Kids at the seaside, drying off on the hot ground. Nothing
changes; just what we did when we were this age
Our life and the weather are both
mad; not sure which is crazier. We were in Robertson from Sunday morning to
Tuesday night, visiting Wine on the River and 8 wine estates. We’ll be back
there next week. We arrived there in 40º+ heat and left with a chilly
North-Wester howling and the temperature down to 12º. We’ll write about all that in
the next MENU. This week has been crammed full of activity, including replacing a
tyre damaged in Ashton and dental work, but we’ll tell you about the more
interesting events next time. Here are this week’s stories. We think they’re interesting….
Tasting Paul John Indian whiskies at the Cape Grace
Another interesting invitation from Hector
McBeth to taste Whisky; this time from Goa in India. We have tasted Japanese
and Scotch whiskies with him on previous occasions. Held in the Bascule Lounge
at the Cape Grace Hotel; where else? It has the best whisky collection in South
Africa. We were to taste five whiskies from Paul John…
Caroline's White Wine Review 2018 at The Table Bay
An annual event in Cape Town, Caroline's
White Wine Review was held at the Table Bay Hotel this month. Caroline selects
her favourite high scoring white wines and bubblies and it is a challenging
tasting with so much quality in the room. One can never manage to taste
everything, but there were some really good wines to enjoy…
Launch of Roodeberg Rosé at Chart Farm
On a lovely summery day, we journeyed to
the restaurant at Chart Farm in Wynberg for tea in the garden and the launch of
KWV's new Roodeberg Rosé wine. Lots of beautiful roses from the farm…
Wade Bales Cap Classique and Gin Affair
On one of the hottest days in
October we ventured to the Waterfront by bus to attend Wade Bales Cap Classique
and Gin Affair at the Grand in the Waterfront. There were over 60 of South
Africa’s premium MCCs and about 50 local
craft and international gins to taste, with local producers present to share
their knowledge. No one drives to an event like this…
On the MENU this week. Spaghetti Milanese with Pork
Escalopes
A classic dish this week, one that is
quite easy to make. You may use pink veal if you can get it, or chicken
breasts, sliced in half and beaten flat…
MENU’s Wine of the Week KWV Roodeberg 2018 Rosé
It is made from Shiraz and Cabernet with a
little Cinsault and Mourvedre added. It is made from free run juice and has
brief skin contact, but not very much, as they need to keep the colour light
pink. It is refreshing and is full of strawberry, raspberry and litchi notes on
the nose and palate, with good fruit acidity…
1st November 2018
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