Delicious olive, wine pairings in Swartland
Swartland Wine Cellars and the Riebeeck Olive Boutique have created a joint venture where visitors to the area can now enjoy the ultimate wine and olive experience. The first event is the Med Fest in the Riebeeck Valley 26-28 March 2010 and the 10th Olive Festival 30 April - 2 May.
"We are pairing our award winning products with those of the Swartland Wine Cellar and will jointly market them, both at our premises and at various trade shows and exhibitions,” says Juliana Meredith, CEO of the Riebeeck Olive Boutique. “The concept of pairing olive products and wines is accomplished with a panel of the winemaker, the olive oil maker and a food and wine expert. This enables us to offer clients a more complete offering to enjoy both the olive products and the wines to a greater degree.”
Marketing manager of Swartland Wine Cellars, Robert Riedel is delighted with the match. "We have been looking for partnerships in the valley to offer visitors more of the experience this area offers. The combination of these award winning products is a certain draw card for tourists and residents alike and shows the innovation that is the heart of the region."
Pairing ideas:
- Kalamata Olives in blueberry dressing - Swartland Pinotage
- Kalamata rosemary and garlic olives - Swartland Shiraz/Malbec
- Indalo Shiraz - roasted Kalamata olives with lavender and white truffle oil
- Indalo Chenin Blanc - green olives in lime dressing
- Indalo Sauvignon Blanc - Tsakistes (cracked green olives in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and coriander
- Swartland Bukketraube - Tapenade (olive paste)
- Hanepoot - olive chocolate salami
Visitors to both venues can enjoy a selection of each other's products throughout the year. Wine and olive pairings will take place at both venues on request, however for parties of more than five, pre-booking is essential.
For more information, call Swartland Wine Cellars on +27 (0) 22 482 1134 or the Olive Boutique on +27 (0)22 448 1368.
