Food and wine pairing dinner at Auslese

Spend an evening sipping and swirling with the owners of a premier German wine farm

On Saturday, 25 August 2012, Harald Bresselschmidt’s Auslese restaurant in Cape Town partners with Reichsgraf von Kesseltatt, a prestigious Riesling-producing German estate, to make for a food and wine pairing evening destined to be as indulgent as it is exclusive.

Owners of the estate, Annagret and Gerhard, will be present on the night, and patrons will have the opportunity to enjoy a five-course meal accompanied by the couple’s esteemed vintages, from very dry, delicate wines to full-flavoured, sweet late harvest editions.

Auslese Restaurant

Celebrated chef, Harald Bresselschmidt – formerly from Aubergine, decided to spread his wings with a new venture in 2009; a food and wine pairing venue. Not your average restaurant, Auslese – situated in a historic building in Gardens, Cape Town – offers an exclusive setting where the tradition of viticulture is explored and appreciated through food and wine pairing. Bresselschmidt’s skill at crafting superb hors d’oeuvres enhances the wine with complimentary and distinctive flavours.

Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt

Annagret Gartner discovered her love for wine in the late 70s when her father acquired Reichsgraf von Kesselstatt, a more than 600-year-old wine farm in Trier in the Mosel wine region in Germany. She pursued a career in viticulture, and has now been at the helm of the estate for nearly 30 years, a period of time during which she’s garnered international renown for producing wine that attains the high level of quality that has been the focal point of her accomplishments.

Menu for Winemaker’s Dinner on Saturday, 25 August 2012

Aperitif
Graacher Riesling Trocken 2009

Swordfish, marinated and seared with curcuma spiced rice salad
Scharzhofberger Kabinett 2007 and Scharzhofberger Kabinett 1997

Oriental-style duck breast with guava and gooseberry relish
Josephshöfer Spätlese 2009

Bouillabaisse of Cape sea-harvest with tamarind flavours, broad beans and almond rouille
Scharzhofberger GG Trocken 2009

Springbok loin with creamy savoy cabbage, sesame potato noodles and grape confit
Sharzhofberger GG Magnum Tr 2007

“Gerhard Gardner’s” apple strudel with raisins and hazelnut aroma served with iced vanilla sauce
Sharzhofberger Beerenaulese 2005

Tickets are R595p/p, are all inclusive and must be paid for up front.. To secure your spot contact Catherine at info@auslese.co.za.

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