Oenophiles | Opposites | Gourmands | raconteurs
Married Two Wine was founded by two individuals passionate about wine and one another. They invite you to join their explorative and fun-filled vinous journey that will help you discover your own. Whether you just enjoy drinking a good glass of wine, want to improve your wine knowledge, wow your guests, or looking at elevating your own wine brand, we can assist.
Introducing Wine Affluencers: Samarie and Georgio Meletiou
As we embark on the relaunch of our business, we are proud to present ourselves as Wine Affluencers dedicated to sharing our knowledge and experience with wine enthusiasts. You may be wondering what happened to us after the spirited beginnings of Married Two Wine. Well, while initially captivating wine lovers with our video wine reviews and personal musings, we found ourselves immersed in new endeavours.
Samarie, after obtaining her sought-after DipWSET qualification, is now also enrolled in the Cape Winemasters Program. Meanwhile, Georgio is delving into his Water Sommelier Studies while working as the resident Sommelier at Spier Wine Estate.
Furthermore, we are thrilled to announce that we are building our dream house, including a small cellar to host intimate wine tastings in 2024. But that’s not all—watch this space, as in August, we will launch an exciting initiative that will benefit private wine clubs, groups of friends, corporate groups, and more. We are bringing the joy of wine tasting right into your own home or working space.
We offer a wide range of wine-related services and experiences, collaborating with wine brands and businesses. It is important to note that we do not consider ourselves influencers. Our influence stems from authenticity rather than social status or vanity metrics. We leverage our expertise, credibility, and ability to educate and inspire our audience about the world of wine. We view wine as a companion to food, a travel partner, a love language, and a vessel for storytelling.
While we will continue offering various wine services, as indicated on our website, we are excited to introduce a new addition to our services: WINE2NITE – a social experience that allows private wine clubs, groups of friends, or any gathering of 10 to 30 guests to enjoy wine tastings in the comfort of their own homes or office spaces. We curate themes and bring together wines from distinguished producers, presenting an interactive masterclass tailored to your preferences. This experience allows you to indulge in the wines you love at prices you love, discover new wines you may not be familiar with, and receive expert tips on food pairings. We can even bring in a chef to enhance the experience. Every aspect of WINE2NITE is customized to suit your interests and preferences. Feel free to reach out for more information.
Riebeek Valley Wine CO
'Tis the season to be bubblyRiebeek Valley Wine CO is situated in the heart of the Swartland, and they invite you to drive out to this beautiful valley to taste their wines and, yes, stock up for Christmas! Established in 1941 – we raise a glass to this wine company...
Celebrating International #DRINKCHENIN Day!
"What we do well in South Africa, we do great." – Samarie Smith DIPWSET IF wine counted under South Africa's big five, Chenin Blanc would be its roaring King of the bushveld, claiming its territory wherever it goes! So come winter rain or some of the Cape's...
TWO SIDES TO A STORY
A Sommelier and a wine Journalist.
Crazy about wine and one another.
YouTube
MARRY FLAVOUR.
Exceptional flavours deserve exceptional pairings.
The simple way of elevating your food and wine experience. Leave the matchmaking up to us.
Select your theme, read our reviews and experience the recipe and wine pairing for yourself.
IT’S WHAT WE DO
“Wine enters through the mouth, Love, the eyes
I raise the glass to my mouth I look at you, I sigh.” ― William Butler Yeats.
THE JOURNALIST
Follow my blog for heartfelt stories from the winelands, summaries of the diverse food and wine offerings, reviews, news, travels and meet the wonderful individuals that make enjoying wine possible.
THE ARTIST
Malawian born, I remain a barefooted child at heart. Since graduating from Visual Arts at the University of Stellenbosch, wine became an integral part of my career. I celebrate both my personal wine experiences and deep respect for nature through every piece I create.
A walk in the clouds – stay at Jordan Wine Estate
There are exciting things happening at Jordan Wine Estate in Stellenbosch. The Cellar Door Experience @ Jordan welcomes you through an imitation of a barrel into the wine and...
Two mega Grand Crus of Burgundy, Corton-Charlemagne and Clos Vougeot: Is quality unequivocal?
If you have a love affair with Burgundy, the opportunity to meander through two of its most sought-after Grand Crus in a tasting of the 2014 vintage is not one to pass by. Cape...
PHOTOGRAPHY
The power behind the picture.
Samarie is a professional photographer, specialising in portraits, landscapes, oenology, styled food & wine photography, families, animals and art photography. Packages are available on request.
THE SOMMELIER
The Italian everybody wants at their dinner table. If he is not out fishing or watching Grand Prix, you will find Georgio in the kitchen cooking with a glass of wine – true to his Italian heritage. Georgio has been in the hospitality industry for 28 years; the last 17 years as a Sommelier.
invite the sommelier to dinner
Lockdown has changed our social behaviour and limited our public interactions. But, not all is lost. I have curated unique food and wine experiences to enjoy in the comfort of your own home.
RECOMMENDED INDUSTRY EVENTS AND TASTINGS:
A collection of upcoming events we highly recommend you attend.
Delheim Jazz & Fondue: Delheim in Stellenbosch is presenting its annual series of Jazz & Cheese Fondue Sundays, Hosted in conjunction with the Cape Town Music Academy (CTMA) until 27 August.
Caroline’s Red Wine Review 2023: Here is a fantastic opportunity for red wines lovers at The Lookout Venue, Granger Bay Blvd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront on 27 July. Join for an unmissable evening of walk around wine tasting with fellow wine lovers, collectors, sommeliers and prestigious producers. The most highly rated red wines will be shown by the wine makers, each of whom will showcase their single best red wine.
WINE INSIGHTS
One minute can change the way you view wine.
Georgio is a professional Sommelier who loves sharing his wine knowledge. Watch his minute-long videos for fun and useful tips and information to broaden your own wine vocabulary.
YouTube
WORK WITH US
Private and corporate wine tastings
Tastings can be conducted in the following languages: English, Afrikaans, Italian, Greek and Portuguese.
Wine Service training
Comprehensive front of house service training for restaurants and wine estate tasting rooms.
Wine lists
Compiling and consultation on wine list in all food and beverage outlets.
Private Sommelier
Hosting and professional wine service for bespoke, private events. Assisting clients in stocking private wine cellars and valuating private wine collections.
Wordsmith
Catering to all your copywriting needs, including press releases and wine tastings notes.
Professional Photography
Wine events, portraits, harvests, food photography & styling and marketing content.
Social Media
Content creation and marketing campaigns, including copy, photography and design.
Brand Management
We work together with Smart Octopus to bring you short- and long-term marketing strategies including customer email journeys, website design, ecommerce strategy, social advertising and more.
Freelance Journalist
Food, wine and travel articles, reviews and interviews.
PREFERRED PARTNERS
