Foodie Fields of Summer long lunch at The Loch Berrima

On Sunday 12^th February 2017 I enjoyed a sumptuous 7 course degustation menu at The Loch in Berrima in the Southern Highlands region of NSW.

Brigid Kennedy is the owner, chef and farmer at The Loch and the new Foodie Field Days are a rich experience of outstanding local growers and foodies. Brigid is passionate about her bounty of fresh garden and field produce grown on The Loch Farm and uses all her own ingredients and those from local producers in her wonderful food.

The weather was warm and the long tables had been set up in the shade of the pines in the garden valley. Towards the end of the day the weather did turn cold, with a southerly wind blowing through, but we all enjoyed the day.

Foodie Fields of Summer Degustation Menu

Pepper crusted beef fillet on lattice crisps with béarnaise butterWine pairing – Rotherwood Rose 2015 AHW Bronze

Loch yabby with lemon and lime marinade and a tangy citrus saladWine pairing – Tertini 2015 Riesling, Silver – Vienna, Gold – Hong Kong

Double baked parmesan soufflé with champagne sorrel sabayonWine pairing – Cherry Tree Hill Chardonnay Diana 2015 AHW Gold

Savoury summer puddings with smoked Loch trout & herb mousseWine pairing – Far Ago Hill Reserve Pinot Gris 2016 AHW Silver

Tuscan veal with thyme scented French beans and fig salsa on a French onion tartWine pairing – Tertini 2015 Pinot Noir, Gold – Vienna, Gold – Hong Kong

Two bone rack of lamb on a Greek brunoise with olive crust, frites and oregano jusWine pairing – Tractorless Vineyard, Lost Flock, Trophy for Best Red Blend in Show 2013 AHW

Raspberry curd tart with fresh summer berries, curly tuiles and two-tone berry syrupWine pairing – Artemis Last Leaf Sauvignon Blanc 2011 AHW Bronze

The Foodie Fields of Summer long lunch was all about the award-winning, cool climate wines of the Southern Highlands. There is something very special about the wines that are produced in the Highlands and Brigid wanted this lunch to be part of spreading the word.

We were lucky to hear interesting talks from the following passionate Southern Highlands wine makers

Rotherwood Wines

Tertini Wines

Cherry Tree Hill Wines

Far Ago Hill Wines

Tractorless Vineyard Wines

Artemis Wines

Brigid will be hosting a showcase lunch each season, so be sure to watch out for the date for the next lunch in Autumn.

A must-see when touring the Southern Highlands, The Loch in Berrima, is open on Sunday’s for morning tea or lunch.

You can also buy your weekly fruit and veg from the farm stall, flowers from the garden or some home cooked meals ready to take home and Brigid’s luscious condiments and spiced salts.

Good company, great food, great wine!

The Loch

Now Open Sundays 10 – 4pm

ADDRESS

581 Greenhills Rd, Berrima, NSW, 2577 | Phone: 0427403187