Appellation: Eden Valley
Blend: Riesling
Vintage: 2016
Tasting note: The Eden Valley Riesling is zesty, clean and refreshing displaying vibrant lime characters when young, then matures to become softer and honeyed with age.
Appellation: Adelaide Hills
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2014
Tasting note: This wine offers aromas of eucalyptus, dark bramble berries, black cherry and violets. The aromas are complemented by intense blackcurrant and cherry on the palate. The K1 Cabernet Sauvignon is elegant and lean with powerful tannins and a lengthy finish.
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
Or
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
Here’s what Mr. Patrick Kearins – the Australia Trade Commissioner to India had to say about All Thing Nice ! http://youtu.be/ppl4nSNwooE