Christmas in July -KZN MIDLANDS

CHRISTMAS IN JULY at WILLOW & LILY 

   in the beautiful KZN Midlands

Join us for sumptuous traditional Christmas fare perfectly paired

with ANTHONIJ RUPERT WINES

SATURDAY 22 JULY 2023 

12h00 for 12h30 

We’re celebrating ‘Christmas in Winter’ with grand and resplendant décor, 

trimmings & festivities…. including possibly …the chance of snow.

Take in the magnificent setting and enjoy live piano entertainment 

An afternoon to be enjoyed with stories of the wine maker of Anthonij Rupert Wines

MENU

You are welcomed on arrival with a glass of

L'Ormarins Blanc de Blancs & Chefs’ Christmas canapés

Mini Christmas meatballs with a plum sauce

Crostini with Gammon and Mustard sauce

Deep fried olives (v)

Caramelised mushroom tartlets (v)

-Phyllo Baskets with Cream cheese, trout and chives

TO START :

WOOD FIRED FISH & PINEAPPLE MEDLEY

Kingklip marinated in ginger, garlic, chilli & lime & cooked over the flame.

Basted with fresh coriander, cucumber, spring onions & a pineapple marinate infused with chilli and star anise syrup & finished over the fire.

Accompanied with Palm sugar & lime dressing.

OR 

EGGPLANT & PINEAPPLE MEDLEY (V)

marinated in ginger, garlic, chilli & lime & cooked over the flame.

Basted with fresh coriander, cucumber, spring onions & a pineapple marinate  infused with chilli and star anise syrup & finished over the fire.

Accompanied with Palm sugar & lime dressing.

Paired with 

Cape of Good Hope Riebeeksrivier Chenin Blanc

PALETTE CLEANSER  

Limoncello and Mint sorbet

THE MAIN EVENT :

TRADITIONAL SLOW ROASTED LAMB 

rubbed with seasoning, rosemary and garlic

Served with a selection of traditional Christmas vegetables 

Roast potatoes cooked in duck fat,

Creamy rich carrot puree,

Chilli lemon & parmesan broccoli,

Roasted butternut, beetroot, baby spinach & yoghurt dressing

Paired with your choice of  

Anthonij Rupert Optima  

or 

Anthonij Rupert Merlot

OR

VEGETARIAN OPTION

STUFFED AND ROASTED MUSHROOM

with red pepper pesto  

Served with a selection of traditional Christmas vegetables 

Roast potatoes

Creamy rich carrot puree,

Chilli lemon & parmesan broccoli,

Roasted butternut, beetroot, baby spinach & yoghurt dressing 

SWEET SURRENDER  :

A rich dark chocolate tart served with a mixed candied fruit, 

nougat and nut Christmas ice cream & butterscotch sauce

Paired with L’Ormarins Brut Rose Vintage 

FINAL CHAPTER

Petite mince pies served with coffee &  L’Ormarins Late Vintage

R1235 per person includes:

A glass of L’Ormarins Blanc de blancs on arrival

Live music on arrival 

Decadent traditional Christmas trimmings, deluxe novelties and crackers 

Sumptuous 3 course luncheon paired with exquisite wines from Anthonij Rupert Wines 

In conversation with winemaker extra ordinaire from Anthonij Rupert wines 

Gorgeous Gifting