Enjoy the perfect Shiraz & Venison winter dinner, presented by Vondeling’s Senior Winemaker, Matthew Copeland, and the chefs from The Goose Roasters, Craig Cormack and Beau du Toit. For one night only, Matthew and the chef-duo will present a vertical tasting comprising a variety of very limited Shiraz styles and vintages from the Vondeling wine library, paired with venison canapés and followed by a gastronomic three-course wine dinner.  Seats are limited to 40 people to ensure an intimate dining experience in which the winemaker and chefs collaborate to bring you the ultimate winter feast in front of a roaring fireplace. Pre-payment secures your booking.

Welcome Drink Vondeling Chenin Blanc & Vondeling Rosé Vertical Shiraz Tasting & Canapés Wildebeest Biltong dust bitterballen and wholegrain mustard dip Vondeling Baldrick 2016 Kudu salami sticks Vondeling Erica 2007 Venison carpaccio with blush tomato and parmesan shavings Vondeling Erica 2010 Starter Cauliflower puree, sautéed wild mushrooms, truffle oil, with parmesan crumbs Vondeling Chardonnay 2017 Main Course Braised venison “dennings vleis” wrapped in “netvet”, fresh turmeric arancini, carrot, spekboom and gooseberry achar, organic rainbow carrots, and Cape Malay Jus Vondeling Monsonia 2015 (Shiraz-based Rhône-style red blend) Dessert Vondeling Baldrick Shiraz-poached apple pie, with vanilla Ice cream, apricot and almond frangipane, and amoretto anglaise Vondeling Sweet Carolyn 2017

Date:                    Thursday 14 June 2018

Venue:                 Vondeling Function Venue, Voor Paardeberg Road, Agter-Paarl

Time:                   18h30 for 19h00

Bookings:             Bookings essential, limited seats available. Prepayment secures your booking. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. / Mariaan Harris 021 869 8339

Cost:                    R450 per person, including gratuity & wines

The 3rd annual China Wine Awards took place earlier this year and Vondeling is proud to announce the the 2011 Baldrick Shiraz was awarded a gold medal.

Around 100 judges from the within the Chinese trade and drinks business judged over 1000 entries from 35 different countries. New world wines dominated the awards with Australian wines picking up the majority of the gold medals. Portugal managed the second highest number of golds with 45, follwed by South Africa and Italy with 37 each.