

The Chocolate and Wine pairing is one of many tasting experiences which the Estate has on offer. Situated in the outskirts of Stellenbosch, visitors can look forward to history, award winning wines, art, and astounding food followed by incredible Stellenbosch views. Spier Wine Farm who was voted one of the 100 World’s Best Vineyards in 2021 is not only one of the oldest wine farms in South Africa, but also offers a range of activities which can be enjoyed on the Estate.

(If you don’t remember this ill-fated trend, let that serve as the answer to any and all follow-up questions.) But Millennials love nothing more than appropriating the failed fads of very recent history, so we can’t blame supermarket mammoth Aldi for re-releasing their ChocoSecco thirst trap.Ī sparkling wine sourced from “European vineyards,” as an Aldi rep explained, ChocoSecco-not to be confused with actual Prosecco-is made with “100 percent natural aroma obtained from chocolate cocoa beans.” And with 100 grams per liter of residual sugar, ChocoSecco definitely qualifies as a "dessert wine." For chocolate-loving Aldi shoppers with a palate for sweet wine, the chain also offers Petit Chocolat Wine Specialty, a German red wine infused with cream and dark chocolate flavor. And about a decade ago, putting actual chocolate in wine became a thing. Chocolate Pop: Aldi’s ChocoSeccoĪldi’s alluring and mysterious ChocoSecco lo, Macabeo and Parellada from Penedès and is aged on its lees for 18 months before bottling.Priced as $26 a bottle, Avaline’s traditional method sparkler is a blend of Xarel
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“Cameron and the Avaline team have always been super professional and involved in all the winemaking process.” “When we met Cameron, we connected because of our share of ecological sensibility, love for animals and a healthy lifestyle,” said Raventós. We think Avaline sparkling is a fantastic representation of the care and passion the Raventós estate produces." “ Pepe Raventós has done an outstanding job as the current steward of the land. “It was truly inspiring to hear the story of the Raventós family’s commitment to the land they have cultivated for five centuries and the passion for winemaking that has been passed down through generations,” said Diaz. (Avaline)Īfter flying to Spain and touring the winemaking facilities, Diaz and Power were drawn to the Raventós family’s 500-year winemaking history. Avaline founders Cameron Diaz (left) and Katherine Power enjoy their new Spanish sparkling wine.
