Monneaux Mon Amour Set on the Original Site of Franschhoek’S First Perfumery, Monneaux Restaurant Offers Some of the Finest Cuisine in the Franschhoek Valley
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EVENTS.EXPERIENCES.ADVENTURES. MARCH 2018 Carol Thorns performimg live in The Bubble photo Anita Olckers Monneaux mon amour Set on the original site of Franschhoek’s first perfumery, Monneaux Restaurant offers some of the finest cuisine in the Franschhoek Valley. Whether you choose to dine under the shading of a pepper tree on the fountain terrace, in the elegant blue-hued dining room in the original manor house or host a private function in the underground cellar it is a perfect place to kick back and enjoy superb wines and sublime tastes. Executive Chef Leigh Frenchman whips up seasonal delights from the a-la-carte and petit asiette (small plates) menu. There is also a chef’s menu that allows guests to choose 3 or 5 courses with or without wine. Expect plates of smoked octopus set in a dashi stock, gnocchi, roast butternut, mushrooms, olives, spinach and labneh; braised short rib, fine beans, pomme croquette and a red wine jus or crayfish thermidor on a bruschetta. Restaurant Manager Clifford Moputsa is on hand to guide you through the impressive wine list which emphasizes Continued on p2 www.franschhoeklife.co.za 1 continued from page 1 Chef Leigh’s Eggplant the boutique wines of the Franschhoek Valley as well as a parmesan with basil pesto selection of other award-winning South African wines. (serves 4) After a fantastic dinner, why not complete the experience and book into one of the exquisite 5-star rooms at the INGREDIENTS 20ml red wine Franschhoek Country House and Villas? basil pesto 20g basil A born and bred Cape Town boy, chef Leigh has enjoyed 300g basil 50ml oil a varied career since graduating from False Bay College. 50g parmesan Bread crumbs Working at the V & A Hotel, the CTICC and St Helena Bay, he 100g pine nuts 2 eggs is proud to call Monneaux home for the past three and a half 2 gloves garlic Flour years. The freedom to create new and seasonal dishes and 100g parmesan the tranquility of the Monneaux setting inspires him daily. 100ml olive oil 150g white cheddar Chef Leigh has shared one of his signature dishes. Simply 1 lemon delicious! METHOD METHOD • Pick and wash basil and roast garlic until golden. • Cut eggplant into 2cm rings rub with salt to extract the • Place oil, pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, in a food processor bitter in the eggplant blend until smooth, add basil in two stages and blend till • Finely chop onion, red pepper, garlic and tomatoes smooth this, season with salt pepper and juice of lemon. • In a sauce-pan heat oil, add onions, pepper cook for 3-5 • Season with salt pepper and juice of lemon. minutes followed by garlic, tomatoes and tomato paste then reduce and let cook for 30 minutes to release the natural sugar of all the ingredients. Just before sauce POMODORO SAUCE AND EGGPLANT done add chopped basil add season. 1 large eggplant • Place beaten eggs flour and bread crumbs into 3 separate 1 large onion containers for breading the eggplant. First into flour then 1 red pepper egg then bread crumbs shallow fry till golden brown on 200g tomatoes each side. 100g tomato paste • Equally place eggplant into four bowls cover with tomato 2 gloves garlic sauce and cheese place into oven until cheese has melted Taste differently at GlenWood Over the last thirty-three years, GlenWood boutique Wine maker Dawid Petrus Burger (affectionately known as meats, fish, vegetables, herbs and olive oil. Expect delights winery has become one of South Africa’s leading wine DP), is responsible for maintaining the high standards of such as Smoked Trout Terrine paired with Sauvignon Blanc producers and now exports to more than a dozen wine making that are synonymous with GlenWood wines. Semillon 2016, Chicken Caesar Salad paired with Merlot countries. Visitors to family-owned GlenWood first Boasting a 200-tonne cellar, Glenwood wines are uniformly 2016, and Rump Steak paired with Shiraz Vigneron’s notice the outstanding natural beauty of the location. and consistently highly rated by wine judges receiving Selection 2016. Applying only environmentally-friendly farming numerous awards and prestigious listings. Booking is essential as seating is limited to 20 guests. Price practices, the credo “simple, natural, quality” pervades Located next to the winery, the tasting room is open for including Tasting Palette, main course and glass of wine is everything. Owner Alastair Wood together with the lunch every day except Wednesdays. Here guests are R395 per person. GlenWood family, have committed to protecting the offered a unique Fine Wine and Food Experience. This 021 876 2044 | www.glenwoodvineyards.co.za “pairing with a difference” presents guests with tastes of six environment and dedicated ten hectares of the farm of the best award-winning wines together with a specifically to the regeneration of