Max Lunch Club on the Farm: Wines of South Africa

Celebrating 16 years of MAX CHEF TO FARM!

LOCAL | SUSTAINABLE | CONNECTICUT GROWN

Wines of the Western Cape: South Africa

"A winning combination of better viticulture, the development of new wine regions and the emergence of a young generation of wine-making talent make South Africa the most dynamic wine-producing country in the world right now."

Guest Speaker: Bryce Gillespie

Marquee Selections

Live Music

Friday August 22, 2025 | 1PM

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Arrival & Reception

The Summer Spritz featuring Mazzura Trento Apertivo

Grilled Spiced Pineapple Skewers-lime yogurt

Braai Grilled Lamb Chops

Bobotie Dumplings- chili oil

Braaibroodjie Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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M E N U

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Backsberg Gravel Road Chenin Blanc, 2023

Peri Peri Shrimp With Kachumbari Salad
cucumbers, tomatoes, cilantro, lemon

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Backsberg Smuggled Vines Chardonnay, 2024

Chakalaka
vegetable bean curry, peppers, tomatoes, corn, cannellini beans, yogurt, grilled pita

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Backsberg Four Pillars Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019

Harrisa Grilled Chicken Kabob
yellow rice, sweet pepper mango slaw, mint



Dessert

Backsberg John Martin Red Blend, 2018

Malva Pudding Cake
vanilla sauce, peach compote

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The ticket price is $75 (or $89.01 including taxes and ticketing fees).  This covers your hors d’oeuvres and reception, multi-course meal with wine, farm tour, and live music.

All dietary needs must be communicated upon purchase. If you surprise us with a food restriction upon your arrival, we will do our best to accommodate you, but we may not have the resources available.

Please review our refund and cancellation policy before purchasing tickets.