The final Come Wine With Us for 2015,was always going to be a bittersweet event for me,as I am really going to miss our monthly wine and dine evenings.
This month would be the start of a series of “KWV Fine Brandy” evenings. We got to sample the awarding winning 12-year-old and 20-year-old pot still brandies as well as the newly released truffle-infused luxury Gin, “Cruxland”.
This evening’s dinner took place at Beluga Cape Town. An art deco, New York loft feel is combined with an open plan kitchen, sushi section and designer bar. A really interesting space.
After a short introduction by Sybil,and the representative’s from Beluga and KWV Brandy,we were ready to embark on our journey.
We were treated to KWV Cluxland gin and tonic naartjie swirll. The story of the Kalahari Truffle they use in the making of this gin,is certainly very interesting. Being a lover of all things sweet,this drink wasn’t for me,but the rest of the guest at our table loved it.
Starters you had a choice of :
ROASTED VEG “TARTE”
Cumin-infused, roasted aubergine, double milk feta.
or
DUCK LIVER CRÈME BRÛLÉE
Apple preserve, bread wafers.
Or
FIRECRACKER ROLL (8)
Tempura tuna, avocado, mayo, sesame seeds.
The starters were accompanied by a mix of Laborie Brut MCC and the KWV 5-year-old.The delicate fruity flavors of the 5-year-old and the undertones of toast and nuts worked with either of these starters.
Mains was again a choice of :
SLOW-BRAISED SHOULDER OF LAMB
Deboned and rolled, lamb reduction, buttered mash,
Roasted vegetables.
Served with KWV Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
OR
ANGRY CHICKEN CURRY
Herb Salsa, fresh coriander, fragrant rice.
Served with KWV Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
OR
MUSHROOM GNOCCHI
Truffle emulsion, 14-month matured parmesan shavings.
Served with KWV Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
We loved the mains,the portions were quite generous,but no-one was complaining :).
And lastly for dessert we got to choose between the :
Dessert
CHOCOLATE SUNDAE
OR
WHITE CHOCOLATE BEIGNETS
Served with KWV 12 year and 20 year finest brandy
Once again a successful event,just a pity its the last one for 2015. But as they say “Good things comes to those who waits ” so now we patiently wait for that email to arrive in 2016.
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