Karoo lamb rack, roasted with crumbs and sliced leek, thyme & goats feta quiche, rich garlic jus. Paired with Doolhof Merlot 2012. Meal 9/10 & Wine 7/10. Good pairing, the lamb was fantastic.
Ostrich fillet, wilted spinach, fig and onion tart & red wine jus. Paired with Doolhof The Minotaur 2008. Ratings Meal 9/10 & Wine 8/10. Good pairing, food was really great. Good helping too.
Free range rabbit, confied with rosemary, wrapped in brik, celeriac mousseline, tender leaves & truffle jus, paired with Doolhof single vineyard Malbec 2014. Ratings Meal 10/10 & Wine 8/10. Fantastic meal and wine paired really well, the tannin structure of the wine was softened really well by the rabbit and jus.
Mild Karoo cheeses beignet, burnt Aubergine, Huguenots fritter, charcoal mayo, cucumber, gomasio, coriander. Paired with Doolhof Lady in White 2010. Ratings Meal 8/10 and Wine 8/10. Much better pairing the body and hint of oak paired well the smokey character of meal.
10 minute cured and curried KingKlip, sautéed turnips & onion petals, thyme beurre blanc. Paired with Doolhof Unwooded Chardonnay 2015. Ratings Meal 9/10 & Wine 4/10. Again meal was amazing but wine was far to light and elegant. The wine is lost in the pairing.
Flash fried baby squid, cauliflower brandade, cauliflower & saffron pickle, squid ink aioli, curry oil, tender baby leaves and micro coriander. Pairing wine Doolhof Cape Crane Chenin Blanc 2015. Ratings, Food 9/10 and Wine 4/10. The meal was amazing but the wine did not pair well. The meal overpowered the wine.
