Upcoming Events

Friday, December 6th

Yuletide Dinner
@
Globe Bistro
Reception: 7:00pm
Dinner: 7:30pm

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

Join us and taste the culinary mastery of Dan Sanders matched with wines selected by SAWS Cellar Master Jon Whitteker.

Added attractions
We will have a pre-dinner tasting of newly available wines from Uva Mira Mountain Vineyards. Four Uva Mira selections are now available at the Pickering LCBO specialty wine store. https://uvamira.com/legal?destination=home
And another added feature: We will renew our tradition and offer a display of South African sculpture suitable for Christmas gift-giving. Yvan Leclerc from AbantuArt will display some smaller pieces of the amazing sculptures that he imports.

THE MENU

FIRST
Roasted Mushrooms: Variations of mushrooms, celeriac, chicken consommé, mustard greens

SECOND
Ontario Shrimp: Curried cauliflower bisque, grilled Ontario shrimp, Brussels leaves

THIRD
Lamb Tartar: Sunchokes, black radish, pickled onion, puffed rice

FOURTH
Elk Loin: Seared loin, rutabaga pavé, grilled kale, Périgord sauce

DESSERT
Apple Tart: Maple crème fraîche

THE WINES

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 zero-dosage wine makes it the ideal partner to crustacean dishes and sushi.

Newton Johnson Family Chardonnay 2013 (Hemel-En-Aarde)
This wine is the most refined chardonnay from their stable. The distinct and delicate spiciness necessitates an exacting style of oaking to partner it. The citrus fruit is gently ripe. One can expect bright, opulent characters in the wines, slightly more fruit forward than in 2012, with modest structure.

Creation Chardonnay 2016 (Hemel-En-Aarde)
Delicious and dry with lime and lemon. Some pear and citrus on palate. Lingering and fruit driven with a dry mineral finish and med oak. Well made.

Ataraxia Chardonnay 201 (Hemel-En-Aarde)
This is a stunning wine, with superb complexity and great balance between the ripe fruit characteristics and the lightly toasty, sweet spice elements. Notes of yellow melon, sweet orange, honeysuckle and almond paste are rich and satisfying, but by no means fat or overdone. It's medium in weight, with bright acidity and a pronounced minerality that lends focus and definition. The finish is fresh and vibrant, starting with crisp citrus flavors that evolve into a spiced orange-tea tone before landing on a succulent tone of cedar-grilled apple.

Fairview Cyril Back Shiraz 2000 (Paarl)
Made from a selection of the estate’s best fruit, this receives 18 months in a combination of new and used oak. Named in honor of Charles Back’s father, it shows aromas of espresso and charred meat, with the meaty note riding through the very ripe black currant, prune and cocoa flavors. Chewy finish.

Boschkloof Syrah 2001 (Stellenbosch)
Nice mix of blackberry and black currant fruit along with coffee, tobacco and mineral notes. Ripe and concentrated, but built more along its acidity than just toast or fruit, with a long sanguine-tinged finish that lets the fruit stretch out. / VERY Slight brown rim, alive, spicy, white pepper & lots of berries, great structure still !!. Well cellared, well made, great wine

Viljoensdrift River Grandeur Shiraz 2003 (Robertson)
Flavoursome, concentrated, vivid farmyard/floral notes with sweet oak and red fruit flavours. Good structure for long term aging.

Kloovenburg Shiraz 2006 (Swartland)
Classy, sophisticated bouquet of spice, light coffee, sour cherry and fennel. Pleasantly sinewy, fine acid for ripe 15% alcohol, finishes with harmony and balance.

Delheim NLH Edelspatz
Very intense (dried peaches & apricots) and ripe botrytis; some raisons and honey. Lowish alcohol (11%) and lively acidity. / Beautiful orange amber color. Chewy apricot with a drop of honey and a hint of nuts. Medium+ body. Not super sweet but oh so smooth.

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

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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 Monday - Dec 2nd, 2019. 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.