November 2014
Relax at AllĂŠe Bleue this summer Visit the awardwinning KWV Emporium Kuns wyn en samesyn in die Breedekloof Volg die voetspore van Afrikaans
Allée Bleue is set to steal your heart Nestled in the Franschhoek Valley, Allée Bleue, the well-known wine, fruit and herb farm in the Franschhoek valley, is set to become a true hot spot this summer season with a host of exciting new enticements. Its invigorated picnic and bistro menus give the already bumper offering of top wines and engaging herb tours a hefty boost. The appointment of chef Beau du Toit at the Bistro has raised the bar of the culinary experience awaiting visitors to Allée Bleue. Du Toit has worked as head chef for top international restaurants including Overture, the Stellenbosch-based restaurant, which has often featured in the Eat Out restaurant guide’s Top 10 list. With a strong focus on using inseason local produce – and herbs from their 28 herb tunnels providing fresh herbs daily – you can be assured of only the freshest fare at the Bistro, a complimentary herb salad with farm baked bread is offered to guests on arrival for lunch. Join the team for breakfast, a light lunch or a full á la carte menu. The venison and skaapstertjie burger with sautéed wild mushroom and thyme, and sweet potato chips topped with homemade chilli mayo will tantalize the taste buds of daring gourmands. The comprehensive cheese, bread and pesto platter for
Enjoy a lazy day of fine wine and dining this summer at Allée Bleue. two – including two complimentary glasses of house wine – is ideal when wanting to share a snack or light lunch. Together with celebrated chef and consultant Craig Cormack, Allée Bleue Restaurant’s head chef Ian Laubsher has created an exhilarating menu featuring handmade pizza and pasta. The menu perfectly combines the treat of enjoying such comfort food with the desire to stick to your health resolutions. The biltong-spiced beef pizza, with confit pepper and mozzarella and a touch of chilli and herb pesto, ticks all the satisfaction boxes, while the homemade gnocchi and tortellini will un-
doubtedly woo pasta lovers too. Guests are also encouraged to create their own salad from the unique Herb Trolley to accompany their chosen dish. The Allée Bleue Restaurant is situated toward the back of the property in the courtyard and adjoining area. A complimentary assortment of pesto, sundried tomato paste, roasted chilli and garlic dip and herb salsa is served with freshly farm baked tomato and pesto rolls before lunch. Chef Ian Laubsher also oversees the legendary Allée Bleue picnics. With his flair for creating tapasstyle bites, he adds a touch of luxury to these al fresco affairs. Start off
with a farm fresh olive and farm baked rosemary ciabatta, and build your sandwich with cured meats, pates and cheese from your cheese platter. The crispy green and Caprese salads with carefully selected herbs form the ideal companions to a generous serving of Cape Malay pickled fish and quiche. Most of the ingredients for our picnic baskets are sourced from artisanal food producers in the region and highlight the work of our area’s food heroes. Vegetarians need not stay away: your very own picnic basket awaits you with no less finger-licking goodies. Add a roasted veggie salad served with humus to the vegetari-
an fare of the usual picnic basket and you have a feast at hand. At R165 per person these picnics are worth every penny. Even the little ones are specially catered for with a custom-made picnic menu including drumsticks, wrap and homemade fruit sorbet priced at R60 per child. Fresh herbs are all the fashion for connoisseurs and amateur foodies alike. At Allée Bleue, one of the Western Cape’s biggest herb producers, enthusiasts get the opportunity to go behind the scenes on a tour through their extensive gardens, tasting and learning about the different herbs and their ideal uses.
Visit the international awardwinning KWV Wine Emporium KWV’s Wine Emporium in Paarl has won the award as regional winner of Innovative Wine Tourism Experiences in the 2015 Great Wines Capitals Best of Wine Tourism. The awards were presented on 6 November to wine estates from across the wine-growing regions of the world at a ceremony in Mendoza, Argentina. The Great Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Awards celebrate innovation and excellence in wine tourism throughout the 10 greatest wine regions in the world. Cape Town represents South Africa, and other members come from Germany, Spain, France, Portugal, the United States, Argentina and Chile, Italy and New Zealand. Maya Friederich, manager of the KWV Wine Emporium, said: “The team is thrilled and excited to win this recognition. The award is the result of 12 years of research
into new food and wine combinations to give visitors an innovative and sometimes exhilarating experience. I’d like to think we offer the widest range of food pairing options in the Cape Winelands.” Since opening in 2001, the KWV Wine Emporium has hosted over 350 000 visitors who enjoy multilingual guided tours of the KWV cellar complex, which, spread over 22 hectares, is one of the largest in the world. The KWV Wine Emporium offers a broad portfolio of products, including sparkling wines, natural wines, fortified wines, liqueurs and brandies. The complex includes the worldrenowned Cathedral Cellar, a breathtaking space containing carved wooden vats with the history of wine in South Africa and the five largest wine vats in the world under one roof.
