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Signature Food Festival 2024
Woodwinters are delighted to sponsor the wine at Aberdeen’s Signature Food Festival each year. The events bring many of the UKs top Chef’s to the city to raise money for the Jellie Foundation. The nights see these esteemed chef’s menus paired with specially chosen wines from the amazing producers in the WoodWinters portfolio, poured and introduced by us.
Adam Handling | Tom Kerridge | Michael O’Hare | Michel Roux Jnr. | Tommy Banks | Martin Wishart | Nathan Outlaw
For those who missed the events we thought you may like to see what the pairings were, each case coming with a copy of the evening’s menu for inspiration. Most importantly 10% of the value goes to the Jellie Foundation and the causes they support.
Scroll down for full menus and mixed cases of the expertly matched wines from each event.
Links to individual wines below.
Adam Handling
The April events were graced by true culinary powerhouses, beginning with the nation’s beloved Scottish-born Michelin-star chef, Adam Handling. Adam set a magnificent tone for the festival, captivating guests with his innovative and refined dishes.
THE MENU
with paired wines
Champagne Arrival & Snacks, Bread and Chicken Butter
Clos de la Chappelle Instinct 1er Cru
Scallop, Carrot, Dill
Carinus Family Vineyards Polkadraai Chenin Blanc 2022 – South Africa
Cod, White Bean, Whey
Piedra Fluida Los Frontones Blanco 2021 – Tenerife
Balmoral Chicken, Artichoke, Black Garlic
Au Bon Climat La Bauge Au-dessus Pinot Noir 2019 – California
Rhubarb and Custard
Chateau Tirecul Les Pins de Tirecul 50cl 2021 – Monbazillac
Tom Kerridge
Following Adam was the culinary superstar Tom Kerridge, renowned for his exceptional work at The Hand and Flowers. Tom’s robust, flavour-packed creations delighted all in attendance, adding a layer of hearty sophistication to the festival’s offerings.
THE MENU
with paired wines
Champagne Arrival
CL de la Chapelle Instinct 1er Cru
Sausage Roll
Date Brown Sauce
Chateau Penin Natur Clairet 2022 – Bordeaux
Pork and Veal Paté en Croute
Dill Pickles and Truffle
Barbara Öhlzeltis Gemischter Satz Gut Gegen Nordwind 2023 – Austria
Cornish Monkfish with Smoked Butter
Green Peppercorn Sauce
and Sea Vegetables
Kumeu River Ray’s Road Chardonnay 2023 – New Zealand
Treacle Cured Fillet of Beef
English Asparagus, Morels and Sauce Bordelaise
Tenuta di Ghizzano Nambrot 2018 – Tuscany
Hand & Flowers Chocolate and Ale Cake
Muscovado Cream
Artemis Karamolegos Vinsanto 50cl 2010 – Santorini
Michael O’Hare
The Spring lineup was further elevated by the creative genius Michael O’Hare, whose avant-garde approach to cuisine intrigued and amazed guests, rounding out a trio of extraordinary talent.
THE MENU
with paired wines
Champagne Arrival
Oysters – Carlingford, County Louth, Ireland
Served 3 Ways cold, Baked & Smoked
CL de la Chapelle Instinct 1er Cru – France
Scallop, Gordal Olive and Foiegras Fat
Agathe Bursin Riesling Grand Cru Zinnkoepfle 2021 – Alsace
(was Agathe Bursin Eminence Sylvaner 2022 now SOLD OUT)
Scottish Lobster
Beef Fat and a Thai Style Bisque
I Pentri Gran Momento Falanghina 2018 – Campania
Skrie Cod Salt Cured, Cod Skin Dashi, Charred Gem Lettuce, Ink and Vinegar
Sakkie Mouton Sand Erf, Vermentino 2023 – South Africa
Cantonese Style Thirkleby Duck Hung and Aged for 10 Days, Crispy Leg and Strawberry Hoisin
Anima Negra AN/2 2022 – Mallorca
Oscietra Caviar, Smoked Vanilla Ice Cream Duck Caramel Sauce
Champagne Delavenne Grand Cru l’Ile Demi-Sec NV – Champagne
Michel Roux Jnr.
