Chef Cheyne, who has cooked at the finest international kitchens for celebrities such as Kate Moss and Kylie Minogue, has created an exceptional winter menu of flavourful dishes fuelled by his knowledge of world food trends. Paired perfectly with signature wines from Holden Manz, Cheyne’s winter dishes offer you a multitude of choices for a memorable feast with an international flavour. Start your culinary journey with pea and mint soup, enjoyed hot or cold, or tuck into Keralan spiced squid, served with green chilli puree, miso mayo and lotus root crisps. For your main course, indulge in Cheyne’s signature duck breast, best enjoyed with the silky taste of Holden Manz Merlot 2010, savour pork belly with the signature Bordeaux-style blend, Big G 2009, or try a succulent grilled sirloin, served with spring onion and ginger puree, red kimchi and crisp anchovy butter dauphinoise – a winning combination with the sweet, dark, cherry fruit flavours of the Holden Manz Shiraz 2008. The indulgent desserts include a decadent 70% cocoa bean Belgian chocolate mousse with salted caramel, or try the heavenly dessert trio of cereal milk with miso butterscotch, white chocolate and sesame cheesecake, and warm pear, cinnamon and ginger compote. The Franschhoek Kitchen is open for lunch and dinner from Tuesdays to Saturdays, and Sundays for lunch. Phone 021 876 2729 or e-mail wayne@holdenmanz.com for bookings. The Holden Manz tasting room is open daily from 10h00 to 17h00. Visit Holden Manz on Facebook or www.holdenmanz.com. To reach Holden Manz, turn right at the Huguenot Monument in Franschhoek and follow the signs for two kilometres. GPS coordinates: Latitude: 33° 56’ 7” S; Longitude: 19° 6’ 54” E.