South African wine dinner Dec. 13 at Varanese

[Robin Garr]

South African Wines from the De Wet family will be featured at Varanese's next wine dinner, Tuesday, Dec, 13, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the restaurant, 2106 Frankfort Ave.
 
The De Wet family owns Leatherwood Saddlebred Horse Farm in Paris, Ky., as well as vineyards in South Africa. The guest speaker will be Barry Downing, Toast of Kentucky wine representative. 
 
Cost is $65./person plus tax and gratuity.
Vegetarian and/or food only options available.
Reservations (502) 899-9904.
 
More info at http://www.varanese.com

South African Wine Dinner

1st Course
Arabella - Sauvignon Blanc
Grilled Cobia served over White Grape, Watercress and Pine Nut Couscous with Citrus Reduction

2nd Course
Rietvallei – “Unoaked” Chardonnay
Mango, Cucumber and Jicama Salad served over Bibb Lettuce

3rd Course
Prospect – Blended Red
Slow Braised Pork Osso Buco served with Sautéed Spaghetti Squash and Wild Mushrooms Finished with a Natural Pan Sauce

4th Course
Leatherwood - Cabernet Sauvignon
Wok Seared Beef with a Szechuan BBQ over Sticky Rice and Broccolini

5th Course
Rietvallei - Estèanna
Bacon Wrapped Ostrich Stuffed with Duck topped with a Dried Currant and Port Chutney Served with a Golden Beet Gratin

6th Course
The Grinder - Pinotage
Chocolate-Espresso Ice Cream Cake Garnished with Espresso Truffle, Cherry Glaze and Espresso Anglaise

[Robin Garr]

SPEAKER CHANGE/South African Wine Dinner/Varanese/12-13

Varanese is delighted to announce vineyard owner,
Nick De Wet will be at Varanese for this wine dinner.

Stupendous! My favortie courses were the first - I loved the texture of cobia plus the grapefruit reduction played oh so well with the Sauvignon Blanc - and the fourth - a flawless mix of flavors and textures.

Mr. De Wet was ill so the speaker was Barry Downing, as first announced.

And BIG NEWS - Chef Varanese announced that he had been invited to prepare a dinner at the JAmes Beard House.