 at 11.15.05](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/KQ9WP5q11zypRNLzquzu1_6tXLI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-14-at-11.15.05.jpeg) *WhatsApp Image 2025-05-14 at 11.15.05* ![COY - Venison, sour fig & pickled pear JAN RAS PHOTOGRAPHY - Joanne Smith](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/TZAorcvuICZJ41QNMh9-asTXIws=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/COY-Venison-sour-fig-pickled-pear-JAN-RAS-PHOTOGRAPHY-Joanne-Smith.jpg) *COY - Venison, sour fig & pickled pear JAN RAS PHOTOGRAPHY - Joanne Smith* ![13](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/IZIiX7y2Kd21E6Jqtqht8Tax-OA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/13-1.jpg) *13* *“The****Radford Dale Vinum Pinot Noir****enhances the Venison Tataki with its juicy cherry and sweet berry notes, while its savoury spice and fine tannins complement the green olive tapenade and ginger chiffonade for a harmonious pairing.**”* [**Read More**](https://www.radforddale.com/pages/chefs-dm-campaign?utm_source=Zapiro-NL-Fyn&utm_medium=daily-maverick&utm_campaign=RD-chefs-campaign) ### **Aubergine** ### **Chef Harald Bresselschmidt** ![IMG_6116 (002)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/cIlwUJfGo0RSDiEYTAuAcy8UswE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_6116-002.jpg) *IMG\_6116 (002)* ![WhatsApp Image 2025-05-14 at 11.15.52](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/JyrHzErNFmPT6YnA3bfqQDiITHA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-14-at-11.15.52.jpeg) *WhatsApp Image 2025-05-14 at 11.15.52* ![IMG_7771 (1)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/CnlNbEOKpNMuEKFABbnEpW7l9qA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_7771-1.jpg) *IMG\_7771 (1)* ![8](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/EOUjvvSyunRQyEUb9AU2LNR8OQ8=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/8-1.jpg) *8* *"I am pairing the****Radford Dale Organic Higher Purpose Cabernet Franc****with the Springbok Medallion and Fillet, Pistachio and Forest Mushroom with Poppyseed Sauce because of the firm and fine restrained Tanins, ripe red fruit and light herbal spice.”* [**Read More**](https://www.radforddale.com/pages/chefs-dm-campaign?utm_source=Zapiro-NL-Fyn&utm_medium=daily-maverick&utm_campaign=RD-chefs-campaign) ### **Marble** ### **Chef David Higgs** ![Marble Cape Town - Chef David Higgs CLAIRE GUNN PHOTOGRAPHY (1) - Joanne Smith](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/gSHLREpZqmCIGLQG4RQ964UD4uk=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Marble-Cape-Town-Chef-David-Higgs-CLAIRE-GUNN-PHOTOGRAPHY-1-Joanne-Smith-1.jpg) *Marble Cape Town - Chef David Higgs CLAIRE GUNN PHOTOGRAPHY (1) - Joanne Smith* ![WhatsApp Image 2025-05-14 at 11.24.21](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/omCv3VmbCt0WIh20k-JYUonYzXk=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WhatsApp-Image-2025-05-14-at-11.24.21.jpeg) *WhatsApp Image 2025-05-14 at 11.24.21* ![Marble Cape Town - Mussel Paella CLAIRE GUNN PHOTOGRAPHY (1) - Joanne Smith](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/U8bP-Nw_XiF-O0-z8czCaa3JA44=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Marble-Cape-Town-Mussel-Paella-CLAIRE-GUNN-PHOTOGRAPHY-1-Joanne-Smith-1.jpg) *Marble Cape Town - Mussel Paella CLAIRE GUNN PHOTOGRAPHY (1) - Joanne Smith* ![RD DM campaign - landing page portrait banners 1200x1500](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/5OLrNTKuhBHZ9YtBPsXeVsK37Yc=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/RD-DM-campaign-landing-page-portrait-banners-1200x1500-2.jpg) *RD DM campaign - landing page portrait banners 1200x1500* *"The lovely acidity of the****Radford Dale Renaissance Chenin Blanc****pairs beautifully with the delicate flavours of our seafood paella at Marble Restaurant."