Save the date – 13 May 2017, for a Winemaker’s Table dinner at Plaisir de Merle where the gardens, manicured lawns and rolling vista of vines invite you to breathe in the elegance of yesteryear while experiencing superior quality and service.
Guests will be treated to a delicious feast, prepared by well-known Kokkedoor judge Chef Nic van Wyk, paired with wines selected by Plaisir de Merle Cellar Master Niel Bester. The dinner will be served at the historic Manor House. The interior of the Manor House features an elegant, eclectic rendition of old and new, a reflection of the estate’s diverse cultural heritage and progressive approach to winemaking.
Plaisir de Merle is part of Distell Luxury Wines
Chef Nic regularly entertains guests with demonstrations throughout South Africa and has been a familiar face on several TV shows.
Plaisir de Merle is part of Distell Luxury Wines, a collection of award-winning wines from several boutique estates. Its wines are available at leading retailers and fine restaurants around the country. You can also but here: www.vinoteque.co.za/collections/plaisir-de-merle
Winemaker Niel Bester started his career completing a B Sc Agriculture with majors in Viticulture and Oenology from the University of Stellenbosch. He then spent four years as a winemaker for SFW (now Distell), followed by three at Nederburg. He attributes his style of winemaking to the 1992 harvest he spent at Chateau Margaux with Dr Paul Pontallier, a consultant to Plaisir de Merle since 1990. His time there, together with the skills and input from Pontallier’s expertise, have had a great impact on his winemaking philosophy – which is one of simplicity rather than the use of expansive technology.
Where: Plaisir de Merle – Simondium, R45 between Paarl and Franschhoek
Time: 6pm for 7pm
Winemaker’s Table Dinners: 13 May , 12 August, 14 October 2017
Tickets: R595 pp, four course dinner and wine included
Book: 021 874 1071, e-mail info@plaisirdemerle.co.za
Info: 021 874 1072, www.plaisirdemerle.co.za
Social media: www.facebook.com/PlaisirDeMerle, or twitter @PlaisirdeMerle
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