BWFS

Selkirk Stadium Thursday  21 st  November   2024 Canapes  Middle  E astern  L amb  C igar Crispy  R ice with  S picy  Ki ngfish  S ashimi Chorizo  and R icotta  S tuffed  M ushrooms Pi rramimma Sparkling Shiraz Entrée  Asian  D uck with  S oba  N oodle  and Miso B raised  F ennel,  C itrus  H oney  D rizzle 2019 Weingut Alarm Gruner Veltiner 2003 Weingut Max Ford Richter Riesig Spaltete Main Herb  M arinated  K angaroo with  B roccoli,  K ale,  A ncient  G rains   and P earled  C ous- C ous  S alad , C umin  and G oats  C heese  Y oghurt 2014  Clyde Park Block D Pinot Noir 2010  Ruggabellus Efferus  2004  Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Cosecha Dessert Citrus and Berry Trifle 2010  Chateau Doisy Daene Grand Vin De Barsac Food Master:  Andrew Bradley Wine Master:  Paul Martino Head Chef...

Wine & Food Society of Ballarat  and Beefsteak & Burgundy Club of Ballarat Combined  Dinner  8 5 5 The Goods Shed Thursday  1 7 th  October   2024 Canapes  Hokkaido  S callop  C eviche,  P ear  L eche de  T igre Smoked  C heddar and  T ruffled  P ecorino  G ougère Beef  C heek  C roquette,  H ot English  M ustard,  C hervil 2016  Radenti  by Freycin et Grand Vintage Entrée  Lamb  T artare,  S pring  P eas,  F ermented  S trawberry 2011 Marc  Bredif  Classic  Vouvrey 2016 Leeuwin Estate Art Series  Cha rdonnay Main Duck  B reast,  D uck  F at  P otato,  B lackberry,  S oy  B eans 2017  Brunello by L uigi 2015  Tolpuddle  Pinot Noir 2014 Bass Phillip Pinot Noir Dessert Olive  O il and  C itrus O live  O il  S ponge,  I ce  C ream and  ...

Dinner  8 5 3 Underbar Thursday  1 5 th  August  2022 On Arrival                                           2013 Bests Sparkling Shiraz C ourse 1 pumpkin, maple pecan brioche, rosemary, molasses,pepitas Course 2 chawanmushi , scallop, cucumber, daikon 2022 Savaterre Chardonnay                                              Course 3 chicken, carrot, mandarin yoghurt 2021 Domaine Anita Morgan Gamay                                           Course 4 beef, garlic, shallot, onion 2003 Wendouree Cabernet Malbec 2014  Highbank  Single Vineyard Cabernet/Merlot/Cabernet Franc 2016 CW Furguson Franklin River Cabernet Merlot Course 5 mille   feuil...

Dinner 850 Grainery Lane Thursday 16" May 2024 CANAPES Crab and Daikon Ravioli Prosciutto Cannoli, Roquefort and Melon Acocado, Fruity Quinoa 2000 Laurent Perrier Brut Milesime Entrée Salmon en Papillote, Crab Sauce, Asparagus, Spinach, Heart of Palm 2013 Tyrell's Vat 1 Semillion 2013 Saint Joseph Marsanne Roussanne Main Confit Duck, Yuzu Purple Cauliflower, Mandarin Honey Jus, Squash 2008 Ata Rangi Pinot 2007 Gros Frere et Soeur Echezeaux 2008 Tom Boy Hill Ava's Picking DESSERT Petit Gateau Chocolate, Mandarin, Almond, Meringue Morris Vintage Port Food Master: Andrew Bradley/John Coco Wine Master: Paul Martino Head Chef: Keshab

Great to see you again last night! Please find attached a special pricing list for our members for select local wineries. All sales through Alex at   alex.studiosigma@gmail.com We should be able consolidate some orders... where there's a minimum of a doz or 1/2 doz that could be split between multiple members potentially. Regards,   Paul Martino   Director AF Sourcing https://www.mediafire.com/file/wv1m26er1m3au91/RWSV_for_BWFS.pdf/file

