South Africa is one of the world's top 10 wine-producing countries. High quality South African wines are often sold at very reasonable prices, so they can be much more affordable than wines from other areas of the world. Wine came to South Africa with Dutch traders in the 1600s, although the wines
didn't enter the international markets until the Mid 1990’s when the Apartheid system ended and the International trade sanction were lifted. Today, about 70 percent of the grapes grown in South Africa go to wine production. Most of South Africa's wine regions are located in the Southwestern part of the
country, known as Western Cape.
As always, our sommelier Sebastian Koncurat with lead the tasting and will enlighten us about wine production in South Africa.
We will be tasting two reds and two whites, which may be ordered from Public Wines. The cost for the four wines is $82.
For Zoom instructions, RSVP with affiliation by October 4 to Mo Chen ’80 at mochen1746@outlook.com.
Public Wines is able to deliver locally and to ship out of town. Please call or email wine consultant Sebastian at the shop for details: 609 924 0750 or sebastian.koncurat@publicprinceton.com.
Cheese Pairings
STORM POINT CHENIN BLANC 2021 - W.O SWARTLAND: Pont l'Eveque - Cow milk based cheese, soft, from Normandy, France
NEIL ELLIS WHITEHALL CHARDONNAY 2018 - ELGIN VALLEY W.O.: Leyden. Cow milk cheese flavored with cumin, semi-firm, Pasteurized, Netherlands.
The Princeton Association of New York City (PANYC) and the Princeton Women's Network (PWN) of NYC are delighted to bring you this bring you this highly relevant and topical conversation.
Marie Yovanovitch '80 is the embodiment of Princeton’s informal motto, “In the Nation’s Service.” Please join Alexandra Lebenthal ’86 for a conversation with the Ambassador about her long career in public service, her moment in the spotlight during the Trump Administration, the conflict in Ukraine, and her recently published memoir, Lessons From The Edge.
Ambassador (ret.) Marie L. Yovanovitch is a Senior Fellow in the Russia and Eurasia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, after serving three years as the U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine (2016-2019). She previously served as Ambassador to the Republic of Armenia (2008-2011) and the Kyrgyz Republic (2005-2008). From 2012-2013, Ambassador Yovanovitch was the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, where she was responsible for policy on European and global security issues. She also served as the Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs from 2004-2005. She retired from the Department of State as a Career Minister in January 2020.
A graduate of Princeton University with a master’s degree from the National Defense University, Ambassador Yovanovitch received numerous Presidential and State Department awards, including the Secretary’s Diplomacy in Human Rights Award.
EVENT DETAILS
When: Tuesday, June 21, 2022 5:30 pm- 6:30 pm ET via Zoom
Register: Please register with your name, email and Princeton graduation class.
A Conversation with Ambassador (ret.) Marie Yovanovitch ’80 (
Tuesday, June 21, 2022 - 5:30 PM to
7:00 PM
)
Location: Virtual
Organized by: PANYC and PWN
PA3 held an event with Professor Whittington last December. If you missed it, you have a second chance via the Princeton Alumni Association of Essex and Hudson counties. Details below.
We're thrilled to invite you and PA3 to PAAEHs's 2nd annual multi-city virtual speaker event which will feature Professor Keith Whittington. Professor Whittington, the William Nelson Cromwell Professor of Politics, will speak on his book, Speak Freely, which was President Eisgruber’s Pre-Read selection for the Class of 2022.
Related Events
A Discussion with Prof Keith Whittington (
Monday, May 16, 2022 - 5:00 PM to
6:00 PM
)
Prof Whittington talks about his book "Speak Freely."
Brett Lunger '67 is one of the few Americans to have competed at the highest levels of international motorsports. He drove in Formula One from 1975 to 1978. In 1975 he was teammate to world champion-to-be James Hunt. In 1976, he was one of the drivers who stopped their race to drag Niki Lauda from his burning Ferrari during the German Grand Prix. This promises to be a fascinating look back at racing in the 70s, a period when the risks were far higher than today (12 F1 drivers were killed racing during the decade).
Registration is via the link above. Brett asks that you provide a brief summary of any motorsports or "hot car" experience you have. You may send these to president@princetonaaa.org.
Related Events
An Evening with Brett Lunger '67 (
Wednesday, June 8, 2022 - 8:00 PM to
10:00 PM
)
A chat with former Formula One driver Brett Lunger '67
The wine theme this time will be the fascinating and trendy American Wine Regions [A.V.A.] of The Finger Lakes and Long Island within the State of New York. Our goal is to feature and review together 4 representative wines from small producers in NY, One white, two light bodied reds and one full bodied wine.
Optional Cost: $93 plus tax for four bottles of wine plus a seminar with a certified sommelier and educator. It is not required to purchase the wines or buy all 4 bottles.
For Zoom instructions, RSVP with affiliation by June 7 to Mo Chen ’80 at mochen1746@outlook.com.
Wine Details
We have again arranged a wine tasting in partnership with Public Wines, 23 Witherspoon St. Our certified Sommelier and educator for the evening will be Sebastian Koncurat, who has 20 years of experience in the wine and culinary industries.
Click here for the description of the four wines, and how to purchase them. Further details plus cheese pairings will be sent to registrants.
Please note that if you buy 12 bottles or more, you can get a 15% discount by using promotional code PA3.
Public offers free delivery to the following zip codes: 08502, 08504, 08525, 08528, 08534, 08536,08540,08542,08553, and 08558. Promotional code: Freeship
If you live locally but outside these zip codes, please order online or call and pick up at the store. Alternatively, Public is now shipping across the country so if alumns living far from the Princeton area wish to join, Public can ship directly via Fedex. If you have questions for Public Wine, please call 609 924 0750 and they will be happy to help you. Please mention PA3 wine tasting.
Cheese Pairing Suggestions
Michele at Olsson’s has selected some cheeses and is offering a cheese platter which you can view on this link: https://bit.ly/3Mgke3R.
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