Yuletide Dinner @ Globe Bistro
SA Wine & Polish Food @ Izba
Braai @ Cosman's
Anthony Hamilton Russell talks about 3 wine labels @ Faculty Club
Bordeaux-style Cape Blends & Their Siblings @ Faculty Club
Hannibal Dinner @ Globe Bistro
Kanonkop Paul Sauer Dinner @ The Monkey Bar
The Shiraz Challenge (SAF vs AUS) @ Faculty Club
Meerlust Rubicon Vertical Tasting @ Faculty Club
Bargain Wines @ Faculty Club
De Toren Dinner @ Globe Bistro
Fusion Dinner @ California Roll
War Of The Wines @ Columbus Centre
Welcome
Welcome to The South African Wine Society (SAWS)
The South African Wine
Society, now in its 20th year, is a non-profit wine tasting
club focused on promoting knowledge about and access to
South African wines in Canada. This is achieved by hosting
informative wine tastings, relaxed social; dinners and
providing members with an opportunity to savour wines
which are readily available, as well as vintage collections
from our carefully stocked cellar.
Why not join the Society and embark on a journey discovering
the wines and foods of remarkable South Africa and
its leading wine producing regions?
Learn about our Wine Cellar – a hidden member benefit.
Upcoming Events
Friday, December 7th
Yuletide Dinner
@
Globe Bistro
Event Time: 7:00pm
Globe Bistro is inside a former theatre and bowling alley whose original floors provide the foundation for the threelevel dining room. Sumptuous chandeliers illuminate wall tapestries of dancing figures and a stage space.
Executive Chef Dan Sanders draws his inspiration from global flavours and crafts Globe Bistro's dishes entirely from locally sourced ingredients. With bread baked and meat dry-aged in-house, he dazzles diners with his culinary prowess from within the open kitchen.
Join us and taste the culinary mastery of Dan Sanders matched with wines selected by SAWS Cellar Master Jon Whitteker.
WINE NOTES:
MAN Family Wines Méthode Cap
Classique Brut NV
The NV Methode Cap Classique Brut has a
bright, lively, citrus fresh nose that is well
defined and exudes joie de vivre. The
palate is lightly toasted on the entry with
fresh lime and citrus lemon, the acidity
well judged with a long and poised finish.
Graham Beck Brut Zero 2011
Elegant, fresh and lively, this wine is a
study in rich minerality. Fresh green apples
and hints of brioche, citrus and barely
perceptible iris develop on the mid-palate
as the wine is left to stand. Virtually sugar
free, the natural salt affinity of this zerodosage
wine makes it the ideal partner to
crustacean dishes and sushi.
Paul Cluver Pinot Noir 2012
The colour of this wine is deeper than
previous vintages - a beautiful garnet. The
nose has delicate violet perfume aromas
combined with dark cherry, red berry and
ribena berry. On the palate these
characteristics follow through combining
with lovely aniseed, iodine saltiness. The
fine grainy tannin adds to the allure of this wine which is more feminine than previous
vintages.
Saronsberg Seismic 2013
The Saronsberg Seismic has a dark colour
with flavours of cassis, red berry and
integrated oak. The tannin is firm and well
balanced with a full-bodied, elegant finish.
De Toren Z 2006
This sophisticated "Right Bank"-styled
Bordeaux blend debuted in the 2004
vintage as a complement to De Toren's
legendary "Left Bank"-styled Fusion V. A
higher proportion of merlot makes this
delicious red softer and more approachable
in its youth than its blockbuster sibling. It
delivers intense aromas and flavors of
plum, dark berries, and spicebox with
classic notes of tobacco, graphite, and
leather.
KWV Limited Release 1965 Port
Light amber colour with green olive hues.
Nuts, toffee, caramel and spice on nose.
Beautiful layers and complexity of flavours
on palate, with never ending dry finish.
MENU:
RECEPTION
MAN Family Wines Méthode Cap
Classique Brut NV
FIRST
Lobster Consommé
Lobster ravioli, butternut squash, black truffle
Graham Beck Brut Zero 2011
SECOND
Dry Aged Beef Tartar
Hand cut aged striploin, egg yolk emulsion,
brioche, shaved foie gras
Paul Cluver Pinot Noir 2012
THIRD
Sweetbreads
Crispy sweetbreads, mushrooms, parsnips, sherry jus
Saronsberg Seismic 2013
FOURTH
Duck Breast
Macadamia crusted duck breast, celeriac purée,
Brussels sprouts, dried fruit jus
De Toren Z 2006
DESSERT
Caramelized Apple Tart
KWV Limited Release 1965 Port
*We will make every effort to accommodate your food allergies or special dietary needs if requested.
When:
Friday, December 7th.Reception: 7:00 pm
Dinner: 7:30 pm
Where:
Globe Bistro, 124 Danforth Ave, just east of Broadview.Easy access via subway. Public parking lot at rear, one block north. 416 466-2000
Price:
$95 Members & $105 GuestsThis event has a capacity limit. Once reached, members will be advised that no further registrations will be taken.
Closing date: Your booking or cancellation must be received by December 3rd, 2018. You will be contacted if we are unable to accept your booking.
Your cheque payable to South African Wine Society or Visa credit card information will reserve your place. If we have your credit card information on file, you may book by e-mail to sawsinfo@rogers.com
* Visa charges will appear as Bokke Wines
To find more information about the event, including registration, follow this link.
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Note: As a courtesy to other members, please refrain from wearing any scented products, including perfumes, colognes, after shaves or hand lotions.
What the South African Wine Society Offers
We hold 8 to 10 events per year made up of wine tastings and dinner with wine matching.Recent events:
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TASTINGS
- Differences between South African and Canadian Wines
- Monday with Meerlus
- Wine and Art
- Steenberg Vineyards
- Lanzerac vertical tasting
- Port, Cheese & Chocolate including truffles & chocolate- dipped strawberries
- Hidden Gems of the Cape
- Take the Mystery out of Wine and Food Pairings
- Humber College Gourmet Dinner (Joint event with the Body and Soul of Portugal Wine Society)
- Lammershoek Dinner
- Christmas Dinner
- Braii - Annual BBQ
DINNERS
Event Info:
- Events are located in and around Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Excluding our annual Braii, events occur on weekdays, from 6:30 p m to 8:30 pm.
- Features eight South African wines.
- Is accompanied by dinner and/or appetizers
- Allows you to try South African wines that are often not available at the provincially run liquor control board (LCBO).
- Is led by an industry expert - a winemaker, a wine writer or other professional.
- Is cost-friendly. As a non-profit organization, our aim is to allow you to try an extensive variety of high-quality wines at a reasonable price.
Special Wine Events:
- Each year we offer two of special events.
- In February, we have the Gourmet Dinner Event on the evening of Ontario's Family Day holiday..
- In June, we spend a lovely afternoon at Mario's farm just 45 minutes outside Toronto. This event exposes you to a traditional African Braii (BBQ) which includes Lamb on the spit, Chicken kebabs, boerewors (sausage), Stywe pap (if you haven't tried it, now is the time!), biltong (a dried meat like jerky), and traditional South African milk tart.
To find out more information on our events you can contact us by email at: SAWSinfo@rogers.com
If you want information on becoming a member visit our Membership page or you can email
our membership coordinator at SAWS-membership@rogers.com.
