Thursday, November 14, 2013

The Klink Awards 2013

Lynne, Derek  Henstra, Anel Potgieter and Rijk Melck of Muratie with glasses of Villiera MCC
The Robertson contingent.  Elizma Spangenberg of Robertson Wine Valley, Steyn Fullard,  General & Marketing Manager from Weltevrede and Bonita Malherbe of Van Loveren
Gathering on the terrace under the marquee

Derek  Henstra reads out the awards

Anxious faces in the crowd

Derek with Monica Elias, as she reveals the awards

And the winner is...

Graham Howe, journalist and Cathryn Henderson, editor of Classic Wine

Lynne, freezing cold, wearing John’s jacket, with Bonita Malherbe of Van Loveren

Elizma Spangenberg, Robertson Wine Valley, gets  an award and a hug from Derek for winning the CROWD PLEASER: Award for Best Wine Route Event - Robertson Wacky Wine Weekend

and her certificate from Monica

Bonita Malherbe received two awards for Van Loveren: FAMILY DAY OUT: Award for Best Child-Friendly Venue on a Wine Farm and  YIN AND YANG: Award for Best Food and Wine Pairing at the Cellar Door
That was unexpected!

A deconstructed tricolor salad
Mini quiches topped with balsamic glaze
Caramelised onion in vol au vent cases topped with cheese and pine nuts
Spinach dim sum dumplings
Prawns in tempura batter with sesame seed
Seafood dim sum
Smoked salmon on blinis with cream cheese
Steak on rosti
Fillet on a stick with soy glaze
A superb dessert plate
© John & Lynne Ford, Adamastor & Bacchus 2013

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