Held at Jonathon’s
April 19, 2012
The New Zealand Event
Canapé-Foie Gras Terrine
Quartz Reef ‘Methode Traditionnelle’ NV, Bendigo Central Otago
Appetizer
Oysters ‘On The Half Shell’ with Noilly Prat Gelée,
Tangerine and Amaranth Sprouts
Astrolabe ‘Voyage’ Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Marlborough
First
Braised Lamb Shoulder Dumpling with Pickled Lamb’s Tongue,
Cipolini Salad and Miso Cauliflower Sauce
Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Single Vineyard ‘Te Kahu’ Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec 2009, Hawkes Bay
Second
Salmon Carpaccio with Crisp Skin, Trio of Black Garlic, Candied Ginger
And Chilled Mussel Citronette
Kumeu River ‘Village’ Chardonnay 2008, Kumeu
Main
Duo of ‘Nagano’ Pork-Roasted Loin and Braised Belly with Spiced Date, Paprika Sauce, Roasted Pears and Sweet Potato Purée
Pyramid Valley Vineyards ‘Riverbrook Vineyard’ Riesling 2008, Marlborough
Dessert
Pavlova with Azuleta Anglaise, Fresh Fruit and Toasted Cocoa Nibs
Spy Valley Gewürztraminer 2010,
Marlborough