Winemakers Lunch September 16th

Winemakers Lunch at Restaurant Gilmore September 16th 12.00 We are delighted to announce that Gary Jordan from Jordan Estates in South Africa will be joining Paul Gilmore on 16th September at Restaurant Gilmore in Beamhurst to host a winemakers lunch. £25 per ticket JORDAN ESTATE

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Gary and and his wife Kathy have been making world-class wines since 1993 on a farm with a history going back over 300 years. He's a geologist, she's an economist together this husband and wife team is a phenomenon. Gary's parents, Ted and Sheelagh, bought the 146 hectare Stellenbosch property in 1982, and embarked on an extensive replanting programme, specializing in classic varieties suited to the different soils and slopes

Gilmore’ closed its doors in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter to allow Paul and Dee Gilmore to pursue their dream of owning a farmhouse restaurant. Three years of planning, building and conversions resulted in a 24 cover ‘Restaurant Gilmore’ in the heart of Staffordshire

From the Jordan hillside vineyards one has spectacular panoramic views of Table Mountain, False Bay and Stellenbosch. Gary and Kathy worked internationally for two years, refining their high-energy instincts with practical experience. They returned home to build a cellar in 1992. The following year, the vines were judged ready for making wines that would carry the Jordan name. From that first year it was obvious that a new star had been added to the winemaking firmament. Continuing success has enlarged the team, with the focus on producing fiercely individual wines that combine the fruity accessibility of the New World with classic elegance

At their Birmingham venue Paul and Dee had built a restaurant with an undisputed reputation for fine foods and friendly service, appearing in all the major food guides. Their last year in Birmingham saw the restaurant awarded the coveted ‘Bib Gourmand’ in the Michelin Guide to go with their 2 AA Rosettes and their Good Food Guide entry. Both Paul and Dee have spent over 25 years each in the catering trade and have worked all over the country in high quality establishments. Paul has cooked in some of the best kitchens throughout Europe and the Far East. All of this experience has given him a wealth of fascinating styles of cookery. His main love however is British food and his collection of old cookery books have helped him to develop his new approach to old classics. Paul’s food continues to impress and continues to source local producers to supply him with the finest of Staffordshire’s provisions. Fresh ingredients are provided in abundance as he intends to uses some of their 15 acres of land to both grow some of the restaurant’s food. Home made breads, ice creams and chocolates all feature very successfully in Paul’s kitchen

An opportunity not to be missed: lunch prepared by Paul, one of the most respected chefs in the area plus stunning wines presented by world class winemaker Gary Jordan Tickets limited