Morning all! Well, if I wasn’t blogging right now I’d be lying like a python digesting the most scrumptious food from yesterday’s Barrel Cellar lunch at Beaumont Wines in Bot River. The lovely ladies from Zest, Nici and Jen, pulled the proverbial rabbit out the hat once again with their awesome fare, all topped off with delectable wines matching each course and a good chat through the farm, wines and vines from the host and winemaker Sebastian Beaumont. The weather was sublimely warm, the barrel cellar cool and inviting – in fact the only bad thing I can say is that this was the last lunch for 2011, so keep a keen eye out for dates for 2012! Enjoy the photos!

Homemade membrillo!! I’m super impressed! Have to try my own this summer when the quinces are out.

What a fab way to spend your birthday!

This is Andy Self, who is the man behind the amazing restoration of the old mill on the Beaumont farm. All the bread for the lunch was made with the milled flour, which they sell off the farm, and I know there are plans for some bread-making workshops happening soon, so get in touch if that sounds up your street! http://www.beaumont.co.za/