Constantia Uitsig’s Bordeaux event

A fan of Bordeaux style whites?

Constantia Uitsig presents the Constantia Bordeaux event as part of the Constantia Spring it On festival.

Head Chef Clayton Bell presents a 5-course gourmand menu paired with premium Bordeaux style white blends from the Constantia Valley. Constantia valley has recently built up a reputation of producing fine quality white wines, and to lift this culinary experience to the next level these wines will be presented by the winemakers of Buitenverwachting, Klein Constantia, Constantia Uitsig, Groot Constantia and Steenberg Vineyards.  

Menu

• West Coast Oysters with Pickled Fennel and Constantia Uitsig 2008 MCC on arrival
• Roasted Sea Scallops with Sauce Verge paired with Steenberg 2009 Magna Carta
• Springbok Carpaccio with a Honey and Rosemary Vinaigrette paired with Groot Constantia 2009 Gouverneur’s Reserve White
• Artichoke, Asparagus and Broad Bean Salad with White Truffle Dressing paired with Constantia Uitsig 2009 White
• Pan Seared Duck Breast with a Caramelized Orange, Ginger and Chilli sauce paired with Buitenverwachting 2009 Maximus
• Rhubarb Creme Brulee paired with Klein Constantia 2008 Marlbrook

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