Saturday, September 19, 2026, 11:00 PM - 1:00 AM · Cape Bottle Room, East Austin, Austin
Former Uchi executive chef John Gocong pairs 10 pieces of sushi with six South African wines at two seatings, 6pm and 8pm. Tickets run $125 plus tax and gratuity, hosted at the communal bar with a sommelier walking guests through each pairing.
A South Africa. Focused wine bar built entirely around bottles you rarely see on Texas shelves, from Pinotage to Chenin Blanc and a rotating cast of regional pours. Tasting flights are the easiest entry point, often paired with cheese and biltong for a low-key afternoon that still feels intentional. The list shifts seasonally, giving regulars a steady reason to come back and re-explore.
SA-style curated board with aged cheeses, cured meats, and crackers
Traditional South African air-dried beef, a perfect wine bar snack
Rotating tasting of 3 South African pours - Pinotage, Chenin Blanc, and seasonal
Four rotating SA wines — Pinotage, Chenin Blanc, and two more from the Cape.
Three South African sparklers — Cap Classique to petillant, rotating seasonally.
Biltong, droewors, cheese, marinated olives, and bread — built to pair with the list.