Visit the KWV Wine Emporium for an unforgettable journey through wine and spirits.
Wyn, kuns en kultuur ontmoet in Breedekloof Met ’n eerste besoek aan die Breedekloof kan mens se mond nogal oophang. Die Breedekloofvallei is ’n minder bekende juweel tussen die Slanghoekberge en Thinus de Jongh sou met oorgawe sy talent as kunstenaar hier kon uitleef. ANNETTE THERON
gids versprei word. ’n Kelder stal byvoorMaar dit is nie meer ’n geheim beeld historiese skildenie, want dié vallei met sy majes- rye, foto’s en antieke ware tueuse berge, skoon water, skoon tesame met nuwe kuns in lug en gasvrye wynboere wat ’n versameling uit, wat die reeds ses of sewe geslagte hier storie van die betrokke fawoon en werk, het ’n unieke- milies en geskiedenis vertel, maar wat ook die toekuns- en wynroete oopgestel. komsvisie kommunikeer. En wie is die deelnemende kel- Kuns kan gebruik word ders, gastehuise en galery van hier- om ’n diepere sensoriese belewenis aan wynproe te die roete? By die Slanghoek Galery is die verleen. ’n Pamflet word aan beoogmerk nie net om uitstekende kuns in die streek beskikbaar te stel soekers gegee om die onnie – dit moet óók die mooi verhaal derskeie elemente van die van die uitsonderlike wyne en unie- storie saam te bind tot ’n interessante geheel.” ke kultuur vindingryk vertel. Vir ’n ongewone wynCorné Theron, die eienaar, meen die Breedekloof is bekend vir wyn, proe-ervaring vir avonmaar ook vir gasvrye mense, ’n ryke tuurlustiges bied Uniwikultuur wat vir geslagte lank oorge- nes, die grootste kelder in dra is in families en ’n tradisie van die vallei, ’n Fear Factor wynproe aan. Hier neem kwaliteit. “Die Slanghoek Galery het ’n pas- Lindie Rousseau van Unisie vir goeie kuns, maar ook vir ons wines Wyne jou geblindkosbare gemeenskap en span daar- doek op ’n wynproe wat De Wet Lategan haal ’n teugie 1975 port uit om kragte saam met die Breedekloof jou reuk en smaaksintuie die vat. Bemarkingskomitee om die konsep prikkel. Dis effe grillerig om jou hand in was ’n vrou – ene Francis Agnes Bovan die DNA van die Breedekloof op verskeie visuele wyses voor te stel.” ’n bakkie vol drillerige jellie te druk, tha – wat voorgestel het dat die kelSy sê hul oogmerk is om die lewen- maar interessant om te proe hoe el- der gebou word. Nicholas skud maar net meewastyl van die Breedekloof, asook die ke happie die geur en smaak van die rig sy kop toe Marli sê die kelder se wyn, die kuns en die kultuur in ’n wyn verander. Opstal se wynmaker, Attie Swart, Muskadel is verfrissend wanneer unieke eerste ‘Wyn en Kunsroete’ vertel sy familie is al sewe geslagte dit bedien word met sodawater, fyn daar te stel. ys en ’n skeutjie suurlemoen, “met “ ’n Aanloklike roetekaart word in die vallei. “En hier by ons is die klei-inhoud ’n paar kruisementblaartjies en saamgestel, wat die roete aan die publiek bekend stel en wyd as toeriste- bietjie hoër – van die 400 ha is 100 ha vrugte vir ’n heerlike somerdrankie.” onder wingerd.” Bergsig se De Wet Lategan sê sy Opstal se restaurant bied ’n asemrowende uitsig oor die gunsteling-kultivar is Chardonnay Slanghoekberge en die spys- en hy hou ook baie van hul Riesling kaart is seisoenaal met aller- Late Harvest 2013. Maar hy glo die hande heerlikhede – soos die Breedekloofvallei gaan mettertyd camembert toegedraai in fillo- bekend word vir Chenin Blanc. Die hoogtepunt van die besoek is deeg met heuning en gemengde neute, oondgebraai en bedrup ’n teugie van die 1975 port, wat nog met ’n bessie compote en balsa- nie gebottel is nie, uit die enorme houtvat. Dis veels te lekker om uit miese reduksie. So ook die voorgereg met ca- te