Gnarly Vines

Mark Henegan of Madiba and Brian Robinson of Gnarly Vines present:

South African Female Winemaker Dinner

featuring

Vivian Kleynhans of our beloved Seven Sisters Winery
and introducing to the United States for the first time ever:
Nondumiso Pikashe of Ses’fikile Winery
and Bunty Khan of Croft Winery
Wednesday, March 11 at 7:30pm

Madiba Restaurant
195 Dekalb Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Cost: $75pp (exclusive of tax and tip)
Space is limited, so please reserve in advance by phone at 718-855-9190.

Five course food and wine pairing menu:

• 1st Course • Bushman Platter – Biltong Droerwors with nuts and dried fruit /
  Samoosas with achar / Pumpkin Fritters
• 2008 SEVEN SISTERS CHENIN BLANC – YOLANDA
• Clear gold color, has tropical guava flavors supported by passion fruit and underlying
  vanilla flavors. Full and rich on the palate of crisp finish.

• 2nd Course • Seafood Bunny Chow w/ Sambals
• Wine Pairings: Sweet vs Sour – which goes best with curry?
• 2008 SEVEN SISTERS ‘ODELIA’ BUKETTRAUBE
• Off-dry feel, with notes of white peach, almond and melon. The round, fruity finish stays fresh.
• 2007 SEVEN SISTERS ‘VIVIAN’ SAUVIGNON BLANC
• Full upfront tropical flavors with underlying supporting green pepper and vegetative flavors. Acid is clean and fresh on palate with lingering fruity aftertaste.

• 3rd Course • Pap and Boerewors w/Chakalaka
• Wine Pairings: Bordeaux Varietals
• 2006 SEVEN SISTERS ‘CAROL’ CABERNET SAUVIGNON
• Full-bodied wine with balanced blueberry and vanilla flavors. Wine is soft and easy drinking but boasts a long finish.
• 2006 SEVEN SISTERS ‘JUNE’ MERLOT
• Intense ruby red color. Soft, dry and well balanced with delicious chocolate, plum and berry characteristics. Medium bodied with long finish.

• 4th Course • Ostrich Filet w/Monkey Gland sauce and Slap chips
• Wine Pairing: Pinotage – South Africa’s ‘Indigenous’ Signature Varietal
• 2007 SEVEN SISTERS ‘DAWN’ PINOTAGE/SHIRAZ
• Exhibits smooth ripe plum and mild pepper flavors with hints of spice. The wine is firm but has smooth tannins and a pleasantly long finish.

• Dessert • Malva Pudding w/AmarulaCustard
• Wine Pairing:
• 2008 SEVEN SISTERS ‘TWENA’ ROSE
• Light strawberry color, nose of fresh red berry with easy drinking structure on palate.