Join us for an enchanting evening exploring the rich tapestry of South American food and wine, guided by renowned authority and newly minted Master of Wine, Amanda Barnes.
Author of The South America Wine Guide and a leading commentator on the region, Amanda will take Members on a sensory voyage through some of the continent’s most captivating wine landscapes, with Latin-inspired dishes to match.
From the windswept depths of Patagonia to the sun-kissed coasts of the Pacific and Atlantic, and the dramatic peaks of the Andes, discover the astonishing diversity, heritage and innovation driving South America’s most exciting wines today.
We’ll taste wines from Patagonia to Uruguay, spanning old-vine Carignan and Bastardo (aka Trousseau), as well as two of the continent’s most famous wines. The dinner will feature a bespoke Latin American menu, especially curated to complement each wine and region being explored.
Expect captivating stories, remarkable wines, and an evening that celebrates the spirit and soul of South America in every sip and bite.
The dishes and wines we will be enjoying:
Crab salad carrot tartlet & bubbles from deep Patagonia
NV Brut Nature, Otronia, Patagonia, Argentina
Ceviche, jalapeño, lime & a journey along two coastlines
2023 Single Vineyard Albariño, Garzón, Maldonado, Uruguay
2023 Talinay Sauvignon Blanc, Tabalí, Limari Valley, Chile
Lamb empanadas & the old vines of the South
2023 Old Vine Bastardo, Matías Riccitelli, Rio Negro, Patagonia, Argentina
2019 VIGNO, De Martino, Maule Valley, Chile
Steak with chimichurri & icons of the Andes
2021 Don Maximiano, Errazuriz, Aconcagua Valley, Chile
2021 Birth of Cabernet, Catena Zapata, Mendoza, Argentina
Dulce de leche tart & a sweet finale
NV Torrontes Soleria, Malamado, Zuccardi