spoeg. En as jy moeg geproe en geëet is, lamari, vis, garnale, gebraaide kan jy gaan oornag by Die Eike, skyfies en tartare-sous. Die porsies is ruim en die waar Grietha van Rhyn en Charspyskaart bevat gunstelinge maine Carstens jou met ope arms soos lamsboud bedien met rooi- verwelkom. Verblyf bestaan uit agt en-suite wyn-sous en natuurlik Opstal se alombekende hoenderpastei dubbel-slaapkamers waarvan drie en die bobotie met geelrys is ’n ekstra slaapkamer met twee beddens het. Hulle bied ook wittebroodook ’n ware wenner. Badsberg is die volgende stop suites vir die bruidspaar en ’n splinen Nicholas Husselman, die ternuwe restaurant en konferensiewynmaker, en Marli Gelden- fasiliteite. Daar is al verskeie troues huys, die skakelbeampte, kan op die plaas gehou. Die Eike is ’n werkende wyn-, sinie uitgepraat raak oor die wyn en geskiedenis van dié plaas trus- en perske-plaas. Besoek nou hul webtuiste by www.breedenie. Badsberg is in 1951 gestig kloof.com en verken self die BreedeCharmaine Carstens en Grieta van Rhyn deur 18 stigtingsboere en dit kloof. is die eienaars van Die Eike.
Die Breedekloof stel op 1 November hul kunsen wynroete oop aan die publiek.
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Break away to the luxury of the boutique wine farm, Val du Charron, in the heart of the Wellington winelands.
Luxury living at Val du Charron The beautiful Val du Charron Wine and Olive Estate, Guesthouse and Spa, is located on a working farm in the heart of the Bovlei valley. This beautiful oasis is just 10 minutes from the town of Wellington and less than an hour’s drive from Cape Town. The farm consists of 21 hectares of vineyards, 4½ hectares of olives and a 400 ton wine cellar. The cellar produces hand-crafted premium red and white wines for export.
Val du Charron combines the rich traditions and natural beauty of the area with modern day comforts and technology to produce not only superb wines, but an experience for guests to remember. Guests are encouraged to join in the true lifestyle of wine farming and creating fine wines, not only by enjoying a tasting and fine dining, but by touring the state-of-theart wine cellar where they can get their hands dirty during harvesting. Val du Charron is about experi-
encing every element that goes into making hand-crafted bottle wines. At the end of the day, guests can unwind at the spa and retire after a delicious dinner to the four star guesthouse or the five star Coach House. The guesthouse has eight luxurious suites, each with stunning views of the vineyards, gardens and the spectacular Hawekwa Mountains. During Wellington’s hot summer months, a swimming pool is available for cooling off and relaxation.
A full farmers breakfast welcomes guests in the morning and a la carte menu is available for lunch. During the winter months, large fireplaces with couches provide ambiance for board games or reading from the extensive library on the farm, while sipping on a glass of Val du Charron’s premium wine. The Coach House is a boutique winelands getaway for the discerning guest who values their privacy. Consisting of only three spacious suites, each with its own plunge
pool and private patio with a builtin fireplace, guests can unwind in their own space overlooking the majestic surrounding winelands. Each of the three queen-size rooms is en-suite with bathrooms containing spa baths and a shower for two. Extras include a complementary mini bar, free Wi-Fi and smart cable TV. Meals may be served in room, however, guests have access to all four star facilities and may elect to dine in the winetasting room.
