Since it's a leap year we can all celebrate one extra day this February. Best of all, the 29th happens to be a Friday, so celebrate in style – it only comes around every four years…

More to celebrate - If you've popped into the Deli recently, you'd have noticed we've added sushi to our raw bar. Sushi has evolved greatly since its origins a few centuries ago, when it was originally a dish of fish cooked in fermenting rice. Modern sushi, simultaneously simple yet sophisticated, is perhaps the purest presentation of fresh fish. At Caveau Deli we are delighted to offer you the freshest fish in Cape Town prepared by the skillful knife of Jackie, our newly appointed sushi chef. Come taste what we're so excited about! 

We're privileged enough to have some passionate and dedicated staff at Caveau, and do appreciate our luck. Simon Wibberley has been with Caveau at The Mill for a year this month and though we're certain he'll one day run his own restaurant empire, we're going to hang onto him as long as we can. Cheers to Simon for his hard work and a great year!

Keep swirling into another year!

Part of the Anthonij Rupert stable of estates, L’Ormarins sits against the slopes of the Groot Drakenstein Mountains in Franschhoek. Since the area is not exactly a bastion for quality sauvignon blanc, fruit for this wine is cleverly sourced from several high-altitude vineyards around the Cape. The result is a deliciously appealing variety of flavour and character. Kept on the lees until bottling in their hands-on cellar, the wine retains a richer-than-usual mouthfeel that is kept in check by some firm but appealing acidity. There is a lot of Sauvignon Blanc on the market, and it's often difficult to decide on one, but if you're having sushi, the mineral character of this wine makes it a perfect pairing.

Price: R140 

Jean’s Thoughts: A Crispy and fruity Sauvignon Blanc. I personally enjoy drinking it while I'm eating some fresh sliced salmon. The label looks nice, well done Brian!

Brendon’s Thoughts: Personally, I believe all wine is sexy, but Sauvignon Blanc paired with sushi is especially so... Try it with this handcrafted, classic wine to see if you agree.

Though our sushi chef can put together platters that will suite your exact requirements, you are also welcome to order a la carte from the black board. For the newsletter this month, we've featured a platter with several of the classic Sushi offerings, including prawn, salmon and tuna nigiri, sashimi, a salmon rose and a salmon fashion sandwich. This specific platter is available to order at R95 (12 piece) or R145 (16 piece) and would pair brilliantly with a bottle of the L’Ormarins Sauvignon Blanc.

"Drinking good wine with good food in good company is one of life's most civilized pleasures." - Michael Broadbent