South African Wines at Blue Ginger in Wellesley

Lots of buzz about South Africa these days and no, it does not all have to do with the World Cup.

It has to do with a country's wine business coming into its own. Not an easy task, especially not when said country is burdened by a lengthy history of questionable vine-planting decisions, especially when it comes to the reds.

Perhaps that's why Ming Tsai and Blue Ginger have partnered with Mulderbosch Vineyards out of Stellenbosch to put on a four-course wine dinner tomorrow night.

Mulderbosch is best known for their WHITES, as in Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay.

And Ming, being Ming-who-takes-wine-pairing-very-seriously, crafted his menu for the night to highlight the affinity of Asian flavors with these prime South African offerings.

Check out the menu. The food ingredients mirror those flavors and aromas that make high-quality South African wines so distinct.

Then sign up for the dinner.

And see what all the buzz is about.


WHAT: Wine DInner with Mulderbosch Vineyards
WHERE: Blue Ginger, 583 Washington Street, Wellesley
WHEN: Tuesday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m.
COST: $100
RSVP: Call 781.283.5790



DAILY TIDBIT:

"The US market is a very trendy one and people always look for something new, either a new varietal to sell or from a new growing region. South America has been covered and Spain is pushing hard as well, but I feel that the buyers and people here wants South Africa to do better and to be the next big thing."

-- Colyn Truter, Rietvallei Wine Estate, in an article posted April 29, 2010