March 24, 2011 – Capital Lifestyle attended The Cheese and Wine Edition at the Sankara and here are some of the sights, scenes and scents from a very indulgent evening. 

Photo credits: Susan Wong

 

The Gallery

 

Wine pairings: Nederburg Premiere Cuvee Brut and J.C. Le Roux La Fleurette

 

Tasters were armed with a score card that ranked each wine and cheese, as well as their pairing based on appearance, aroma, texture, flavour, and finish/after taste. 

 

Approximately 150 guests came out to indulge their palettes.

 

Tasting menu: The Greek Wedding, which featured Brown’s Halloumi and Feta cheeses paired with Nederburg Chardonnay.

 

Tasting menu: Amsterdam’s Delight, which featured Nederburg Baronne and Brown’s Spiced Gouda.

 

Tasting menu: The Soft Italians, which featured J.C. Le Roux La Fleurette paired with Brown’s Mascarpone and Ricotta cheeses.

 

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