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Wine events at The PloughBelow you will find details of some of the special events we have held at The Plough. Most are wine dinners, where producers from around the world present their wines. Martin and the team produce a dinner to complement the wines. |
Wine dinner with Simon Barlow, Rustenberg,
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 Sorting the grapes at Rustenberg |
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Giacomo Alari, Cantine Leonardo, Cantine LeonardoThursday 24th April 2008 Since their Chianti won Red Wine of the Year a few years ago, the wines of Cantine Leonardo.it/ have gone from strength to strength. Based in the town of Vinci in Tuscany, this ultra-modern co-operative produces wines of pristine purity, from growers who believe in quality rather than increasing yields. Giacomo Alari from Cantine Leonardo presented different expressions of Chianti as well as some single vineyard wines made from Merlot and Syrah; all rounded off with a glass of their divine Vin Santo. Aperitif wine if wine 2007 Trebbiano, Cantine Leonardo Vitello Tonnato (veal) 2006 Poggio del Sasso Sangiovese Roast trevise risotto with Sicilian olive oil and aged parmesan 2006 Chianti, Cantine Leonardo Slow roast Organic Croxton pork belly, sprouting broccoli and garlic polenta 2004 Chianti Riserva, Cantine Leonardo 2003 Brunello di Montalcino, Cantine di Montalcino Tuscan cheese with chestnut honey 2005 San Zio, Cantine Leonardo Biscotti with vin santo 2003 Vin Santo Tegrino, Cantine Leonardo Espresso |
Brett Crittenden, Mitolo Winery, McLaren Vale, AustraliaThursday 20th March 2008 Described by Robert Parker as 'One of the most brilliant Australian winemaking operations to emerge over the last five years' this winery has somewhat of a cult following now. Mitolo winery was founded in 1999 by Frank Mitolo, (large scale potato farmer) and Ben Glaetzer (young hotshot winemaker) with a view to producing wines of the best possible quality, regardless of price. We were delighted to welcome Brett Crittenden from Mitolo to present their "top" class wines. 2007 Mitolo Jester Sangiovese Rose on arrival Crab, ginger and coriander soup 2006 Mitolo Jester McLaren Vale Shiraz Ravioli of butternut squash with carrot emulsion and Parmesan 2006 Mitolo Jester McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon Roast free range Cardington chicken with parsnip puree, leek and puy lentil casserole 2006 Mitolo 'GAM' McLaren Vale Shiraz 2006 Mitolo Savitar, McLaren Vale Shiraz Cheese with: 2003 Mitolo 'Serpico' McLaren Vale Cabernet Sauvignon Coffee with choc ice |
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Winemaker dinner with Ted Seghesio, Seghesio Winery Sonoma County, USAThursday 28th February 2008
Seghesio is one of the oldest wineries in the USA and now firmly established in the premier league of Zinfandel producers. This was underlined by Seghesio being awarded Gold Medals and Trophies for their 2004 Old Vine Zinfandel in both the International Wine Challenge and Decanter Awards last year! We tasted this wine, along with some of their other Zinfandels with Martin's specially paired menu.Ted Seghesio, winemaker at Seghesio Winery in Sonoma County talked us through his wines.
2006 Seghesio Fiano on arrival
Spicy green papaya, shrimp and peanut salad 2006 Arneis
2004 Sangiovese
2006 Sonoma County Zinfandel 2005 Dry Creek Cortina Zinfandel
2004 Old Vine Zinfandel
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Old v New World Pinot with David Gleave, Master of WineThursday 14th June 2007 David Gleave MW is best known for being the founder and Managing Director of Liberty Wines, presented an evening comparing Old and New World expressions of the same grape.
