Diners have the opportunity to taste four exciting new wine vintages from Brookdale Estate at a Winemaker’s Food and Wine pairing dinner to be held at the Bistro at Brookdale on Thursday, 19 June.
The gastronomic event will be hosted by Brookdale’s dynamic new winemaking team, Xander Sadie and assistant winemaker Shanice du Preez, with executive chef Gary Coetzee presenting his sensational 5-course menu.
The highlight of the evening will be the pairing of the estate’s flagship Brookdale Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2023, with a kingklip dish served with saffron and mussel beurre blanc. Sourced from a single block of certified Old Vine Chenin Blanc planted around 40 years ago, this wine once again showcases the complexity and balance for which Paarl’s terroir is renowned.
Other special features include the maiden vintage of the much-anticipated Twenty Field Blend (2024), crafted from 20 red varieties that were interplanted as bush vines on the estate. Like the Sixteen Field Blend of 16 white varieties, the wine is a vibrant expression that pays homage to the almost-forgotten art of field blend winemaking. The 2024 white field blend will be paired with gnocchi puttanesca, while the red field blend will be enjoyed with smoked duck as the main course.
The dinner will kick off with a delicious mushroom cappuccino soup with truffle foam served with the 2024 Bradbourne White Blend, and end on a sweet note with white chocolate and mascarpone mousse, enjoyed with Brookdale’s Mason Road Cap Classique.
Book via Dineplan or call 0871833919 to make a reservation.