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Wednesday, April 8, 2015

De Wetshof Wine Evening at Palazzo Montecasino

A fantastic and fully booked evening on the 25th of March in Rosa at the Palazzo Montecasino with Johann de Wet of De Wetshof showcasing the estate world class Chardonnay's.

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Pictures supplied by Cerebra

De Wetshof Selections pour on the evening

Johann de Wet of De Wetshof and Miguel Chan Tsogo Sun Group Sommelier presented the evening

The Palazzo Rosa dinner table

The Palazzo menu exclusively created for the evening by Executive Chef Gerard Vingerling

Perfectly chilled Limelight Chardonnay & Pinot Noir 2014 welcome guests as aperitifs on the evening

Johann de Wet of De Wetshof

Miguel Chan Tsogo Sun Group Sommelier

Soils were fly in from De Wetshof various site to show guests the greatness of their site and the difference between clay, limestone and slate

2015 tank samples of Chardonnay's from Limestone Hill and Bon Vallon site were fly in to show as an exclusivity to attending guests, whilst tasting the 2014 paired with food.

Palazzo Executive Chef Gerard Vingerling adding a final touch to the first course

Pistachio roasted carrots, cumin and orange Chervin, tarragon pickled carrot, carrot and ginger crumble paired with Limestone Hill 2014

Johann de Wet charming guests with the wonderful De Wetshof Estate Chardonnay journey and their role as a pioneer of the variety in South Africa

Five Spice pork belly, squash puree, lentils, potato vetkoek(or dumpling) ,  dukkha and shimeji  mushroom paired with a trio of wines, namely Bateleur 2012 & 2009 as well as a surprise of the evening their spectacular 2010 Nature in Concert Pinot Noir

Service with a smile, Christopher Maningi of the Palazzo service team

Miguel Chan carrying the precious soils during service, guests experienced a first hand contact with the source of the world class Chardonnay's

A great wine evening needs cheese before dessert, here Talegio with watermelon preserve and ciabatta, paired with Bon Vallon Chardonnay 2014

Phumlani Shongwe Palazzo Pastry Chef with his creation, avocado cheese cake, chocolate fudge, burnt orange and white chocolate ganache paired with the award winning 2008 MCC Brut Sparkling

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