We attended an interesting tasting of all the white wines from this
lovely farm at the edge of Franschhoek last Thursday. It was accompanied
by a really delicious lunch in Lust, their restaurant. Not only did chef JP Smith cook great food, but we discovered that he is a master baker and the bread he produces is quite
superb. We were lucky enough to be given a loaf to bring home and are now sad
that they are so far away for when we want more. Next time you are passing, go and taste the
excellent wines and the food and buy some bread to take home
Our welcome drink was a glass of their Jess 2012 Rosé
The very large
tasting room had a huge table laid out for the tasting
The first six
for tasting. We particularly liked the 2012 Kogelberg Chenin Blanc full of honey
lemons and citrus peel with a wonderful mouthfeel and long end. The Artisan CCV (Chardonnay,Chenin, Viognier)
sweet melon and citrus with woody vanillins, is very well integrated and has
hints of truffle. Our favourite wine was the 2012 Barrique which has nice
wood smoke and stewed pears on the nose, with a silky mouthful of limes lemons
and quince. We predict awards and lots of restaurants taking this good food
wine
Winemaker Susan Erasmus talks about the wines
Winemaker Susan Erasmus talks about the wines
Etienne Buys, Partner, Viticulturalist and General Manager of Vrede
and Lust
There were
visitors tasting in the lounge area
Susan Erasmus
and Public Relations consultant Nicolette Waterford
who owns Waterford Communications
Journalist
Norman McFarlane gets to grips with his notes
The pizza oven
in Lust restaurant
Two of the
bakers: Tyrone Erasmus and Dave Papina
Executive Chef
JP Smith
The menu
The starter of watermelon, mango, pomegranate and goats cheese was very refreshing
John's Gnocchi
with asparagus, peas and gorgonzola
Everyone else
had wild mushrooms added
Dessert was a
roasted peach on top of an unusual pink peppercorn brioche with Syrah ice cream
Oliver Herman's Shuttle Connexion was hired to take us there and bring us back safely and in comfort - so important when we visit a farm to taste their wines
Oliver Herman's Shuttle Connexion was hired to take us there and bring us back safely and in comfort - so important when we visit a farm to taste their wines
© John & Lynne Ford, Adamastor & Bacchus 2014
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