Dine with dish at KOL

Dine with dish events have become synonymous with having a great time, and our recent evening at Auckland’s Kol, with wines from the Marisco Vineyard’s The Kings Series, was no exception.

On Tuesday 16th May guests arriving at the latest hospitality venture from renowned chef Sid Sahrawat were swiftly seated and presented with a glass of Marisco’s Diamond Heart Blanc de Blancs 2018 to enjoy with Oyster with Tomato and Cucumber Mignonette and delectable bite-sized venison sausage rolls. This luscious sparkling wine is a particularly special part of the Marisco Vineyard’s offering. “Diamond Heart epitomises sparkling beauty and is a tribute to Rosemary Marris, co-owner of Marisco Vineyards, wife of Brent Marris and mother to their four daughters,” say Marisco. “She is the vibrant heart of their family but also very much the esteemed matriarch of ours. Much like a diamond, often adding a touch of panache and glamour, she helps us drive the company forward, always with a sparkle and a smile.”

And so, the evening began in great style. During dinner we heard from dish Editor Sarah Tuck, Marisco Vineyard’s General Manager Sales and Marketing Siobhan Wilson who entertained with tales of the Marris family relatives of yore, and Kol Head Chef Vicky Shah who explained the flavour-packed, predominantly fire-based menu. Particular standouts from the stunning food and wine pairings were the Oyster Mushrooms with Ghost Chilli and Macadamia with The King’s Bastard Chardonnay 2021 and the Spiced Lamb Ribs with Date and Gunpowder teamed with The King’s Wrath Pinot Noir 2021.

By the time the Quark ‘mishti doi’ with Rhubarb and Buckwheat had been served with a glass of The Kings Series ‘A Sticky End’ Noble Sauvignon Blanc 2021, the room was buzzing with conversation punctuated with laughter. Dine with dish events are so much more than just a night out to enjoy world-class food and drinks – they are a gathering of the like-minded community that makes up the dish audience. Inevitably, guests mingle, chat, share the experience and by evening’s end, the room is full of new and old friends.