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Artist Reception and African Wine Tasting
By The Changeling | January 31, 2008
Photo by Philippe Dollo
Philippe Dollo, a photographer and Bed-Stuy resident, will be having an exhibit at Gnarly Vines on Friday, February 1st from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Dollo’s work “Les Dollo de Dini” is a collection of photographs from Mali. Twenty percent of all proceeds from the sale of these photographs goes directly to the Dollo of Dini.
Gnarly Vines is offering a wide selection of African wines to taste during this event:
MOROCCO
Morocco has an ancient wine-making tradition dating back over 2000 years and more recently refined during French colonization. These vineyards are located to the south of the imperial city of Meknes at the foothills of the Atlas Mountains.
2005 Les Trois Domaines, Guerrouane Rouge
A blend of Carignan, Cinsault and Alicante-Bouchet, this is the ubiquitous table wine served at almost every Parisian couscous restaurant. Smooth and easy.
2005 Amazir, Beni M’Tir
A deeper, darker, more tannic and more ambitious version of the Guerrouane. Also made from Carignan, Cinsault and Alicante-Bouchet.
SOUTH AFRICA
2006 Raats, Original Chenin Blanc, Coastal Region
A crisp, clean unoaked version of SA’s signature white grape.
2005 Brampton Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch
The second label of the highly-regarded Rustenberg winery. Classic Cabernet at a very reasonable price.
2004 Thelema ‘The Mint’ Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch
Among SA’s most acclaimed Cab’s. A world-class wine with intense, yet balanced with ripe cassis flavors and delicious eucalyptus notes.
2007 Seven Sisters ‘Odelia’ Bukketraube
A rare, off-dry, tropical white wine made from an ancient yet obscure German varietal.
2006 Seven Sisters ‘Dawn’ Pinotage/Shiraz
A full-bodied, deep, ripe red made from SA’s signature red with a healthy boost of shiraz to round it out.
2007 Seven Sisters ‘Twena’ Sweet Rose
A light, sweet, easy-drinking rose made form 100% Pinotage.
There is a fascinating story behind the Seven Sisters Winery in Paternoster, a small village on the western cape of South Africa. Seven sisters experienced the nightmare of having their family splintered during apartheid, but they reunited twenty years later to create this heroic winery. They produce seven wines, each carefully selected to match the style and personality of each sister. Click to see their story below.
Philippe Dollo Exhibit and African Wine Tasting
Friday, February 1st
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Gnarly Vines Wine and Spirits
350 Myrtle Avenue (between Carlton and Adelphi)
Ph. 718.797.3183
Philippe Dollo’s website
Gnarly Vines website
