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Asian Cuisine Dinner

Cost: Members $145, Guests $160

Come discover how beautifully South African wines complement the vibrant flavours of Asian cuisine.

 Join us for an elegant evening where the bold, aromatic flavours of Asia meet the celebrated wines of South Africa's finest estates.

 The South African Wine Society invites you to an extraordinary Asian Cuisine Dinner. From a sesame-crusted Ahi Tuna starter with lemongrass vinaigrette to a succulent Korean BBQ Short Rib, the Faculty Club chef has crafted a menu that dances with spice, umami, and depth — a perfect canvas for an exceptional lineup of South African wines.

 The evening opens with the effervescent Graham Beck Brut Rosé before taking you on a vinous journey through some of the Swartland's most beloved producers — from the vibrant Spioenkop Riesling and Van Loggenberg High Hopes Syrah to the storied Lammershoek Roulette vintages and the iconic Boekenhoutskloof Chocolate Block. The evening concludes with the fresh creamy textured Miles Mossop Kika NLH Chenin Blanc.

 The Wines

Reception Wine:

 Graham Beck Brut Rose NV (Pinot Noir 66%, Chardonnay 34%)

Aromas of raspberries, cherries and a few secondary whiffs of minerality. A lively mousse, but fine in the mouth, with subtle red berry flavours enlivened by bright acidity. Brisk, yet delicate on the palate, bursting with flavours of freshly crushed berries and hints of oyster shell.

 Tasting Wines:

 Spioenkop Elgin Riesling 2017

Made in a dry Alsace style, it offers aromatic notes of grapefruit, lime, peach, and ginger, with a touch of kerosene for complexity. The palate is dense and vibrant, with punchy acidity and a very dry, crisp finish.

 Lammershoek Roulette 2003 ( 66% Shiraz, 20% Carignan, 14% Grenache )

Richly redolent of the Swartland; touch savory, unintimidating tannin, revitalizing minerally acid.

 Lammershoek Roulette 2005 (72% Shiraz, 9% Carignan, 9% Grenache, 5% Viognier, 5% Mourvèdre )

Dark cherry, mulberry notes along with Swartland scrubby herbs; lively palate, well structured; fruit filled but seriously vinous.

 Boekenhoutskloof Chocolate Block 2015 (Syrah (71%), Grenache Noir (15%), Cabernet Sauvignon (8%), Cinsault (5%) and Viognier (1%)

The nose exudes aromas of raspberry, mulberry, blackberry, damson, dark chocolate and liquorice with whiffs of cloves, nutmeg and orange rind. The wine has a soft, smooth entry, a rich mid-palate and the abundance of red and black berry fruit on the nose follows through with balanced acidity and svelte cocoa powdery tannins. The wine has a long, lingering finish reminiscent of Swiss dark hazelnut chocolate.

 Van Loggenberg High Hopes Syrah 2023 ( Syrah 92%, Grenache 8% )

High Hopes Syrah-Grenache from Swartland is an elegant, medium-bodied red offering aromas of crushed red berries, dried herbs, and hints of black olive tapenade. It's bone dry with fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity.

 Dessert Wine:

 Miles Mossop Kika NLH Chenin Blanc 2020

Rich aromas of quince jelly, dried apricots, ginger and honeysuckle; the palate mirrors this with rich notes of quince jelly, orange preserve, honeysuckle and ginger spice on a surprisingly fresh creamy texture.

 Menu

 Starter:

·      Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna

·      Napa Cabbage Slaw with Lemongrass Vinaigrette.

·      Soy Caramel, Sriracha Aioli, Rice Paper Cup

 Main:

·      Korean BBQ Short Rib

·      Sweet Potato Mash, Roasted Peppers & Garlic Fried Spinach,

·      Gochujang Aioli

 Dessert:                    

·      Green Tea Pannacotta

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