The Alchemy of Nature is an ethos many find contagious after spending just a single afternoon on the farm. As you sit on the shores of the dam and enjoy the simple pleasures and flavors cultivated in the fynbos-covered hills surrounding, it starts to sink in.
There’s no better example of this experience than our personal favorite pairing – Lomond Trout and Sauvignon Blanc. Simple yet exquisite, the harmonious combination of flavors between these two Lomond favorites is a testament to the Alchemy of Nature.
Surely if you’ve visited us, you’ve noticed the trout farm peacefully floating off in the distance on the dam. Owned and operated by Alicia and Albert Kemp from the quaint little village, Baardskeerdersbos down the road from us. Their business, B’Bos Trout, has been in operation since 2008. They are actually one of only a few trout farms still remaining in the Western Cape.
With each rain, water flows down between the vines and fills the dam. The connection between everything on the farm, as in nature, is vast. The trout raised in the dam is of unbelievable quality and freshness, as you enjoy it just 50 meters from where it is raised. The salmon-colored meat is rich and satiating. The depth of flavors in the fish requires nothing more than a pinch of salt and a dash of lemon. Given the robust palate one finds with the trout, it makes for the perfect example of the pairing capabilities of our bolder, more complex Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blancs, Pincushion and Sugarbush. The tropical notes allow one to better navigate the richness of the trout. The minerality on the finish of the wine acts as a guide to the layers and layers of flavors found within the fish. And finally, the acidity of the wine will find a match with the lemon spritz atop the trout – providing a foundation for the whole experience.
Whether it be the cold smoke, hot smoke, or trout pat̩ Рthe experience of combining all of these farm-fresh flavors is why we love what we do.
Experience it for yourself next time you come for a visit 🥂
What is your favorite meal to pair with one of our Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blancs, Pincushion or Sugarbush?