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CATHARINA’S RESTAURANT TO SERVE UP CELEBRATORY GOURMET FOOD AND WINE EVENT
Posted on 07. Sep, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow in Steenberg
Steenberg’s two celebrated chefs, Brad Ball of Bistro Sixteen82 and Garth Almazan of Catharina’s Restaurant, have teamed up to present a sophisticated gourmet food and wine event in the heart of the Constantia Valley on Friday 30 September. The famed Catharina’s restaurant sets the scene for this lavish culinary affair, where guests will savour a sumptuous 5-course menu, with each course matched with one of the Steenberg and Graham Beck wines, which were honoured among the Top 100 SA Wines for 2011.
This presents a rare occasion for wine and food enthusiasts to indulge in an exclusive tasting voyage in a spectacular vineyards setting, and offers excellent value at R390 per person. Those wishing to extend the experience to a stay at the luxurious Steenberg Hotel, may take advantage of a special Overnight Package which includes luxury accommodation, attendance of the Gourmet Food and Wine event, and a delicious English breakfast, all included at R1140 per person sharing.
Catharina's at Steenberg
Topping off this informal evening will be the company of the two chefs, who will be joined by winemakers Erika Obermeyer of Graham Beck Wines, and JD Pretorius, winemaker at Steenberg Vineyards, along with sommelier Higgo Jacobs, who is also a Top 100 SA Wines tasting director.
Diners may look forward to a memorable food and wine experience, with a menu comprising five superbly prepared dishes, beginning with a Leek Velouté, Franschhoek Trout Brandade and Tomato Crisp Starter paired with the Steenberg Vineyards HMS Rattlesnake Sauvignon Blanc 2011. Next on the menu is a mouth watering Asparagus and Goats Feta Risotto, served with ciabatta crumbs, shemeji mushrooms and micro herbs, matched with a glass of Graham Beck ‘Pheasant’s Run’ Sauvignon Blanc 2011. The third course, the Roast Cape Whiting with Crab Beignet, Sweetcorn Puree, Pommes Duchesse and Harissa Oil, is perfectly complemented by a glass of Steenberg Vineyards Semillon 2010.
The menu reaches a crescendo with the Char grilled Chalmar Beef Fillet, served with Cauliflower puree, crumbed veal sweetbread, pomme Maxim and red wine jus. This culinary masterpiece is the ideal counterpart for the Graham Beck ‘The Ridge’ Syrah 2006, which complements its rich, seared flavours. Rounding off this taste sensation is a sweet masterpiece, the Spring Berry & Mascarpone Souffle with chenin and berry jelly dessert, paired with a glass of Graham Beck ‘Bowed Head’ Chenin Blanc 2009 to refresh the palate.
With good food, fine wine and great conversation on the menu, and the magnificent setting of Catharina’s restaurant as backdrop, guests may be assured of a feast for all senses in the tranquil surrounds of this award-winning wine estate.
Pre-booking for the Gourmet Food and Wine Event at Catharina’s on30 September is essential.
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PAARDEBOSCH WINERY – SWARTLAND
Marius Malan grew up on their family farm, Staart van Paardeberg, on the foothills of the Paardeberg Mountains. Grape growing and producing wine run in the family and it was always Marius's dream to become a winemaker. After graduation at Elsenburg in 2005, Marius worked as assistant winemaker and viticulturist at Uva Mira, thereafter joined Slaley as chief winemaker and viticulturist. Read more...
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