Thursday, May 17, 2012

Neil Ellis Wine Dinner on May 23



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