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• An August Leo Dinner Party at Bloodwood

  The August birthday person is, well, august.

  Astrologically speaking, they are Leo - the lion, king of the jungle, respected and impressive, king of the hill, top of the heap. A-number-one, top of the list. Their personalities are said to be strong and dignified, competent and naturally in charge.

  And if you doubt that this is the case, just ask them...

• Cheese - Roi du vallee

  King of Valleys

  Elegant cheese made of cow and goat's milk.

  Serve with Bloodwood's 2005 Schubert (not available on bloodwood.biz, however, we have a small stash if you want to avail yourself of some. Please phone us or drop by the vineyard.).

   

• Main: Coriander, turmeric and rosemary lamb shanks with carrot, cauliflower and turmeric rice.

  MAIN ~ RELISH THEM SHANKS

  Coriander, turmeric and rosemary lamb shanks with carrot, cauliflower and turmeric rice.

  Serve with 2009 Maurice or 2008 Malbec (from the archives; not available on bloodwood.biz. However, we have a small stash if you want to avail yourself of some. Phone us or drop by the vineyard.).

• Dessert: Cardamom and cinnamon spiced pumpkin custard in a moat of runny cream served with pastry fingers of honey caramelised apple and nuts.

  I prefer to have the lighter Crème Caramel rather than a pumpkin Crème Brule, especially after all that meat! This dessert is easy to prepare beforehand. The caramelised sugar becomes saucy while these little pumpkin desserts chillout in the fridge.

  Serve with Bloodwood's 2013 Silk Purse.

• Appetiser: Hot bean chilli-flavoured pork ribs served on lettuce nests with mandarin dipping sauce

  AUGUST APPETISER: GNAW THEM BONES, LEO

  Hot bean chilli-flavoured pork ribs served on lettuce with mandarin dipping sauce

  Serve with BLOODWOOD's 2009 Chirac