Last Sunday, John took two American
tour clients, at their request, to George Jardine’s restaurant on Jordan wine
estate in Stellenbosch Kloof. He had taken friends of theirs last year and they
had recommended it as a highlight of the tour.
This return visit was a huge success.
An amuse to start, freshly
baked breads from George’s oven and vetkoek
with a lentil paté, curried
baby cauliflower and a wonderful aioli
Peppered tuna Carpaccio,
onion and soy dressing,
tempura shimeji mushrooms and
sesame
John, as usual, opted for no
mushrooms
Butter roasted White
Stumpnose, Jerusalem artichoke velouté,
confit turnip and potato fondant
Jordan “The Outlier” 2009 @ R38
per glass
and Jordan BF Chardonnay 2010 @ R48 per glass
Wild nettle and parmesan
risotto, pickled white asparagus, wild herbs and flowers
Wood fired pork belly with a
warm salad of globe artichoke, broad beans,
apple and mustard leaf
A trip to the cheese room, guided by manager Riaan Mol
enjoyed with Jordan “The Prospector” Syrah 2008 @ R48 per glass
and De Krans Tawny Port nv @
R35 per glass
Honey and poppy seed
soufflé being presented at a neighbouring table
George, Louise and their chefs preparing plates at the counter of the open kitchen
and very happy clients
Photographs © John Ford, Adamastor & Bacchus 2012
