The Pinotage Festival: A Culinary Journey Through West & South Africa

For one night only, Tamba — Singapore's first and only West African restaurant — partners with Message in a Bottle for a multi-course dinner that traces a single line between two culinary traditions: Pinotage's South African range, and Tamba's West African spice and smoke.

From Pinotage's lightest sparkling expression through to its boldest, most structured reds, each course is paired to a different shape the grape can take.

This is the most immersive of the three festival experiences: less about analysis, more about a very special night out.

What's Included

  • Multi-course tasting menu
  • Wine pairings across Pinotage's range for each course

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Tamba, 101 Duxton Road, Singapore 089964
Seats: 25, intimate setting
Pricing: $248 net/pax (Register interest only; payment will be arranged separately)

Who This Is For

  • Date nights, celebrations, special occasions
  • Anyone who wants the full sensory version of the festival
  • Food lovers curious about West African cuisine paired with wine

About Your Guide

Annette Scarfe MW is one of only 413 Masters of Wine worldwide, and the first and only female MW based in Singapore. She earned the title in 2012, winning the Noval Award for her dissertation on Ribera del Duero. Before wine, she spent years in corporate banking in Singapore — a career she left to pursue the Master of Wine qualification full-time. Today she's Global Chair of the Events Committee at the Institute of Masters of Wine, judges internationally for the Decanter World Wine Awards and the International Wine Challenge, and has called Singapore home for almost 30 years.

FAQ

Are dietary restrictions accommodated?
We'll be in touch after you register to note any dietary restrictions.

Is this suitable for large groups?
Seating is limited to 20, so early registration is recommended for groups.

Is there a dress code?
Smart casual.

What's your cancellation/refund policy?
Tickets are non-refundable but transferable. If your plans change, just let us know who'll be attending in your place before the dinner.

Please note: this is a $0 registration to reserve your interest — it is not a payment. Payment for the Wine Dinner is arranged directly with Annette Scarfe MW, and you'll receive instructions on how to pay shortly after you register.

Seats are limited to 20 and allocated on a first-registered basis.