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Welcome
to The South African Wine Society (SAWS)
The South African Wine
Society, now in its 19th 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.
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May: Hartenberg Merlot Vertical Tasting
Monday May 17, 6:30pm, Toronto Lawn & Tennis Club
SAWS has arranged a very special vertical tasting of eight merlots from the Hartenberg winery. It has taken SAWS cellar master Jon Whitteker several years to assemble the wines. Malcolm Cocks, well known in local circles, will provide his commentary. Check your personal calendar for Monday, May 17. and get all the details on the attached event flyer.
To find more information about the event, including registration, follow this link.
See you there.
JUNE: Lammershoek Winemaker Dinner
Monday June 7, 6:30pm, Monkey Bar Restaurant
Paul Kretzel and wife Anna own the Lammershoek farm, where the first vineyards were planted in 1750. The Kretzels are committed to creating wines that reflect the remarkable terroir of the Paardeberg. The Paardeberg has quickly become one of the most sought after areas for wine farming. Respecting the terroir and sustainable viticulture leads to balanced and flavourful fruit.
White varieties planted include chenin blanc, chardonnay, viognier, harslévelü, clairette blanche and sauvignon blanc. Reds include syrah, carignan, grenache noir, mourvèdre, zinfandel, pinotage, cabernet sauvignon, merlot and tinta barocca. Their wines consistently rate 4 to 4.5 stars in John Platter’s South African Wine Guide.
The Kretzels are moving the vineyards to an organic way of farming. The focus is on getting soil and vine in balance ensuring a soil which is alive and thriving.
Paul Kretzel will present a selection of Lammershoek wines matched with the menu offerings at Monkey Bar, owned by Richard Fox-Revett, chef and proprietor. See the menu and matching wines on the attachment. Come and meet Paul Kretzel and learn all about what’s new at Lammershoek.
To find more information about the event, including registration, follow this link.
Don't miss this opportunity..
Always remember that at wine events, it is a courtesy to other attendees to refrain from wearing any scented products, including perfumes, colognes, after shaves, hand lotions and hair sprays. These interfere with enjoyment of the wines.
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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.
TASTINGS
- Differences between South African and Canadian Wines
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Monday with Meerlust
- 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
DINNERS
- Humber College Gourmet Dinner (Joint event with the Body and Soul of Portugal Wine Society)
- Lammershoek Dinner
- Christmas Dinner
- Braii - Annual BBQ
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.
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.
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