Please Join us at Aria for an evening of delicious food and wine as we experience the wines of the South African districts of Stellenbosch and Elgin with wine maker Neil Ellis.
Wednesday May 23 at 7pm.
Neil Ellis began his career at Groot Constantia Estate and Zevenwacht, and before at KWV, a South African co-op. In 1986, he set out on his own as a negociant, buying and vinifying grapes, and selling the wines under his own label . That same year, Hans Schroder purchased Oude Nektar Farm, 98 acres of vines in the deep, red clay soils of Jonkershoek , Stellenbosch.
In 1993, after great demand and accolades, Neil and Hans formed a joint venture to produce Neil Ellis Wines. Today Oude Nektar is the primary source for Neil Ellis reds.
Reception
Groenkloof, Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Dinner
first course
Georgia White Shrimp
georgia peach, vidalia onion salad
white balsamic vinaigrette
Elgin, Chardonnay 2009
second course
Pan Roasted Carolina Quail
foie gras and brioche
Stellenbosch, Pinotage 2008
third course
Garganelli with Ragu of Wild Boar & Mushrooms
reggiano parmigiano
Elgin, Shiraz 2008
entree
Porcini Crusted Loin of Spring Lamb
creamy leeks and fava beans
Stellenbosch, Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
dessert
Blueberry Creme Fraiche Cake
lemon custard buttermilk ice cream
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Dinner will be $100.00 per person (includes tax and gratuity).
For reservations, please call 404.233.7673.
We hope to see you then.
Cheers
