The enjoyment this Chenin Blanc lends to a food-and-wine experience is a worthy compliment to Leopards Leap wine-maker Eugene van Zyl. Double Gold at the recent 2012 Veritas Awards confirms a winning style. An exceptional food-and-wine partnership is Leopards Leap 2011 Family Collection Chenin Blanc and this delicious recommendation: Roast chicken with citrus stuffing (serves 6) Ingredients 1,5 kg free-range chicken Finely grated zest of one lime Finely grated zest of one lemon 15 ml (1 tbsp) garlic, finely chopped 10 ml (2 tsp) ginger, finely chopped 45 ml (3 tbsp) soft butter 100 g flaked almonds, roasted Salt and freshly ground pepper Orange, thinly sliced Method Preheat oven to 180 °C. Combine zest, garlic, ginger, butter and almonds and season to taste. Using your fingers, gently loosen the skin on top of the breast and thighs of the chicken. Spread the flavoured butter carefully and evenly under the skin and season well. Place the whole chicken, with orange slices arranged on top, in an oven roasting tray and heat for 120 minutes until golden brown, with juices running clear when chicken is pierced. The top-range Family Collection Chenin Blanc is available exclusively from the Leopards Leap Tasting Room, at R59,00 per bottle. Tasting Room hours: Mon – Sat from 09:00 – 17:00. From 1 November we will be open from Tues – Sat from 09:00 – 17:00 and on Sunday from 11:00 – 17:00. Tel. +27 (0)21 876 8002; e-mail: info@leopards-leap.com or visit the website