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5 Interesting and off-the wall food pairings to go with bubbly for Valentine’s Day

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Cathy Marston by Cathy Marston
February 7, 2018
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Bubbles go with oysters and smoked salmon, right? Weeeeeell often yes, but not always. If you want to surprise your other half this Valentine’s Day try pairing your fizz with some slightly off-the-wall food to dazzle and delight.

1. Pierre Jourdan Brut 375ml (R57) goes with: breakfast
If you don’t think you should drink fizz in bed, then I’m afraid we can’t ever be friends. But just to soothe the sensibilities (and to make sure that, in the words of the Bard, it doesn’t ‘provoke the desire, but takes away the performance’) go for a half bottle of this always-favourite fizz and match it with this unbelievably-more-ish breakfast cake. Watch out for those crumbs…

#FranschhoekMoments with @takuando #livinghautecabriere

A post shared by Haute Cabrière (@hautecabriere) on Dec 15, 2017 at 7:49am PST

2. Kleine Zalze Brut NV (R110) goes with: beans on toast
I may or may not have drunk rather a lot of this over the Christmas holidays, helped by an excellent price from my local supermarket and from this wine’s absolute and total drinkability. I’m recommending this with beans on toast but really I mean any mid-week supper, on a tray, in front of the TV, curled up with your loved one. Add some spice to the occasion with these quick and easy beans on toast.

It’s #champagneday today and perfect for this Friday! Celebrate with a bottle of delicious MCC.???? #kleinezalze #wine #mcc #bubbles #bubbly #champagne #stellenbosch #celebrate

A post shared by Kleine Zalze (@kleinezalze) on Oct 20, 2017 at 4:03am PDT

3. L’Ormarins Brut Classique Rose NV (R120) goes with: cheese
Hold on – I thought it was red wine which was meant to go with cheese? Well yes, but there’s no reason not to try out this charming, refreshing pink fizz as well. Lovely packaging (of course – it’s L’Ormarins), really lovely flavours and most importantly, a fresh, tingly acidity to cut through rich cheeses. Try this pomegranate, feta and herb couscous salad – full of delicious rubies for your good companion.

Throughly enjoyed the new #MCC Brut Classique of #rupertwines. Very elegant and fresh.

A post shared by Joaquim Sá (@joaquimsa) on Aug 11, 2014 at 1:25pm PDT

4. Allée Bleue Brut 2013 (R164) goes with: Nando’s
A serious amount of time on lees – 36 months – followed by a further 12 months on cork, this is one savoury glass of wine! Packed with salty, yeasty flavours with crisp acidity and a lengthy finish, the perfect accompaniment to this umami-fest is some umami-laden food so yes, you could definitely head down to your nearest Nando’s for a tangy fix or you can try out this Asian-style roast chicken with honey, miso and ginger glaze on the braai this Wednesday – bet it works perfectly.

Great summer wines, a picnic for R195 an adult and even a jungle gym for the kids! @alleebleue @franschhoek_sa #franschhoek #allebleue Read more on my blog, link in bio.

A post shared by TheWineGirlCapeTown (@thewinegirlcapetown) on Nov 30, 2016 at 12:14pm PST

5. Krone Night Nectar Demi-sec 2016 (R120) goes with: caramelized popcorn
What’s your secret vice? I love kids’ sweets – strawberry fizzers, gummy bears, sour worms – and above all, I love caramelized popcorn. And if your fizz has a touch of sugar to it – as this fragrant and floral example from Tulbagh’s Krone does, then it makes the perfect pairing with sweet foods. If I wanted to do it properly, I’d probably match it with something utterly decadent like this raspberry and rose ripple bombe Alaska but if simplicity is called for, pass me the caramelized popcorn – I’m done. 

Six ways to enjoy the day. #KroneMCC

A post shared by Krone (@kronemcc) on Dec 15, 2016 at 3:44am PST

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