We are delighted to announce that noted-wine writer and raconteur Raymond Blake will be hosting this wine dinner, when we will be tasting some of the finest wine from the old world and comparing them to their new world conterparts.
Menu
This fun evening starts with canapés and Champagne Delamotte Blanc de Blancs from Magnum, followed by a four course dinner with pairing wines.
Starter
Pan fried scallops, carrot puree, bacon flakes, lemon dressing
2021 Domaine Faiveley Chassagne-Montrachet
2022 Kumeu River, Coddington Chardonnay
Middle course
Crispy suckling pig, green asparagus, broccoli mousse, roast sweet potato
2019 Pierre Vincent Girardin Gevrey-Chambertin
2021 J Vineyards Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
Main Course
21 day dry-aged black Angus entrecote, creamy mushroom Jus
2005 Château Lynch-Bages, Pauillac 5ème Cru Classé
2020 Orin Swift Papillon, Napa Valley
Dessert
International cheese selection
About Raymond
Raymond has been involved in numerous events with us and has always been a big hit with our guests – his knowledge is virtually boundless, yet he wears it lightly and shares it in such a witty manner that we keep asking him back.
He is a very busy man, writing for The World of Fine Wine as well as being responsible for the Burgundy section of Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Guide, one of the best-selling wine books in the world.
He is due to publish his fourth wine book next year and yet still finds time to lead tours to wine regions as well as speaking at many public engagements.
