On Wednesday evening, 19 February, I joined a select group of loyal supporters, media, and members of the wine trade at the trendy Culture Wine Bar for an extraordinary evening that seamlessly blended wine and music. Hosted by The Vinoneers duo, Etienne Louw and Brenden Schwartz, the Melodic Pairing Experience offered an intimate, sensory-driven journey through Orpheus and The Raven wines, accompanied by tasting "notes" – performed rather than spoken – by Etienne and his band. The wines were paired with delicious dishes by Grub and Vine. Wines and their tasting notes: Old Bush Vine Chenin Blanc 2024: "Still Got The Blues" by Gary Moore Swansong Gewürztraminer 2023: "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd Eternal Eight 2023: "Fragile" by Sting Le Béton Eye of the Tiger Cinsaut 2023: Working Class Hero by John Lennon A Conspiracy of Ravens Pinot Noir 2022: "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica No. 42 Cape Blend: "Vyfster" Pinotage No. 7: "Spirit of the Great Heart" by Johnny Clegg