One Night in Cape Town

When one thinks of South Africa generally images of lions, elephants, savannah grasslands and captivating coastlines emerge. Wine lovers however will instantly focus on the burgeoning wine industry that has burst onto the world viticulture stage coinciding with the end to apartheid in 1994. Now producing regions such as Stellenbosch, Darling Hills and Breedekloof provide outstanding industry award winning wine for the palates of consumers around the world.
In the South African winelands, the constant interplay between ancient geology, valley slopes, soaring mountains and costal breezes result in an extraordinary biodiversity. It is precisely this biodiversity that enables a world class viticulture environment. Your Saskatoon Opimian cellar has had on reserve for several years an exceptional cross-section of special (well-aged) South African gems that are ripe for tasting from some of Opimian’s best wines from Kershaw, Vilafonte, Vondeling, Aristea, and Groote.
Join us for a celebration of the riches of this biodiversity and the spirit that is South Africa in a beautiful pairing of Fine South African Wines and exquisite meal prepared by Chef Anthony at the venerable Saskatoon Club.


Reception Wine
A100 L9927 Aristea MCC Blanc, Western Cape 2015

First Course
Caramelized Onion Tart & Pickled Asparagus Salad
A100 L9928 Aristea Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon, Elgin 2017

Second Course
Seared Scallops with Warm Honey Peach & Ginger Thyme Cake
C236 L8360 Kershaw Elgin Chardonnay Clonal Selection 2013

Tasting - Petit Pinotage, Stellenbosch 2017

Third Course
Ligurian Trofie with Braised Pulled Pork, Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes & Padano Cheese
C245 L8858 Groote Post Shiraz, Darling Hills 2015

Fourth Course
Braised Beef Short Ribs with Northern Chanterelle & Morel Mushrooms in a Red Wine Sauce
C236 L8355 Vilafonte Series C 2013 & Aristea Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch 2016

Fifth Course
Hazelnut Opera Torte with Caramel Sauce & Espresso Gelato
C236 L8354 Vondeling Erica Voor-Paardeberg 2012