This decadent treat costs R75 per person and comprises four exquisite cupcakes matched with a specific Delheim wine.
“Cupcakes
make people smile and wine in moderation enlivens any affair, therefore we pair
the two for the perfect pick-me-up indulgence that pampers the palate and the mood,”
shares Delheim’s resident chef Christine Claasen, the mastermind behind this
delicious foursome.
First
up to fulfill that ‘fairies dancing on the tongue’ feeling is her Rooibos
Cupcake infused with lemon and topped with a cream cheese and honey icing,
which is paired with the Delheim Unwooded Chardonnay for a fun, fruity and
fresh start. The wine’s vibrant citrus aromas and mineral undertones cut
through and complement the sweeter taste profile of the confection and uplift
the subtle Rooibos nuances.
Next
up is the exotic Pomegranate Cupcake matched with the ever-popular Delheim
Pinotage Rosé. The strawberry and raspberry kisses combined with the perfumed
floral notes in the wine pair well and accentuate the grenadine flavoured,
‘wish-i-could-lick-the-bowl’ cream cheese icing.
A
traditional African Makataan Cupcake festooned with makataan (wild melon) syrup
icing shares the spotlight with the Delheim Chardonnay Sur Lie. The citrus,
stone fruit and mineral notes of the wine add a gentle, refreshing twist to the
melon’s tropical-tinted and somewhat tart taste. It is a superb crowd-pleasing
combo with flavours that merge and mellow with subtle sweetness.
Christine ends this tasting on decadent high with her Pumpkin
Cupcake paired with the Delheim Pinotage. This mouthwatering morsel is made
with farm grown pumpkin, spiced up with star anise, cinnamon and nutmeg and
topped with pickled pumpkin. Exuding black cherry, plum and red berry fruit
backed by dark chocolate and floral notes, the wine
peaks at mid-palate and then fades to the rear to allow the distinct flavor of
the cupcake to return for the grand finale.
The Delheim Cupcake & Wine Pairing is on
offer seven days a week at the tasting room – between 9h00 and 16h30 – and
pre-bookings are essential. To book this tantalising experience for you and
your friends contact Delheim Estate (Charlotte Terblanche) at Tel: 021 888 4600
or send an email to info@delheim.com.