THE MENU
with paired wines
Champagne & Canapes
CL de la Chapelle Instinct 1er Cru
Seared Orkney Scallop, Nori Sable, Sea Vegetables and Smoked Eel Sauce
Blackbook Pygmalion Chardonnay 2020 – London
Gratin of Langoustine, Spinach and Salt Baked Celeriac
Domaine Bott-Geyl Riesling Grand Cru Schoenenbourg 2018 – Alsace
Roast Scottish Wagyu Beef, Beetroots, Black Berries and Green Peppercorn Sauce
Bodegas R Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Rioja Tinto Reserva 2012 – Spain
Ossau Iraty with Truffles, Quince Jelly, Piment d’Espelette, Brioche
Fernando de Castilla Classic Cream NV – Jerez
Caramel Baked Apple Rose, Crisp Puff Pastry and Madagascan Vanilla Ice Cream
Chateau Bouscasse Pacherenc du Vic Bilh Moelleux, Bramaire 50cl 2013 – France
Tommy Banks
THE MENU
with paired wines
Arrival Champagne & Canapes
CL de la Chapelle Instinct 1er Cru
Crapaudine Beetroot cooked slowly in Beef Fat
Marjan Simcic Classic Sauvignon Vert 2023 – Slovenia
Scallop, Fermented Celeriac, Truffle
Tensley Fundamental Chardonnay 2021 – California
Fallow Deer, Black Apple, Red Cabbage, Douglas Fir
Tenuta Buon Tempo Brunello di Montalcino 2019 – Tuscany
Lemon Verbena, White Chocolate
Cave de Turckheim Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives 50cl – Alsace
Mushroom, Woodruff, Chocolate
Wiese and Krohn Colheita Port 2006 – Douro
Martin Wishart
THE MENU
with paired wines
Arrival Champagne & Canapes
CL de la Chapelle Instinct 1er Cru
Kilbrannan Langoustine
Brown Shrimps, Parsnip Puree Smoked Butter, Verjus
Cingilia Colle Berdo Trebbiano d’Abruzzo VV 2022 – Abruzzo
Orkney Scallop
Bellota Ham, Pumpkin, Parmesan Velouté
Domaine Belleville Rully La Cree Blanc 2021 – Burgundy
Guinea Fowl Mousse
Buttered Cabbage, White Truffle Cream
Sette Barbera Nizza DOCG 2020 – Piemonte
Roast Loin of Roe Deer
Red Cabbage, Beetroot, Macadamia & Redcurrant
Marco Abella Mas Mallola 2019 – Catalunya
Kumquat & Mascapone Cream
Meringue, Chestnut & Rum Sauce
Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon 1996 – Loire
Nathan Outlaw
THE MENU
with paired wines
Arrival Champagne & Canapes
CL de la Chapelle Instinct 1er Cru
Smoked Mackerel Pate, Cucumber, Seaweed & Sourdough
Sergio Arcuri Gaglioppo Rosato ‘Marinetto’ 2023 – Calabria
Scallop ‘Tartare’, Apple & Yoghurt
Artemis Karamolegos Santorini 2022 – Santorini
Bass, Lobster Scampi, Pickled Vegetables & Smoked Paprika
Alheit Vineyards Cartology 2022 – South Africa
Peppered Turbot, Watercress Sauce, Watercress & Pickled Shallot Salad, Garlic & Rosemary Confit Potatoes
Henri Prudhon St Aubin Blanc Le Ban 2022 – Burgundy
(Henri Prudhon St Aubin Blanc, Sur Le Sentier du Clou 1er Cru 2022 SOLD OUT)
Apple & Cinnamon Choux Bun, Cider Brandy Cream, Butterscotch Sauce
I Pentri Passito Juncere Muffa Nobile 37.5cl – Campania
Keep informed about future Signature Food Festival events.
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