All Things Nice Penfolds Wine Dinner at Ellipsis

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All Things Nice & Penfolds hosted a dinner at Ellipsis on the 29th of November 2013. The dinner was organised by All Things Nice to welcome Simon Cant, Penfolds Brand Ambassador.

The wines for the evening included the Koonunga Hill Chardonnay and Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet and the Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz and Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon.

The dinner was attended by Mr.Mark Pierce – Australian Consul General and Patrick Kearins – Austrade Trade Commissioner and members of All Things Nice.

Nikhil Agarwal greeted the guests and handed the evening’s proceedings to Simon Cant who spoke about Penfolds and the wines for the evening.

The 5 course menu for the evening was created by Chef Kelvin of Ellipsis.

Nikhil Agarwal, Sommelier & Director All Things Nice is an A+ Wine Educator and promotes and educates consumers and the F&B trade on Australian wine. All Things Nice is a Sommelier driven Wine & Spirits Consultancy.

Ellipsis restaurant is a gastro-inspired Modern American dining concept, offering small plate items meant for sharing.  Menus are printed daily based on the freshness of ingredients – ensuring the best quality standard for our guests.

Meu for the evening:

First Course

Raw Almond Yogurt, Mushroom Confit, Raclette, Pickles

Penfolds Koonunga Hill Chardonnay, 2011, South Australia

 

Second Course

Tomato, Tomato Reduction, Spaeztle, Ketchup, Basil
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Prawns, Millets, Pickled Onions, Parmesan, Micro Greens

Penfolds Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet, 2010, South Australia

 

Third Course

Tofu, Brussels Sprouts, Soya Sauce, Black Pepper Caramel
Or
Chicken Breast, Cheesy Polenta, Carrots, Brussel Sprouts , Sherry

Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet Shiraz, 2010, South Australia

 

 Fourth Course

Risotto, Pumpkin, Apple, Pistachio
Or
Lamb, Olive Caramel, Smoked Potato Puree, Kale

Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009, South Australia

 

Fifth Course

Crème Brûlée, Coconut, Pretzel Streusel, Caramel Sauce, Coconut Cookie

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Here’s what Mr. Patrick Kearins – the Australia Trade Commissioner to India had to say about All Thing Nice !  http://youtu.be/ppl4nSNwooE