Van Loggerenberg’s Geronimo Cinsault 2023 with ox tongue and spekboom chutney. La Brie Syrah 2022 alongside picanha steak with asparagus chimichurri and stout demi. Colmant Brut Reserve paired with chocolate hazelnut praline and Romany Cream crumble. These are just a few highlights from Upper Union’s new wine pairing menu.
Since opening our signature greenhouse in 2023, Chef Amori and her team have been dedicated to creating an unforgettable dining experience. With the launch of her latest summer menu, she’s taking it a step further by introducing a curated wine pairing to elevate every bite.
“Wine is such a beautiful addition to a meal, and I think it really adds another element of flavour to a dish,” says the chef, adding, “Since we have opened, we have been building up our cellar and constantly evolving our wine list. It’s now reached the point where we have a beautiful collection of wine to choose from for our pairing menu, and I’m so excited to share it with our guests.”
Chef Amori and sommelier Tongai Charie spent weeks tasting and refining the selections to complement the globally inspired sharing menu.
“Chef Amori is known for her bold and flavourful dishes. Each dish is packed with layers of flavour, which made working on the pairings a very interesting and rewarding experience. We’ve even included tasting notes on the menu to explain to guests why we’ve chosen certain wines for certain dishes,” Tongai says.
For dessert, for example, the Cape Classic’s effervescence cuts through the rich chocolate, while its citrus and brioche notes enhance the praline and lime gel.
Wine pairing options are available for both the pasture and garden sharing menus. The menus are available for the whole table, with the wine pairing optional per person. The menu costs R850 per person, with the wine pairing an additional R450 per person.
Join us and discover how the right wine can transform a meal.
