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” 21st to 25th 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):
- Clos Malverne at RICE PAPER Causeway Bay : ‘Vietnamese Herbs, Garrigue Wines’ Winemaker Dinner (Tuesday 21st April, 2009 7:00pm – 10:30pm): $538.00 NET per person
- Clos Malverne at LAWRY’S THE PRIME RIB: ‘Vibrant Aromas, Classic Cuisine’ Winemaker Dinner (Wednesday 22nd April, 2009 7:00pm – 10:30pm): $648.00 NET per person
- Clos Malverne at LAWRY’S THE PRIME RIB: ‘New Old World Wines, Fusion Canapes’ Afternoon Paired Wine-tasting Seminar (Saturday 25th May, 2009 3:30pm to 5:30pm): $328.00 NET per person
ADVANCED TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED. Tickets (available for sale) from 1st 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:
- RICE PAPER Causeway Bay : Shops P413-418, Podium Level 4 World Trade Centre, Causeway Bay , Hong Kong (Tel. 2890 3975)
- RICE PAPER Harbour City : Shop 3319, Level 3, Gateway Arcade Harbour City , Tsimshatsui, Kowloon (Tel. 3151 7801)
- RICE PAPER Festival Walk: Shop L1-20, Festival Walk, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon . (Tel. 2265 8615)
- 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 21st 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 22nd 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
