Recipes for Love & Murder, with a Glass of Cathedral Cellar Wine On the Side
After a busy harvest season, a quiet atmosphere has descended in the eponymous cellar of Cathedral Cellar wines. Following another humbling but successful vintage at KWV, the hive of activity which characterised the harvest period has now turned to a time of settling and ageing in the cellar.
In this part of Cathedral Cellar’s wine story, its red and white wines are closely observed by Chief Winemaker Justin Corrans and his team before bottling takes place. Meanwhile, the Cathedral Cellar red wines are slowly developing their full aromas and flavours in barrel, while the white wines are gaining mouthfeel with extended lees contact.
The Cathedral Cellar’s wine portfolio includes a selection of exquisite wines, including Cathedral Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon, Cathedral Cellar Shiraz, Cathedral Cellar Triptych (a red blend), Cathedral Cellar Pinotage, Cathedral Cellar Chardonnay, and Cathedral Cellar Sauvignon Blanc. The labels depict the Cathedral Cellar with beautiful copper line drawings, paying homage to its most impressive feature: its 32 ‘stukvats’ (barrels), which measure approximately three meters in circumference. These barrels, adorned with intricate carvings, tell the stories of the South African wine industry.
A wine and book pairing you’ll love
For Cathedral Cellar’s consumers, this time of year is also the perfect time to emulate the slowed-down pace of the winemaking journey by embracing the ‘stillness’ of the winter season with a book – and now a series streaming on Showmax – which has cast a captivating spell in food and wine circles: Recipes for Love and Murder by South African writer Sally Andrew. This mesmerising murder mystery series combines delectable recipes with a thrilling narrative as the protagonist, Tannie Maria, a South African amateur detective, uncovers dark secrets while exploring her culinary heritage.
Cathedral Cellar wines’ very own Ambassador Chef, Mynhardt Joubert, played a pivotal role in making the story of Tannie Maria come to life: he was the head food stylist on set while filming in Prince Albert in 2021 who had to ensure that each recipe and dish on screen would do Tannie Maria’s deft cooking justice – albeit that these were inspired by, but not exactly the same as in the book. Despite unique challenges, such as seasonal ingredient availability during filming, his culinary expertise allowed him to adapt the recipes while maintaining the essence and flavours that captivated readers of the book.
With first-hand insight into the recipes, Chef Mynhardt has added his own unique twist to some of Tannie Maria’s dishes, and he is encouraging fans of Tannie Maria to do the same. “These recipes are hearty and traditional and are perfect food partners to Cathedral Cellar’s line-up of delicious wines,” says Chef Mynhardt.
Author Sally Andrew comments: “I am delighted that Tannie Maria is walking across the veld and across the globe in her red vellies. Into people’s homes and kitchens. I am grateful to Both World producers, Chef Mynhardt, and all the people who have enriched and widened Tannie Maria’s world. As an author, it is a joy to offer some delicious ingredients that others can change and add to, creating something new, unique and fresh, while retaining some of the core flavours.”
“Storytelling is at the heart of Cathedral Cellar’s wines, and the brand saw a unique opportunity to provide readers who are recreating Tannie Maria’s recipes at home, with an additional – but crucial – element to their culinary feats, namely Cathedral Cellar’s signature wines,” says Cathedral Cellar’s Brand Manager, Tanya Blokdyk.
With Cathedral Cellar’s wines available online and from Checkers Wine Route nationwide, it is easy for food and wine lovers to have an immersive food and wine experience as they indulge in watching Recipes for Love and Murder, with a glass of Cathedral Cellar on the side.
“At Cathedral Cellar, we wanted to capture the essence of winter, the magic of “Recipes for Love and Murder,” and our exceptional wines uniquely and tangibly. We extend this invitation to you, our esteemed guests, to experience the warmth, flavours, and captivating world we have brought to life,” added Tanya.
Bringing Recipes for Love & Murder to life at the Cathedral Cellar
Not one for subtlety, Chef, Mynhardt Joubert took his passion for food and the love of the murder mystery series to another level with an extra special event at Cathedral Cellar. The wine portfolio and events venue by KWV, was the perfect setting for a murder mystery-themed lunch with author Sally Andrew as a special guest.
Chef Mynhardt’s events in Cathedral Cellar are characterised by their fine balance between the bold and the understated: think bright colours counterpoised with foliage, chandeliers, and French linen tablecloths set with cream porcelain plated with heritage-inspired cuisine. Enthused by creativity, Chef Mynhardt thrives on working closely with his guests to create original and truly captivating events. This sought-after space can be booked for groups of 50 up to 300 by visiting Chef Mynhard’s website.
Even better news, if you’re quick on the draw you can secure your spot for an extraordinary evening of Love and Murder, presented by Cathedral Cellar and Chef Mynhardt on Thursday 29 June, 20232. Get the full details here and book online now.