Saturday 11th May ~ For the connoisseur and for those who simply enjoy good food and hospitality
The County Hotel in Chelmsford are hosting an evening of fine wines, whisky tasting , generous hospitality, a delicious 3 course meal and the opportunity to enjoy and take part in Sabrage; the art of opening a bottle of champagne with a sabre.
The enthusiastic and knowledgeable hosts for the evening include the whisky ambassador of Diageo, the founder of the Toastmasters Association and the fine wine manager of Coe Vintners.
You will be wined dined, entertained & informed. A draw will be held on the evening for those wishing to take part in the sabrage.
The menu for the evening is as follows:
Canapes:
Spicy tomato fondue in a filo cup
Lightly curried chickpea fritter
Crostini, anchovy butter, smoked halibut
Champagne:
Dampierre Cuvee Des Ambassadeurs ler Cru NV
To Start:
Crab quinelle, scallops, pancetta, pea puree and pea shoots
‘V’ Goat’s cheese panna cotta, tapenade, rocket, confit cherry tomatoes
Wine:
Chateau Tour de Calens Blanc, Graves 2009
Main:
Rack of lamb, crispy sweetbreads, buttered fennel,
potato galette
‘V’ Blue cheese, roasted pear and walnut filo tart,
wilted chard and broad bean puree
Wine:
Chateau Viex Lartigue, Grand Cru St Emilion 2007
Dessert:
Minted raspberry brulee, strawberry granite, shortbread
Wine:
Gewurztraminer VV Vendange Tardive, Zind Humbrecht 2010
A choice of Grand Cru Coffees or Leaf Teas
Whisky’s:
Glenkinchie 12 year old (delicate)
Talisker 10 year old (smoky)
The Singleton of Dufftown 12 year old (rich) Dalwhinnie 15 year old (fruity)
£59.95 Per Person
For booking and full details, visit The County Hotel website.
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