30 Jan 2008 -
Central Otago Pinot Noir Celebration - Luncheon at Mt Difficulty
Jason Dell, Head Chef at Blanket Bay Luxury Lodge, Glenorchy, was invited to prepare a meal for one of several lunches which were held throughout the region as part of the weekend celebrations. Jason has been extremely busy recently with the release of his new book "Savvy", which has been very well received. Below is the menu Jason prepared for the event - we were thrilled with the excellent food and wine matches he created, and the lunch was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. We were joined for this luncheon by local wineries Desert Heart and Pisa Range Estate.
Central Otago Pinot Celebration 2008
Saturday January 26th
Lunch in the Vines at Mt Difficulty
Chef: Jason Dell
Amuse
Poached crayfish taco, iceberg, parmesan, avocado, vanilla
Wine matches - Mt Difficulty Dry Riesling 2004
Desert Heart Riesling 2007
First course
Ocean scallops, carrot cardamom puree, lace potato, mandarin oil
Wine matches - Mt Difficulty Mansons Farm Pinot Gris 2006
Pisa Range Pinot Gris 2007
Second course
Grilled quail, peppered pineapple spring roll, chilli, peanuts, tamarind
Wine matches - Mt Difficulty Pinot Noir 2004
Desert Heart Pinot Noir 2004
Third course
Rare roast elk, juniper, sweet potato, blackcurrants, watercress
Wine matches - Mt Difficulty Pinot Noir 2005
Pisa Range Pinot Noir 2005
Dessert
Riesling poached pear, sticky toffee pudding, candied macadamia
Wine match - Mt Difficulty Long Gully Riesling 2007
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