Varanese hosting South African wine dinner Dec. 13

Varanese (2106 Frankfort Ave.) is hosting a South African wine dinner on Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nick De Wet, whose family owns Leatherwood Saddlebred Horse Farm in Paris, Ky., and Arabella Wines in South Africa, will host the event.

The menu includes:

First course: grilled cobia served over white grape, watercress and pine nut couscous with citrus Reduction, paired with Arabella Sauvignon Blanc

Second course: mango, cucumber and jicama salad served over bibb lettuce, paired with Rietvallei, “Unoaked” Chardonnay

Third course: slow-braised pork osso bucco served with sautéed spaghetti squash and wild mushrooms finished with a natural pan sauce, paired with Prospect, Blended Red

Fourth course: wok-seared beef with a Szechuan BBQ over sticky rice and broccolini, paired with Leatherwood, Cabernet Sauvignon

Fifth course: bacon-wrapped ostrich stuffed with duck topped with dried currant and Port chutney served with golden beet gratin, paired with Rietvallei, Estèanna

Sixth course: chocolate espresso ice cream cake garnished with espresso truffle, cherry glaze and espresso Anglaise, paired with, The Grinder, Pinotage

The price is $65 person, plus tax and gratuity. Vegetarian food only options available. To make reservations, call 899-9904.