Stap saam in spore van Afrikaans Waar kom die jongste, sterkgroeiendste taal vandaan? Kom soek saam na die eerste spore van Afrikaans op ’n toer wat begin in die hartjie van die Kaap. Kom loer dan ook dieper in die binneland en sien waar Afrikaans homself kom tuismaak het tussen die klanke van die Khoi-Khoi, Maleiers, Duitsers, Franse en Portugese. Die toer begin in die Bo-Kaap, maar toeriste sal opgelaai word in Paarl, Franschhoek of Stellenbosch. Die Bo-Kaap se klipstrate sal deurgetrap word, met die reuk van pikante speserye wat in die lug hang, omsingel deur die kleurskouspel van die bont huise. Die gids neem die toer na die Madrasa waar van die vroegste Afrikaans geskryf is. In die skadu van die palms staan die oudste Moskee in SuidAfrika en die gids vertel “die storie agter die storie”. Dan word die Spore van Afrikaans verder opgespoor in Kaapstad deur ’n besoek aan die Slawelosie, Groote Kerk, Adderleystraat en sy beroemde blommeverkopers, die Heerengracht en sy standbeelde, voordat die toer terugreis na die Taalmonument in die Paarl. Hier word daar tradisionele koeksisters en koesisters geëet saam met koffie. Ná ’n insiggewende toer van Volg die spore van Afrikaans na die Paarl. die monument vertrek jy na Het Gesticht Museum in die hartjie van die Paarl, staan. eens ’n slawekerk en die vierde oudste kerk Groot taalgeeste soos AG Visser en DF Malin Suid Afrika. Hier word vertel van die rol herbe het hier hul skoolopleiding begin. Een wat die slawe gespeel het in die vorming van van die nasate van die broer van Ds SJ Du Afrikaans. Toit (Totius), Francois du Toit, neem die toer Dan is daar ’n inloer by die Taalmuseum op reis met “stertjies en stories” van die Gewaar die drukpers staan waarop Die Patriot, nootskap van Regte Afrikaners. ’n Heerlike die eerste Afrikaanse koerant, gedruk is. “Boere-combo”-ete volg om als mee te verDie finale bestemming van die toer is by teer. die plaas Kleinbos teen die Klein DrakenVir bespreking gaan na www.afrikaansestein-berge, waar die Hugenote Gedenk- spore.com, of kontak Blacky Swart by blacskool, die eerste amptelike Afrikaans-medi- ky@protectamedia.tv of bel hom by um skool, vandag trots met sy deure oop 021 8722 658/082 461 5721.
De Doorns Wynhuis kry blinknuwe baadjie Die tuiste van De Doorns Kelder se wyne, die De Doorns Wynhuis, wat by die ingang van die dorp op die N1-hoofweg geleë is, is onlangs opgeknap en slaggereed om vakansiegangers wat die Kaap hierdie feesseisoen besoek, met ’n nuwe besoekersvriendelike voorkoms, goeie wyn en gasvryheid te oorrompel. Die Hexriviervallei met sy indrukwekkende berge en welige groen wingerdlandskap is weliswaar meer bekend vir tafeldruiwe as wyn, maar De Doorns Kelder bied ’n klein, dog opwindende reeks wyne wat elk iets omtrent die vallei se vrugbare ligging verklap. Die keldermeester en bestuurder van De Doorns Kelder, Danie Koen, verduidelik dat slegs 5% van die vallei se druiweoes vir wynproduksie aangewend word, en hiervan word slegs die beste kwaliteit wyn sorgvuldig uitgekies vir die gebottelde produk. Die reeks bestaan tans uit ’n Sauvignon Blanc, ’n onkonvensionele rooi versnit, Roodehof, Cabernet Sauvignon, soet Muskadel en druiwesap. Dan is daar ook ’n semi-soet vonkelwyn en nie-alkoholiese
SKILDERAGTIG: Die tuiste van De Doorns Wynhuis. vonkelwyn – die perfekte drankies vir luilekker somerkuiers om die braaivuur of as heildronk op die Kerstafel.
Die vars en vrugtige reeks wyne bied boonop uitstekende waarde vir geld, en volgens Koen beplan die kelder om die reeks aan-
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staande jaar uit te brei. “Ons beplan ook om die wynproe-ervaring by die Wynhuis in die toekoms aan te vul met aller-
lei interessante aktiwiteite en produkte. Die terugvoering van besoekers oor die komende vakansietyd gaan vir ons baie belangrik wees om geleenthede te identifiseer waar ons kan verbeter om sodoende ’n voorkeurbestemming vir wynentoesiaste te word.” ‘n Nuwe Engen-vulstasie het onlangs sy deure langs die De Doorns Wynhuis geopen, wat beteken dat motoriste nou die gerief van ’n verskeidenheid dienste en produkte op ’n enkele stilhouplek kan geniet. Nuttige inligting oor die vallei se vele toeriste-trekpleisters is beskikbaar by die Hexvallei-toerismekantoor, wat ook in die Wynhuis geleë is. Die pragtig gerestoureerde Kaaps-Hollandse gebou het nou ’n groter onthaalarea waar besoekers rustig kan ontspan, terwyl die asemrowende uitsig oor die vallei ongetwyfeld sal sorg vir sielslafenis vir die langpad. Hier kan jy natuurlik ook jou wynvoorraad vir die feestyd en nuwe jaar aanvul – De Doorns is immers die eerste en laaste bestemming vir besoekers aan die Kaapse wynlande, en die nuwe, verbeterde Wynhuis beloof om ’n blywende indruk te maak.
