The Wine Pairing evenings at Lanser’s on Main always begin with a fun poem about wine. We search high and low for light hearted rhymes that will start the evening with a smile. Sometimes we write them ourselves

For our Zevenwacht Wine Pairing in May 2024, we were joined by Janine Shearer representing the farm. We wrote the following poem to kick things off….

Welcome back,
It’s been a while
An invitation to Wine Pairing
I bet it brought a smile

Zevenvacht’s our wine
A farm from Stellenbosch
Meaning Seven Expectations
By golly, that sounds posh

I have some peeps
Tonight I must mention
Dom our good friend
Out spending his pension

Can’t leave out Auralia
She’s about to split
Rumour has it
She’s fallen in love with a Brit

On to my favourites
The gorjus hot ducks
Looking radiant as ever
Wish I’d worn a Tux

Kerry’s back
For a brief interlude
With Catherine and friends
That table’s bound to get rude

Enough now, Barrie
It’s time to stop
The next course’ almost ready
And there’s wine to dop

by Barrie Bramley

The Wine Pairing evenings at Lanser’s on Main always begin with a fun poem about wine. We search high and low for light hearted rhymes that will start the evening with a smile. Sometimes we write them ourselves

For our Stellenrust Wine Pairing in September 2023, we were joined by Mario Monteiro representing the farm. We wrote the following poem to kick things off….

Welcome to our wine pairing
You and you. One and all
We’ve got great food and wine
Our hope for the evening… you have a ball

You’re seated in a Bistro
That’s where you’re at
Bryanston’s finest it’s said
And that’s an undeniable fact

So what is a Bistro?
South African’s don’t know
We’ve been hoodwinked by the chains
So here’s the Bistro manifesto

It’s that place you go to
When you have an itch to scratch
Somewhere deep in your tummy
Maybe a dish like Grzywacz

Historically, it a local
Where a chef made a stop
After a long day or night of cheffing
It was his food-and-wine-go-to shop

Food like mamma made
Quality, personality, just like you know
All made by a chef bleeding passion
While you’re drinking a bordeaux

It’s a perfect place to find yourself
For tonight’s Stellenrust
An undeniably great wine farm
An experience you won’t resist

by Barrie Bramley

The Wine Pairing evenings at Lanser’s on Main always begin with a fun poem about wine. We search high and low for light hearted rhymes that will start the evening with a smile. Sometimes we write them ourselves

For our Doolhof Wine Pairing in June 2023, we had the winemaker, Gielie Beukes, visiting us. We wrote the following poem to kick things off….

Wellington vineyards bathed by sun’s golden ray,
Where luscious grapes in symphony sway,
A nectar’s birth, an art divine,
Behold Doolhof and their noble wines.

Crimson hue, an artist’s delight,
Telling stories about secrets of the night,
With each sip, a tale unfurls,
Of 80 hectares and passionate swirls.

On lips it dances, a velvety kiss,
Igniting senses with flavours of bliss,
A symphony of notes, harmonies true,
Whispering secrets, enchanting anew.

So raise your glass, let your worries fade,
Embrace the magic this elixir has made,
For in each sip, a moment sublime,
Wine, Gielie se muse, transcending time.

by Barrie Bramley

Come, all you wine lovers, and gather round,
Tonight we’ll explore flavours that abound.
From the vines of Simonsig, both red and white
We’ll sample their wines, and pair them just right.

First, a crisp Chenin Blanc, so versatile in style
Paired with a Portuguese Fish Stew, hmmm, you’re going to smile
Then, a Pinotage, full , robust,
To go with mushrooms, roasted to perfection, no fuss.

And finally, a Bordeaux, for toasting and cheer,
As we raise our glasses, to the rest of this year.
Let’s sip and savour, each and every glass,
And enjoy the company of friends, and good laughs.

The Wine Pairing evenings at Lanser’s on Main all begin with a fun poem about wine. We search high and low for light hearted rhymes that will start the evening with a smile.

For our Simonsig’ Wine Pairing evening in April 2023, we selected the above poem, written by Barrie Bramley to kick things off.

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INTRODUCTION

There’s a large table at Lanser’s on Main known as ‘the family table’. Once an orphan table that we adopted to seat people who visit Lanser, or one of the team.

