Upcoming Events

Tuesday, May 15th

Hannibal Dinner
@
Globe Bistro
Start: 6:30pm

Globe Bistro is inside a former theatre and bowling alley whose original floors provide the foundation for the three-level 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.

Bouchard Finlayson has small production focusing on quality, using varietals ideal for their terroir. Winemaker Peter Finlayson, is supported by a small dedicated and passionate team committed to making fine wines.

Originally prompted by the classic taste and palate of Italian varieties: sangiovese and nebbiolo, the importation of these grape varieties in 1989 led to the development of a highly successful blend, with the first commercial launch of the Hannibal label 12 years later.

The name Hannibal was adopted as a symbolic expression of the synergy with the African elephant participating in linking the wine lands of France and Italy together two thousand years ago under the invading command of the classic Carthaginian general.

Join us and see how our Hannibal vintages match with the culinary mastery of Dan Sanders.

WINE NOTES:

First:

Scallops
Sunchoke purée, sunflower seed butter, smoked pancetta, baby greens, cider gastrique

Second:

Elk Carpaccio
Pickled mushrooms, squash, aged Gouda, mustard greens

Third:

Beef Cheek
Red wine braised cheeks, rutabaga mustarda, gnocchetti, kale

Fourth:

Lamb Loin
Gremolata crusted loin, smoked parsnip, charred onion, raisin purée, rosemary jus

Dessert:

Caramelized Apple Tart

WINE NOTES:

-Sijnn White 2013
Bristling with attractive pear, peach and tropical fruit wrapped in a creamy texture.

-Vergenoegd Estate 2000(⏩ 76% chenin, 20% viognier, 4% roussanne)
An attractive straw / yellow colour. A lovely mineral, pithy stone fruit nose with a hint of honey & nutty complexity. Fresh, full textured palate with a little less richness than 2012, but with more mineral depth. Just starting to show itself and should develop beautifully over the next year or so. Best 2015 to 2020.

-BF Hannibal 2004 (⏩ 35% sangiovese, 35% pinot noir, 10% shiraz, 10% nebbiolo, 5% mourvedre, 5% barbera)
Concentrated, dark and fruity with whiffs of oak and wood on the nose. Velvety tannins offering a sumptuous slow-pronounced finish, indicates plenty of promise for those who are prepared to wait.

-BF Hannibal 2009(⏩ 38% sangiovese, 18% pinot noir, 16% nebbiolo, 15% shiraz, 10% mourvedre, 3%barbera)
This bottling enjoys plenty of character it is rich, polished with red and black wild berry fruit flavours. Layered with hints of gentle oak leaning light on textured fruit acid and refined tannins driven by a long mineral aftertaste!

-BF Hannibal 2010(⏩ 52% sangiovese, 14% pinot noir, 14% nebbiolo, 10% mourvedre, 7% barbera, 3% shiraz)
This wine is tight but rich, with a core of silky sweet berry and wild plum aromas. It is beautifully textured with refined tannins arising from the bright but small harvest.

-BF Hannibal 2011 (⏩ 52% sangiovese, 13% pinot noir, 13% shiraz, 13% mourvedre, 6% nebbiolo, 4% barbera)
These grapes ripened well to produce friendly wild berry flavours with opulent, gentle tannins providing long and harmonious finish!

*We will make every effort to accommodate your food allergies or special dietary needs if requested.

When:

Tuesday, May 15th. Start 6:30 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 Guests

This 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 Tuesday, May 8th. 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.