Full-on Fish and Wine Evening
starting at 7.30 pm prompt for some fizz in the garden.
Booking is essential as places are limited to 40 people.
Pascual Toso Brut
From the foothills of the Andes in Argentina comes this fresh, lively sparkling wine.
First class food from
The Royal Oak
and a selection of
outstanding wines from
Australia, Argentina and Chile
The dynamic duo of Martin and Ed are back for one night only,
never to be repeated—well not for a while anyway—with a cracking selection of interesting and, really different wines, matched with some sensational seafood.
There are also a cheeky couple of reds as a little night cap
Poached Salmon, Prawn and Smoked Salmon Mousse
Served on a Bed of Mixed Leaves
Served with a glass of
Domaine Day One Serious Rosé 2004
Deep pink colour, nose of ripe summer fruits. Quite full bodied for a rosé
with plenty of flavour but nice balance and a lightness of touch
and a glass of
Domaine Day Riesling 2004/5
Classic aromas of lime and sherbet, good intensity of flavour
with fine acidity and typical minerality. Long finish
*****
Baked Dressed Crab
with a Parmesan and Breadcrumb Topping
Garnished with Lemon Wedges
Domaine Day “G” Garganega 2005
Highly aromatic nose of flowers and citrus fruit. Very appealing.
Deliciously crisp but multi-layered palate with perfect balance and lingering finish.
More body and depth than its Soave role model but much of the same fruit character
Hope Estate Verdelho
Intense floral aromas of orange blossom and honeysuckle with ripe citrus fruits overtones.
A lifted front palate, imparting sweet melon and lychee flavours
Royal Oak Summer Seafood Salad
Warm King Scallop, Poached Salmon Fillet, Smoked Haddock, Prawns, Smoked Salmon and Tiger Prawns with Salad, Dips and Buttered New Potatoes
Domaine Day One Serious Viognier 2003
A wine that benefits from bottle age and is released when it’s opening out.
Peachy, apricotty nose with lots of richness and depth yet good balance
Anakena Ona WhiteA delicate blend of Viognier, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc
from Chile aged in French oak barrels adding complexity
Night Cap
Two Great Reds to End a Perfect Evening
A glass of
Domaine Day Sangiovese 2003
Domaine Day One Serious Pinot 2003
Coffee
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Winemaker’s Dinner
with Liz Heidenreich
From Sevenhill Cellars,
Clare Valley, Australia
Sevenhill Cellars in the beautiful Clare Valley was established in 1851
by Jesuit Monks and is the oldest winery in the area.
It is still a Monastery and Brother John May is the 7th brother Winemaker,
and still keeps his hand in, but it’s Liz who now fashions the wines.
Using the latest technical advances, employing current thinking and combining those with a wealth of experience and some very old vines adds up to some belting wines!
Currently working at Sir Cliff’s Vida Nova winery in Portugal
she will only be in the country for a week, so don’t miss her.
Welcome Drink
Sevenhill Chardonnay 2004
A great example of balance - fruit and oak in perfect harmony
Oven Baked Loin of Cod Wrapped in Italian Ham
Served on a Bed of Oriental Stir Fried Noodles
Served with a Glass of
Sevenhill Semillon 2004
Green apples, lanolin and a touch of butterscotch -
really different and exciting array of flavours
Sevenhill Verdelho 2005
Sone fruits, pear and hints of tropical fruit with refreshing acidity
Sevenhill Riesling 2005
Classic floral and lime aromas lead into a fully dry and crisp yet richly fruited palate
Roast Sirloin of Prime Yorkshire Beef
Served with Yorkshire Pudding, Rich Beef and Onion Gravy and Grilled Black Pudding
Sevenhill Granache 2004
If you’re in need of swift salvation, this is for you.
Raspberry, white pepper and black cherry
Sevenhill Shiraz 2002
Huge concentration but not jammy - blows away everything in its class.
Frankly sublime
Sevenhill St. Ignatius 2002
41% Cabernet, 35% Merlot, 11% Malbec, 13% Cabernet Franc -
complex New World Claret
White Stilton with Apricots and Mature Cheddar Cheese
with Walnuts, Sultanas, Digestive Biscuits and Whole Wheat Crackers
Sevenhill Botrytis Semillon 2002
Not only affected by Noble Rot, but also frozen to further concentrate the juice! Fabulous
Sevenhill Jesuit Fine Old Tawny
Mellow, yet spicy with complex rancio character, made from 100% Shiraz,
matured in oak casks for more than 10 years
Australia Day
Gapsted Dinner
7.00 pm Start
Forget the past and raise a glass to our colonial convicts’ country
wishing them well for The Ashes 2009!!!
If only the Mother Country could produce wines as good as those on offer here,
that would wipe some smiles off.
Oh well, raise a glass to global warming and maybe,
just maybe, in 20 years it could become a reality….
