Leeuwenhof, Official Residence of the Premier of the Western Cape
The guests enjoy a glass of wine before the presentation
Izak Smit of SAWIS introduced the Premier, Ms Helen Zille
who spoke about her experience with wine and of some of the eminent guests who have been entertained with South African wines at Leeuwenhof
A bottle of Van Rijn brandy, presented by Marlene Bester of Distell
Pieter de Bod of the KWV presents Ms Zille with a bottle of KWV 20 year old brandy
Hempies du Toit presented magnums of Alto and Annandale wines
Hein Koegelenberg presented a bottle of Klein Constantia's Vin de Constance
Anthony Hamilton Russell also presented Ms Zille with a bottle of Vin de Constance
History was made in another way - Hempies du Toit wore a jacket and tie!
After the presentation - Canapés in the dining room
The Menu
The L shaped dining room with Cape scenes painted by prominent Cape artists
Ms Zille asked Twelve Apostles sommelier Greg Mutambe to suggest suitable wines to match the canapés
and they were joined by chef Marc Wassung who spoke about the food
The first plate of canapés: Hot Baked Salmon with a hint of Smoked and Slow Roasted Tomatoes and Sauce Béarnaise - Brinjal and Goat's Cheese Stack with Herb Pastry - Crostini topped with Baked King Oyster Mushroom and Thyme
Ms Zille spoke about the new liquor legislation, the Province's severe addiction problems and the need for control
The second course: Curried Prawn - Springbok Loin served with White Bean Puree and Shiraz Reduction - Crispy Duck served with Thick Cut Potato Chips cooked in Duck fat and Rosemary
Jos Baker shows Ms Zille her book "Preserving a House", about her historic 300 year old cottage
© John & Lynne Ford, Adamastor & Bacchus 2013
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