On Friday 28 November The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa will host its final Food & Wine Pairing series for the year at Azure Restaurant, in association with Bouchard Finlayson winery. The evening will be co-hosted by Azure’s Executive Chef Christo Pretorius and ‘Pinot Noir Pioneer’, Peter Finlayson.
Established in 1989, Bouchard Finlayson is a small, award-winning cellar in the majestic Hemel-en-Aarde Valley on the Southern Cape coast, dedicated to the quality production of wines of outstanding quality. In 2000 the farm was bought by the Tollman family, founders and owners of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection. Under the leadership of Victoria Tollman and Peter Finlayson, Bouchard Finlayson’s flagship Galpin Peak Pinot noir and icon Tête de Cuvée Galpin Peak Pinot noir have become renowned on a global scale, winning many an international award along the way.
Azure Restaurant at the five-star Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, a Leading Hotels of the World member, presents the perfect location for Bouchard Finlayson’s wines to be showcased. A stunning setting with mesmerising Atlantic Ocean views, a world-class culinary offering and impeccable service make this one of Cape Town’s top dining experiences.
Upon arrival guests will be welcomed with a glass of Bouchard Finlayson Blanc de Mer 2013 before sitting down to the first dish for the evening. Fizanta Kraal Trout – tequila and passion fruit cured, avocado puree and corn succotash, will be perfectly paired with the Bouchard Finlayson Sauvignon Blanc 2014. This is followed by Roasted Barn-raised Quail – quail leg lollipop, charred cauliflower, hazelnut, green grapes and chorizo, enjoyed with the Bouchard Finlayson Kaaimansgat Chardonnay 2013.
Moving on to the main course, diners will be able to tuck into Klein Karoo Lamb with slow roasted belly, globe artichokes, ‘slaphaksteentjies’, smoked sweetbread croquette and topped off with a wild thyme jus, accompanied by the Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 2012. To complete an indulgent gastronomic evening, guests will enjoy a mouth-watering cheese course – Whipped Gorgonzola with roasted pear, walnut sponge and parmesan cracker, and as a sweet finish, Petit Fours and coffee or tea.
Directions to The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa
Victoria Road
Camps Bay 8005
021 437 9000
