Wines of South Africa & New Zealand

Name: Wines of South Africa & New Zealand
Start: 2025-08-21T18:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-08-21T21:30:00-04:00
Location: 6225 Wake Forest Hwy., Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina 27703

Schedule

Thu Aug 21 2025 at 06:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

6225 Wake Forest Hwy., Durham, NC, United States, North Carolina 27703 | Durham, NC

Raise your glass and join us for A Toast to Southern Excellence, a celebration of the world-class wines from the Southern Hemisphere. Experience the rich heritage and innovation of South African vineyards.
Our very own Wine Maker & Wine Experience Director, Dave Fleming, will guide you through a curated selection of wines that showcase the unique terroirs and winemaking traditions of these two extraordinary countries. Paired with exquisite dishes, each sip will transport you to the southernmost reaches of the wine world.
Celebrate the excellence and diversity of Southern Hemisphere wines—an evening of discovery awaits!
Amuse Course:
Cucumber Cups with Bay Shrimp Cocktail
Silver Dollar biscuits with smoked pimento cheese
Graham Beck Sparkling Brut NV - (Western Cape)
Course 1: Hot Smoked Salmon with Dill Cream and Cucumber Salad
Southern Right Sauvignon Blanc (Cape South Coast / Walker Bay)
Course 2: Heirloom Tomatoes, Stone Fruit, Basil Pistou, and Whipped Burrata
Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards Chenin Blanc
(Western Cape)
Course 3: Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin with Cherry Barbeque Sauce, Corn Puree, and Wilted Spinach
Kanonkop Pinotage (Stellenbosch)
Course 4: Cola Braised Short Rib with Cheddar Grits
Reyneke Syrah (Stellenbosch)
Course 5: White Wine Poached Pear with Sweet Ricotta, Caramel, Bittersweet Chocolate, and Pistachio
Graham Beck Bliss Nectar NV
(Western Cape)