The Bailliage held its opening event of the 2017 season at Clico Boutique Hotel hosted by Chaîne member and owner Jeanette Schwegman.

On a pleasant, clear evening members and guests arrived on the terrace and were treated to canapes and glasses of Boschendal Brut NV MCC.

Bailli Elect Will Perry welcomed the guests and made special reference to visiting National member Chargée de Presse, Elizabeth Jordaan, and Bailli Honoraire Karen Paquay.  Chef Marnus Scholly proceeded to describe the inspiration for his menu and manager Sean Bartlett gave an overview of the wines.

MENU

Poached prawns
wasabi oil, ginger gel, pickled cucumber, melon and vanilla mayo
Boschendal ‘Sommelier Selection’ Chenin Blanc

Slow-braised lamb shoulder
green beans puree, Parmesan, shortbread
yoghurt panna cotta, confit tomatoes, dried olives
Boschendal Sommelier Selection Pinotage

Cumin Gouda, chèvre, drunken Pecorino
with lavash, and a blue cheese, fig and ginger macaroon
Boschendal ‘Vin d’Or’ (Weisser Riesling Noble Late Harvest)

Chocolate delice
Vahlrona 85% chocolate, caramel popcorn, coffee ice cream
Boschendal ‘Appellation Series’ Elgin Pinot Noir

After dinner, appreciation was given to the kitchen and service brigades. The consensus, by all who attended, was that of a lovely evening.

Will Perry
Bailli Elect