* [**Read More**](https://www.radforddale.com/pages/chefs-dm-campaign?utm_source=Zapiro-NL-Fyn&utm_medium=daily-maverick&utm_campaign=RD-chefs-campaign) ### **Merchant Bar & Grill (Chefs Warehouse)** ### **Chef David Schneider & founder of Chefs Warehouse, Liam Tomlin** ![David & Liam - RR](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/d5Q-zlY-HuKrOhIzEmAbaqhbQGM=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/David-Liam-RR-1.jpg) *David & Liam - RR* ![Merchant Bar & Grill](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/PKOZ68SFQfiD9dWsRPxY8PtVkHc=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Merchant-Bar-Grill-1.jpg) *Merchant Bar & Grill* ![Duck Breast, Seasonal Berries & Tarragon Jus, Baby Leeks](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/D3hx7uaANEtz0VJjOflZjXS9wMA=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Duck-Breast-Seasonal-Berries-Tarragon-Jus-Baby-Leeks-1.jpg) *Duck Breast, Seasonal Berries & Tarragon Jus, Baby Leeks* ![5](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/M9CaKokC89lftJTCr0n0kdr5I9I=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/5-2.jpg) *5* *"The****Radford Dale Vinum Gamay Noir****is such an approachable wine, lightly oaked with a hint of spice and tart cherry and red berry nuances.The flavours of the roast duck breast enhance the fruitiness of the wine and the wines acidity cuts through the richness of the duck"* [**Read More**](https://www.radforddale.com/pages/chefs-dm-campaign?utm_source=Zapiro-NL-Fyn&utm_medium=daily-maverick&utm_campaign=RD-chefs-campaign) ### **Fyn** ### **Culinary Director Chef Ashley Moss, Beverage Director Jennifer Hugé and Founder Peter Tempelhof****f** ![FYN Portrait 27_08_20002](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/_6nm0Yu5eb5op4F02N2WSR7FfRo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/FYN-Portrait-27_08_20002.jpg) *FYN Portrait 27\_08\_20002* ![Logo Trans - Kerry Burns](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/bM-t8XKOGeFLA-sBwA8qe0HTQj0=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Logo-Trans-Kerry-Burns.png) *Logo Trans - Kerry Burns* ![FYN 24_10_18 022 - Kerry Burns](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/gLNdBySohapRhoOOGjdbwYb70Mg=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/FYN-24_10_18-022-Kerry-Burns.jpg) *FYN 24\_10\_18 022 - Kerry Burns* ![7](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/FLcpAccYQUkCVlhYlA8vgWddYEM=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/7-1.jpg) *7* ***"Radford Dale Organic Revelation Sémillon 2022****paired with Atlantic Ridge kingklip, kapokbos tempura, coastal plants and daikon dashi."* [**Read More**](https://www.radforddale.com/pages/chefs-dm-campaign?utm_source=Zapiro-NL-Fyn&utm_medium=daily-maverick&utm_campaign=RD-chefs-campaign) *COMMENT:* *Sémillon is underrated in South Africa, one of the grape varieties Jennifer Hugé really enjoys, especially with a bit of age that adds complexity and enhances the honey-nutty character of the wine. At its youth, the brightness of the wine from the cooler climate of Elgin brings through the citrus-y / melon character. The tension of acidity of the****Radford Dale Organic Semillon****pairs extremely well with our delicate kingklip dish, where the slight honeyed flavour complements the umami-saltiness in the dashi broth. Speaking to Hugé, she comments on how the minerality of the wine enhances the flavour of the coastal plant elements of the dish (spekboom, samphire and salty fingers), really bringing out the essence of sea in the plate.* ### **Grub & Vine** ### **Chef Matt Manning** ![IMG_1310](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/1DYz9of4B-XYx4KQqzu5kmULHYo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG_1310-3.jpg) *IMG\_1310* ![G&V-5](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/vT0dBA5kPviSxZfjXzPzqEXXiKk=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/GV-5-2.png) *G&V-5* ![1S7A0010](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/vkFpIADc1Q-9CiS6wkWsJuu4pfQ=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/1S7A0010-2.jpg) *1S7A0010* ![6](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/MIsLFU60209waVGI_GrFJ8mP7JE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/6-3.jpg) *6* *“**The elegance of****Radford Dale's Frankenstein Pinotage****, with its silky, ripe palate of strawberry and cherry fruit, is in perfect balance with Grub & Vine's hearty Beef Welly".***DM** [**Read More**](https://www.radforddale.com/pages/chefs-dm-campaign?utm_source=Zapiro-NL-Fyn&utm_medium=daily-maverick&utm_campaign=RD-chefs-campaign)