Duck with cranberry sauce, anyone? Whether celebrating a holiday or hosting an intimate get-together, special occasions call for first-class food-and-wine experiences. After all, nothing brings people together like a scrumptious dish served alongside a fine, perfectly paired wine.
Renowned Cape Wine Master and epicurean, Alvi’s Drift’s own Junel van der Merwe, has just the dish to delight your guests and add some pizazz to your dinner table. Her duck with cranberry sauce wine pairing recipe is perfect for festive dining, or any occasion that calls for a meal that’s just a tad out of the ordinary.
Juicy and succulent with gamey flavours, duck is a tasty and versatile meat. This flavourful waterfowl can be used in a wide range of dishes, and duck and berries are a well-known match made in culinary heaven. With its exquisite ripe strawberry and cherry aromas, our award-winning Alvi’s Drift Signature Pinotage Rosé makes for an unforgettable wine pairing with this fruity duck dish.
Boasting peach, quince and honeysuckle aromas with hints of hazelnut and butterscotch, our much-awarded Reserve CVC white wine blend is another perfect wine pairing candidate for Junel’s mouth-watering duck recipe.
Whichever wine pairing option you may prefer, prepare to be blown away by the exquisite flavour combinations of this duck-and-cranberry recipe. Best of all? Even though it may seem somewhat intricate at first glance, once you’ve mastered this duck dish, it will soon become a firm favourite in your kitchen repertoire.
Serves: 3-4 people
Prep time: 30 minutes | Cooking time: Approximately 1 ½ hours or until duck is tender
Total time: +- 2 hours
You will require one large baking dish, a wire rack that fits inside the dish, as well as a saucepan.
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