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Exclusive Wines from Steenberg new at RED SIMON
Cape Town (South Africa), 04.07.2014. RED SIMON, the specialist for South African premium wines, proudly includes the exclusive top class winery Steenberg as a new partner to the range and thus extends its portfolio with excellent premium wines of international standing. Steenberg is one of the oldest wine farms and can look back on more than 330 years of success. The estate in Constantia was founded as early as 1682 by the German Catharina Ras. Back then, the estate was called ‘Swaaneweide‘ which is why the swan is still the emblem of the winery. In the 1990s, not only the vineyards but also the manor house were completely renewed. Nowadays, you can find a luxury hotel, two outstanding restaurants as well as a wonderful golf course there. Steenberg is especially famous for its Sauvignon Blanc which is at its best in the Cool Climate region. The red wines like the […]
White Asparagus with mushrooms in brown butter
A delicious recipe for the asparagus season. Directly from Darren Badenhorst, head chef from the top winery Grande Provence. Easy to cook but still tasting absolutely fabulous. Ingredients: 25 white asparagus, trimmed and peeled salt and sugar, for boiling 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 lb mushroom, chopped 3 shallots, thinly sliced and separated into rings 1 teaspoon fresh thyme 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley, plus 1 tablespoon whole leaves Directions: 1. Bring a large pot of sugar-salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and pat dry with paper towel. 2. Melt the butter in a large skillet. When the butter begins to turn brown, add the mushrooms, and cook over fairly high heat, stirring often, until just tender, about 8 minutes. Add shallots and fresh thyme and stir until softened, for about 2 minutes. Add […]
Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus
The second recipe from Darren Badenhorst, head chef from the top winery Grande Provence in South Africa. Get ready for the asparagus season with this delicious feast. Ingredients: 16 asparagus spears, trimmed, bottom half of stems peeled 8 slices prosciutto, large, cut in half crosswise 3 tablespoons olive oil salt & freshly ground black pepper Prosciutto-wrapped Asparagus Directions: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the asparagus, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Drain, and when the asparagus is cool enough to handle, wrap each spear with a slice of prosciutto. Brush the spears with oil, and season with salt and pepper. Set the grill on medium heat, and cook the asparagus for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until the prosciutto is marked.
RED SIMON wins Allesverloren as a new Partner Winery
RED SIMON, the specialist for South African premium wines, is happy to announce its new partner winery: the renowned estate Allesverloren. The long-standing estate Allesverloren can look back on a turbulent history. As early as 1696, the brave widow Cloete founded the wine farm when she arrived at the inhospitable Swartland region as one of the first settlers. The name Allesverloren signifies the looting and pillage of the farm in 1704. The impressive slopes of the grand Kasteelberg Mountain offer ideal conditions for cultivating heavy, robust red wines for which Allesverloren receives awards on a national as well as an international level. The unique terroirs make for strong, healthy vines and grapes that are turned into wonderful vividly coloured, powerful wines. Its fruit-dominated character excites wine lovers worldwide. Allesverloren focuses on the cultivation of classic port wine vines which is not very common for South Africa. Resulting are the exciting […]
Experience RED SIMON live at the largest food shows
German speaking visitors please click here Friends of South African premium wines should make a special note of the upcoming dates for food and lifestyle shows because RED SIMON will be present there and offer the possibility to try selected wines on site. We look forward to your visit in the following cities: Hamburg, 18.-20.10.2013, eat&STYLE Genussmesse (food and lifestyle show); Munich, 01.-03.11.2013, eat&STYLE Genussmesse (food and lifestyle show); Freiburg, 08.-10.11.2013, plaza Culinaria (food show); Cologne, 15.-17.11.2013, eat&STYLE Genussmesse (food and lifestyle show); Stuttgart, 22.-24.11.2013, eat&STYLE Genussmesse (food and lifestyle show); Ravensburg, 22.-24.11.2013, gusto! (food show); Göttingen, 21.-23.03.2014, Genießertage (food show); Berlin, 28.-30.03.2014, eat&STYLE Genussmesse (food and lifestyle show)