Thank you for entrusting me with providing the venues and food for the Society over the past year. This role is exciting, nerve wracking and rewarding at the same time .  You never know how the Dinner is going to work out until it  actually happens . However, w orking with  all  the venues, chefs and staff  has ,  I trust provided the Members with a positive experience . This year we dined at the following new venues: The Canberra  Hotel  x2,  Grainery  Lane,  The Goods Shed,  Selkirk Stadium During the year we had: 11 Dinners  ( Mar ch  23 – Feb ruary  24 ,  ex Jan uary) 230  D iners  (A ve 20.9  per  Dinner ) 41  G uests  (A ve 3.7  per  Dinner ) $118  A ve cost per head $146  A ve receipts per head T hank you to Wayne Spring for providing Primavera for  a memorable Dinner  with  some of our  Members  providing memorable wines from ...

In the year 1st April 2023 to 29 Feb 2024, purchases have amounted to 132 bottles, to a value of $5995. Consumption has been 118 bottles, with a value exceeding $6904. Current cellar holdings are 1385 bottles, at a value exceeding $82 559. These represent 10 countries (see below). Purchases: Antinori Riserva Tenuta Tignanello Italy Chianti Classico DOCG Marc Bredif Vouvray Classic Marc Bredif France Vouvray }sole e Olena Chianti Classico 'sole e Olena Italy Chianti Classico DOCG Paolo Manzone Barbaresco San Giuliano Paolo Manzone Italy Barbaresco Massolino Barolo Massolino Italy Barolo Pieropan Soave Classico Pieropan Italy Soave Classico Rolf Binder/Veritas Shiraz Hanisch Australia Barossa Valle Tahbilk BDX Blend Old Block Vines Tahbilk Australia Nagambie Lake A. Rodda Chardonnay Baxendale Australia Whitland Alvear Pedro XimEnez Montilla-Moriles Solera 1927 Alvear Spain Domenico Tappero Merlo Acini Perduti Vino da Tavola Italy Vino da Tavola Pierre Peters Champagne Grand Cru Blanc...

2023 was a strong year for both membership attendance at dinners and new members joining our Society. Numbers were consistently between 18-22 per dinner. We have also enjoyed a  wonderful array of venues to choose from. Perhaps the variety of offerings is as strong as it has  been in a while? The role of President has been made easy with the help of a very strong and committed  Committee comprising of Dean Stevens (Secretary), Andew Bradley (Food Master), Glenn Sharp  (Treasurer), Andrew Rohan (Wine Master), Shaun English (Cellar master) and  Anthony Singleton, (who was having a spell from a specific role after an elongated time as past  President!). Thankyou gentlemen for making my time as President a smooth one! The past year has been highlighted by the butchering of the French language by our much-loved  Wine Master. It is almost a letdown then a French or Italian wine isn't on the menu! Also, this  past year I must thank. Glenn Sharp for setti...

The  Canberra Hotel Thursday  22 nd  February 2024 CANAPES Tartlet of  P ork  R illete,  H orseradish,  P ickled  S hallot Pork  S kin,  P epperberry  C hevre,  B alsamic  P earls. Panni Puri with  B acon  M ayonnaise Redbank Sasha Sparkling Brut NV Entrée  1 Albondingas -  P ork  M eatballs,  H arissa  L abneh,  F ennel and  G reen  A pple  S alad. Entrée 2 Pork Char  S iu  B ao  Welshman's Reef 2022 Sauvignon Blanc Black and Ginger 2022 ‘Lorelei’  Gewurztraminer Main Pork  N eck  K atsu,  P ickled  D aikon,  M iso  E ggplant,  P ork  J us 2018  Redbank Sally’s Paddock 2017  Black and Ginger Malakoff Shiraz 2010  Bests  Great Western Thompson Family Shiraz DESSERT Bacon Pot de Creme,  D ehydrated  S tone  F ruit,  S yrup,  P astry  C rumb  2006 ...