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Australia Cruise

Bailliage of Australia
Fremantle, January 29, 2022

Summer cruise aboard True North
" relaxing afternoon of friendship, food, and wine "

On a stunning summer Saturday afternoon with clear blue skies and a gentle cooling breeze, members and invited guests boarded True North, a mono-hull adventure yacht specialising in lavish style discovery voyages around the Australian coastline.

Anticipated relaxing afternoon of friendship, food, and wine began with glasses of chilled sparkling from Wise Wines, one of Margaret River’s finest. We felt special already particularly when we explored the luxurious interior.

To our delight, Tony Isle shucked freshest farmed Albany Rock oysters against the West Australian coastline’s backdrop. Naturally perfect from Southern Ocean’s unspoilt waters the oysters were plump, deliciously creamy, with a hint of sea salt and a lingering savoury taste.

Leaving Fremantle, we headed north towards Cottesloe. The attentive crew commenced serving our relaxed lunch of quality food from locally-sourced produce prepared by passionate Chefs Amanda Ivankovic and Luke Pursell.

Throughout the day, guests were lavished with a choice of beverages to pair with the food offerings. Including selections of wine and artisanal gin provided by our wonderful friends at Wise Wines.

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Cold canapes
Bruschetta served two-ways

Sweet local crab, delicate mayonnaise
sprinkled with fennel on a crispy toasted base
or with cherry tomatoes and grape

Kingfish ceviche with coconut, turmeric, lime

Hot canapes
Perfectly-seared Shark Bay scallops
smoked corn puree, crispy prosciutto crumb

Tempura prawns, Ponzu Kewpie mayonnaise

Beef cheek croquettes rich, deep flavour
olive aioli, pickled chilies

Corn and jalapeno arancini, lemon aioli

Box Meals
Panko crumbed King George whiting
hand cut potato wedges, tartare sauce, lemon

Chicken Teriyaki, sticky rice, sesame slaw

Desserts
Silky dark chocolate tart with fresh berries

Sweet sticky mini Pavlovas with Chantilly cream

Yuzu curd, fresh strawberries

WINES AND GINS

Sparkling
Sparkling Bead Chardonnay Pinot Noir
Sparkling Black Bead 2018 Shiraz

Stunning whites
2021 Porongorup Riesling
2020 Eagle Bay Chardonnay

Two reds
2020 Great Southern Pinot Noir
2020 Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon

Artisan gins
Signature Gin, Ginger Gin, Pink Gin
(using Chardonnay grapes as the base liquor)
and a superbly rich Shiraz Gin
Topped with soda or tonic, garnished with fruits and herbs
all were lovely and thirst quenching on such a warm day!

Another wonderful culinary journey making a perfect occasion to catch up with friends and make new ones. Special thanks again to two wonderful chefs and True North’s fabulous crew.

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