Looking for a dining experience with a difference?
Come in and enjoy a fantastic 5 course South African dinner matched with wine for only $60.
When: Monday 12th March at 7pm
Where: Mandurang Valley Winery
77 Faderson's Lane, Mandurang.
For more information or to book give us a call on 5439 5367 or email info@mandurangvalleywines.com.au
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Saturday night seen another fantastic dinner at Mandurang Valley Wines. A beautiful summer evening allowed our guests (some first timers, some seasoned veterans) to wander and enjoy our lush gardens, whilst savouring some delicous canapes matched to our 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Semillon and our 2010 Riesling.
Menu was prepared and cooked by Executive Chef, Mick Fry, one of Bendigo's most well known chef's and diners were certainly not disappointed. Trio of Seafood followed by Roasted Quail with Crispy Prosciutto left guests with big smiles on their faces. The Quail was teamed with Mandurang Valley 2004 Point Noir - still fresh, vibrant and showing delicious cherry and red fruit flavours. This was definitely a highlight, with very few bottles remaining in the cellar.
Main course of Dry Aged Eye Fillet topped with Pate, Crisp Green Beans & Red Wine Jus just melted in the mouth. Once again - diners were lucky enough to sample two 10 year old wines from Mandurang Valley - 2002 Shiraz (which was what I believed to be our best vintage until 2009) and Cabernet. Two different beasts, but still more than holding their own. Preference were split down the middle, but to me, the Cabernet definitely stood out, still with some fine, grippy tannin structure and plenty of blackberry fruit and spice on the palate.
After some music from John and Lou (well know musicians throughout Bendigo), we were treated to Roasted Stone Fruit with Double Cream and a small sample of the super rich Chocolate Marquise. This was washed down with what I believe to be our finest Shiraz to date - our 2009 Vintage. Fresh, upfront fruit flavours, silky smooth and the well balanced oak makes this wine stand out from the crowd.
With our courtesy bus taking the very happy diners home at 11.30, it was time to sit back and put our feet up and start planning our next dinner!
Our next wine and food dinner will be on Saturday 21st January 2012 commencing at 7pm.
We are again featuring Michael Fry, the executive chef at the Sandhurst Club. Those who dined at our dinners last year will attest to the fact that Mick's cooking skills are outstanding and we are sure that you will be as impressed as we were. Mandurang Valley will provide matching wines to complement the five course menu.
A bus will be available at no charge to ferry guests home at 10:30pm.
The cost of the dinner will be $110 all inclusive.
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