It’s Wine and Dine season at Signal Restaurant and this month the spotlight falls on Paul Cluver Wines’ owner, Paul Cluver.

• IF YOU COULD DO ANY OTHER JOB IN THE WORLD, WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

My interest is in sustainability and ethical behaviour, so if I had the opportunity to do something else, then it would have to cover decision making in those areas.  Either a consultant or manager in that field.

• WHAT’S THE BEST WINE YOU’VE HAD TO DATE (other than your own)?

Romanée-ContiLe Tache 1969

• WHAT ‘CHEAP & CHEERFUL’ WINE WOULD YOU RECOMMEND AS AN EVERY DAY DRINKING WINE?

Mmmmm this really depends on what you classify as cheap.  Jordon Chenin Blanc or Paul Cluver Woolworths Cabernet Franc

• CORK OR SCREW CAP?

I prefer screw cap

• WHAT’S THE BEST CURE FOR A HANGOVER?

Appletizer!  Works like a charm.  Also a huge breakfast, preferably Eggs Benedict

• DO YOU ENJOY COOKING AND IF SO, WHAT’S YOUR SPECIALITY?

I love cooking!!  I guess like any South African man I love braaing, but that is not exactly cooking.  So I enjoy making pastas and a great Oxtail in the winter.

• WHAT WOULD YOU ORDER AS YOUR LAST MEAL?

Foie Gras starter that is pan seared on toast with Fleur de Sel, then as a main a wonderfully aged steak with black truffle mash and to finish, a berry soufflé with vanilla ice-cream

• WHAT FOOD WOULD YOU LOVE TO TRY BUT HAVEN’T YET HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO?

Difficult question as I have tried so many different things some of which I didn’t like at all.  The things that I really wanted to try I have. 

• WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO SHARE A BOTTLE OF WINE WITH AND WHY?

My wife!  I love her company and we both enjoy wine

• WHAT’S THE BEST THING ABOUT WINTER IN THE CAPE?

Dinner with a great fire going in the background

• AND LASTLY, TELL US ONE FUN FACT ABOUT YOURSELF THAT NOT EVERYONE KNOWS

I tend to fall asleep very easily and have done so in all kind of weird and wonderful places

Now that you know a little more about Paul, join him and Executive Chef, Malika van Reenen, on the 24^th November as they take you on culinary journey showcasing the finest wines and freshest ingredients the Cape has to offer.

Starting with canapés in the Library, guests can enjoy a 3 course menu at R330 per person.  To book, please contact Rene on 021 410 7097 / renec@capegrace.com