Every test is a home test as pitches are unplayable in Australia,
so is Monty Panesar, now in his forties,
taking advantage of the gaping cracks in the Headingley wicket
in blistering temperatures in the high 30’s and looking for his 900th test wicket!!!
The event will be hosted by Martin, Ed and more importantly Richard Howden
the Export Manager of Gapstead Winery
situated in the beautiful Alpine Valley in Victoria.
Most of the fruit for these wines is from the King and Alpine valleys,
which is reflected in the quality and style of the wines.
They are proudly Australian, i.e. fully ripe and fruit forward,
yet have an elegance and structure more akin to Europe.
We will explain more on the night.
Ed is generously sponsoring the event as are The Wine Bureau.
Welcome drink served chilled as an aperitif
Waterstone Bridge Reserve Tarrango 2006
Luxury Prawn and King Prawn Cocktail
Garnished with a Whole Tiger Prawn
Waterstone Bridge Reserve Semillon Sauvignon Blanc 2006
Waterstone Bridge Reserve Chardonnay 2005
Gapstead Limited Release Petit Manseng 2005
Slow Braised Shoulder of Lamb Royal Oak Style
Shoulder of Lamb Slowly Braised with Tomatoes,
Red Wine, Garlic and Herbs
Waterstone Bridge Reserve Merlot 2005
Waterstone Bridge Reserve Cabernet 2003
Waterstone Bridge Reserve Shiraz 2004
Mature Cheddar and Gorgonzola Cheese
with Crackers, Celery and Grapes
Gapstead Ballerina Canopy Cabernet Cabernet 2002
Gapstead Limited Release Touriga Nacional 2002
Viticulturist’s Dinner
with Bec Hardy
7.00 pm Sharp
We are over the moon to have an evening with Bec
presenting her family’s wine from both K1 in Adelaide Hills
and Pertaringa from McLaren Vale.
These are the Hardy dynasty’s own ventures started by her farther Geoff,
a consultant to over 200 vineyards in Australia.
Oh, by the way, the wines are to die for.
Bec completed her Viticultural Science degree at The University of Adelaide in 2003
and is now involved in the production and marketing of K1 wines.
With six years retail experience and vintages for Orlando Wyndham
and Lion Nathan under her belt, she too is a big wig!!!
All the wines on tasting will be offered for sale at “introductory” retail prices
as well as attracting up to 20% discount for orders placed on the night.
Welcome drink
K1 Adelaide Hills 2004 Silver Label Cabernet / Tempranillo
K1 Adelaide Hills 2006 Silver Label Semillon / Viognier
Pertaringa McLaren Vale Understudy Cabernet / Petit Verdot 2003
Royal Oak Parmesan Crusted Baked Crab
Pertaringa McLaren Vale Scarecrow Sauvignon Blanc 2005
K1 Adelaide Hills 2006 Sauvignon Blanc
K1 Adelaide Hills 2005 Chardonnay
Palate Freshener
K1 Adelaide Hills 2005 Pinot Noir
Pertaringa McLaren Vale Rifle & Hunt Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Roast Rack of Three Dales Lamb
Served on a Cranberry and Port Sauce
Pertaringa McLaren Vale Two Gents Grenache 2004
Pertaringa McLaren Vale Undercover Shiraz 2005
K1 Adelaide Hills 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon
K1 Adelaide Hills 2005 Shiraz
Selection of Cheese
With Celery, Grapes and Biscuits
Pertaringa McLaren Vale Over the Top Shiraz 2004
Pertaringa McLaren Vale Full Fronti (Liqueur Muscat)
Spanish Wine and Dine Night
7.30 pm
The Royal Oak and Martin
have teamed up again to bring you yet another outstanding wine dinner,
our guest for this dinner is Lesley, a real expert on Spanish wines.
All wines tasted at the dinner will be offered for sale
at “introductory” retail prices
as well as attracting upto 20% discount for orders placed on the night.
