In that spirit, I would like to share a wine based marinade with you. You can vary the flavour depending on what kind of red wine you choose.
For a greater intensity, try using a full-bodied red, such as our Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon or Zinfandel. For a more delicate flavour, use a lighter red such as our Merlot or 'Red'. Use on: Chicken thighs, duck, beef and lamb.
INGREDIENTS
• 2 cups red wine
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 3-inch strips orange zest
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, coarsely chopped
• 2 tablespoons red currant jelly
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Combine wine, onion, orange zest, rosemary, jelly, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Pour the marinade into a shallow baking dish or for marinating 4 to 8 servings of your chosen protein.
We have just released our Cultivar Selection Shiraz 2012, it sells for R69 per bottle and is the perfect partner for flame grilled meat.