(Wednesday, December 13, 2017) — We are excited to announce the new location for our not-to-be-missed annual holiday extravaganza. The Law Society of Upper Canada’s Osgoode Hall restaurant is one of Toronto’s best kept secrets; and it provides the perfect setting for our seasonal party.

Register online. Register by mail.

Osgoode Hall is a landmark building in downtown Toronto, built between 1829 and 1832 and the dining room at Osgoode Hall is unlike any other in the city. Huge chandeliers hang from the ceiling, stained glass windows, oak and volumes of old books line the walls. Complementing that setting will be food masterfully prepared by the restaurant team at Osgoode Hall, headed by Executive Chef Adam Foley.  Chef Foley will be preparing seasonal, traditional classics for us, all locally sourced, including antipasto, Canadian cheeses, Turkey Ballotine, Wellington County beef and the famous Osgoode Hall restaurant butter tarts.

And of course – the wines! We think this is the perfect setting to unveil some vintage delights from our club’s cellar, including decades-old classics, special old fortified wines and many surprises making their appearance throughout the evening.

Each of our six serving tables will have half a dozen wines at the start of the evening, typically four reds and two whites or “others”.  For the “others”, look out for gems like

• 2005 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru – Chanson;
• 2002 Chateau Léoville-Barton;
• 2001 Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Reserve Sixtine – Cuvee Vatican.

In the month leading up to the event, we’ll be posting notice of some of the wines, ala the Wine Spectator Top 100 countdown.  Follow us on Twitter @TOwinestasters or on our Facebook page to see what we have in store.

Most of the wines at each station will follow a unique theme. Thus you can have your own mini-tastings of, for example, Italian Brunellos and super-Tuscans, north Rhônes versus their southern cousins, new world Cabernet Sauvignons (Cal vs Oz), white or  a Lafite vs Latour showdown. And then, as the first 36 wines run out, look for top quality replacement surprises throughout the evening. These will be prominently identified at the various stations as the wines appear, so look out for the “pink” signs, or just listen for the buzz in the room.

When you register you may also order a serving of this year’s specialty wine, the 1912 Madeira, Reserva Pereira D’Oliveiras. And if you are judged to be good you may just get a taste of a bubbly or two. We are limited to a maximum of 160 attendees, so book early!

We encourage you to bring your friends!  When members bring 3 or more guests each may attend at the member price.  We are limited to a maximum of 160 attendees, so book early!

Osgoode Hall is conveniently located at the west side of City Hall and a short hop from the Queen Street subway.  Entry to the event is at the east entrance facing City Hall.  You will need to pass a security check to gain entry and we strongly recommend travelling by TTC.

Cancellations accepted up to Friday December 8, 2017 — Jennifer Curran (905-829-4675). No reservations by phone, please.

No mail confirmations will be issued—you will be contacted only if we are sold out. but supplies of the 1912 Madeira, Reserva Pereira D’Oliveiras are limited and will be allocated to the earlier responders.

As always with tastings, please ask your guests not to wear aftershave, cologne or perfume. We do get many first-timers at our event who may not be familiar with our etiquette. A scent-free environment ensures we all get to fully experience this exceptional assembly of wines.

Date:   Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Location:  Osgoode Hall 130 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario (at University), Toronto
Time: 7:00 p.m.

Members @ $130.00 each (incl. HST)
Guests @ $145.00 each (incl. HST)
Servings of 1912 Madeira, Reserva Pereira D’Oliveiras @ $30.00 each (incl. HST)

We encourage you to bring your friends! When members bring 3 or more guests each may attend at the member
price. We are limited to a maximum of 160 attendees, so book early!

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Winetasters’ 2017 Osgoode Hall Holiday Menu

Chip & dips
Pico de gallo, guacamole & corn chips GF

Antipasto
Roasted peppers, artichokes, fennel, marinated eggplant,
parmigiano shavings, olives & splashed with olive oil and aged balsamic

Canadian Cheese
(Served with crackers & seasonal fresh fruit)

Ontario
Golden Blyth’s gouda-style young washed rind (Goat’s milk)
Stonetown Cheese baby swiss style (Cow’s milk)

Quebec
Chevre Noir aged 12 months (Goat’s milk)
Old white cheddar (Cow’s milk)
Frere Jacques (Cow’s milk)

Ponderosa Hip of Beef
Oven roasted Wellington County beef with red wine jus, horseradish, mustards

Turkey Ballotine
Served with turkey gravy and cranberry sauce

Desserts
Mini Butter Tarts
Cranberry cheese cake
Sticky toffee pudding
Coffee/tea