Our wine club is held every 6 weeks with a new country being explored every time. It is an exciting way to make new friends and experience foods from across the globe. The speciality wines tasted on the evenings are only found from the renowned Boutinot wines.

So far we have roamed through Spain and experienced tastes and smells from
the European wine drinking country, sailing over the Mediterranean we entered
Italy, sampling the authentic culinary delights of Mussels Arrabiata and escalope
of veal finishing with a potent grappa.

This Month we are exploring the Southern Hemisphere heading to Austrailia & New Zealand.

22nd September
Australia & New Zealand

Starters

Starvedog Lane Sparkling
Crystal clear with a fine and persistent bead. Medium straw with a light green/gold hue. Lifted citrus chardonnay complexed with sourdough yeast characters.

Ham Hock & Date Terrine with Red Currant and Chilli jelly.

Fontys Pool Viognier
Pale straw with green hues. A luscious wine packed with intense aromas of lime blossom, honeysuckle and apricots. Nutmeg and ripe fruits greet you on the palate, which is medium to full bodied.


Main Course

Cascabel Grenache et al
Medium garnet color. Sharp and slightly tart nose, but with lots of cassis, vanilla and floral notes. A bit thin in mouthfeel, there's an initial tartness that does smooth out a bit at mid-palate, then gets tart again at finish.

Slow roast Rump of Lamb, confit of Lambs Tongue, Oregano & Garlic mash, baby carrots and Thyme, Shiraz reduction.

Fontys Pool Pinot Noir
2002 was an excellent year for Pinot Noir resulting in a deep garnet colour with intense aromas of stewed plums and dark cherries, followed by forest floor and a touch of stalkiness. The palate is long and generous with both its primary fruit and savory tones.

Dessert

Warm Ginger bread, roast Pear and buttermilk Sorbet.

Windowrie Family Reserve Sparkling Shiraz
The wine displays ripe Shiraz fruit on the nose with aromas of Raspberry, Cherry and Earthy spice. The palate is luscious with dark berry fruit, dark chocolate and warm
varietal spice characters.

Vegetarian

Starters

Starvedog Lane Sparkling
Crystal clear with a fine and persistent bead. Medium straw with a light green/gold hue. Lifted citrus chardonnay complexed with sourdough yeast characters.

Baked Ricotta, tempura Courgette flower & garlic toasts.

Fontys Pool Viognier
Pale straw with green hues. A luscious wine packed with intense aromas of lime blossom, honeysuckle and apricots. Nutmeg and ripe fruits greet you on the palate, which is medium to full bodied.


Main Course

Cascabel Grenache et al
Medium garnet color. Sharp and slightly tart nose, but with lots of cassis, vanilla and floral notes. A bit thin in mouthfeel, there's an initial tartness that does smooth out a bit at mid-palate, then gets tart again at finish.

Whole Stuffed Aubergine with Cumin, Coriander, Garlic Tomato & Basil Compote

Fontys Pool Pinot Noir
2002 was an excellent year for Pinot Noir resulting in a deep garnet colour with intense aromas of stewed plums and dark cherries, followed by forest floor and a touch of stalkiness. The palate is long and generous with both its primary fruit and savory tones .

Dessert

Warm Ginger bread, roast Pear and buttermilk Sorbet.

Windowrie Family Reserve Sparkling Shiraz
The wine displays ripe Shiraz fruit on the nose with aromas of Raspberry, Cherry and Earthy spice. The palate is luscious with dark berry fruit, dark chocolate and warm
varietal spice characters.

Tickets are only £35 and are available at Le Figaro or phone to book.

“I sat down with 20 strangers, and left with 20 friends”
(Andy) MANCHESTER CONFIDENTIAL