Upcoming Events
Agents Tasting
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Agents Tasting @ Faculty Club
Braai
Sunday, June 23
Braai in the Garden @ The Cosman's
Yuletide
Friday, December 6
Yuletide Dinner at Faculty Club
All events are subject to change.
Recent Past Events
Tokara Estate
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Tokara Wine Dinner @ Gamberoni's Ristorante
Yuletide
Friday, December 1, 2023
Yuletide @ Faculty Club Buffet
Merlot
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Merlot Dinner @ Gamberoni's Ristorante
Boschendal
Thursday, September 14, 2023
Boschendal Winemaker’s Dinner @ Faculty Club
Mullineux
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Mullineux Tasting Event @ Gamberoni’s Ristorante
Braai
June 25, 2023
Braai in the Garden @ The Cosman's Garden
Food Photo
May 17, 2023
Recent Releases & Hidden Treasures @ Le Papillon
Food Photo
April 20, 2023
"A Tasting Journey" @ Faculty Club
Food Photo
November 8, 2022
The Cab Project @ Faculty Club
Food Photo
September 6, 2022
Lammershoek Tasting @ Faculty Club
Food Photo
June 26, 2022
Braai @ The Cosman's Garden
Food Photo
May 2, 2022
May Dinner @ Faculty Club
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Welcome


Welcome to The South African Wine Society (SAWS)

The South African Wine Society, now in its 35th 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

SAWS Agents Taste & Buy Event
Wednesday March 20, 2024 at 6:30 p.m.
@ The U of T Faculty Club

SAWS Agents Taste & Buy Event

Join us as we feature the South African Consignment wines of six agents. We will taste select wines from each agent for a total of twelve wines providing insight into a broader list of Consignment wines currently on offer. At this time all of these wines are available for purchase from their respective agent, but are in limited supply. We will also provide a larger list of additional wines on offer to purchase but note these wines will only be available for a limited period.

These wines are not available through the LCBO and contain several special wineries and select wines not normally available in our market. We will provide contact details for each agent and their current list of wines that can be ordered. Each member will deal directly with the specific agent for any purchase. Wine must be ordered by the case (6 or 12) but can be split with friends to facilitate a broader selection.

This is a unique opportunity to taste and buy a series of limited availability, high quality South African wines. The wines on tasting will be accompanied by a tasting plate.

Featured Wines

  • Raats Family Wines ‘Original’ Chenin Blanc 2022
  • Meerlust ‘Rubicon’ 2018
  • Pearce Predhomme “Old Vine” Chenin Blanc 2022
  • Pearce Predhomme “Whole Cluster“ Cinsault–Syrah 2022
  • Springfield Life From Stone Sauvignon Blanc 2023
  • Kanonkop Kadette Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
  • Bon Courage Sauvignon Blanc 2023
  • Bon Courage Shiraz 2020
  • Badenhorst Secateurs Riviera Chenin Blanc Orange 2022
  • Badenhorst Papegaai Red 2022
  • Craven Cinsault 2022
  • Craven The Firs Vineyard Syrah 2021

Menu

The Faculty Club will be providing Tapas to accompany our wine tastings.

We will make every effort to accommodate your food allergies or special dietary needs if requested. As a courtesy to other members, please refrain from wearing any scented products, including perfumes, colognes, after shaves or hand lotions.

When & Where

When: Wednesday, March20, 2024 @ 6:30 p.m.
Where: University of Toronto Faculty Club, 41 Willcocks Street, Toronto, Ontario M5S 1C7
The Spadina streetcar stops at the corner of Willcocks and Spadina. 416 978-6325
Price:
  • Members: $80
  • Guests: $90

Closing date: Your booking or cancellation must be received by Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Your E-transfer acknowledgement from your bank will be your only confirmation. If we are unable to accommodate your registration due to our capacity limit, you will be notified and a full refund will be offered.

Your cheque payable to South African Wine Society or Interac e-payment payable to sawsinfo@rogers.com (preferred) will reserve your place at the dinner.

Note: If you will be paying by cheque, please advise us in advance by sending an email to SAWS (sawsinfo@rogers.com) or calling such that we can reserve your place(s).

As a courtesy to other members, please refrain from wearing any scented products, including perfumes, colognes, after shaves or hand lotions.

Learn More & Register


To find out more information on our events you can contact us by email at: SAWSinfo@rogers.com

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