Clos Malverne ~ "New Old World" South Africa Wines in April 2009

Dear Wine and Food Lover,

We invite you to join us in the third of our new series of ‘Discoveries Winemaker Tours’, a joint programme by m.a.x. concepts, wine merchant Cottage Vineyards (International) and local wine instructor, Damon Yuen, where each month, a visiting winemaker and Damon, will lead you to discover some of the world’s most exciting and unusual wines paired to a range of exquisite cuisine in various m.a.x. concepts outlets.

Our third tour, entitled, “New Old World South African Wines” 21^st to 25^th April, 2009, will star the wines of Clos Malverne from Stellenbosch , South Africa .

South Africa is actually more Old World than New for the following reasons:

‧   South African’s vineyards contain the world’s oldest “Old World” geology and soils dating back 500 to 1,000 million years ago (France’s soils, generally only go back 250 million years ago)

‧   Whereas New World vineyard soils are generally fertile, South African vineyard soils are highly weathered and nutritionally poor, helping to curtail plant vigour

‧   South Africa’s winemaking history stretches back 350 years dating back to 1659, largely stemming from the French and European winemaking traditions

But, these wines can also NOT be labeled “ Old World ” due to the following reasons:

‧   The region’s weather displays a southern hemisphere seasonal pattern, yielding the possibility for “fruit forward” wines, bursting with flavour

‧   In terms of winemaking, the region displays a “ New World vitality”, with little regulations and all the freedom to experiment with different grapes and wine-making techniques

In addition, South Africa is blessed with a landscape of wildflowers, lavender, and a natural vegetation called fynbos which lends to its wines smoky, garrigue characters  which can only be South Africa’s own.  These characteristics display amazing results when paired to the spices and herbs of the Orient.

Thus, South African wines are best described as ‘New Old World Wines’, complex mineral wines structured for elegance and food compatibility, yet expressing prominent fruit and varietal flavours, best expressed as “New Old World”.

In our tour, we have specially chosen the mineral and garrigue wines of boutique ‘New Old World’ South African winery, Clos Malverne to pair with (1) Vietnamese, (2) European continental, and (3) fusion canapes.

The special highlight of this tour will be the pairing at LAWRY’S THE PRIME RIB of the Clos Malverne Auret 2007 (60%Cabernet Sauvignon/25%Pinotage/15% Merlot) with Denningvleis Lamb, one of the oldest recorded recipes in South African cuisine combining a mix of Provence and Southeast Asian herbs and spices with western-style meat preparations.

Other noteworthy highlights include the Clos Malverne Devonet Chardonnay 2008 with Lobster and Chicken with Grapefruit and Pomelo served with a shot of Chinese Chicken Consomme infused with lemon grass.

Choose to join our tour in one of the three destination events listed below (Menus below and attached together with backgrounder of Clos Malverne): 

1. Clos Malverne at RICE PAPER Causeway Bay :  ‘Vietnamese Herbs, Garrigue Wines’ Winemaker Dinner (Tuesday 21^st April, 2009 7:00pm – 10:30pm):  $538.00 NET per person
   
2. Clos Malverne at LAWRY’S THE PRIME RIB:  ‘Vibrant Aromas, Classic Cuisine’ Winemaker Dinner (Wednesday 22^nd April, 2009 7:00pm – 10:30pm):  $648.00 NET per person
   
3. Clos Malverne at LAWRY’S THE PRIME RIB:  ‘New Old World Wines, Fusion Canapes’ Afternoon Paired Wine-tasting Seminar (Saturday 25^th May, 2009 3:30pm to 5:30pm):  $328.00 NET per person

ADVANCED TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED.  Tickets (available for sale) from 1^st April, 2009 can be purchased from Cottage Vineyards (International).  Call Tel.  2395 1293 or email tastings@cottagevineyards.com.

Tickets can also be purchased at the following m.a.x. concepts locations:

1. RICE PAPER Causeway Bay :  Shops P413-418, Podium Level 4 World Trade Centre, Causeway Bay , Hong Kong (Tel.  2890 3975)
   
2. RICE PAPER Harbour City :  Shop 3319, Level 3, Gateway Arcade Harbour City , Tsimshatsui, Kowloon (Tel.  3151 7801)
   
3. RICE PAPER Festival Walk:  Shop L1-20, Festival Walk, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon .  (Tel.  2265 8615)
   
4. LAWRY’S THE PRIME RIB:  4/F., The Lee Gardens, Causeway Bay , Hong Kong (Tel.  2907 2218)

 

Hope to see you at our events.

