Leading hospitality brand, Tashas Group is set to launch its partnership with Maritime and Mercantile International (MMI) to introduce a quarterly Wine Pairing Series across its concept stores. Starting at Flamingo Room Dubai on April 17th, this exciting collaboration will artfully combine Tashas Group’s fine dining food with MMI’s exceptional portfolio of wines. As part of the series, guests can participate in the Global Wine Passport program.
The Global Wine Passport program adds an extra layer of excitement to each event, each guest will receive a passport from the country the winemaker host comes from to guide them through the tasting journey. Attendees will collect a different passport at every venue, and those who join all the wine pairing nights will enter a pool from which one individual with a plus one will be selected for an exclusive, all-expenses-paid trip to a prestigious wine estate in either Greece, Italy, or South Africa. This is an opportunity beyond just a typical wine pairing experience, allowing for an educational experience from beginning to end.
Maritime and Mercantile International (MMI), a subsidiary of the Emirates Group, is a passionate and dynamic beverage marketing, sales, and distribution organisation. Tashas Group teamed up with MMI based on their access to the best winemakers across the globe to be able to showcase at these exclusive wine pairing events.
Beverage Director Krystian Hordejuk at Tashas Group, commented, “Our partnership with MMI for the Wine Pairing Series represents a strategic collaboration aimed at elevating the F&B scene in the UAE. By combining Tashas Group’s hospitality excellence with MMI’s exceptional wine portfolio and passion for enthusing wine culture, we’re creating unique events that showcase the best of both worlds.”
The inaugural Wine Pairing Night will take place on the 17th of April at Flamingo Room Dubai, featuring wines curated by Tertius Boshoff. An acclaimed winemaker hailed as “South African Diners Club Winemaker of the Year 2023” and maker of the most 5-star awarded wines in 2023 by SA’s prestigious Platters guide. Known for producing some of South Africa’s finest Chenin Blanc, Boshoff’s selections will showcase Flamingo Room’s South African-inspired menu, and set against a backdrop of elegance with a flourish of flamboyance and playfulness.
For the Avli wine pairing night in September, a Greek winemaker will be selected closer to the summer. To end the trio of wine pairing nights, Bungalo34 will also host a Wine Pairing Night in November, featuring wines from Roberto Bruno, Managing Director of Fontana Fredda and Borgogno. The event will emphasise Bungalo34’s menu, which pays tribute to the iconic era of the Italian, Greek, and French Rivieras.
This exciting collaboration creates an opportunity for guests to discover the rich and flavorful world of wines from the best vineyards in Europe and South Africa. Join this quarterly series where exceptional food meets world-class wines. To reserve your table for the wine pairing experience, on April 17th at Flamingo Room please reach out to +971 42 44 7278
