April Recap
April started off with the Easter weekend and the traditional Easter rain. The plan was to do an Easter egg hunt, but with all the rain we opted to just give out the Easter eggs instead (the kids did not seem too bothered). Everyone stayed inside and enjoyed warm food and delicious red wine to chase the autumn chill away.
On the 14th we had two weddings at Ke-Monate. We would like to wish George and Gail Chaney as well as Hanna and John Weber all the best for the future, may it be a long and happy one.
Wine tasting and dinner evening
On the 24th of April we had our Pinotage tasting. This evening started with Charl’s interesting power point presentation about the history and development of Pinotage in South Africa. Charl took us on a journey back to 1925, when Prof. Abraham Izak Perold created Pinotage while working for the University of Stellenbosch, to our current day.
Our evening’s tasting started with a unique experience of tasting a two and a half month old Pinotage, which had only recently been placed in the barrels. Afterwards we had the honour of tasting Meerendal’s very first bottled Pinotage – A 1969 followed by Kanonkop’s 1989.
Our next wine tasting and dinner evening will be on the 22nd May 2012. The very talented Charl van Teijlingen will be discussing the distinctive taste of Cabernet Sauvignon. We will be serving a beautifully prepared three course meal afterwards that is specially designed to complement the wine cultivar you will taste that evening.
You can contact Marianne at cellardoor@ke-monate.co.za for reservations
Vino vino vino!
We are very excited to launch our new wine list in the restaurant as well as the tasting centre. You can look forward to, just to name a few, Phizante Kraal, Maison de Teijger and Hermit on the Hill wines from the Boutique Wine Association of Durbanville.
Remember, the tasting centre is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 to 17:00. You can book a tasting for large groups by contacting Marianne, cellardoor@ke-monate.co.za
Attention all fathers, children and grandchildren! This year Mothers Day falls on the 13th of May. Show your appreciation to the special lady in your life by treating her and yourself to a delicious three course meal designed especially with Mom in mind.
The cost for lunch will be R160.00 per person and R60 for children under 12.
We will not be serving breakfast on the 13th, but will serve two lunch seatings.
First seating: 11:30 – 13:00
Second seating: 14:00 to 16:00
You can call 021 976 7343 or email info@ke-monate.co.za for reservations.
This is going to be a very exciting weekend!
We have 60 tickets for the Friday and 60 tickets for the Saturday evening only. We will be exhibiting work from local artists.
The event starts at 18:30 for19:00. On arrival you will receive a glass of our Signal Gun Shiraz or sparkling grape juice. While you walk around, enjoying the art, you will be served delicious canapés made by our Chef Natalia.
Chris Swanepoel, a talented singer will entertain us over this enjoyable weekend of art and wine. After the exhibition, you will be served a three course meal, all included in the price per head.
A cash bar will be available for drinks throughout the evening.
There will be two family style tables on our side patio. Reserve your seats for either the Friday or Saturday by calling 021 976 7343 or mail Marianne at events@ke-monate.co.za for more information.
Mexican on Thursday and Friday Nights
Our Mexican themed evenings on Thursdays have been very popular the past few months; so much so that we have decided to have our Mexican inspired menu available on Friday evenings as well.
So from the month of May, on a Thursday and Friday evening you will be able to order from our a la carte menu as well as our Mexican menu.
That’s a wrap. We look forward to seeing you in the month ahead. Remember that we have a fire burning every cold day and red wine and tapas to go with it.
