Newsletter 35 - August 2007 - Caveau Wine Bar & Deli

In This Issue

Jean & Brendon's Welcome

Welcome!

Wine Review
Epicurean 2004

Recipe
Charl's Lamb Korma

Friends in Wine
Warwick "The First Lady" 2006

Caveau Deli Selection
Deli Spice Portions

The Neighbourgoods Market at the Old Biscuit Mill has labeled itself as Cape Town’s original gourmet market. Over 80 specialty traders set up stands and sell a huge variety of products to a trendy and hungry crowd each Saturday morning. Caveau has joined the market craze and from our stand (alongside our friends at CSG Portugal beer) we’ll have some different wine and food options each Saturday, from 9am – 2pm. Come along and see why the market is such an attraction!

On a celebratory note, this month marks Chef Rozanne Scholtz’s one-year anniversary at Caveau. Though the dishes that leave the Heritage Square kitchen are testament to her talents, her charismatic nature and twinkle in the eye make us all happy to have her in the team! A toast to you, Rozanne!

And finally, it’s been said that mistakes are the dues one pays for a full life. An interesting angle to look at things perhaps, but we agree mistakes are inevitable. Two mistakes we made last month were misspelling the names of Giorgio Dalla Cia and Marc Langlois, and for that we apologise.

Now, some exciting things for a full month…

Keep swirling!

Caveau at The Mill - Event Spaces

Epicurean 2004

Our Newlands restaurant, Caveau at The Mill, has several excellent options for those that need an event space.

Upstairs are two beautifully restored connecting rooms. Adaptable in size and layout to fit any event requirements, the space can seat up to 180 people.

On a smaller scale, we’ve converted the original boiler room for the Josepine Mill, into an elegant private dining room. Subtle lighting and a long table that seats up to 14 people make this a perfect option for a smaller lunch or dinner event.

And finally, above the restaurant is our new bar & lounge terrace overlooking the Liesbeek River, a stunning setting available for functions up to 80 people.

Call 021 685 5140 or email themill@caveau.co.za for more information.

Epicurean is the result of four friends bottling their shared passion for wine. Mbazima Shilowa, Moss Nogoasheng, Mutle Mogase and Ron Gault are the four involved to be precise. That they happen to be four heavyweights within South African business and politics does not mean that this wine is an overpriced ego-trip in any way. Instead, Epicurean is an elegant, well-crafted wine in an understated package that while not inexpensive, offers good value for money when up against other wines in its class. While the big names behind it might help with awareness for the wine, it is this quality in the bottle that will generate a loyal following amongst wine collectors.

Made by Rupert & Rothschild winemaker Schalk-Willem Joubert, the wine is now in its third vintage, and with only around 2,000 litres of wine are made, it’s probably not too easily available. Made from Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it might fit the profile of a Bordeaux blend, but the ripe plum and cherry fruits, dark cassis and spicy oak notes come together in the style reminiscent of other big-name South African blends.

Jean’s Thoughts:
The name is a great contribution to the success of this wine. However, the classic Bordeaux grapes produce a big but gentle wine. A serious wine made by serious business owners.

Brendon’s Thoughts:

Four distinguished men, four bold grape varieties, one seriously delicious wine. Balance things out and enjoy it with a woman!

At Caveau: Available at R635 per bottle.

Caveau's Friends in Wine

Charl's Lamb Korma

Warwick "The First Lady" 2006

When the team at Warwick told us they would be launching a new wine that would be slightly more accessible in price and profile than their other wines, we were delighted. The First Lady is an appropriate a name as you could get for a Warwick wine. Not only a tribute to Norma Ratcliffe, the estate’s original pioneering female winemaker, the wine is also a recreation of the first wine they launched, a Cabernet with blue label, some 25 years back.

Made from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, the wine is smooth, delicious and ready to be enjoyed now.

Available in limited quantities at R 80 per bottle. Simply reply to this email to order.

A devilishly rich curry that will stand well alongside a serious wine.

Serves 4

800g Lamb Goulash
100g Onion (chopped)
20g Garlic
10g Chilli
20g Ginger
1tsp Turmeric
1sml pinch Saffron
100ml Yoghurt
200g Tomato
½ tsp Coriander seed
10g Coriander Fresh
½ tsp Cumin Seed
3 Fresh Curry Leaves
1tbls Meat Masala
30g Butter
1 Lemon (cut in 4 for juice)
1tbls Flaked Almonds
1tbls Sesame Seeds

1.    In a large pot sweat off onions.
2.    Add garlic, ginger, chilli, turmeric, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, masala spice and saffron and cook for 10 minutes on low heat.
3.    Turn up heat and add lamb.
4.    When lamb has a nice colour turn heat down and add 2 L water.
5.    Simmer for 1½ hours, stirring occasionally.
6.    Add tomato, lemon, curry leaves, butter, almonds and sesame seeds.
7.    Cook for another hour or until soft.

Before serving stir through yoghurt and fresh coriander.

Caveau Deli Selection: Deli Spice Portions

If you’ve ever been annoyed at having to buy a large container of spice for a recipe that requires only a small amount, then swing around to our Deli. We’ve got a range of fragrant spices available that are bottled in recipe-size portions. We’ve also got some flavoured salts and rubs. Try the pungent Citrus Salt or Thai salt or rub some of our Varianta rub - a strong mix of spices including mustard seed, pink and black peppercorns, coriander and more – onto your next chicken or lamb dish. They’re also a great gift idea…

All spices can be bottled in custom sizes on order.

