Backsberg's tasting room manager/sommelier Danwin James combined with chef Philippe Wagenführer to pair food and wine at the recent Sunday Time Food Show.
Neil Pendock writes, 'Most normal people drink wine in conjunction with food and Backsberg were the only producers to make the connection and have sommelier Danwin James match up food with imaginative chef Philippe Wagenführer. But then Backsberg are usually riding the crest of the wave as their gay and carbon-friendly wines show'.
Pendock in the same aricle, Sunday Times Food Show - A Missed Opportunity, railed against the wine industry's involvement in the show, or at least lack thereof. Perhaps there is more to be done, in terms of producers as a whole realising that food and wine are so fundamentally intertwined.
What do you think?
SB
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Question: what's happening with the Culinary school? You've not mentioned it lately? It sounded like quite an interesting venture!
Please do tell more, if possible :)
Hey! Well, it has gone from venture/concept to reality. The school is up and running as of a few months ago already. The students have moved into their accommodation, and staying on the farm seems to be a hit. The second semester started last week. When you have time you must really come out to the farm and come check it out! The Culinary Academy website is http://www.theculinaryacademy.com
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