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SAWS Yuletide Dinner @ Faculty Club

Cost: $110 members, $125 guests

A journey of flavours and a great way to start the festive season. Relax and experience the good life while sharing the evening with friends. We are very pleased to welcome you to our Yuletide Dinner.

Come out and enjoy the company of good friends, traditional menu and a very good time.

This year, in spirit with the season we will be awarding Prizes. Yes! Some lucky members will be able to take home a bottle of fine wine from our own cellar.

As well this year, Yvan from Abantu Art, will be showcasing some of his African sculptures and metal artwork from Zimbabwe. Always lovely to look at and perchance to buy!! .

Holiday Buffet Menu

Carving Station

• Brined-Roasted Turkey, Homemade Gravy, & Cranberry Sauce
• Whole Roasted Striploin (Halal), Jus, Assorted Mustards, & Horseradish

Hot Table

• Maple Glazed Salmon (GF)
• Rosemary & Parmesan Roasted Potatoes (Vegetarian, GF)
• Madras Vegetable Curry (Vegetarian, GF)
• Chef’s Daily Pasta Selection (Vegetarian)
• Daily selection of Seasonal Vegetable (Vegan, GF)

Cold Table

• Market Salad Bar
• Chilled Shrimp, Smoked Salmon Board, Seafood Salad
• Antipasto Platter
• Assorted Breads & Dips

Desert Table

• Festive Mini Cakes, Cookies, & Petite Fours
• Fresh Fruit Platter Vegan (Vegan)

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

The Wines

Reception:

Graham Beck Ultra Brut 2016   Chardonnay & Pinot Noir)

This Cap Classique opens up with a lively bouquet of lemon zest and brioche notes. The rich, complex palate is perfectly balanced by fresh acidity and an exceptionally refined mousse - a benchmark of the 2016 vintage. Endowed with a deliciously creamy texture and a rewarding finish, this ultra-dry Brut is ideal to drink now or in the next 5 or 8 years.

Dinner:

Miles Mossop Saskia 2019 (Chenin Blanc/Viognier/Verdelho/Clairette Blanc)

White stone fruit and hints of honeysuckle floral aromas, lemon zest and citrus notes emanate from the glass. The palate entry is clean and refreshing leading to a textured mid-palate with notes of stone fruits, toasted almonds and vanilla spice supporting the wine through to a pithy yet vibrant lingering finish.

Ridgeback Cabernet Franc 2008

Ridgeback Cabernet Franc has upfront blackcurrant taste with hints of green peppercorn and black olive cradled by elegant, ripe tannin and oak spice on the long mineral finish.

Hartenberg Merlot 2005

A beautiful wine with forward fruit & subtle tannins. Silky smooth and superbly balanced.

Bon Courage Shiraz 2009

Intense mulberry & violets lead to a velvet palate. Harmonious retaining elegance despite being full & bold.

Grangehurst Nikela 2006 (Cabernet Sauvignon/Pinotage/Merlot)

Dark ruby mulberry in colour with red berries, some mint, cedar and mocha aromas & flavours. A full-bodied barrel matured red wine with smooth, ripe tannins. Rich & savoury cab a dominate presence with just a hint of Pinotage’s raspberry & tannin bite.

Dessert:

De Krans Vintage Port 2011

Dark black colour with purple red rim. Full, elegant nose of violets, blue berries and tobacco spice. Intricate plum / date / roasted nut layers with a satin texture & endless finish.

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