Winemakers Lunch at Restaurant Gilmore

September 16th 12.00

We are delighted to announce that Gary Jordan from Jordan Estates in South Africa will
be joining Paul Gilmore on 16th September at Restaurant Gilmore in Beamhurst to host a
winemakers lunch.

£25 per ticket

JORDAN ESTATE RESTAURANT GILMORE Gilmore's web site

Gary and and his wife Kathy have been
making world-class wines since 1993 on a
farm with a history going back over 300
years. He's a geologist, she's an economist -
together this husband and wife team is a
phenomenon. Gary's parents, Ted and
Sheelagh, bought the 146 hectare
Stellenbosch property in 1982, and
embarked on an extensive replanting
programme, specializing in classic varieties
suited to the different soils and slopes
From the Jordan hillside vineyards one has
spectacular panoramic views of Table
Mountain, False Bay and Stellenbosch. Gary
and Kathy worked internationally for two
years, refining their high-energy instincts with
practical experience. They returned home to
build a cellar in 1992.
The following year, the vines were judged
ready for making wines that would carry the
Jordan name. From that first year it was
obvious that a new star had been added to
the winemaking firmament. Continuing
success has enlarged the team, with the
focus on producing fiercely individual wines
that combine the fruity accessibility of the
New World with classic elegance
Gilmore’ closed its doors in the heart of Birmingham’s
Jewellery Quarter to allow Paul and Dee Gilmore to pursue
their dream of owning a farmhouse restaurant. Three years
of planning, building and conversions resulted in a 24
cover ‘Restaurant Gilmore’ in the heart of Staffordshire
At their Birmingham venue Paul and Dee had built a
restaurant with an undisputed reputation for fine foods and
friendly service, appearing in all the major food guides.
Their last year in Birmingham saw the restaurant awarded
the coveted ‘Bib Gourmand’ in the Michelin Guide to go
with their 2 AA Rosettes and their Good Food Guide entry.
Both Paul and Dee have spent over 25 years each in the
catering trade and have worked all over the country in high
quality establishments. Paul has cooked in some of the
best kitchens throughout Europe and the Far East. All of
this experience has given him a wealth of fascinating styles
of cookery. His main love however is British food and his
collection of old cookery books have helped him to develop
his new approach to old classics.
Paul’s food continues to impress and continues to source
local producers to supply him with the finest of
Staffordshire’s provisions.
Fresh ingredients are provided in abundance as he intends
to uses some of their 15 acres of land to both grow some of
the restaurant’s food. Home made breads, ice creams and
chocolates all feature very successfully in Paul’s kitchen

An opportunity not to be missed:

lunch prepared by Paul, one of the most respected chefs in the area

plus stunning wines presented by world class winemaker Gary Jordan

Tickets limited