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Cork and Fork: South African Wines

  • The Coffee Grounds 4212 Southtowne Drive Eau Claire, WI, 54701 United States (map)

Last year, Eric and Julie were fortunate to spend some time in South Africa. They went on a safari, lodged in some beautiful places with lions just outside their sleeping quarters, and drank wine. Wine actually has a long tradition in South Africa dating back to the 17th century. They’ve developed their own system of designations of quality and craft. Kristi Hughes from The Fermented Connection will be dining with us and discussing the wines that we will be drinking.

South African Wines Dinner Menu

sorghum pilaf, grilled South African sausage (Boerewors), yogurt sauce

with Brew Cru Chardonnay

zucchini, butter bean, and feta salad with cider vinaigrette

with Benguela Cove Lighthouse Sauvignon Blanc

samp (similar to hominy) and beans, beef broth, and curry

with Longridge Pinotage

Cape Malay curry with yellow rice

with Oak Valley Sounds of Silence Pinot Noir

South African pumpkin fritters (Pampoenkoekies) with caramel sauce

False Bay Chenin Blanc

(menu subject to change)


Earlier Event: October 3
Fried Chicken Dinner
Later Event: October 16
Douglas Laing and Compass Box Tasting