"Wine is the most civilized thing in the world." - Ernest Hemingway

In This Issue	Jean & Brendon's Welcome
Welcome! Wine Review Epicurean 2004 Recipe Charl's Lamb Korma Friends in Wine Warwick "The First Lady" 2006 Caveau Deli Selection Deli Spice Portions	The Neighbourgoods Market at the Old Biscuit Mill has labeled itself as Cape Town’s original gourmet market. Over 80 specialty traders set up stands and sell a huge variety of products to a trendy and hungry crowd each Saturday morning. Caveau has joined the market craze and from our stand (alongside our friends at CSG Portugal beer) we’ll have some different wine and food options each Saturday, from 9am – 2pm. Come along and see why the market is such an attraction! On a celebratory note, this month marks Chef Rozanne Scholtz’s one-year anniversary at Caveau. Though the dishes that leave the Heritage Square kitchen are testament to her talents, her charismatic nature and twinkle in the eye make us all happy to have her in the team! A toast to you, Rozanne! And finally, it’s been said that mistakes are the dues one pays for a full life. An interesting angle to look at things perhaps, but we agree mistakes are inevitable. Two mistakes we made last month were misspelling the names of Giorgio Dalla Cia and Marc Langlois, and for that we apologise. Now, some exciting things for a full month… Keep swirling!
Caveau at The Mill - Event Spaces	Epicurean 2004
Our Newlands restaurant, Caveau at The Mill, has several excellent options for those that need an event space. Upstairs are two beautifully restored connecting rooms. Adaptable in size and layout to fit any event requirements, the space can seat up to 180 people. On a smaller scale, we’ve converted the original boiler room for the Josepine Mill, into an elegant private dining room. Subtle lighting and a long table that seats up to 14 people make this a perfect option for a smaller lunch or dinner event. And finally, above the restaurant is our new bar & lounge terrace overlooking the Liesbeek River, a stunning setting available for functions up to 80 people. Call 021 685 5140 or email themill@caveau.co.za for more information.	Epicurean is the result of four friends bottling their shared passion for wine. Mbazima Shilowa, Moss Nogoasheng, Mutle Mogase and Ron Gault are the four involved to be precise. That they happen to be four heavyweights within South African business and politics does not mean that this wine is an overpriced ego-trip in any way. Instead, Epicurean is an elegant, well-crafted wine in an understated package that while not inexpensive, offers good value for money when up against other wines in its class. While the big names behind it might help with awareness for the wine, it is this quality in the bottle that will generate a loyal following amongst wine collectors. Made by Rupert & Rothschild winemaker Schalk-Willem Joubert, the wine is now in its third vintage, and with only around 2,000 litres of wine are made, it’s probably not too easily available. Made from Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, it might fit the profile of a Bordeaux blend, but the ripe plum and cherry fruits, dark cassis and spicy oak notes come together in the style reminiscent of other big-name South African blends. Jean’s Thoughts: The name is a great contribution to the success of this wine. However, the classic Bordeaux grapes produce a big but gentle wine. A serious wine made by serious business owners. Brendon’s Thoughts: Four distinguished men, four bold grape varieties, one seriously delicious wine. Balance things out and enjoy it with a woman! At Caveau: Available at R635 per bottle.
Caveau's Friends in Wine	Charl's Lamb Korma
Warwick "The First Lady" 2006 When the team at Warwick told us they would be launching a new wine that would be slightly more accessible in price and profile than their other wines, we were delighted. The First Lady is an appropriate a name as you could get for a Warwick wine. Not only a tribute to Norma Ratcliffe, the estate’s original pioneering female winemaker, the wine is also a recreation of the first wine they launched, a Cabernet with blue label, some 25 years back. Made from 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, the wine is smooth, delicious and ready to be enjoyed now. Available in limited quantities at R 80 per bottle. Simply reply to this email to order.	A devilishly rich curry that will stand well alongside a serious wine. Serves 4 800g Lamb Goulash 100g Onion (chopped) 20g Garlic 10g Chilli 20g Ginger 1tsp Turmeric 1sml pinch Saffron 100ml Yoghurt 200g Tomato ½ tsp Coriander seed 10g Coriander Fresh ½ tsp Cumin Seed 3 Fresh Curry Leaves 1tbls Meat Masala 30g Butter 1 Lemon (cut in 4 for juice) 1tbls Flaked Almonds 1tbls Sesame Seeds 1. In a large pot sweat off onions. 2. Add garlic, ginger, chilli, turmeric, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, masala spice and saffron and cook for 10 minutes on low heat. 3. Turn up heat and add lamb. 4. When lamb has a nice colour turn heat down and add 2 L water. 5. Simmer for 1½ hours, stirring occasionally. 6. Add tomato, lemon, curry leaves, butter, almonds and sesame seeds. 7. Cook for another hour or until soft. Before serving stir through yoghurt and fresh coriander.
Caveau Deli Selection: Deli Spice Portions
If you’ve ever been annoyed at having to buy a large container of spice for a recipe that requires only a small amount, then swing around to our Deli. We’ve got a range of fragrant spices available that are bottled in recipe-size portions. We’ve also got some flavoured salts and rubs. Try the pungent Citrus Salt or Thai salt or rub some of our Varianta rub - a strong mix of spices including mustard seed, pink and black peppercorns, coriander and more – onto your next chicken or lamb dish. They’re also a great gift idea… All spices can be bottled in custom sizes on order.

"Wine is the most civilized thing in the world." - Ernest Hemingway


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