A lot goes on and is discussed around the family table. Business, wine, food, trending news, arm wrestling, philosophy, politics, and of late, a little ChatGPT.

Having introduced members of the team to artificial intelligence, through a practical show of some of what ChatGPT is capable of, a story was asked for. The exact prompt was,

Please write a children’s story, 500 words long, about a warrior named Alaster and an evil Dragon called Charles.

Alaster works in the scullery and Charles is the Barman at Lanser’s on Main.

What you’re about to read, is that story, written by ChatGPT, and illustrated by Dall-E, and put together in an hour, on a Saturday afternoon, at Lanser’s on Main.

We know it’s not perfect (especially the illustrations). However it does represent a particular spirit that lives inside of Lanser’s on Main, which can be described like this:

Our passion for creating great food and memorable dining experiences for our guests, is an open invitation to be playful, creative and to try new things, even when it’s difficult with no guarantee how it will turn out.

Today it just so happened to take the form of a children’s book. Tomorrow, we wait and see…….

Once upon a time in a magical kingdom, there was a brave warrior named Allaster. Allaster was known throughout the land for his bravery and courage. He had fought countless battles and had never been defeated. He was strong, smart, and always ready for a challenge.

One day, a terrible dragon named Charles arrived in the kingdom. He was an evil dragon who had come to destroy everything in his path. Charles was big, fierce, and very dangerous. His breath was like fire and his claws were sharp as knives.

The people of the kingdom were terrified. They had never seen a dragon before and they didn’t know what to do. Allaster knew that he had to do something to stop Charles before it was too late. He decided to confront the dragon and put an end to his evil plans.

Allaster rode out of the kingdom on his trusty horse and soon came face to face with the dragon. Charles was angry and let out a mighty roar. Allaster was not afraid. He charged towards the dragon with his sword drawn and ready for battle.

The two warriors clashed in a fierce battle. Charles breathed fire and tried to claw Alaster with his sharp talons, but Alaster was quick and agile. He dodged the dragon’s attacks and landed a powerful blow with his sword.

The dragon roared in pain and took to the air. Alaster knew that he couldn’t let Charles escape. He chased after the dragon on his horse, determined to end the battle once and for all.

The dragon flew higher and higher into the sky, but Alaster was not afraid. He reached into his saddlebag and pulled out a magical arrow. He had been given the arrow by a wise old wizard who had told him that it had the power to defeat any dragon.

Alaster took aim and fired the arrow. It flew through the air and struck Charles right in the heart. The dragon let out a final roar and fell to the ground, defeated.

The people of the kingdom cheered as Alaster rode back into town. They were amazed by his bravery and skill in defeating the dragon. Alaster was hailed as a hero and the people threw a great feast in his honor.

From that day on, Alaster was known as the greatest warrior in all the land. He had defeated the evil dragon Charles and saved the kingdom from destruction. The people of the kingdom knew that they could always count on Alaster to protect them from any danger that might come their way.

And so, Alaster lived the rest of his life as a hero, beloved by all who knew him. He knew that he had done something truly great, and that his name would be remembered for generations to come.

The Wine Pairing evenings at Lanser’s on Main all begin with a fun poem about wine. We search high and low for light hearted rhymes that will start the evening with a smile.

For our Warwick Wine Pairing in November 2022, we selected the following poem to kick things off….

BJORK AND HIS CORK

Bjork stood upright in the dock
The judge looked up and frowned
The cuffs were firmly locked
As everyone stared him down

It wasn’t me he pleaded
I didn’t pull the ‘trigger’
Surely you can see it now
He was trying not to snigger

Was it not your cork that killed him?
The victim’s lawyer questioned?
Your initials are all over it
From one of your wine bottles, he mentioned

Indeed it was a cork of mine
From one of my wines, without a doubt
It wasn’t me who held it last
Before the crime was carried out

I confess it was my father
I know he doesn’t drink wine
His farts had become a bother
And his marriage was no longer fine

His wife told him to plug it
Which he did with trembling fear
To avoid a permanent split
With the love of his love; mother dear

It was the gas build up during the day
That caused this moment of dread
Poor old neighbour, David Mackay
Received a fatal cork-blow to the head

by Barrie Bramley