Champagne Devaux, Blanc de Noirs, Côte des Bar
Spicy green papaya, shrimp, peanut and bok choi salad 2006 Pinot Grigio, Isonzo, I Feudi di Romans, Friuli, Italy. 2006 Marlborough Pinot Gris, Kim Crawford, New Zealand
Denham estate venison carpaccio, pickled beetroot and horseradish 2005 Cotes de Beaune Villages, Jean Claude Boisset, Burgundy, France 2006 Delta Vineyard Pinot Noir, Marlborough. New Zealand
Roast scallop with pancetta red wine and thyme 2004 ‘Hatters Hill’ Marlborough Pinot Noir Delta Vineyard, New Zealand 2005 Pinot Nero, Franz Haas, Trento, Italy
Roast saddle of Croxton Organic lamb with sweetbreads, girolle and rosemary 2005 Russian River Pinot Noir, de Loach, Sonoma County California 2004 Savigny les Beaune JC Boisset Burgundy France
Cheese
Coffee and chocolates
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Austrian Wines with Noel YoungWednesday 30th May 2007 Noel has a serious passion for Austrian wine and shared his knowledge tasting some of the exceptional examples available today. Martin created a menu to compliment the wines: Aperitif with canapés in the bar Weingut Wieninger Gruner Veltliner 'Leicht und Trocken' 2006
Yellow fin tuna with bok choi, sesame, soya and chilli Pinot Blanc Weingut Wieninger Riesling Riedencuvee 2006 Weingut Wieninger 'Nussberg' Alte Reben 2005
Tiroler Knödeln(gnocchi) with veal ragout and marjoram Kurt Angerer Pinot Blanc 2005 Kurt Angerer Gruner Veltliner 'Spies' 2005
Saddle of Denham Estate Venison with juniper sauce, fondant potato, chanterelles and caramelised baby onions Alois Kracher Blend 1 2003 Erich Scheiblhofer Shiraz 2003
Tart tatin with Jersey double cream Alois Kracher Trockenbeerenauslese No,1 2003
Coffee with Sachertorte |
Wine maker dinner with the Cesconi brothers from Trentino, ItalyTuesday 17th April 2007 The four Cesconi brothers are making some of Italy’s most exciting wines. They have 12 hectares of vineyard in and around the village of Pressano, situated at an altitude of about 300 metres.
We tasted their wines alongside traditional dishes from the North of Italy. Speck Noce Crucolo with crisp rye bread 2005 Nosiola ( Indigenous grape)
Traditional Spinach Gnocchi with cheese from Sesto (Sextner) 2005 Pinot Grigio
Canederli (Bread dumplings with pancetta duck liver and vegetable broth) 2005 Olivar (Pinot Bianco, Pinit Grigio and barrel fermented Chardonnay)
Slow cooked Cinghiale with sauerkraut and polenta 2004 Moratel Rosso ( Merlot Cabernet and Teroldego)
Vezzena di lavarone, Puzzone di Moena 2004 Pivier IGT Merlot Riserva
Apfel strudel
Espresso with biscotti and vin santo |
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Shaw & Smith Winery AustraliaTuesday 10th October 2006 Darly Catlin from Shaw & Smith vineyard, Adelaide Hills, S. Australia explained the philosophy of how they make their wine and talked us through a tasting of some of their great wines. Martin produced a menu to compliment the wines tasted. Venison carpaccio with pickled beetroot and horseradish cream 2005 Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc
Seared scallops with courgette chutney, orange, thyme and pancetta 2005 Adelaide Hills unoaked Chardonnay 2004 Adelaide Hills ‘M3 Vineyard’ Chardonnay
Braised belly of free range pork glazed with maple syrup, chilli and coriander with roast sweet potato, bok choi and sesame, 2002 Adelaide Hills Merlot 2004 Adelaide Hills Shiraz
Roast pear with liqueur Muscat syrup and vanilla ice cream 2005 Clare Valley Cordon Cut Riesling, Mount Horrocks
Coffee with Anzac biscuits
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Devaux ChampagneThursday 13 July 2006 Devaux was established in 1846 by the Devaux brothers, Jules and Auguste, with a handful of growers. Five generations later Devaux is one of the largest vineyard holders in the Côte des Bar. Jean-Noel Girard, from Devaux, guided us though tasting many of their fine wines with a menu devised by Martin.
