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701000010304100000 - Vergelegen Estate - Somerset West, Winelands, South Africa - menu | deconstructed beef wellington - Vergelegen Wine Estate, Western Cape, Helderberg, South Africa [© 2011 paulgodard.com] 701000010304100000 - Vergelegen Estate - Somerset West, Winelands, South Africa - menu | selection of local and imported cheeses - Vergelegen Wine Estate, Western Cape, Helderberg, South Africa [© 2011 paulgodard.com] 701000010304100000 - Vergelegen Estate - Somerset West, Winelands, South Africa - menu | Venetian chocolate torte - Vergelegen Wine Estate, Western Cape, Helderberg, South Africa [© 2011 paulgodard.com]

Vergelegen Restaurant

STARTER
 
 
      
  • African spiced butternut soup with strips of lamb shank,creme fraiche,fried wonton shells, coriander (vegetarian option) @ R40.00  
  • Ostrich tartare with pickled shimeji mushrooms, beetroot coulis, wild rocket, parmesan crisp and poached quail egg @ R55.00  
  • Truffled mushroom tortellini with sage and smoked "fleur de sel butter" topped with grated parmesan @ R60.00  
  • Grilled fillet of red fish on steamed asparagus topped with radish & fennel with a caviar tartlet & saffron beurre blanc @ R60.00


 
MAIN COURSE
 
 
      
  • Lentil bobotie rolled in paper-thin herb omelette with confit tomato,apple & raisin salad & creamy coconut curry sauce @ R65.00  
  • Pork loin wrapped in Serrano ham with blue cheese and green fig risotto, crisp crackling and rich red wine reduction @ R90.00  
  • Yoghurt marinated lamb rump & truffle pomme puree,asparagus pesto vol-au-vent,pancetta-wrapped fine beans & red wine jus @ R140.00  
  • Deconstructed beef Wellington,porcini & macadamia duxelle,baby spinach,puff pastry,parmentier potatoes, thyme cognac jus @ R140.00  
  • Free range chicken supreme with red veined spinach & goat's cheese,an Asian style duck spring roll on beetroot carpaccio @ R85.00  
  • Butterflied tiger prawn and calamari in a creamy Pernod sauce with shaved fennel, capers, and poppy seed fettuccine @ R95.00  
  • Polonaise crusted line fish, sweet potato, cumin & smoked salmon potato brande with garden peas, corn & tarragon chowder @ R110.00


 
DESSERT
 
 
      
  • Venetian chocolate torte with star anise ice-cream and Sherry chocolate sauce @ R50.00  
  • Goat's milk yoghurt panna cotta with almond and cranberry biscotti and strawberries @ R50.00  
  • Caramelised apple tarte tatin with Calvados cream @ R50.00  
  • Cheese board:camembert,Cape gooseberry compote;imported Gorgonzola,lavender & honey roasted pears;aged cheddar,figs @ R100.00 (R 50 half portion - serves one)


 

Rose Terrace bistro

LIGHT LUNCHES
 
 
      
  • A selection quiche served with a side salad; butternut, peppadrop, spinach & feta quiche Or quiche lorraine @ R60.00  
  • Cajun chicken tortilla, layered with coriander yoghurt & lettuce, with a side salad @ R68.00  
  • Anti-pasta platter with Serrano ham, smoked chicken, Windhoek salami, cheeses, cornichons, Dijon mustard & fresh bread @ R95.00  
  • Smoked Norwegian Salmon salad with baby spinach, boiled egg, caper berries, red onion, drizzled with a lemon dill dressi @ R65.00  
  • Rosemary roasted pumpkin, couscous, feta cheese, roasted almond & macadamia dukkah salad with honey lavender dressing @ R48.00


 
SANDWICHES
 
 
      
  • Smoked Chicken and mayo with cherry bel relish @ R 60.00  
  • Hummus, rocket, cherry tomatoes & olive tapenade @ R 50.00  
  • Rare roast beef fillet with sun blushed tomatoes, caramelised red onion & wild rocket @ R 70.00  
  • Smoked salmon trout with “Boursin style” cream cheese, watercress, onion & capers @ R 75.00


 
SWEET TEMPTATIONS
 
 
      
  • Vanilla crème brûlée layered with berry compote & tuille biscuit @ R 42.00  
  • Frozen Chocolate Tiramisu drizzled with orange & van der hum sauce @ R 42.00  
  • Pavlova filled with passion fruit curd and cream @ R 42.00  
  • Bakewell Tart layered with berry jam, ground almonds & ice cream @ R 42.00  
  • Ice cream and butterscotch sauce @ R 28.00  
  • Cheese selection with camembert, Simonzola, mature cheddar, Emmental with fruit preserve & biscuits @ R 85.00


 

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