MONT ROCHELLE HOTEL & MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS SERVES UP A GOURMET FEAST ON MOTHER’S DAY
Posted on 19. Apr, 2011 by BottlePlatePillow in Mont Rochelle
Franschhoek’s 5-star Mont Rochelle Hotel & Mountain Vineyards is offering an ideal choice for Mother’s Day on Sunday, 8 May, inviting you to treat the most important woman in your life with a special outing and leisurely lunch in the heart of the Cape Winelands.
Country Kitchen
Two distinct epicurean Mother’s Day experiences will be on offer at Mont Rochelle. At fine dining restaurant Mange Tout with its wrap around views of the valley, a 3-course set menu lunch will showcase the world-class cuisine presented here, while a lighter 3-course set menu lunch may be served al fresco in the magical vineyard setting of cellar door restaurant, the Country Kitchen.
At the Country Kitchen chef Joslin Hawker will dish up a culinary feast starting with Cured Franschhoek Trout, Apples, micro greens and beetroot Gazpacho, followed by Roast Pork Neck and Roasted Turkey with Seasonal Vegetables and Roast Potatoes, and a melt-in-the-mouth Blueberry Compote to celebrate this special occasion. (R220 per person)
Mange Tout
Providing the perfect opportunity to be spoiled with a taste of traditional French cooking with a contemporary twist, the 3-course set Mother’s Day lunch menu at Mange Tout (R250 per person) will entice guests with Exotic Mushroom Risotto with Parmesan emulsion & Toasted Pine kernels; followed by Roasted Lemon & Thyme Baby Chicken perfectly matched with Roasted Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables; and concluding on a mouth-watering note with Tiramisu Dessert with Mascarpone Mousse, Coffee and Savoiardi Ice Cream.
Matched with one of Mont Rochelle’s superb selection of ‘food’ wines produced right here on the farm, and including the latest vintages: Mont Rochelle Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Mont Rochelle Merlot 2005 and its flagship Mont Rochelle Syrah 2006, a feast for all senses awaits you on Mother’s Day.
Source: FivestarPR
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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