The 3rd annual Stellenbosch at Summer Place extravaganza
to be hosted by Sanlam Private Investments (SPI) features a formidable
line-up of local chefs who will lend extra taste to this unsurpassed
wine, food, music and art extravaganza on Wednesday, 7 November.
Bringing the best of the Winelands to Joburg for one night only,
the Stellenbosch Wine Routes together with SPI, have paired the crème
de la crème of the Wineland’s culinary scene for a sophisticated
celebration of all things epicurean with two new chefs making their
very first Stellenbosch at Summer Place appearance.
The two debutantes – who are no strangers to the top echelons
of the gastronomic elite in South Africa – include Chef Christiaan
Campbell who heads up the two beautifully appointed restaurants on
the prestigious Delaire Graff Estate, considered to be one of the
country’s leading luxury destinations. He will be joined by
his ‘gourmet neighbour’, the avant-garde Richard Carstens,
Executive Chef at Tokara Restaurant which is situated opposite Delaire
Estate, perched high on the Helshoogte Pass outside Stellenbosch.
Completing the 2012 cooking quintet are Michael Broughton of Terroir,
Bertus Basson of Overture and George Jardine of The Restaurant at
Jordan Estate – who all made the Top 10 Eat Out 2011 poll and
will be sharing the spotlight with 50 of the most celebrated Stellenbosch
winemakers and estate owners at this glitzy soiree.
From Kanonkop to Kleinood, Waterford to Waterkloof, guests will savour
the true spirit of Stellenbosch in style as more than 100 wines from
the country’s premium wine region
will be paired and enjoyed with an exquisite fusion of gourmet delights.
Brenaissance, Lanzerac and Idiom Wines are some of the new additions
to the star-studded 2012 lineup of multi-crowned stalwarts such as
Ken Forrester, Le Riche, Muratie and Spier, who will grace Stellenbosch
at Summer Place with their most precious vintages.
Food and wine aficionados can look forward to a sophisticated Stellenbosch
at Summer Place menu which tempts with George Jardine’s roasted
pig cheek with parsley sauce, apple and wood sorrel which he pairs
with the Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé and Méthode Cap Classique
wines on show.
Bertus Basson’s smoked tongue and mustard croquette is matched
with an impressive array of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay and white blends,
whilst master saucier Michael Broughton will serve up a confit duck
pastille with cherry sauce and pistachio oil to complement the Merlot,
Pinotage, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon cellar gems.
Christiaan Campbell’s slow cooked lamb belly on a steamed potato
and goat’s cheese bun enriched with broad been pesto is served
with a rare selection of red blends whilst Richard Carstens has come
up with an authentic Japanese style cheese cake with green tea and
mint to tone with the dessert wines for a truly wonderful food and
wine pairing experience.
Various rooms of the luxurious Summer Place in Hyde Park will be
transformed into a stylish rendezvous for guests to mingle and indulge
all their senses. This exclusive event also features live music performances,
and art enthusiasts will be able to appreciate rare pieces from the
Sanlam Art Collection – one of South Africa’s finest and
most extensive corporate art collections. Those looking to understand
the investment value of their wine or art collection will find benefit
in networking with experts from SPI at the event.
Stellenbosch at Summer Place 2012 is for those who would love a taste
of the Winelands’ good life and for just R395 will get exactly
that. Tickets are limited and flying fast so make sure you get hold
of yours today. The doors open at 18h30.
Book your tickets on www.webtickets.co.za
now. For more information on Stellenbosch at Summer Place 2012 contact
Elmarie Rabe at Tel: 021 886 8275, send an email
to events@wineroute.co.za
or visit www.wineroute.co.za.
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