Nov. 7th: Synergy Wine Dinner Series South Africa
We are excited to invite you to the first of our new quarterly exclusive wine and culinary journeys!
South Africa

Tuesday November 7th starting at 6:30pm
The restaurant will only be serving this menu this evening. Must purchase reservations on Opentable, prepaid only. Limited to 75 seats.
$130 per person
inclusive: tax, gratuity and fees.

Join Café Degas and Swirl Wine Bar as they team up for the first of their regionally focused wine and food events in their Synergy Wine Dinner Series. Synergy is the harmonious and complementary relationship between a great wine and food match – enhancing each other and creating a more enjoyable sensory experience when paired together. Synergy also refers to the relationship developed between these two businesses over the years, reflecting the spirit of community and neighborhood character in this special corner of Faubourg Saint John. Swirl and Café Degas have collaborated on many occasions to bring you fun and delicious wine and culinary experiences and are looking forward to bringing you this quarterly series.
The first in our Synergy Wine Dinner Series is South Africa, French Varieties from the Western Cape paired with a regionally influenced menu. South Africa has a long history of wine production dating back to the 17th century and the influence of French Huguenots played a significant role in introducing French winemaking knowledge and grape varieties to the region.
The culinary scene in Cape Town and environs highlights the vibrant mix of cultures from indigenous African, Dutch, British, Malay, French, Portuguese, Indian, and many others. This multicultural fabric is woven into every aspect of life including its diverse cuisine and we’ll be highlighting that relationship in this dinner where we pair South African wines with regional influenced dishes. The menu will include an opening craft cocktail with passed hors d’oeuvres followed by a 4 course dinner and select wine pairings presented by Swirl Wine Market and South to South Wine Importers. Should you fall in love with any of the selections, (and we know you will!) you will have the opportunity to purchase all of the beverages from the event.

$130 per person
inclusive: tax, gratuity and fees.

Passed
Sticky Beef Sosaties & Biltong Duck Breast
With mango apple chutney on toast point
Paired with a craft cocktail featuring Flowstone Gin, Cradle of Humankind, South Africa
First Course
Scallops Grilled and Served with Cape Malay Sauce over Saffron Basmati
Paired with Ladybird Sur Lie Chenin Blanc 2020, Simonsberg, Stellenbosch
Second Course
Open Samosa of Braised Beef Short Rib, Vegetable and Potatoes
With mango apple chutney on toast point
Paired with a craft cocktail featuring Flowstone Gin, Cradle of Humankind, South Africa
Third Course
Lamb Steak with Chakalaka and Braai Pap
Paired with Mosi Wines Flavian Syrah 2020, Swartland
Fourth Course
Melktert
A sweet pastry crust containing a custard filling.
Paired with Silverthorn River Dragon Cap Classique, Robertson
