Ayrshire, Scotland (OPENPRESS) September 24, 2012 -- Turnberry, the Luxury Collection Resort in Ayrshire on the west coast of Scotland, will celebrate the UK launch of one of the world's rarest and finest champagnes by staging a gourmet dining experience for guests on Thursday 4 October 2012.
GH Mumm's Blanc de Blancs is unveiled this year as the world-renowned champagne house celebrates the 130th Anniversary of their vineyards in Cramant, the Grand Cru village outside Reims. To mark the occasion, Turnberry's award-winning food and beverage team has partnered with the historic brand to stage a one-off fine dining experience.
The dinner will feature a highly-crafted tasting menu, designed by Turnberry's Executive Head Chef, Justin Galea. Each course will be paired with one of GH Mumm's finest champagnes and introduced by GH Mumm's brand ambassador.
Menu:
Canapés
Smoked Scottish Salmon blinis
Mini Beef Tacos
Oysters Kirkpatrick
Inside out Sushi with Pickled Cucumber
GH Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut NV
1st Course
Torchon of Foie Gras served with Salted Caramel, Pickled Vegetable & Toasted Brioche
GH Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut NV
2nd Course
Seared Scallops with Cauliflower puree & crisp French Beans
GH Mumm Blanc de Blancs, Mumm de Cramant Brut
3rd Course
Roasted Guinea Fowl with Pomme Berni, Cabbage, Bacon & Young Carrots
GH Mumm Cordon Rouge Brut Millésimé 2004
Justin Galea commented on the forthcoming event: "GH Mumm has a long and enviable tradition of pairing the best champagne with the finest cuisine from around the world. We are very much looking forward to making our contribution to this successful philosophy at Turnberry."
The GH Mumm tasting dinner will take place on Thursday 4 October 2012 with a drinks and canapés reception at 7pm followed by the dining experience which commences at 7.45pm. A limited number of tickets are available at £99 per person. Those wishing to enjoy the full Turnberry experience can reserve overnight classic accommodation in the hotel from £165 per room per night.
For more information or to reserve your place for the event, please call 01655 334 175 or email rsvp.turnberry@luxurycollection.com
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Turnberry Luxury Collection Resort is a Founder Member of the Elite Ayrshire Business Circle.
THE ELITE AYRSHIRE BUSINESS CIRCLE
The Elite Ayrshire Business Circle is an association founded in 2007 by some of the top companies in Ayrshire.
Its purpose is to publicise its members, and to celebrate and promote the wealth and rich diversity of entrepreneurial talent and business excellence that abounds here within the county boundaries of Ayrshire.
Members include the Clydesdale Bank, Ayr Racecourse, Western House Hotel, Turnberry Golf Resort and South Ayrshire Council. Member company activities include broadcasting, building and construction, architectural practice, estate agency and land management, chartered accountancy, insurance broking, legal services, golf club management, marketing services and brand creation, web design and public relations consultancy.
Frazer Coogans Commercial Solicitors senior partner Norman Geddes is executive chairman of the Elite Ayrshire Business Circle, and managing director is public relations consultancy Fame Publicity Services proprietor Murdoch MacDonald.
http://www.frazercoogans.co.uk
For further information about The Elite Ayrshire Business Circle and to apply for membership, e-mail eliteayrshire@gmail.com
