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

Monday May 7

Exploring Seafood & Wine - An Adventure in Favour@ Boland's Open Kitchen

Dinner 6:30pm (Don't be late)

Christopher Boland brings an impressive pedigree spanning more than three decades, including ownership in Telfers, Trappers, The Tasting Rooms and now Boland’s Open Kitchen. On any given evening Christopher will be seen out front meeting each and every guest, as well as joining the kitchen staff in the centrally-located kitchen - the heart of the restaurant.

Chris has many years of experience in the art of combining wine and food in many creative forms and has prepared a menu combined with excellent South African wines, taking your senses on a fascinating adventure of flavours and combinations. Our cellar master, Jon Whitteker, has gathered a range of wines to complement the selection of sea foods. Fine wines, a great menu – what’s not to like?

When:    Monday, May 7, 2012 Reception & Dinner: 6:30 pm
Where:  Boland’s Open Kitchen, 575 Mt Pleasant Rd., Toronto M4S 2M5 (between Eglinton & Davisville)
Price:    $90 members,    $100 non-members. Non-members who join the club at the event will receive a credit of $10.

Closing date:   Your booking or cancellation must be received by Monday, April 30. Your booking or cancellation will be acknowledged.

Your cheque payable to South African Wine Society or Visa credit card information will  reserve your place at the dinner. If we have your credit card information on file, you may book by e-mail (without the form) to sawsinfo@rogers.com
* Visa charges will appear as Pushka Holdings.

To find more information about the event, including registration, follow this link.

You don't want to miss this one. See you there.

What the South African Wine Society Offers

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.