If you’re searching for a food and wine pairing that will make your taste buds sing, look no further, We’ve totally found it! Our Wanderlust Cabernet Sauvignon has met its culinary soulmate in a dish that’s as adventurous as the wine itself—Lamb Chops Foriana.

Firstly, What the Heck is Foriana?

I’m so glad you asked! Foriana sauce originates from the island of Ischia, off the coast of Naples, Italy. Traditionally made with pine nuts, walnuts, raisins, garlic, and olive oil, it was created centuries ago as a way to preserve nuts and dried fruit.

Its earthy nuttiness and subtle sweetness make it a perfect match for bold red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, balancing tannins and enhancing fruity notes.

So, it’s safe to say this recipe and wine combo is an absolute winner.

Another Food Blogger

So, given we are more about wine than food, we couldn’t have created this masterpiece on our own! We partnered with Gavin from Another Food Blogger to craft this mouthwatering pairing of Lamb Chops Foriana with our Wanderlust Cabernet Sauvignon.

Gavin’s knack for flavour and passion for food made him the perfect collaborator for bringing this dish to life. Together (well, by together, we mean we gave him the wine – he totally did the rest!), we’ve created a recipe that’s both simple and sophisticated, and perfect for elevating your weeknight dinner or impressing guests at a weekend feast.

Wanderlust Cabernet Sauvignon

Before we get stuck into the lamb chops, let’s talk about the wine. Our Wanderlust Cabernet Sauvignon is an ode to the adventurers, the travellers, and those with an insatiable curiosity for life (and wine!).

Sourced from our organically grown, home block vineyards in Coonawarra, this wine is a bold yet refined companion for your dining table.

Upon that first waft, expect to be greeted with a cascade of rich flavours—think blackcurrant, black cherry, mulberry, and plum on the nose, with underlying notes of cigar box tobacco adding complexity. The palate? A lush tapestry of chocolate, mint, blueberry, and even more tobacco, all wrapped up in an elegant finish that lingers just long enough to keep you coming back for another sip.

Aged in French Oak barrels, this Cabernet is a long-haul traveller, perfectly suited for aging in your cellar till around 2035 or, let’s be real, cracking open tonight.

GOOD TO KNOW

This wine has been organically grown in our Coonawarra vineyards. The berries are small and super flavoursome, allowing us to produce delightfully complex and taste wines.

It’s also vegan-friendly, and with low residual sugar and below organic levels of sulphur, this wine is as mindful as it is delicious.

Lamb Chops Foriana: A Total Match

Now, onto the dish. Lamb Chops Foriana is the perfect pairing for our Wanderlust Cabernet Sauvignon because it brings out the wine’s boldness while balancing its subtle complexities. The recipe is simple yet refined, much like the wine itself, making it ideal for both a quick weeknight dinner or an elevated weekend feast.

The star of the show is the Foriana sauce—a blend of pine nuts, walnuts, raisins, garlic, and fresh orange juice that’s both earthy and sweet. This sauce is drizzled over lamb chops grilled to perfection, adding layers of texture and flavour that mirror the wine’s complexity.

How This Pairing Works

Lamb and Cabernet are a classic duo, but this dish kicks it up a notch. The richness of the lamb is a perfect match for the chocolate and tobacco notes in the wine, while the zesty Foriana sauce brings out the mint and blueberry flavours of the Wanderlust. It’s a mix of flavours that will leave you wondering where this recipe has been hiding all your life.

Quick, Easy, and Minimal Fuss

Don’t be fooled by the impressive nature of this dish. This recipe really is, as easy as it gets.

With just 10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking time, you’ll have a gourmet meal on the table in under half an hour. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a meal that feels fancy without requiring hours in the kitchen?

While we love celebrating Cabernet in October during our Cabernet Celebrations, this wine and this pairing are perfect year-round.

So whether you’re planning a weekend feast with friends or looking to treat yourself after a long day, our Wanderlust Cabernet Sauvignon and Lamb Chops Foriana are the ultimate duo.

our Wanderlust Cabernet Sauvignon with Lamb Chops Foriana for a bold, flavour-packed meal.

Quick, Easy, and Minimal Fuss

Don’t be fooled by the impressive nature of this dish—this recipe is as easy as it gets. With just 10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking time, you’ll have a gourmet meal on the table in under half an hour. And let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a meal that feels fancy without requiring hours in the kitchen?

While we love celebrating Cabernet in October during our Cabernet Celebrations, this wine and this pairing are perfect year-round. So whether you’re planning a weekend feast with friends or looking to treat yourself after a long day, our Wanderlust Cabernet Sauvignon and Lamb Chops Foriana are the ultimate duo.