Wine Tasting at Taiim and Namu Opens in Scarsdale

Wine Tasting at Taiim and Namu Opens in Scarsdale

Thursday, 26 June 2014 13:26

Last Updated: Monday, 30 June 2014 13:23

Published: Thursday, 26 June 2014 13:26

Joanne Wallenstein

TaiimWinesbyWomen Taiim Cellar in Scarsdale Village will host an evening of food and wine pairing with Dorit Segev, winemaker from Golan Heights Winery. This is an exclusive opportunity to meet Dorit Segev, taste the wines of Israel and enjoy delicious food at Taiim.

Golan Heights Winery is one of Israeli's finest producers of wine. Founded in 1993, Golan Heights is famous for producing internationally renowned wine that rivals the wines of Tuscany and Bordeaux. In 2012, Golan Heights Winery was named New World Winery of the Year by the Wine Enthusiast Magazine.

Ms. Segev has been nominated by the Wine Enthusiast Magazine as the "New World Winery of the Year." Dorit has a bachelor's degree (B.Tech) in Biotechnology from Ort Braude in Markiel and a Post Graduate Diploma in Oenology from the University of Adelaide, South Australia. Doris first started working for the Golan Heights Winery in 2004 and after three years as a winemakers assistant in Australia, and then in July 2008 at Navarro Winery in the Anderson Valley, California. In January 2009, Dorit worked harvest at Vilafonte Winery in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Dorit then returned to Golan Heights Winery and joined the winemakers' team at Golan Heights Winery.

There will be two seatings on Sunday night July 20th at 5 pm and at 8 pm. The fee is $100 per person and space is limited. Please reserve by calling Taiim at 11 Boniface Circle at 723-6900 before July 15th.

Erion Hasko of Taiim Cellar invites you to enjoy the event to experience the the wines of Israel.

Namu Korean Bar and Grill is now open seven days a week on Spencer Place in Scarsdale Village. The menu includes barbequed skewers of shortribs, steak, shrimp, chicken, scallops and pork priced at just $11 for two served rice, salads and Asian appetizers such as dumplings, spicy rice cakes, edamame and shumai all reasonable priced. Main courses come with miso soup and kimchi and inclue skirt steak, chicken bulgogi (tenderized in sweet soy marinade) teriyaki salmon steak and more. Another option is Rice Bibimbap a mixture of Korean style rice and assorted vegetables topped with beef, fish, chicken or vegetables. You can eat in or order out and delivery is free for orders of $20 or more. Give them a try and let us know what's good!