Oak Street Mansion Tastings
Tasting events in Kansas City, Missouri
Oak Street Mansion is the perfect venue for intimate showers, luncheons, dinner parties or special events. For more information visit their website or contact oakstreetmansion@gmail.com
Backsberg South African Wine Tasting & African Art Talk
Saturday April 28th 2018
2:30pm and 5:00pm seatings
Join us for an intimate afternoon of African Art and South African Wines at Oak Street Art Mansion. Dr. Roland Sabates will lead the group through an informative discussion of Oak Street’s African Art Collection. Get a sneak peak of the African Art Exhibit before it goes on tour in 2019!
In addition Simon Back, 4th generation of Backsberg Estate Cellars, will discuss the history and winemaking processes during a sit down wine tasting. Backsberg has been a family tradition since Simon’s great great grandfather established it in 1916 and has become one of three wine producers in the world to obtain Carbon Neutral status by sequestrating its carbon emissions.
What you can expect:
1 Welcome wine
6 Tasting pours of Backsberg Estate wines
A tasting plate of meats, cheeses and palate-cleansing bread
What you will learn:
The history and significance of African Art and it’s influence in African culture
The winemaking history of Backsberg Estate Cellars
The grape varieties and delicious wine styles of Backsberg Wines
Production methods and importances of environmental responsibility in winemaking
Level: Beginner – Beyond Basics
Good for: NYC Date Night, Wine Curious, Fun with Friends
Style: Guided Wine Tasting
Food Served:Tasting Plate