Father’s Day is a moment of celebration, a pause in our busy calendars to honour the one you call Dad. It’s about spending time together, creating memories filled with laughter and warmth.
Father's Day gift idea: Jonkershoek Reserve
Wine blending has a history that spans millennia, originating from times when mixed vineyards served as a safeguard against the unpredictability of Mother Nature, prioritising a reliable harvest over subtle flavour differences. This practice of blending wines was traditionally driven by the need for consistency and reliability.
Just like having a team of superhero dads on call, planting a blend of grapes provided protection against everything Mother Nature could throw at a vineyard.
Regions like Bordeaux come to mind, where five varietals are planted that require similar, but not identical, nutrients. In an exceptionally cold year, Cabernet Sauvignon might struggle to ripen, producing underripe, acidic, and tannic wines. However, Merlot and Cabernet Franc can achieve optimal ripeness with less heat. Blending these three varieties allowed for the creation of wines without sacrificing flavour.
Around the 1800s, the blending of wines began to focus more on flavour. Across Europe, different regions started to vary their blends according to taste rather than reliability. Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Rhône, Chianti from Tuscany, and Spanish Rioja are modern legends that prioritize flavour above all when blending.
It is with this mindset that the Jonkershoek Reserve was conceived – a blend unconstrained by regional customs, with the only benchmark being an abundance of flavour and the harmony of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Syrah. Each varietal contributes its signature touch to the newest member of Lanzerac’s beloved Jonkershoek range of wines.
Father's Day events at Lanzerac to treat Dad
At Lanzerac we embark on a weekend filled with timeless traditions, this Father’s Day.
15 June: Gentleman’s Tea
It is true that a gentleman enjoys his tea, especially when it’s served warm alongside a generous selection of tantalising savoury and sweet treats.
Invite your siblings, or your father’s close friends to the Gentleman's Tea at Lanzerac Wine Estate. Share stories, laughter, and engage in an afternoon reminiscing about times past, the adventures, the lessons, and the love. Let the whiskey’s rich aroma fill the air and allow the day to gradually unfold, enjoying delicacies such as rare roast fillet of beef, mini yorkshire pudding, rocket, horseradish cream and classic braaibroodjies on sourdough bread.
And for the sweeter tooth, our rum and chocolate cupcake with Italian meringue and hazelnut truffle, brandy mousse, and salted caramel roulade, are only some of the menu items you can look forward to indulging in.
Step back in time in the Craven Lounge and treat him to a Gentleman’s Tea in style.
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16 June: Sunday Lunch
There’s indeed no pleasure simpler and purer than sharing a meal with your loved ones. A bountiful Sunday lunch with dad on Father’s Day can prepare the ground for creating yet another timeless memory.
Join us at Lanzerac Wine Estate this Father's Day. Embark on a feast with Dad in Manor Kitchen, with all the laughter and shared joy, this will be more than just a meal.
From an appetising starter to braai platters to the table, with dishes such as lemon chipotle rubbed cutlets of lamb and skaapstertjies, loaded hasselback potatoes and mielies from the fire, just to mention a few. This culinary journey of South African dishes reimagined is not to be missed.
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