Luddite and Genevieve Go Large in Jozi !
A superb tasting in Johannesburg!
The featured wineries are Luddite, whose owner winemaker Niels Verburg is renowned for his Midas touch with the red cultivar, and Genevieve MCC, crafted by owner Melissa Nelsen. Both hail from Bot River in the Overberg, a region known by its credo "real wine made by real people"; the unspoilt, down-to-earth, sociable character of the farmers; and, wines for lovers of the road less travelled.
For the small-town experience in the big city of Jozi, serving the Shiraz from 9-litre bottles and the MCC from magnums makes the occasion unique. The aim is to give enthusiasts the opportunity to experience the difference in taste that a large-format bottle makes.
Guests will be welcomed with canapes and the 2010 vintage Genevieve MCC, a tiny producer with small amounts bottled in magnums.
Then it's onto a tapas-style lunch paired with five vintages of Luddite Shiraz out of 9-litre bottles; 9.0 L Salmanazar: Equivalent to twelve standard 750 ml bottles or a full case of wine! – the first of its kind to take place in Johannesburg and one designed to show the varying effects that terroir, climate and crop size has on wine. "In big bottle format wine comes across fresher," says Niels' wife, Penny, who co-hosts the event. "It just seems to age better in big bottles.”
Coming together at Urbanologi, famed for fine, eco-friendly food, the wines meet a formidable partner that has been described the "clear standout of must-visit inner-city dining spots". Located at the uber-cool 1 Fox Precinct of Ferreirasdorp in the heart of Jozi, the restaurant epitomises the concept of casual fine dining.
It's an ideal match with Bot River’s farmer-friendly philosophy thanks to chef Jack Coetzee's new Project 150 culinary mantra – a sustainability declaration to source all ingredients except spices, within 150km of the restaurant.
For the GO LARGE Lunch, Jack goes beyond the ordinary, stepping away from the regular menu. He won't reveal the line-up just yet, except to say a divine culinary surprise awaits. One thing's for sure though: if you've booked a seat, you're in for a royal treat.
Booking details
Date: Sunday, 14 July
Time: 12h00
Venue: Urbanologi
Cost: R900 per person
Tickets are limited. To book contact Sharon at info@luddite.co.za, or call 028 284 9308.
