An evening of culinary pleasures
awaits diners who book a table for The Twelve
Apostles Hotel and Spa’s
food & wine pairing dinner on Friday 29 November, when Azure
Restaurant joins forces with renowned
Hemel–en-Aarde winery Bouchard Finlayson. Newly appointed Executive Chef
Christo Pretorius has devised a special four-course
menu for the evening, with matching
wines to be presented by winemaker Peter Finlayson, who is known as South
Africa’s ‘Pinot Pioneer’.
Owned by the
Tollman Family of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection, Bouchard Finlayson is asmall
vineyard and winery in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, defined by the backdrop of
majestic mountains and the roar of the wild oceans of the southern seas. Peter Finlayson was the first modern-day
winemaker in the valley and was instrumental in putting the Walker Bay wine
region on the map. The vineyard's terroir provides ideal
conditions, allowing Finlayson to produce Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and
Sauvignon Blanc of outstanding quality, and thus ensuring that the name Bouchard
Finlayson has become internationally synonymous with excellence.
Azure Restaurant at the five-star Twelve
Apostles Hotel and Spa, a Leading Hotels of the World member, presents the
perfect location for Bouchard Finlayson’s wines to be showcased. A stunning
setting with mesmerising Atlantic Ocean views, a world-class culinary offering
and impeccable service make this one of Cape Town’s top dining experiences.
Guests attending this special event will be able to celebrate the beginning of
the festive season in style, experiencing the wonderful combination of talented
Executive Chef Christo Pretorius’s creative cuisine and Bouchard Finlayson’s
outstanding vintages.
Chef
Pretorius will start the evening with Crayfish Roulade - poached crayfish with lemongrass, vanilla,
avocado, a tomato herb dressing and lime yogurt. Peter Finlayson will pair the roulade with Bouchard
Finlayson’s Walker Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2013, a perfect choice for seafood
dishes. Up next will be Fish Du Jour - grilled kingklip with asparagus,
corn succotash, pea puree and oyster horseradish cream, to be accompanied
by Bouchard Finlayson’s Missionvale Chardonnay 2012.
As main course, Springbok
Loin with pearl barley, miso, king oyster mushroom, soy shitake, sweet potato
and cranberry jus will find great balance partnered with Bouchard
Finlayson’s flagship Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 2011. Growing on the
slopes of Galpin Peak, the elusive Pinot noir varietal continues to be the
vineyard’s jewel and receives continuous recognition. The 2011 vintage was
voted ‘Best Red Wine’ in the ‘Biodiversity and Wine Initiative (BWI)’ category
at the Nedbank Green Wine Awards in 2012.
The innovative Blue
Cheese dessert will see the Executive Chef mix sweet with salty
flavours, combining potted blue cheese with chocolate sable and port
reduction. These strong flavours will be matched with Bouchard
Finlayson’s Hannibal 2011, a perfect blend of French and Italian grape
varieties, with Sangiovese as its principal cultivar.
Rounding off the
evening will be tea and coffee, served with a specially created Petit
Dessert Plate - apple covered rhubarb, lemon choux, chamomile
macaroons and popcorn ice cream to end on a sweet note.
Bouchard Finlayson
Dinner
Friday 29 November
2013
Azure Restaurant at
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
19h00 for 19h30
R545 per person (includes
wine, water, tea and coffee)
Bookings are essential: contact restaurant reservations
on 021 437 9029 orrestaurants@12apostles.co.za
THE TWELVE APOSTLES HOTEL AND SPA
Tel: +27 (0)21 437 9029
Email: restaurants@12apostles.co.za
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About The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, situated on Cape Town’s –
if not the world’s - most scenic route, recently celebrated its 10th birthday.
Well established as the city’s leading boutique hotel, The Twelve Apostles Hotel prides itself in offering guests
that ‘personal touch’. Providing a convenient complimentary shuttle service,
guests are five minutes from the most beautiful beaches and Camps Bay, 15
minutes from the city centre and V&A Waterfront, and within easy reach of
many vineyards within the Cape Winelands. Helicopter
transfers are also available to offer an
exhilarating experience flying over the spectacular peninsula.
Poised above the Atlantic Ocean, the five-star Cape Town hotel is situated at the water’s edge of a marine reserve,
boasting frequent whale and dolphin sightings. Surrounded by nature only, the
hotel is flanked by the majestic Table Mountain and the Twelve Apostles
mountain range within the Table Mountain National Park. The interior design is
inspired by its namesake, creating a fresh, calming environment that artfully
combines sophistication with simplicity, comfort and elegance.
Guests are spoilt with spectacular views of the ocean and
mountain views in each of the 70bedrooms and suites, including the Presidential Suite, each superbly designed
to provide the utmost comfort and style.
The hotel boasts two swimming pools perched above the ocean;
its award-winning health and beauty spa; Azure Restaurant, the Café Grill, and The Leopard Bar; a 16-seater private cinema; and meeting, events & wedding facilities for up to 90 guests.
ABOUT BOUCHARD FINLAYSON
Established in 1989 in the temperate
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley on 125 hectares (312 acres) of Walker Bay's prime
viticultural land, Bouchard Finlayson Vineyard and Winery is a small cellar
dedicated to the quality production of Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon
blanc. Ever since releasing their first vintages, the name Bouchard Finlayson
has been internationally synonymous with excellence. Today, owned
by the Red Carnation Hotels’ Tollman family and under the leadership of
Victoria Tollman and winemaker Peter Finlayson, 22 hectares (54 acres) of the
estate are currently under vine with 50% devoted to the varietal for which
Peter is most acclaimed – Pinot noir. Other cultivars under production include
Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc and Sangiovese, as well as a handful under
exploration. Bouchard Finlayson is an accredited Championship member of the
Biodiversity and Wine initiative (BWI).
Situated on the R320 near Hermanus, Bouchard Finlayson vineyard and winery is open for tastings and sales Monday to Friday from 09h30 to 17h00 and on Saturdays from 10h00 to 13h00. For further information, call +27 28 312 3515; email info@bouchardfinlayson.co.za; or visit www.bouchardfinlayson.co.za.
About Red Carnation Hotels
Red Carnation Hotels is an award-winning collection of five
and four star family-run boutique hotels in London, Dorset, Guernsey, Geneva,
Florida and South Africa. Each property has its own individual character and
unique location that reflects the local environment, culture and cuisine. They
all share the qualities that win Red Carnation so many prestigious awards –
splendid luxury, generous hospitality, inventive and traditional cuisine,
private art collections, passionate service and loyal staff committed to
creating richly rewarding experiences for all their guests. For more
information about these award-winning hotels and the rest of the Red Carnation Collection, please
go to www.redcarnationhotels.com
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