The Gourmand Section: Decadence in a Glass

December 3, 2024fresh berries,sliced apples.,Pinot Noir,peanut butter,milk chocolate,cherries,red velvet cake,chocolate chip cookiesOnce Upon a Vineyard

Now the pièce de résistance of any meal: dessert! But fair warning – this…

by Joanna & David

Pairing Pinot for Carnivores

November 23, 2024duck,charcuterie board,Pinot Noir,bourguignon,venison,roast chicken,pork,beef,casseroles.Once Upon a Vineyard

Pinot Noir’s works beautifully with a range of meaty dishes, thanks to its…

by Joanna & David

Pairing Pinot with Vegetables

November 12, 2024risotto,brie,Pinot Noir,mushrooms,food pairing,pizza,camembert,gruyere,tomatoes,pastaOnce Upon a Vineyard

Pinot Noir’s versatility extends beyond meat and fish dishes, making it an…

by Joanna & David

Pairing Pinot for Pescatarians

November 1, 2024lobster,Pinot Noir,tuna,crab,seafood pizza,salmon,shellfishOnce Upon a Vineyard

For the Pescatarians: Pinot Noir is a remarkably versatile wine, particularly…

by Joanna & David

Pinot pairings for Vegans

October 23, 2024broccoli,kale,Pinot Noir,onions,mushroom,aubergine,seaweed,brussel sprouts,beetroot,tomatoes,asparagus,trufflesOnce Upon a Vineyard

Pinot Noir is an excellent wine to pair with vegan dishes, particularly those…

by Joanna & David

A match made in ... the Fryer?

October 13, 2024paprika,thyme basil,Pinot Noir,french fries,parmesan,slap chips,garlic,herbes de provence,cajun spice,truffle salt,chips,rosemaryOnce Upon a Vineyard

The Humble French Fry & Pinot Noir: A Match Made in... the Fryer? When you…

by Joanna & David

A most versatile wine!

September 27, 2024food pairing,meat,Pinot Noir,vegan,salty,acidic,seafood,vegetables,umami,sweetOnce Upon a Vineyard

Pinot Noir is renowned for its ability to pair magnificently with a wide…

by Joanna & David

Aroma vs Bouquet

September 8, 2024bouquet,wine making,Pinot Noir,smell,aroma,fermentation,wine aging,Plettenberg Bay,terroirOnce Upon a Vineyard

The difference between aroma and bouquet. Yes, it's wine, there is a…

by Joanna & David

More Wonderful Winey Words

August 25, 2024full-bodied,fruity,young wine,Open,leesy,rough,Pinot Noir,corked,Nose,bitter,aroma,dry,spicy,herbaceous,vegetal,length,mature,weight,Oaky,Mouth-feel,plonk,balance,finish,Oxidation,blend,bouquet,tanninsOnce Upon a Vineyard

Bung - the plug which seals the barrel. Bunghole - the hole in the barrel…

by Joanna & David

A Wine Lexicon

August 12, 2024full-bodied,fruity,young wine,Open,leesy,rough,Pinot Noir,corked,Nose,bitter,aroma,dry,spicy,herbaceous,vegetal,length,mature,weight,Oaky,Mouth-feel,plonk,balance,finish,Oxidation,blend,bouquet,tanninsOnce Upon a Vineyard

Acidity - the liveliness and crispness in wine that activates our salivary…

by Joanna & David