THE NARROW TABLE MENU FOR LUNCHEON 15 JUNE 2008

 

 

APERITIF

Morton Estate Method Traditionelle Sparkling (Brut)

 

 

 

Dry with a fresh yeasty bouquet and crispy, nutty and lively flavours

 

 

ENTRÉES

 

FRENCH GOATS CHEESE w WARM BEETROOT SALAD

2007 Waipara Hills Dry Riesling

 

OR

 

SEARED TUNA w CONFIT VINE TOMATO &

SMOKED AUBERGINE PICKLE

2006 Mt. Difficulty Roaring Meg Pinot Noir

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dry and fresh and full of citrus flavours predominantly grapefruit and lime

 

 

 

 

Slightly savoury with light plum flavours and underlying tannins

 

 

MAINS

 

RABBIT STEW w MUSCATELS &

GOATS CHEESE IN CRISP FILO

2005 Marsden Estate Syrah / 2007 Marsden Estate Black Rocks Chardonnay

 

OR

 

CONFIT OF DUCK w ORANGE & RED CURRANTS

Morton Estate “The Regent” Merlot Cabernet / 2004 Taylors Jaraman Shiraz

 

OR

 

BRAISED CHICKEN w CEP MUSHROOMS & BACON

2007 Lawson Dry Hills Sauvignon Blanc / 2004 Morton Estate BL Chardonnay

 

 

 

Syrah – Slightly earthy and with spicy and peppery flavours.

 

Chardonnay – Slightly mealy and toasty with peach and citrus flavours

 

 

Merlot Cabernet – Spicy and savoury

 

Shiraz – Displays a nose and flavours of coffee, chocolate, raspberry and aniseed

 

Sauvignon Blanc – Passion fruit aromas with tropical fruit flavours

 

Chardonnay – Possesses a slight mineral nose with intense citrus flavours

 

 

DESSERTS

 

LEMON BRULEE

Omaha Bay Vineyards Flora

 

OR

 

APPLE TART

2007 Rose Tree Cottage Noble Riesling / 2006 Spy Valley Noble Riesling

 

 

 

 

 

Flora – Citrusy and slightly spicy

 

 

Rose Tree Cottage – Displays citrusy and botrytis enriched flavours

 

 

Spy Valley – Displays typical honey and apricot aromas and palate