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Furnishings & DecorBLONDIES, BROWNIES AND HONEYS FOUND AT FIVE-STAR WINELANDS VENUE
One of South Africa’s most celebrated names is squaring up to a line of sensational beauties in a bid to reveal a fascinating, new side to its personality.
Van Ryn’s Fine Cask Reserve 15 Year Old, described by brandymaster Johan Venter as a fusion of honeyed-citrus aromas that open onto a creamy palate laced with chocolate and oak, is partnering a brownie, a blondie and a honey, all on the same plate.
The sublime squares, on offer exclusively at the Van Ryn’s Distillery near Stellenbosch, have been developed for the five-star distillery, by sweet-toothed Francophile Nicola Meyer. She studied the art of patisserie-making in Normandy before taking additional courses in confectionery in Europe and then came home to specialise in “high teas and special events”.
She immediately recognised that the much-awarded Van Ryn’s Fine Cask Reserve 15 Year Old was a special event in its own right that deserved not one, but three chocolate-infused squares to show itself to best effect.
The dark chocolate brownie is festooned with pecan nuts. The blondie (made with white chocolate) is punctuated by tiny studs of dried cranberry for its sweet acid spark and then topped with a decadent layering of white chocolate ganache. The caramel-coloured honey is a close relative of the blondie but enriched with pure honey.
Says Nichole Solomons of Van Ryn’s Distillery, situated along the banks of the Eerste River, about 35 minutes’ drive from Cape Town: “Each square reflects a facet of the Van Ryn’s Fine Cask Reserve 15 Year Old’s personality. We’ve created a totally tantalizing sip and nibble extravaganza. Anyone who enjoys a bit of indulgence will find this an irresistible combination. The textures and flavours meld in your mouth in the most superb and satisfying way.”
The brandy, brownie, blondie and honey quartet is available from July 1, 2009, at a cost of R45 per person.
DATE JUNE 17, 2009
ISSUED BY DKC (DE KOCK COMMUNICATIONS)
FOR VAN RYN’S COLLECTION RESERVE
QUERIES NICHOLE SOLOMONS, VAN RYN’S (021) 881 3875
KARL SCHUTTE, VAN RYN’S MARKETING MANAGER/YVONNE GERTSE, VAN RYN’S BRAND MANAGER (021) 809 7000 (SWITCHBOARD)
TESSA DE KOCK/MARLISE POTGIETER, DKC (021) 422 2690
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