indigenous Cape fynbos. On the designed Tasting Palette carrying tastes of six carefully wider front, GlenWood is heavily involved in a number prepared matching dishes. After tasting the various options, of projects within the Franschhoek community, most guests can select their lunch main course and the wine to notably “Bhabhathane”, whose objective is to transform accompany it. The menu caters for all palates and primarily education in the Franschhoek Valley. comprises locally produced products including cheeses, A fine, new pair Inspired by the grape The grape’s berry is small and unpretentious, yet responsible for a worldwide phenomenon from Val de Vie which has resulted in a plethora of superb wine varietals we have come to love and appreciate through the years. On Saturday, 24 March Anthonij Rupert Wyne Estate in Franschhoek will Val de Vie Estate’s proud history of winemaking pay homage to this bountiful fruit by hosting a special grape-inspired lunch. has recently been extended with the launch of two new wines. The languid, three-course harvest-style lunch will take place throughout the day on the terrace at the Anthonij Rupert Tasting Room. On arrival guests will be welcomed with a glass The first, is a 3-litre Chardonnay/Pinot Noir MEMO of L’Ormarins Blanc de Blancs 2012, while a variety of wines from the estate’s Cape of Good named after the feisty pony that twice unseated Hope range will be served throughout the meal. The culinary team has crafted the menu Prince Harry in a Val de Vie polo match. And as the to incorporate different incarnations of the grape, such as verjuice, raisins and vine leaves. proud host of the Grand Finale of the Absa Cape Epic, Val de Vie created a Cape Blend – THE EPIC The cost is R550 per person and includes the three-course lunch, wines and gratuity. To book BLEND consisting of Shiraz and Pinotage varietals. contact the estate on 021 874 9074 or email [email protected]. As host of the 2018 Absa Cape Epic Grand Finale, on Sunday – 25 March 2018, the estate offers spectators the opportunity to enjoy both this momentous occasion and a taste of the Val de Vie lifestyle while eagerly awaiting the teams at the finish line. The Absa Cape Epic, the world’s premiere mountain bike race, takes place in the Western Cape from 18 – 25 March 2018. The Epic Blend is sold exclusively on Val de Vie Estate at the L’Huguenot Venue & Vinoteque. To place your order contact Barbara Hugo on [email protected] 2 www.franschhoeklife.co.za Trio of Treats: Grande country-style picnic, bubbly & oysters Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate embraces true South African wine heritage, excellent food at The Restaurant and luxury accommodation at The Owner’s Cottage and La Provençale. Grande Provence offers guests are The Winery, The Jonkershuis, The Gallery, The Sculpture Garden and The Shop. Lovers of bubbly and oysters are in for a treat! Grande Provence has introduced the ultimate tasting experience of their trio of vibrant Méthode Cap Classiques and fresh West Coast oysters. In celebration of the new range of Grande Provence MCCs, Executive Chef Guy Bennett has created a signature oyster pairing for each of the three elegant bubblies, served from the oyster bar under majestic oaks in the estate’s magnificent Sculpture Garden. All three MCCs are crafted in the timeless French tradition using only the best quality free running juice from whole- bunch pressed grapes. To create the fizz, the blended base wines undergo a second fermentation in the bottle. Once fermentation has been completed, the wine is matured on spent yeast cells, known as the lees, for an average of 13 months in the case of the Brut and Rosé MCCs, and at least five years for the Vintage Brut. The shimmering Grande Provence Brut MCC, a beautifully balanced blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir is paired with an oyster with pickled daikon, a locally grown Asian style radish, and a soy & sesame dressing. Teeming with fresh red berry flavours and a pale salmon hue from a dash of Pinotage, the enchanting Grande Provence Chef Guy’s pièce de résistance for the flagship Grande Brut Rosé MCC is paired with an oyster enriched with Provence Vintage Brut 2011, is another pairing with a homemade wasabi mayonnaise and spring onion. delightful Asian twist. By adorning the oyster with tiny yuzu pearls, made from the juice of the fragrant oriental lemon fruit, he has added a burst of refreshing citrus to uplift the complexity and rich mousse of this elegant blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The MCC & Oysters 3-Ways Tasting is available daily from Adding to its popular fine dining and wine tasting 12h00 until 17h00 at R160 per person. The oysters are experiences, Executive Chef Guy Bennet invites you to shucked directly from the Grande Provence oyster tank enjoy a delicious and relaxing country-style picnic under and garnished freshly for your tasting at the oyster bar in the majestic oaks in beautifully landscaped Grande the garden.