Devaux Grande Réservewith canapés
Terrine of foie gras with fig chutney and brioche Cuvée ‘D’ de Devaux vintage 1996
Roast monkfish, summer vegetables, saffron and dill Cuvée ‘D’ de Devaux La Cuvée
Rack of Cornish lamb, turmeric potato, braised fennel and coriander oil Rosé Intense, Côte des Bar
Granny Smith & Calvados mousse with apple sorbet Blanc de Noirs, Côte de Bar
Coffee with almond macaroons and chocolate truffles |
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Spanish Wine EveningTuesday 13 June 2006 Daniel Castano visited The Plough to present a tasting of wines from Bodegas Castaño. The wines were paired with a specially selected Spanish menu. Situated in Yecla, north of Murcia, in south-eastern Spain, Castaño are widely considered as the leading producers in the region. They produce many wonderful expressions of the Monastrell varietal, which is also known as Mourvedre in France. Daniel runs the winery with the help of his family. Tapas with aperitif wines Gordal Reina Olives, Sweet Pickled Chillies, Padron Peppers, Caperberries & Marcona Almonds 2005 Dominio Espinal Blanco 2004 Dominio Espinal Tinto Tortilla Clams with sherry Salt cod cakes with tartar sauce Piquillo peppers with anchovy Squid stuffed with tomato and coriander Chorizo 2005 Macabeo Chardonnay 2005 Monastrell 2002 Pozuelo Crianza Slow roast rabbit,broad beans, braised fennel with dill and potato croquetas 2004 Yecla Colección 2003 Puerto Salinas, Alicante Churros with chocolate and cherry Malaga raisin Ice cream 2003 Monastrell Dulce Coffee |
Chianti wine evening1st March 2006 Paolo di Marchi, the winemaker at Fattorie Isole e Olena, Tuscany hosted this wine event.
Paolo not only produces exceptional Chianti, his Chardonnay is now considered one of Italy's finest. We tasted wines from Isole e Olena with a menu devised by Martin to reflect the region's cuisine:
Ribollita (Tuscan vegetable & bread soup) 2003 Isole e Olena Chardonnay
Pappardelle al sugo di lepre (Pappardelle pasta with hare sauce) 2003 Chianti Classico
Arista di maiale con carciofi trifolati e polenta (Roast loin of free range pork with fried artichokes and polenta) 2002 Cepparello 2000 Cepparello (from magnum)
Pecorino Maremmano and Marzolino Rosso del Chianti with mostarda di Cremona (Italian cheese from Fillipo Volpe) 2001 Isole e Olena Syrah
Zuccotto (Chocolate and curaco chilled cream pudding) 1998 Isole e Olena Vin Santo
Espresso with biscotti & Grappa |
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“La Citta dell’ Arancia”A celebration of Sicilian Blood OrangesThursday 23rd February 2006 The Slow Food-Lentini, based in Sicily sponsored this event: “The cities of the red oranges” based on this unique fruit. Filippo Volpe of Slow Food UK invited Martin Lee at The Plough to create a menu around the red blood oranges and other delicacies that Slow Food Lentini provided:
Sicilian blood orange and red onion salad
Seared red scallops, courgette chutney, orange, thyme and crispy pancettra
Roast guinea fowl with orange marmalade, celeriac, fondant potato and red wine sauce
Italian cheeses with mostarda di agrumi:- Pecorino, Ennese and Scaluni
Panettone bread and butter pudding with orange blossom honey ice cream
Coffee and chocolate orange
With wines with each course
For more information on Slow Food visit www.slowfood.com. |
Felluga Italian Wine EveningThursday 29th September 2005 Livio Felluga estate is situated in the Fruili region of Northeast Italy and straddles the provincial borders located in both Colli Oriental and Collio.
Maurizio Felluga , a son of the owner, and Paola Antonaci tutored us through some of their exciting wines from their estate, combined with an authentic Italian dinner from Martin’s kitchen.
Bagna Cauda 2004 Pinot Grigio
Porcini risotto 2004 Sharjs
Gnocchi with rabbit ragout 2003 Terre Alte
Braised veal with sage and wet polenta 2002 Vertigo 2000 Sosso Riserva
Pecorino Romano with Millefiore honey, La Parrina
Panna Cotta with caramel 2000 Picolit
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Plantagenet Winery AustraliaTuesday 9th August 2005 Plantagenet Winery is based in Albany in Western Australia and produces some of the regions most exciting yet classically elegant wines.
We welcomed Plantagenet’s Matt Herde to The Plough to share tasting some of their wines together with some of Martin’s food.
Beef tartare 2004 Omrah Unoaked Chardonnay
Tuna carpaccio with thai vegetables, sesame and soy dressing, pickled ginger and coriander 1998 Plantagenet Museum Release Riesling 2004 Plantagenet Riesling
Grilled chicken with golden beets, squash, pousse, salsa verdi and jalapeno chillies 2003 Plantagenet Omrah Pinot Noir 2002 Plantagenet Mt Barker Shiraz
Poached peach with rosemary ice cream 2003 Off The Rack Chenin Blanc
Coffee & Anzac biscuit |
