Bon Courage Cap Classique Jacques Bruére Brut Reserve

Product Description

Located in the heart of the beautiful Robertson valley – a valley of wines and roses – lies Bon Courage Estate, home to some of South Africa’s finest wines and recognized both locally and internationally for their exceptional quality. The stately Cape Dutch homestead dates back to 1818 and the estate has enjoyed the attention and dedication of three generations of the Bruwer family since 1921. The Robertson wine region is today renowned for wines of great depth and concentration, a result of the ideal soil and climatic conditions that prevail in this region. Today, André and Jacques combine their experience, skills, patience and personal dedication into producing a selection of the very finest wines.

Aromas with peace and hints of citrus. Rich creamy flavours with a lively mousse which awakens the palate. A good combination of fruitiness and yeastiness. Noble Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes provide the ingredients for this classy Cap Classique wine, styled on the classic Champagne wines. The palate has both intensity and delicacy. Crisp with a lingering finish.

Thai-Style Fishcakes with Sweet/Sour Cucumbers

Cooking Time: 01 hrs 00 mins (approx.)
Number of Servings: 4

INGREDIENTS

For the fishcakes //

400g/14oz white fish, such as whiting or pollock
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp red curry paste
1 strip lime zest
1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
1 free-range egg
1 tbsp muscovado sugar
60g/2¼oz fine beans, chopped
½ tsp salt

For the sweet and sour cucumbers //

70ml/2½fl oz water
150ml/5fl oz rice wine vinegar
150g/5½oz caster sugar
1½ tsp Thai fish sauce
3 red chillies, chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
¼ onion, finely chopped
1 cucumber, cut into strips

1. For the fishcakes, blend together the fish, fish sauce, red curry paste and lime zest in a food processor or blender.
2. Add the chopped coriander, eggs, muscovado sugar, fine beans and salt.
3. Using wet hands, mould the mixture into patties and place on a baking tray. Transfer to the fridge to set.
4. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.
5. When ready to cook, warm an ovenproof pan over a medium heat and place the patties in the pan to colour on each side, then bake in the oven for five minutes until cooked.
6. For the sweet and sour cucumber, pour the water, vinegar, sugar and fish sauce into a small pan and bring to a simmer.
7. Stir in the remaining ingredients and remove from the heat to settle and cool.
8. Serve the fishcakes with the sweet and sour cucumbers in a serving bowl on the side.

Grower: Bon Courage Estate
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir / Chardonnay
Style: Creamy and Crisp
Country: South Africa
Appellation: Robertson
Vintage: 2011/12
Closure: CORK
Alcohol: 11.7% ABV
Bottle Size: 75cl