20 July 2010
The Hidden Host & Speakeasy at 54 Blair Road
Forrest Wine Tasting & Dinner

with The Hidden Host at Speakeasy
Forrest Wine Tasting - Friday 30 July 19:00 to 21:00
Dr John and Brigid Forrest are Forrest Wines. With 22 years of winegrowing experience, and a very hands-on approach to growing, making and marketing their wines, the Drs are unique, owning vineyards in Marlborough, Otago and Gimblett Gravels, Hawkes Forrest Pinot NoirBay - New Zealand's premier Terrior! John brings scientific discipline to the winemaking, innate creative flare and an exuberant personality - blending art and science to make wines of the highest quality, purity and international renown.

The Wines

Bubbles for Brigid 2005
The Doctors' Riesling 2009
Forrest Estate Pinot Gris 2009
Forrest Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Forrest Estate Pinot Noir 2008
Newton Forrest Stony Corner 2007

The Canap�s
Pulled Roasted Chicken - Pommery Red Grape Dressing
Poached Shrimp - on a bed of avocado puree on toast
Mini Potato Gratin - with chervil
Japanese Tofu Salad - light soy dressing and micro herbs
Onion Marmalade & Sundried Tomato on Toast - House-made marmalade, sundried tomato


Cost is $35 nett per person. Advanced booking & payment required.

Please contact Zul on zul@thehiddenhost.com or 6410 9026 for bookings.
Forrest Wine Dinner - Saturday 31 July 20:00 - 22:00

Or, perhaps you'd rather join us for dinner with John & Brigid Forrest...



Aperitif
Bubbles for Brigid 2005

Dinner

Mussels Poached in White Wine
A classic dish of mussels poached with white wine & tarragon. Served with crusty bread.
The Doctors' Riesling 2009

Home Cured Beet Root Salmon
House-cured salmon with beetroot & parsley, avocado puree, chive cr�me fra�che & salad.
Forrest Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Pan Seared Quail
Seared and served with pomegranate jus & mesclun salad.
Forrest Estate Pinot Noir 2008

Braised Short Rib
Served with pomme puree & seasoned golden enoki
Newton Forrest Cornerstone 2005

Fresh Figs, cinnamon-infused whipped ricotta & honey
Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Cost is $135 nett per person. Advanced booking & payment required.

Please contact Zul on zul@thehiddenhost.com or 6410 9026 for bookings.
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