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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.
White Wine in Winter? Hell yeah!
Today we are celebrating International #DRINKCHENIN Day and Chenin is something South Africa does so well. It is a wine that fares well at different price levels but once you stick your neck out and try some pricier examples, it will be love at first sight! We have some exciting articles and features to share in July, so watch this space.
Kasteelberg SHIRAZ 2018
Goodness from the heart of the SwartlandWhat a pleasure to rediscover the Riebeek wine valley after our Covid-slumber and get right back on the Swartland Shiraz horse. The festive memories of this adored part of the Cape Winelands flashed back as olive trees,...
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.
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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.
23 & 24 APRIL
SA Cheese Festival Pop-Up – Darling
29 APRIL
Buxton’s Wine Show – Mount Edgecombe
30 APRIL
SA Cheese Festival Pop-Up – Stellenbosch
30 APRIL – 1 MAY
Cool Wine Festival – Elgin
30 APRIL – 1 MAY
Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival – Cape Town
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.
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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
