After a pause in my wine tasting escapades, I will get back to the trail with two glasses in hand (one for white and one for red)…It reduces the need to rinse your glass.
I am happy to return to what must be my favorite spot so far in New York for this type of events, the Tribeca Rooftop, on two occasions a couple of days apart.
First, the Great South African Wine Show presented by Wines of South Africa on May 11, 2010.
It will feature a broad range of what the country produces with 135 wineries, 10 varietals and 10 wine regions represented. I signed up for a couple of seminars to get up to speed on the offerings.
On May 13, Riesling & Co 2010 brought to us by Destination Riesling with around 50 producers not just from Germany but also from Alsace and Austria.
Fortunately this year my schedule will allow me to enjoy the Riesling event leisurely.
At Riesling & Co 2009 edition, the wine, the food, the view were perfect together.
I will attend the trade -media session but note that both events welcome general public later in the day.
The Great South African Wine Show consumer tasting is at 6 PM. with 400 wines from over 80 South
African wineries.
To complement the wines, a tasty selection of passed
and stationary hors d’oeuvres based on traditional South African recipes
will be served:
Here's what's on the menu:
Vegan Samosas with Tomato Chutney
Three-Onion Pissaladière with Shropshire Blue Cheese
Crispy Cauliflower Fleurettes with Peppadew Pepper Dipping Sauce
Malay-Style Tempeh Sosaties
Miniature Lamb Burgers and Mango Chutney on Mild Bread
Tamarind-Glazed Pork Belly with Piri-Piri Sauce
Bobotie > Traditional South African Minced Beef with Fruit
Thai-Style Rock Shrimp Biryani with Pineapple
Fire-Roasted Shishito Peppers with Sea Salt
Tickets are available via the James Beard Foundation for $55 per person. Part of the proceeds benefit James Beard Foundation Greens events for NYC-area foodies ages 21 to 40.
You can order tickets for evening session (6 to 9 PM) of Riesling & Co via Ticket Web for $40 per person.
Riesling and Co 2010 also makes a stop in San Francisco on May 11.