A Toast to Southern Excellence : Wines of South Africa & New Zealand

  • August 21, 2025 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
  • ZincHouse Winery and Brewery

    6225 Wake Forest Highway
    Durham, North Carolina 27703
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Description

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)

 

 

 

Date & Time

Thu, Aug 21, 2025 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Venue Details

ZincHouse Winery and Brewery

6225 Wake Forest Highway
Durham, North Carolina 27703 ZincHouse Winery and Brewery
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