South Africa in wine and food

Nigel Strofton (Gonville 1955-59 ) has been in the wine trade all his working life by starting in the family wine business in St Albans in April 1960.

The wines of South Africa caught his imagination over 30 years ago when Nelson Mandela walked to freedom, and Nigel keeps going back to South Africa to taste the latest vintage.

Nigel will be hosting the evening and giving lots of viticultural vignettes and stories gathered over many years.

A sparkling wine will be served at the reception followed by a rosé with the starter. The main course will have the choice of a white or red wine. Then a wine will be served with the dessert. All of this with a South African-themed meal and all for a bargain price of £45 per head.

Wine will be available to buy.

This event promises to be the perfect beginning-of-December pick-me-up as we run up to the festive period. Come along and stock up your cellar for Christmas.

Reception
Biltong
Boerwurst sausage
Chakalaka (mild flavours) dip

Starter
Bobotie with bread and butter

Main course
Piri-piri chicken
Cream of squash mash
Cream of spinach

Dessert
Malva pudding with ice cream