Nuwe druifsoort vanaf Italië met seremonie gevier
Eienaars van Ayama, Michela Dalpiaz (links) en Attilio Dalpiaz (regs) saam met Augusto Fabbro by die aandete ná die plant-seremonie.
Ongeveer sestig vriende, kollegas, medialede en kliënte het onlangs saam met Ayama Wyne se eienaars, Michela en Attilio Dalpiaz, die Italiaanse paartjie se eerste dekade in Suid-Afrika gevier. Op dieselfde dag het almal ook deelgeneem aan ’n plant-seremonie van die eerste Vermentino druifsoort in die land. Die wynplaas is geleë in die opwindende VoorPaardeberg-streek van die Paarl en neem die voortou met hierdie druifsoort. Die eienaars is ook van plan om verdere eksotiese druifsoorte aan te plant. “Na uitgebreide samesprekings met een van Italië se mees bekende wynboukundiges, Augusto Fabbro, is ’n besluit
geneem oor die geskikste kloon van hierdie druifsoort vir die plaaslike omstandighede. Augusto Fabbro was ook self teenwoordig vir die “geboorte” van die druifsoort in ’n nuwe land en het ’n formele proe-sessie gelei van ’n paar van die beste Vermentino-wyne van Sardinië,” het Michela vertel. “Vermentino is die perfekte pasmaat vir Ayama se terroir, met baie hitte, wind, meestal kleigrond en bietjie sand, wat ontstaan het uit verbrokkelde graniet. Die druiwe en trosse is groot en word laat ryp, wat alles perfek inpas by die bestaande druifsoorte op die plaas asook die oes-skedule. Ek ken en is versot op hierdie druifsoort omdat dit baie geurige witwyne maak wat hout-veroudering kan hanteer en pragtige wyn tot gevolg het.” Die wyne wat geproe is, was die Cala Reale – Sella & Mosca 2013 (Vermentino Di Sardegna DOC), Canayli – Cantine di Gallura 2013 (Vermentino di Gallura DOCG SU-
PERIORE), Monteoro – Sella & Mosca 2013 (Vermentino Di Gallura DOCG Superiore) en Genesi – Cantine di Gallura 2013 (Vermentino Di Gallura DOG Superiore). Na die proe het almal saamgestem dat die druifsoort goed behoort te aard in Suid-Afrika en bekende in wynkringe, Giorgio Dalla Cia, het genoem dat sodra die nuwe wingerde die regte ouderdom bereik het, ons kwaliteit soos die van Sardinië, of selfs beter, kan verwag. Die geleentheid het bewys dat Vermentino gebruik kan word vir ligte, vars wyne met heerlike spesery-geure, maar ook meer ernstige koswyne kan produseer wat werklik kompleksiteit het en goed sal verouder. Die dag het geëindig met ’n Italiaanse en Suid-Afrikaanse fees waar die beste van albei lande se cuisine te proe was met lekker plaaslike musiek en natuurlik Ayama se heerlike wyne.
Celebrate the festive season in true style The exclusive hotel, Grande Roche, set on the historical slopes of Paarl’s mountains, is gearing up for another festive season of note. The hotel offers a lavish fivecourse Christmas Eve dinner at their intimate Bosman’s restaurant. Diners can look forward to feasting on delicious dishes like Tandoori-flavoured ostrich tartare, Asianflavoured confit duck leg ravioli, slow-cooked oxtail croquette and dry-aged Chalmar rib-eye. And expect all the Christmas trimmings. The cost is R1 395 per person, excluding beverages, R697,50 for children under 11. Entertainment will be supplied by renowned pianist, Rita Mustaine. On Christmas Day a superb buffet Christmas lunch will be served in the Manor House at R635 per adult and R317,50 for children 11 and under. A face-painter and jumping castle
will be present for the children’s enjoyment and the swimming pool closest to the restaurant will also be open for the young ones. The very talented duo, The Mix, will provide background music and song throughout. Another not to be missed event is the New Year’s Eve dinner-dance at Grande Roche. The evening kicks off with an aperitif in the rose garden, which offers spectacular views of the sunset over the Drakenstein Mountains, after which the guests will be seated in the multi award-winning Bosman’s restaurant. A stunning seven-course gourmet dinner will be served followed by a magnificent fireworks display precisely at midnight to welcome in 2015. Entertainment will also be supplied by The Mix, ensuring good dance music throughout the evening. The cost is R2 665 per person (R1 332,50 per child 11 and under).
