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BWI Dining Club - Zucca

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Zucca London was the venue for the first BWI Dining Club event held on Thursday 31st January. The idea behind this new initiative is to offer our clients the opportunity to enjoy some exquisite food, taste some interesting wines, and discuss everything BWI.

The setting was simply superb. Zucca London was set up by Sam Harris in 2010, following stints in The River Café, Harvey Nichols, Bibendum and Leith's Cookery School. This fine pedigree was evident in the style of culinary delights on offer, with every detail carefully considered. The restaurant is a firm favorite with Time Out Magazine, achieving a well deserved 5 star rating. We were fortunate enough to host our event in the Private Dining Room, ideally situated behind the kitchen and next to an impressive temperature controlled cellar. The room allowed our clients to dine in complete privacy in a stylish and relaxed atmosphere.

We started the night off with Arlaux Brut Nature NV Champagne. Since 1826, the Arlaux family have relied on skilled craftsmanship to produce the finest champagne wines. The general consensus was that this NV, zero dosage champagne displayed characteristics consistent with a vintage counterpart.

The Whites

Nuits St Georges Blanc, 2009, 1er Cru, Dufouleur
Meursault, Clos du Cromin, 2009, Oliver Leflaive
Meursault, Meix Chavaux, 2009, Franck Grux

The Reds

Chateau Carignan, Prima, 2005
Chateau Clerc Milon, 2004, Pauillac
Chateau L'Arrosee, 2004, St-Emilion Grand Cru
Chateau Malescot St Exupery, 2003, Margaux
Chateau Leoville Barton, 1990, St-Julien


The wines were matched exquisitely by the Zucca staff.  My favorite matches included the NSG Blanc with the steamed squid and broccoli, the Clerc Milon with the ox cheek ragu, the Malescot with the venison and of course, the Leoville Barton with the Italian cheeses.



The Menu

Antipasti
Vitello tonnato
Steamed squid & broccoli
Pumpkin, artichokes & walnuts

Primi
Ravioli of italian greens, ox cheek ragu

Secondi
Venison brasato & white polenta

Formaggio
Selection of italian cheeses

Dolci
Pannacotta, caramel & almond brittle


For more information on the above wines please contact us by Email (sales@bwiltd.co.uk) or Phone (+44 1732 779343).

 For more information on Zucca London or to place a reservation please visit their site www.zuccalondon.com
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