Pinot experts head north for Absynthe wine dinner

Wine extraordinaire and owner of Melbourne’s Armadale Cellars Phil Hude and Catherine Alapont  from Maritime Estate will head north on Tuesday 20 April to join Absynthe’s Meyjitte Boughenout in Surfers Paradise to create a six course Pinot degustation dining experience.

The wine dinner will showcase six wines including; NV Devaux Blanc de Noirs, 2007 Tieffenbrunner Pinot Blanco, 2008 Amisfield Pinot Rose, 2005 Maritime Estate Pinot Noir, 2007 Stefano Lubiana Estate Pinot Noir and 2008 Rockburn Pinot Noir. All wines will be matched with dishes prepared by Meyjitte Boughenout and his team.

Guests palates will be primed with Meyjitte’s signature appetiser of Soft Green Olive & Vanilla followed by entrée of White Asparagus Custard with, Smoked Salmon Granite then Ricotta Gnocchi with Steamed Yabbies & Jerusalem Artichoke, Quail Ballotine with Raspberry Glaze & Traces of Chocolate, Braised Lamb Shank and Mushroom Raviolo finished with Mini Chocolate Fondant, and Cherry Ice-Cream.

The evening is an opportunity to indulge in an entire evening dedicated to the appreciation of Pinot wines and experience spectacular food. Phil and Catherine will be on hand to share their knowledge, expertise and passion for pinot wines. Bookings are essential and tickets are $145pp and are all inclusive.

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DETAILS:
WHAT – Phil Hude and Catherine Alapont join Meyjitte Boughenout at Absynthe for Pinot Wine Dinner.
WHERE – Absynthe Restaurant Q1Building. Junction of Surfers Paradise Boulevard, Clifford St & Hamilton Avenue, Surfers Paradise.
WHEN – Tuesday 20 April 2010
PRICE - $145 per person, including wines.
BOOKINGS & ENQUIRIES: ph 07 55046466 www.absynthe.com.au

MEDIA INFORMATION
Background Information and Bio for Meyjitte Boughenout : http://www.absynthe.com.au/index.php?page_id=2
MEDIA CONTACT: Peta Ellis City Publicity Ph: 0738558852 email: peta@citypublicity.com.au


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