Three Bold Bottles Built for Flame, Char & Carnivorous Joy

Ah, steak night. That sacred ritual when flames crackle, tongs click, and someone says, “Just one more minute,” even though they said that five minutes ago. Whether you’re team ribeye, sirloin, or portobello (we see you, herbivores with taste), one thing is certain: you need red wine — and you need the right red wine.

Enter: The Steak Night Edition — a carefully curated trio of wines made to tango with seared crusts, juicy middles, and side dishes that know they’re not the main event. From bold Bordeaux-style to Rhône-style renegades, this box is the vinous equivalent of steak sauce with swagger.

1. Kottabos Grenache Syrah 2023

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Varietals

73% Grenache, 27% Syrah 

 Nose

Cherry cola meets wild thyme, with a whiff of black pepper and philosophical campfire smoke

Palate

Bright, juicy, and slightly wild — this isn’t your average steak wine, it’s your cool friend who brings harissa butter and insists you serve your ribeye pink. Light on its feet but packed with spicy red fruit and elegant tannins

Ageing Potential

3–5 years, or until your next spontaneous Tuesday steak night.

Food Pairing

Rare lamb chops, charred veggie skewers, or that slab of rump you pretend you’re “sharing.”

2. Springfield ‘The Work of Time’ 2015

Robertson, South Africa

Varietals

43% Cabernet Franc, 24% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Merlot, 14% Petit Verdot

 Nose

Rich plums, graphite, dried herbs, and the comforting scent of an expensive library.

 Palate

Refined and contemplative — all silk and shadow, with deep, layered fruit, integrated tannins, and a finish that lingers like a good story. Aged to near-perfection, this wine is ready to impress your steak and your guests

Ageing Potential

Already in its prime — drink now or within the next 3–4 years while quoting Hemingway.

Food Pairing

Fillet with blue cheese butter, roast duck breast, or wild mushroom risotto with serious ambition.

3. Quest One 2018

Coastal Region, South Africa

Varietals

66% Petit Verdot, 28% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon.

 Nose

Blackberries, baking spice, and that seductive whiff of cigar box that says, “Someone’s about to grill something excellent.”

 Palate

Dark, muscular, and complex. There’s depth here — layers of black fruit, dried herbs, and a tannic structure that wraps around your steak like a perfectly tailored napkin.

Ageing Potential

5–8 years, but it’s already strutting onto the stage with full confidence.

Food Pairing

Ribeye with cracked black pepper, sticky BBQ short ribs, or a portobello burger that means business.

Why You’ll Love It

Mixed Case #24 – The Steak Night Edition is a love letter to char, umami, and fire-kissed protein. These aren’t wines that politely accompany your steak — they elevate it, challenge it, and sometimes outshine it. Whether you’re grilling under the stars or frying indoors in socks and an apron, this box is your ultimate steak night sidekick. Warning: May result in loud toasting, overambitious second helpings, and the phrase “We should do this every week.”