Southbrook Vineyards turns 25! Yes, 2016 marks Southbrook Vineyards’ 25th Harvest and to commemorate the occasion they have teamed up with the Ontario Wine Society to celebrate in Toronto on Saturday, October 22nd!
The festivities begin at 3pm to 6pm at Dora Keogh with a portfolio tasting featuring samples from Southbrook’s past and present. Highlights will include the 1991 Southbrook Chardonnay, 1994 Southbrook Riesling and a favourite of many, the 1998 Southbrook Poetica Cabernet Merlot. Current vintages will be available for purchase after the tasting. A complete listing of wines is below. Tickets for this one-of-a-kind tasting are on sale now at $30 for Ontario Wine Society Members and $40 for the General Public. Tickets can be purchased here. For more information regarding the Ontario Wine Society, including information on becoming a member, visit their website here.
The celebrations continue next door at 6pm at Allen’s as The Redelmeier Family invites you to wine and dine with them for a locally sourced and prepared six-course dinner with wine pairings. Tickets for the evening are $80 plus taxes must be reserved directly through Allen’s at 416-463-3086. A complete look at the menu and wine pairings is below.
Southbrook Vineyards Portfolio Tasting Menu
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1991 Southbrook Chardonnay
1994 Southbrook Riesling
1996 Southbrook Riesling Icewine
2000 Southbrook Chardonnay
2001 Southbrook Cabernet Franc
1998 Southbrook Cabernet Merlot
For Sample & Sale
2012 Southbrook Estate Grown Small Lot ‘Wild Ferment’ Chardonnay
2011 Southbrook Poetica Chardonnay
2015 Southbrook Small Lot ’Natural’ Orange
2013 Southbrook Estate Grown Small Lot ‘101’ Cabernet Franc – Best of Show – Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 2016
2013 Southbrook Estate Grown Small Lot Witness Block Cabernet Sauvignon / Cabernet Franc
2007 Southbrook Poetica Cabernet Merlot
2014 Southbrook Vidal Icewine
Allen’s Menu
Pingue Niagara Bresaola with Pickled Autumn Vegetables
2015 Small Lot Orange Wine
Parsnip Soup with Caramelized Apples
2012 Estate “Wild Ferment” Chardonnay
Pan-Seared Wild Halibut with Tomato Vinaigrette
2011 Poetica Chardonnay
Butchers Of Distinction Suffolk Lamb Sausage with Coriander Seed, Rosemary, Lemon Zest & Red Wine. Warm Potato Salad
2013 Estate “101” Cabernet Franc
Roasted Striploin of “ Red Veal” (Naturally Fed, Un-Confined) Carrots with Shallots, Thyme & Sage; Balsamic Brussels Sprouts
2007 Poetica Cabernet Merlot
Brown Butter Pecan Pie Bermuda Rum Whipped Cream
2006 Vidal Icewine
