For this month’s Food & Wine Pairing Evening, we bring you a taste of the Cape winelands. On Thursday 29 August 2019, we will be partnering with Babylonstoren Vineyards – one of the oldest Cape Dutch farms in South Africa to bring you an evening of delightful food and wine. Enjoy an array of dishes accompanied by Babylonstoren’s most popular wines with live music by international musician KeeZee.
Cost: R295 per person
Date: 29 August 2019
Menu
Arrival canape
Grilled vegetable sushi paired with Chenin Blanc 2019.
Babylonstoren’s Chenin Blanc is a light, crisp, dry wine that is fruit driven and juicy. Unwooded and refreshing with lovely guava, pineapple and winter melon flavours rounded off with a hint of fresh green figs and Packham pear undertones.
Amuse Bouche
Cucumber & greek yoghurt Gazpacho paired with Viognier 2019.
The Viognier showcases layers of fresh peaches with dried apricot and blossom aromas. A floral nose and lime zest finish complete the perfect balance.
First course
Line fish with homemade tagliatelle pasta and citrus paired with Chardonnay 2017
The 2017 Chardonnay has a classy, sleek structure with subtle citrus fruit softened with textured creaminess, vanilla and nutty complexity.
Second course
Oxtail stew with mirepoix and pecorino paired with Shiraz 2016
The Shiraz tastes of cherry and soft prune – dark fruit flavours. It has a surprisingly fresh mid-palate, velvety mouth-feel and long, lingering finish.
Main course
Dry aged ribeye with molasses beef jus, baby marrown puree and a rich polenta cake paired with Nebukadnesar 2016
Nebukadnesar is a superbly crafted wine, with a good balance of vibrant, multi-layered dark red fruits supported by tight, well-honed tannins. It is opulent yet sophisticated with a long, compelling finish. Satisfying now, but with time will develop and unfold its many treasures.
Dessert
Dark chocolate fondant with chocolate soil and kahlua ice-cream paired with Babel Red 2019
The Babel Red is a balanced fusion of dark red berry and chocolate flavours with a juicy, lingering finish. Look out for notes of pencil shavings, liquorice and sweet tobacco with mulberry and dark
cherry chocolate on the nose.
Bookings for our August wine event are essential. Please email marketing@turbinehotel.co.za or call 044 302 5746.
Image credits: Babylonstoren
