Chef Ryan from Ryan’s Kitchen in Franschhoek has created a series of unexpected tasters to accompany the wines of Black Elephant Vintners, also in Franschhoek valley. Patrons have the choice of ordering a four or seven course food and wine tasting menu; or may simply order the wine tasters without the meal.
The four course lunch menu consists of*:
- Fox and Flamingo Rosé served with fish sashimi, radishes and a seaweed stock
- Two Dogs, a Peacock and a Horse Sauvignon Blanc served with a green pea mousse and gooseberry miso gel
- Timothy White served with souse vide buttery baby potatoes, snoek and fresh chives
- Nicholas Red served with parmesan cheese croquets and smoked eggplant
The seven course lunch menu consists of*:
- Black Elephant Vintners MCC served with an octopus apple ceviche
- Fox and Flamingo Rosé served with fish sashimi, radishes and a seaweed stock
- Two Dogs, a Peacock and a Horse Sauvignon Blanc served with a green pea mousse and gooseberry miso gel
- Timothy White served with souse vide buttery baby potatoes, snoek and fresh chives
- Nicholas Red served with parmesan cheese croquets and smoked eggplant
- Amistad Pinotage served with pan fried linefish, a chocolate mole and coriander gel
- Amistad Syrah served with braised lamb rib, served with roasted peanuts and spices
The tasting menu is available from 12h00 to 15h30, Monday to Saturday, and the wines are available to taste by themselves from 11h00 to 16h30. Four wine tasters cost R75 and R235 if served with the lunch menu, and seven wine tasters cost R125 and R330 if served with the lunch menu. Bookings for the lunch menu are essential. Book via email on ryans@bevintners.co.za
