South African Wine Dinner
Featuring: Boekenhoutskloof, Stark-Condé, Neil Ellis, & Hamilton Russel Vineyard
July 9th & 10th 2015
$95.00 Per Person
One Seating Only at 6:30PM
2014 M. A. N. Sauvignon Blanc "Warrelwind" Western Cape
A bouquet of tropical fruit with herbaceous, green apple and green pepper notes. On the palate flavors of passion fruit and pineapple are complemented by crisp, well integrated acidity. Rich structure with a rounded and creamy mouth feel.
Chilled Rockmelon & Cucumber Soup with Mint Yogurt and Canied Pistachios
2008 Ashbourne Sandstone
Lemon zest, chamomile and tarragon notes showing serious cut and drive through the rapier finish. A backdrop of lemon curd fills in the after taste.
Mixed Field Greens with Poached Pears, Procuitto & Feta with Lemon Tarragon Vinaigrette
2014 Hamilton-Russell Chardonnary Hemel-en-Aarde Valley
Tightly wound, this exhibits a serious core of glazed pear fig, apple, plantain and brioche notes. Lined with mineral and honeysuckle hints and accented by nicely beaded acidity.
Leek Crusted Halibut with Panko Fried Eggplant and Citurs Fennel Butter
2013 M. A. Bosstok Pinotage coastal Region
Unique and savory flavors and aromas with suggestions of earth and spice balanced by red fruits, and nicely structured.
Curry Seared Free Range Chicken with Scallion Risoto Cakes and Tomato Harissa Chutney
2013 Starke - Conde Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch
Dark with a loamy edge to the notes of smoldering tobacco, steeped black currant, warm plum preserves and charcoal. Deep yet understated.
Lamb Chop Biryani with Lentil Potato Galettes and Fried Scallions
2007 Ashbourne Red Blend
Features loganberry and mulled blueberry fruit mix with a brambly structure and echoes of mint. Sage and anise through the finish. Broad with fine acidity buried for balance.
Cremalat Gorgonzola
2013 La Beryl Blanc Fairview
Tropical fruit flavors on the nose, with apricots and orange blossom, Full mouth feel with honey, litchi and citrus flavors, balanced acidity and a long lingering finish.
Orange & Cardamon Creme Brulee with Fresh Berries and White Chocolate