Yours sincerely,

Ada Leung

Managing Director

Cottage Vineyards (International) Limited

 

 

CLOS MALVERNE at RICE PAPER/Dinner

‘Vietnamese Herbs, Garrigue Wines’

Tuesday 21^st April, 2009, 7:00 – 10:30pm

HK$538.00 NET per person

Apéritif

Clos Malverne Heron’s Nest Chardonnay 2008

1st Course

Clos Malverne Heron’s Nest Chardonnay 2008

Lettuce and Rice Paper Roll of Rose Apple, Carrot, Cucumber and Cold Vermicelli • Deep Fried Soft Shell Crab Rice Paper Roll • Sugar Cane Prawn

素米紙卷˙軟殼蟹米紙卷˙蔗蝦

2nd Course

Clos Malverne Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Vietnamese Fresh Water Prawn Rice Paper Roll

越式鮮蝦米紙卷

3rd Course

Clos Malverne Devonet Chardonnay 2008

Lobster and Chicken with Grapefruit and Pomelo and a shot of lemongrass-infused Chinese chicken consommé

柚香龍蝦嫩雞沙律

4th Course

Clos Malverne Heron’s Nest Cabernet Sauvignon/Pinotage 2007

Roasted Beef on Prawn Cracker •

Thin-sliced Stir-fried Beef with Fried Basil Leaves,

Red and Green Bell Peppers

牛肉蝦片˙金不換牛肉

5th Course

Clos Malverne Devonet Merlot/Pinotage 2007

Chinese Roasted Duck in Red Curry

紅咖喱燒鴨

6th Course

Clos Malverne Auret 2005

(60%Cab. Sauv./25%pinotage/15%Merlot)

Rosemary Lamb in Green Curry

露絲瑪莉羊架配青咖喱

7th Course

Clos Malverne Reserve Pinotage 2007

Chocolate Pudding Flavoured with Red Chili Peppers

紅辣椒朱古力布甸

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CLOS MALVERNE at LAWRY’S THE PRIME RIB/Dinner

‘Vibrant Aromas, Classic Cuisine’

Wednesday 22^nd April, 2009, 7:00 – 10:30pm

HK$648.00 NET per person

Apéritif

Clos Malverne Heron’s Nest Chardonnay 2008

1st Course

Clos Malverne Heron’s Nest Chardonnay 2008

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

鮮大蝦咯嗲

2nd Course

Clos Malverne Sauvignon Blanc 2008

The Famous Original Spinning Bowl Salad

冰旋翡翠沙律

3rd Course

Clos Malverne Devonet Chardonnay 2008

Pan-fried Sea Bass with Black Truffle Cream Sauce

香煎海鱸魚˙黑菌忌廉汁

4th Course

Clos Malverne Heron’s Nest Cabernet Sauvignon/Pinotage 2007

Roasted Prime Rib of Beef Au Jus with

Mashed Potatoes and Gravy

特級燒牛肉配香滑薯蓉

5th Course

Clos Malverne Devonet Merlot/Pinotage 2007

Roasted Chicken Roll-Ups with Home-made Tomato Sauce and Grilled Zucchini

焗雞卷伴燒青瓜

6th Course

Clos Malverne Auret 2005

(60%Cab. Sauv./25%pinotage/15%Merlot)

Baby Lamb Rack Old Cape Denningvleis Style

開普馬來焗嫩羊架

7th Course

Clos Malverne Reserve Pinotage 2007

Chocolate Pudding Flavoured with Red Chili Peppers

薰衣草朱古力慕絲

 

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LAWRY’S / Tasting Seminar

‘New Old World Wines, Fusion Canapés’

Sat. 25 April 2009, 3:30—5:30pm

HK$328 NET per person

1st Taste

Clos Malverne Sauvignon Blanc

White Fish Salad with Spicy Lime Dressing
魚香沙律

2nd Taste

Clos Malverne Heron’s Nest Chardonnay 2007

Blue Mussels with White Wine Sauce

白酒煮藍貝

3rd Taste

Clos Malverne Devonet Chardonnay 2008

Grilled Chicken Skewer with Ginger Lemongrass

酸薑雞肉串

4th Taste

Clos Malverne Heron’s Nest Cabernet

Sauvignon/Pinotage 2007

Black Bean and Bell Pepper Tart

焗黑豆甜椒酥

5th Taste

Clos Malverne Devonet Merlot/Pinotage 2007

Grilled Veal Sirloin with Plum and Beef Gravy
燒小牛仔肉伴梅子汁

6th Taste

Clos Malverne Auret 2005

(60%Cab. Sauv./25%pinotage/15%Merlot)

Pan Fried Quail with Mixed Herbs and Red Wine Sauce
香煎鵪鶉伴香草紅酒汁

7th Taste

Clos Malverne Reserve Pinotage 2007

Lavender Dark Chocolate Fudge
薰衣草軟朱古力