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Why does cheese make tannic wine taste better? What happens at a molecular level when you pair lamb with Syrah? Recent research from Bordeaux to Oregon has finally revealed the chemistry behind perfect pairings—and the findings are fascinating. In Part 1, we explore the science of lipid-tannin interactions, the "Camembert effect", and why matching intensities matters more than you think.

Platter's 2026 results are in: two 5-star wines and three "Highly Recommended" for Gabriëlskloof, plus Crystallum's Chardonnay and Pinot Noir of the Year. A week worth celebrating in our Bot River cellar.

What's a garden party?

For us, it's simple: a celebration of summer, outside, in our quad. It's live music drifting across the lawn, cold wine in hand, good food shared with good people, and the kind of lazy afternoon where time seems to slow down just enough.