A heads up for a remarkable charity wine dinner in aid of Pebbles, the South African childrens’ charity with a strong connection to the wine trade, to be held in the cellars of Berry Bros & Rudd on 9th September.
It is being organized by Keith Prothero, who has donated all the wines. This means that the vast majority of the proceeds from this dinner will go straight to the charity. Tickets are £495 each and can be booked here. This is a great way to combine your charitable giving with some real fun. Here’s the list of flights:
Lobster ravioli, late summer vegetables and lobster dressing
2006 Chablis, Montee de Tonnee, 1er Cru, Domaine Raveneau
2004 Puligny Montrachet, Les Pucelles, 1er Cru, Domaine Leflaive
Ballotine of quail with celeriac remoulade, fig and foie gras
2000 Bonnes Mares, Grand Cru , Georges de Vogue
2000 Chapelle-Chambertin, Grand Cru,Domaine Ponsot
Saddle of lamb, pressed shoulder and flavours of cauliflower
1985 Chateau Haut Brion, 1er Cru Classe, Pessac-Leognan
1985 Chateau Leoville Les Cases, 2eme Cru Classe, St. Julien
1985 Chateau La Conseillante, Pomerol
Almond croustillant savarin with salted caramel cream and roasted pear
1988 Chateau Coutet, 1er Cru Classe Sauternes
Champagne will be served with canapes prior to the dinner,and Sophy Warner,the founder of Pebbles, will be there to meet guests.
1 Comment on Alert: a remarkable charity dinner for Pebbles
What?
No fine wines from South Africa?
Seems a little awkward…