Slow-cooked lamb neck pitas + Raats Granite Blocks Cabernet Franc

An elegant wine is needed to complement the delicate flavour of the lamb (page 76), and the Raats Granite Blocks Cabernet Franc (R159.99) is my top choice. Cabernet Franc isn’t widely known in SA, but anyone who experiences its purity of fruit and velvety finish becomes a convert. Expect cherries, hints of spice, dark berries, rich leather and herbaceousness. The wine is balanced and fresh, and complements the earthy savouriness of the dish.