Enjoy a lavish festive season at Grande Roche.
BRAAI IN STYLE: If you love the smell of braai meat and the taste of the finest sparkling wines, then Bubbles & Braai on 15 December at the Grande Roche Hotel is the event for you. Guests will taste the celebrated Cap Classique wines paired with mouthwatering braai dishes. There is something for everyone, from seafood to traditional steaks, ribs and chops.As the name implies, you are in for no ordinary evening! The culinary alchemy of Michelin trained Executive Chef Roland Gorgosilich has changed the way braaiing is done. Book with Christine on 021 863 5100 or christine@granderoche.co.za. SEE IN THE YEAR AT NEDERBURG: Freshlyground and the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra with Richard Cock, will bring in the New Year in the magical atmosphere of the historic manor house on the Nederburg wine estate in Paarl. It’s when Afro-pop meets symphony! The sensational seven with dynamic Zolani Mahola on lead vocals will treat you to favourites including Fire is Low, Ma-Cherie, Pot Belly, Doo Be Doo, I’d Like, Would You Mind and The Man Moves, with full symphonic accompaniment. The Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra is one of only two professional symphony orchestras in South Africa, and it celebrates 100 years of symphonic music in the city this year. The concert begins at 21:30. Gates open at 17:00 to choose your picnic spot! Bring your own picnic, but no alcohol is permitted. Nederburg wines will be on sale, along with other refreshments and a selection of light meals. Tickets for the concert are R300 for adults and R175 for those 12-18; free for under 12. Tickets: Computicket or Artscape Dial-a-Seat on 021 421 7695. The CPO will provide a bus service at 19:00 from Artscape, where parking will be available. It will leave Paarl at 00:30. Return tickets are R60 for adults; R30 for 18 and under. Book now and get banking details from laurika@cpo.org.za / 021 410 9809.
GRANDE PICNIC: Embrace lazy summer days with a rustic French-style picnic under the oaks in the beautifully landscaped garden overlooking the vineyards of Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate in Franschhoek. With scrumptious morsels and a bottle of Angels Tears wine, you’re set for a tranquil afternoon on this fabulous wine estate. Grande Provence chef Darren Badenhorst has added his signature touch to create picnic baskets brimming with uncomplicated bites that burst with flavour. Think French baguettes with artisanal brie, locally cured saucisson, homemade preserves, country butter and decadent chocolate brownies. A fine bottle of Grande Provence wine completes the deal. To book your basket at R225 per person, call The Restaurant at Grande Provence a day in advance on Tel: 021-876 8600 or e-mail restaurant@grandeprovence.co.za. The Grande Provence summer picnics take place from 1 November 2014 to 30 April 2015, weather permitting. Be sure to book early to avoid disappointment.
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• Prawns Tempura, Marie Rose Sauce • Asparagus with Lemon Aioli • Melon Balls & Kudu Carpaccio Platter
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CHRISTMAS BUFFET
25 December 2014 Lunch (12:00 - 15:00) & Dinner (18:00 - 21:00) R499 pp includes a welcome drink Children under 12 R150 Numbers limited - bookings essential Bovlei Road • Wellington • 021 873 1256 stay@vdcwines.com • www.vdcwines.com X1PG3R3R-FE271114
• Gammon Honey & Gingered Carrots • Karoo Lamb Neck with Rosemary & Garlic Jus • Stuffed Roasted Chicken with Feta, Pepperdew & Spinach • Sage Stuffing • Roast potatoes & Yorkshire Puddings • Beetroot Salad with Pineapple, Red onion, Roast feta, Avocado, Pumpkin Seeds & Garden Greens • Moroccan Cous Cous Salad • Cold Smoked Salmon Side, Pickles & Mustard & Dill Mayo
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