Newsletter 35 - August 2007 - Caveau Wine Bar & Deli

In This Issue

Welcome

Welcome!

Wine Review
Graham Beck "The Joshua" 2003

Recipe
Porcini Mushroom Soup

Friends in Wine
Welbedacht "Cricket Pitch" 2005

Caveau Deli Selection
Jack Black Beer

We’re effectively at the halfway mark through the year and what a busy year it has been! Our birthday and the indulgent celebrations have already flown by. Have a look at the gallery on our website here if you haven’t already, to see a few fun pictures from the party. We’ve also found time to add another member to Caveau ‘La Famille’, the collection of wines bottled exclusively for our restaurants. This time a sparkling wine, Cuvee Crew, with bubbly being the most appropriate style for a wine named after Brendon. Try it at either restaurant to lift your evening a little.

And with another six months to go this year, there’s plenty more on the horizon. Catch us enjoying the usual festive night of live entertainment at the bar Caveau at The Mill this Friday. Or if you miss us there, come see us try something new at our Neighbourgoods Market stand again this Saturday (9am - 2pm). Busy times, yes, but with good food and great wine along the way, we’re having fun!

Keep swirling!

Brendon, Jean & Marc.

Caveau at The Mill - Event Spaces

Brendon's Wine of the Month: Graham Beck "The Joshua" 2003

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 events@caveau.co.za for more information.

Graham Beck Wines have thrived since their beginnings in 1983. Today, cellars in Robertson and Franschhoek process grapes from farms there and Stellenbosch to produce an ever-expanding range of wines. The Joshua fits in as the premium Shiraz from their Franschhoek vineyards, a serious wine and tribute to the quality and painstaking care the vineyard and winemaking team have taken. The 2003 vintage is layered with bold, rich berry flavours. Made up of 91% Shiraz and 9% Viognier - the viognier brings a floral aromatic element to the wine – it is bliss enjoyed now, but might even get better…

Jean’s thoughts:
A solid wine for a solid name. Great fruit, good structure... and great value for money if I may say!

Marc's thoughts:

Just like the estate, this wine shows serious class and complexity. Enjoy with a rich dish - perfect for this winter weather.

At Caveau: Available at R395 per bottle.

Caveau's Friends in Wine

Porcini Mushroom Soup

Welbedacht "Cricket Pitch" 2005

Schalk Burger Snr. has been a great friend and supplier to Caveau. His wines made on the Welbedacht farm in Wellington are of consistently top quality and always well-received at the restaurant so we’re very happy to see their successes continue.

The Cricket Pitch is perhaps their finest blend, a modern classic made from Merlot, Cabernet and a touch of Pinotage. Dark with black cherry flavours and a soft spiceyness, it’s a winner for winter!

Available in limited quantities at R 120 per bottle. Simply reply to this email to order.

Porcini mushrooms are a real treat and something to savour when in season. This soup is rich and hearty and pungent with porcini flavours!

Serves 4

Ingredients
1L Porcini stock
80g Butter
50g Flour
100ml Fresh cream
5g Chives finely chopped
Lemon, salt and black pepper for seasoning

(Stock)
300g Porcini off cuts or shavings
20g Garlic chopped
1 Sprig thyme
50g Onion
1 1/2 L cold water
Tbsp lemon juice

1. Place all stock ingredients in a pot and slowly bring to simmer
2. Skim off any solids that float to the top.
3. Simmer for 40 min.
4. Strain through a fine sieve

For Soup
1. Melt the butter over low heat in a pot, then add flour and whisk while pouring in stock slowly
2. When all the stock is incorporated stir in the cream
3. Check seasoning and adjust if necessary
4. Garnish with chives and serve with toast and quick pan-fried Porcini

Caveau Deli Selection: Jack Black Beer

A classic lager micro-brewed in small batches just a few hours from Caveau? Sounded pretty fantastic to us, which is why when we first tasted how crisp and refreshing Jack Black Brewers Reserve was, we couldn’t help but stock our restaurants and the Deli with this irresistable beer. In fact, we decided we liked it enough to get it on tap at our bar in Caveau at The Mill too. Stop by for a pint there or stop by the Deli anytime to get a taste of this artisanal brew that’s bound to become a big hit.