Williams and Humbert Manzanilla “Alegria” Sanlucar de Barrameda
Gambas Paco Alcalde ( King Prawns in Spicy Tomato Sauce )
Calamares Pica-Pica ( Squid in a Tomato, Garlic and Red Wine Sauce )
Pimientos Rellenos de Merluza ( Red Pepper Stuffed with Hake )
Served with a Glass of Borsao Rosada Garnacha 2006 Campo de Borja
a Glass of Borsao Seleccion Blanco 2006 Campo de Borja
and a Glass of Vina Mocen Verdejo 2006 Rueda
Albóndigas “Sant Climent” ( Lamb Meatballs in Brandy Sauce )
Vieiras al Vino Blanco ( Scallops Poached in White Wine )
Served with a Glass of Borsao Tinto Garnacha 2006 Campo de Borja
a Glass of Mas Macia Tinto 2004 Catalunya
and a Glass of Juan Gil Monastrell - Monastrell 2005 Jumilla
Rabo de Toro Estilo Gaditano ( Oxtail Stew Cadiz Style )
Pollo al Estragón ( Tarragon Chicken with Asparagus )
Chorizo al Vino ( Spicy Sausage in Red Wine )
Puntitas de Solomillo al Ajillo “Sol Y Sombra” ( Beef Strips in Garlic Sauce )
Served with a Glass of Dehesa de Rubiales Alaia 2004 Castilla Y Leon
a Glass of Senorio de Sarria Gran Reserva 1997 Navarra
and a Glass of Sierra Cantabria Gran Reserva 1998 Rioja
Sticky Toffee Pudding and Ice Cream ( Not Spanish but Bloody Good )
Served with a Glass of Bodegas Rey Fernando de Castilla Antique Pedro Ximenez Jerez
Martin and Ed make a return to The Royal Oak once again to bring you a
Summer Seafood, Champagne and Sparkling Wine Tasting.
They will be telling us all about sparkling wines from Australia, Italy and Spain and they are bringing along the man from Lallier Champagne,
from the same village as Bollinger
but whose cellars are even older.
Spectacular Summer Seafood, Champagneand Sparkling
Wine Tasting
Start 7.30pm
Places are limited so please book early.
Warm Up Drink
Domenico de Bertiol Prosecco dei Colli Trevigiani Spagorosso, Verona
Smoked Mackerel and Prawn Pâté with Warm Crusty Bread
Taltarni Sparkling Brut Taché 2005, Victoria / Tasmania
Champagne Lallier Premier Cru Rosé Brut NV
Royal Oak Summer Seafood Platter
Fresh Dressed Crab, Mussels, Prawns, Smoked Salmon,
Whole Tiger Prawns, Fillet of Poached Salmon
and Smoked King Scallop
Served with Buttered New Potatoes, Dips and Crusty Bread
Mas Macià Cava Gran Reserva
Champagne Lallier Grand Cru Grande Réserve Brut NV
Champagne Lallier Grand Cru Vintage Brut 2000
Amy’s Summer Pudding with Fresh Cream
Il Cascinone Cavalino Brachetto d’Acqui 2007 Piemonte
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Martin once again has sobered up enough to make a return to
The Royal Oak, this time to show us a selection of rosé wines
from Italy, France, Portugal and Spain
which we have carefully matched with a selection of food
Sensational Summer Rosé
and Food Tasting
Places are limited so please book early
Alasia Brachetto d’Acqui 2007 Piemonte, Italy
(semi-sparkling)
Platter of Dry Cured Meats
Garnished with Melon, Sun Blushed Tomatoes and Olives
Borsao Garnacha Rosado 2007 Campo de Borja, Spain
Château La Moutète Grande Réserve Rosé 2007
Côtes de Provence, France
Chicken Saltimbocca
Chicken Breast Filled with Italian Ham and Sage
then Oven Baked
Served on a Sweet Red Pepper and Tomato Sauce
Bodegas Artesa Rioja Rosado 2007 Rioja, Spain
Ancora Pinot Grigio Rosé 2007 IGT Pavia, Italy
Domaine Grauzan Syrah Rosé 2007 Côtes de Thongue, France
Yorvale Real Dairy Strawberry Ice Cream6
Rosé Port Douro Valley, Portugal
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Wine Tasting and Dinner
with Bruwer Raats
of Raats Winery
Stellenbosch, South Africa
3 Course Meal and
7 Glasses of Wine £29.95 Per Person
An Afrikaner by the name of Bruwer Raats set his stall out in 2001 to make
the finest CHENIN in the New World. His winemaking friends all laughed
and predicted that he would be bust within the year, however you’ve an
opportunity to taste it and hear his story of how he achieved it!
You will also taste all his other wines, and the highest ever scoring South African Bordeaux blend from 2 vintages, which he created in partnership with Mzokhona Mvemve. Mzokhona was the first Black South African to gain an Oenology degree at Stellenbosch University,
and applied to work for Bruwer for his final field work.
It is a privilege to have Bruwer here and these are belting wines
you must try before you die!!
Raats Chenin Blanc Original 2008
Piri Piri Chicken Liver Pate with Warm Crusty Bread
( A Real Twist on a Popular South African Dish )
Raats Chenin Blanc 2007
Raats Chardonnay Original 2008
Boereworcs
A Traditional South African Sausage Made with Beef, Pork,
Lamb, Herbs, Brandy and Masala
On a Bed of Creamy Mashed Potato
with Caramalised Onion Gravy
Raats Cabernet Sauvignon Original 2008
Raats Cabernet Franc 2006
Vintage Cheddar and Swaledale Blue Cheeses
Mvemve Raats MR de Compostella 2005
Mvemve Raats MR de Compostella 2006
