COURSE 1
Muse – Lamb Chop
Opawa Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand
100% Pinot Noir | 13.5% | 2020
Appearance:
Bright ruby with youthful garnet hues, clear and vibrant in the glass, suggesting freshness and elegance.
Nose:
Expressive aromas of ripe cherry, red plum, and wild strawberry. Subtle notes of violet, dried herbs, forest floor, and gentle spice, with a touch of oak adding clove and soft vanilla.
Palate:
Light to medium-bodied with silky tannins and bright acidity. Juicy red berry and cherry flavours are complemented by earthy undertones and restrained oak, creating balance and finesse.
Finish:
Elegant and smooth, lingering with red fruit, gentle spice, and subtle earthy minerality—classic Marlborough Pinot Noir purity and approachability.
COURSE 2: Spanakopita
Emandare Rosé, Canada
52% Tempranillo, 38% Siegerrebe, 10% Maréchal Foch | 10.5% | 2022
Appearance:
Pale blush pink with delicate peach highlights, bright and inviting.
Nose:
Fresh and fruit-forward with aromas of strawberry, raspberry, and watermelon, lifted by soft floral notes and citrus zest.
Palate:
Light-bodied and refreshing with crisp acidity. Red berry and pink grapefruit flavours lead into a clean, dry, and vibrant mouthfeel.
Finish:
Clean and lively, with lingering fresh fruit and citrus peel—bright, balanced, and easy-drinking.
COURSE 3: Soup & Salad
Hubert Brochard Sancerre, Loire Valley, France
100% Sauvignon Blanc | 13% | 2023
Appearance:
Pale straw with green reflections, bright and crystalline.
Nose:
Refined aromas of citrus zest, green apple, and white peach, layered with classic flinty minerality, wet stone, and fresh herbs.
Palate:
Light to medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and a focused, linear structure. Citrus and pear flavours are driven by a pronounced mineral backbone, with no oak influence.
Finish:
Clean, precise, and refreshing, leaving impressions of citrus peel, flint, and saline minerality—elegant and expressive.
COURSE 4: Lamb Shoulder / Leg Dish
Château La Tour de Bessan, Margaux, Bordeaux, France
Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon | 13.5% | 2016
Appearance:
Deep ruby with garnet reflections, showing depth and brightness.
Nose:
Complex aromas of blackcurrant, ripe plum, and blackberry, layered with cedar, tobacco, graphite, violet, cocoa, and subtle vanilla.
Palate:
Medium to full-bodied with refined structure and polished tannins. Dark fruit flavours are balanced by fresh acidity, with savoury notes of earth and spice adding complexity.
Finish:
Long, smooth, and elegant, with lingering dark fruit, cedar, and fine spice—classic Margaux finesse and aging potential.
COURSE 5: Kataifi
Trovisca 10 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro Valley, Portugal
Traditional Portuguese Varieties | 19.5%
Appearance:
Deep amber-tawny with copper and mahogany highlights, luminous and viscous.
Nose:
Rich and layered with dried fig, toasted walnut, caramel, and orange peel, complemented by toffee, almond, and baking spice.
Palate:
Smooth and velvety, showcasing dried fruit, roasted nuts, and butterscotch, balanced by lively acidity and subtle oak influence.
Finish:
Long, warming, and refined, with lingering notes of caramel, nutmeg, and dried citrus—an elegant conclusion to the evening.
