"At Two Oceans we love the idea of simple snacking solutions with wine, so we thought we'd give the idea a go," says winemaker Natasha Williams, "and we were surprised and delighted by the results."
Their favourite combination was Two Oceans Pinot Grigio, served with simple butter cookies. "The fresh, crisp taste of peach, apricot and litchi in the wine was a lovely match with the sweet, buttery cookies, flavoured with a hint of vanilla.
"But not all biscuits are sweet. Some have a more savoury profile. Our Shiraz Rosé worked a treat with digestive biscuits flavoured with a light chilli bite and a twist of pepper. The wine's zesty fruitiness cut through the spice and created an intriguing but also very appealing combination."
Williams recommends wine and cookies as a tasty and effortless way of entertaining at book club evenings or when friends get together for an easy-going, relaxing chat. "So many people are so rushed for time that they will welcome the simplicity of serving wine with cookies."
Other combinations she and her team enjoyed were Two Oceans Pinot Noir with cranberry and chocolate cookies and Two Oceans Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot with rosemary-infused digestive biscuits.
For more information, go to www.twooceanswines.com.
