One of only 300 Masters of Wine in the world, Steve Smith presented the wines of Craggy Range at Frederick’s restaurant in Islington to a sellout crowd. The event started with canapés in the reception room before moving upstairs to a private dining room.

Round 1

• Te Muna Road Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc 2010
• Avery Sauvignon Blanc Marborough 2010
• served with four rounds of canapés including prawn tempura and goats cheese crostini

Round 2

• Kidnappers Chardonnay 2011
• Te Muna Martinbourough riesling 2011
• served with starter of smoked salmon blinis

Round 3

• Te Muna Road Pinot noir 2010
• Calvert, Central Otago Pinot Noir 2010

Round 4

• Gimblett Gravels Te Kahu 2010
• Gimblett Gravels Syrah 2010
• served with medium rare lamb and aubergine caviar

Round 5

• Sophia 2010
• Le Sol 2010
• served with a selection of cheeses

Round 6

• Fletchers Late Harvest Riesling
• served with a raspberry panacotta

The wines were excellent and are available widely: Majestic (look out for special offers), Waitrose & Slurp.

Frederick’s is a wonderful restuarant in the heart of the Angel Islington, great atmosphere and superb food and service.  Highly recommended. http://fredericks.co.uk/