Liezl Jonker, Mariska du Preez an Shelly SchulzeCharlotte met us at the hotel's reception with a glass of Asara Rosé. We then went to the tasting room via one of the hotel rooms - breathtaking!
In the tasting room we sampled some Sauvignon Blanc 2009 – paired with Smoked Salmon Trout crostinis & Salmon Tartar.
The 2009 was bottled a week before but already tasted yummy - perfect for the spring evenings later this year!
We then travelled on to the newly launched deli area where we had some Unwooded Chardonnay 2008 – paired with dried figs wrapped in duck & Goat’s Cheese crostinis.
Next up was the Vinotheque - the private cellar of the owner of Asara. Here we saw some priceless bottles never seen before and had the (infamous) Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc 2008 – paired with Seared Tuna on spicy mango salsa and Marinated Chick pea Salad spoons.
The highlight of the evening was the fine dining area, a private room where guests can soon enjoy exclusive dinners at Raphael's restaurant.
We ended the night with the following treats:
Bell Tower Estate 2004 – paired with peppered ostrich fillet and red onion confit
Noble Late Harvest 2004 – paired with honey, cinnamon & white chocolate truffle
Spirit of Chenin 2004 – paired with Opera Cake with dried apricot and coffee sauce
Pineau de Charentes 2004 – paired with Rich dense chocolate cake, with raspberry coulis and white chocolate shard.
Moms and daughters at the April Women of Wines: Charmaine Murray, Natalie Murray, Elna du Preez, Mariska du Preez, Karen Veysey and Anita Freter.The schedule for the remainder of the year:
Thursday 25 June: Lovane Boutique Wine Estate {Gail Gous}
Thursday 30 July: Stellenzicht {Lucille Jacobs and Guy Webber}
Thursday 27 August: Lourensford {Janine de Roubaix and Wim Braak}
Thursday 24 September: Mulderbosch {Erina Cillié}
Thursday 29 October: Diemersdal {Inge Heuer}
Thursday 26 November: Jordan {Rachel Erasmus}
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