The Marine: A Five-Course Dinner Paired with Idiom Wines

The iconic old-world glamour of The Marine’s Origins Restaurant is the setting for a one-off wine-paired experience you won’t want to miss. This April, as the sunset glow fades over Walker Bay, the focus turns from the spectacular ocean views to the table, where Idiom wines take centre stage. The wines are chosen to take you on a journey through Helderberg terroir, with five delicious courses designed expertly by chef Oelof Vorster to showcase each vintage to perfection.

About Idiom Wines

Idiom Wines is known for their unusual single varietals and masterful blends, as home to the Cape expression of many European classics. At Da Capo Vineyards, high on the slopes of the Helderberg overlooking False Bay, the Bottega family have planted over 19 grape varieties, including zinfandel, barbera, sangiovese and semillon, creating an award-winning collection of wines with a character all their own.

A wine-paired menu

Chef Oelof Vorster and team will be cooking up a storm of a set menu, a five-course feast tailored to the wines and packed with autumn flavours. This is what you can look forward to:

Canapés Russian blini, lumpfish roe, herbed crème fraiche | Chevin and beetroot rice pillow
Wine Idiom Bianco 2022

Pre-starter Pan-grilled catch of the day, fennel, coconut gremolata, yuzu, lemon zest
Wine Idiom Semillon 2020

Starter Lamb cutlet, smoked rosemary jus, charred tomato, salsa verde compressed apple
Wine Idiom Zinfandel (Primitivo) 2019

Main Beef shin ragout ravioli, truffled mushroom velouté, carrots, tender stem broccoli
Wine Idiom Barbera 2020

Dessert Almond butter shortcake, elements of blueberry, dark chocolate semi-freddo
Wine Idiom Imperium Black Gold

A feast of flavours in the glass and on the plate, this promises to be an evening your palate will treasure.

Date Saturday, 27 April 2024
Time 6.30pm
Cost R745 per person
Contact 028 313 1000, bookings@themarine.co.za
Where The Marine, Marine Drive, Hermanus
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