SIMONSIG HOSTS GOLDEN CHARDONNAY WINE & FOOD CELEBRATION

Posted on 04. Oct, 2010 by BottlePlatePillow in 4) General News, Simonsig, Wine Events

Be sure to book your golden seat at Simonsig’s popular Cuvée restaurant, when the estate unveils its rendition of liquid gold for discerning palates – the exceptionally elegant, maiden Aurum Chardonnay – at an exclusive wine and gourmet evening on Friday, 29 October.

Classic intensity of flavour

Available in limited quantities and exclusive to exceptional vintages only, this full-bodied, French oak matured Chardonnay derived its name from the Latin word for gold, not only for its regal colour but also for its precious quality.

In celebration of this regal cellar newcomer, it is just fitting that this ‘one-night-only’ celebration casts the spotlight on the noble Chardonnay cultivar with divine grandeur. Winemaker Hannes Meyer will bring out Simonsig’s finest Chardonnays for a sumptuous four course food and wine pairing indulgence.

Cuvée’s Golden Menu kicks off with a goats cheese crostini with muscat grape jam matched with Simonsig’s Chardonnay driven, flagship Cap Classique, Cuvée Royal 2005. This is followed by a gently poached crayfish with grapefruit butter and fine lamb crackling complemented with a glass of Simonsig Chardonnay 2009, finely crafted with classic intensity of flavour, oak and finesse.

Main course is the highlight of the evening when the new Simonsig Aurum Chardonnay 2007, makes its debut in the mouthwatering company of a peppered loin of Hantam lamb with tamarind cream, fresh white asparagus and sweet wine pearl onions.

Fresh Helderberg berries in almond and saffron sabayon married with a heavenly sip of Vin de Liza 2008, an elegantly presented Noble LateHarvest honouring the late Liza Malan, beloved mother of the brothers of Simonsig Estate, will ensure that you and your friends go home on a decadent high.

This unsurpassed evening of great Chardonnays and gourmet fair starts at 19:h00 and costs R375 per head.

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Bookings for the evening are essential as seating is limited. To reserve your table contact Cuvée restaurant at Tel: (021) 888 4932 or send an email to cuvee@simonsig.co.za

Simonsig Wine Estate is located outside Stellenbosch, on the Kromme Rhee road between the R44 and R304.

Source: GC Communications

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Tasting Notes: Chardonnay – The nose shows lemon cream & lime blossom aromas with complex roasted almond & hazelnut characters. On the palate: funky orange peel & mineral notes create a remarkable wine showing hints of a smoky spiciness due to16months in new French oak. The silky smooth mouthfeel is balanced by a lingering fresh acidity on the finish. A handcrafted Chardonnay from a superb vintage.

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