Available at R16 per 375ml bottle at Caveau Deli.

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

In This Issue	Welcome
Welcome! Wine Review Graham Beck "The Joshua" 2003 Recipe Porcini Mushroom Soup Friends in Wine Welbedacht "Cricket Pitch" 2005 Caveau Deli Selection Jack Black Beer	We’re effectively at the halfway mark through the year and what a busy year it has been! Our birthday and the indulgent celebrations have already flown by. Have a look at the gallery on our website here if you haven’t already, to see a few fun pictures from the party. We’ve also found time to add another member to Caveau ‘La Famille’, the collection of wines bottled exclusively for our restaurants. This time a sparkling wine, Cuvee Crew, with bubbly being the most appropriate style for a wine named after Brendon. Try it at either restaurant to lift your evening a little. And with another six months to go this year, there’s plenty more on the horizon. Catch us enjoying the usual festive night of live entertainment at the bar Caveau at The Mill this Friday. Or if you miss us there, come see us try something new at our Neighbourgoods Market stand again this Saturday (9am - 2pm). Busy times, yes, but with good food and great wine along the way, we’re having fun! Keep swirling! Brendon, Jean & Marc.
Caveau at The Mill - Event Spaces	Brendon's Wine of the Month: Graham Beck "The Joshua" 2003
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 events@caveau.co.za for more information.	Graham Beck Wines have thrived since their beginnings in 1983. Today, cellars in Robertson and Franschhoek process grapes from farms there and Stellenbosch to produce an ever-expanding range of wines. The Joshua fits in as the premium Shiraz from their Franschhoek vineyards, a serious wine and tribute to the quality and painstaking care the vineyard and winemaking team have taken. The 2003 vintage is layered with bold, rich berry flavours. Made up of 91% Shiraz and 9% Viognier - the viognier brings a floral aromatic element to the wine – it is bliss enjoyed now, but might even get better… Jean’s thoughts: A solid wine for a solid name. Great fruit, good structure... and great value for money if I may say! Marc's thoughts: Just like the estate, this wine shows serious class and complexity. Enjoy with a rich dish - perfect for this winter weather. At Caveau: Available at R395 per bottle.
Caveau's Friends in Wine	Porcini Mushroom Soup
Welbedacht "Cricket Pitch" 2005 Schalk Burger Snr. has been a great friend and supplier to Caveau. His wines made on the Welbedacht farm in Wellington are of consistently top quality and always well-received at the restaurant so we’re very happy to see their successes continue. The Cricket Pitch is perhaps their finest blend, a modern classic made from Merlot, Cabernet and a touch of Pinotage. Dark with black cherry flavours and a soft spiceyness, it’s a winner for winter! Available in limited quantities at R 120 per bottle. Simply reply to this email to order.	Porcini mushrooms are a real treat and something to savour when in season. This soup is rich and hearty and pungent with porcini flavours! Serves 4 Ingredients 1L Porcini stock 80g Butter 50g Flour 100ml Fresh cream 5g Chives finely chopped Lemon, salt and black pepper for seasoning (Stock) 300g Porcini off cuts or shavings 20g Garlic chopped 1 Sprig thyme 50g Onion 1 1/2 L cold water Tbsp lemon juice 1. Place all stock ingredients in a pot and slowly bring to simmer 2. Skim off any solids that float to the top. 3. Simmer for 40 min. 4. Strain through a fine sieve For Soup 1. Melt the butter over low heat in a pot, then add flour and whisk while pouring in stock slowly 2. When all the stock is incorporated stir in the cream 3. Check seasoning and adjust if necessary 4. Garnish with chives and serve with toast and quick pan-fried Porcini
Caveau Deli Selection: Jack Black Beer
A classic lager micro-brewed in small batches just a few hours from Caveau? Sounded pretty fantastic to us, which is why when we first tasted how crisp and refreshing Jack Black Brewers Reserve was, we couldn’t help but stock our restaurants and the Deli with this irresistable beer. In fact, we decided we liked it enough to get it on tap at our bar in Caveau at The Mill too. Stop by for a pint there or stop by the Deli anytime to get a taste of this artisanal brew that’s bound to become a big hit. Available at R16 per 375ml bottle at Caveau Deli.

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


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