The MATH Wine Club: Refined yet welcoming wine culture

November 2, 2025 By Tania Griffin 0

MATH Restaurant continues to shape Johannesburg’s wine and culinary scene with another sold-out MATH Wine Club experience, reaffirming its status as the city’s leading destination for refined yet welcoming wine culture.

Hosted at Waterfall Corner on 23 October, the evening treated guests to an unforgettable four-course tasting journey paired with exquisite wines from Taaibosch Wines and Le Chant Wines.

Guests were welcomed with freshly shucked oysters, paired with Le Chant Chenin Blanc, setting the tone for an evening defined by elegance and balance. The crisp minerality of the wine enhanced the delicate oceanic notes of the oysters, creating a refreshing and sophisticated start.

The second course featured wild mushrooms, thoughtfully paired with Pink Valley Rosé. The wine’s subtle floral notes and acidity beautifully complemented the earthiness of the mushrooms, highlighting texture and depth in every bite.

The star of the evening was the perfectly glazed duck in orange sauce, paired with Taaibosch Crescendo. This dish captivated the room, with guests describing it as “a masterstroke” and “breathtaking”. The rich, aromatic glaze was elevated by the wine’s layered profile, creating an unforgettable harmony on the palate.

To conclude, guests indulged in a luxurious dessert of velvety chocolate wrapped in cannoli, paired with Le Chant Rouge. The pairing delivered a final moment of decadence, drawing applause as the evening came to a close on a note of pure indulgence.

“Wine is not just about the glass – it’s about the people, the stories and the shared experience,” said Puleng Mathabathe, founder of MATH Restaurant. “To see every seat filled and every course met with such excitement is exactly why we created the MATH Wine Club: to bring people together through world-class South African hospitality.”

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