News from Italy

The way that wine sells in Italy has changed. After the pandemic this year, fewer people are eating out. More wine is being drunk at home and ordered on line. This has led to a new movement. "Io sono vinarius"

https://dobianchi.com/2020/08/14/best-italian-wine-shops/

Quarantine Reading

This is worth your attention
http://www.mediafire.com/file/3pqmo2kh8oqj11c/Don%25E2%2580%2599t_Eat_Before_Reading_This_-_The_New_Yorker.pdf/file

Cellar List July 2020

New, updated Cellar List

http://www.mediafire.com/file/xlp90p43253j9mq/W%2526FS%2527s_Wine_List_-_CellarTracker.pdf/file

Menu Dinner 812

Wine & Food Society of Ballarat Dinner 812
Thursday 16th July 2020
CANAPES
Blue Swimmer Crab Crumpet
Cheese Sable
Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding
Vilmart & Cie Grand Cellier Champagne Brut NV
ENTRÉE
Ballotine of Ora King Salmon- Nori- Yarra Valley Caviar.
Jean Dauvissat Chablis 1er Cote de Lechet 2014 
Gilbert Picq 1er Cru 'Vosgros 2014
MAIN
Saddle of Flinders Island Lamb, pomme Boulangere, roast carrots, leek gratin.

Chateau Brane-Cantenac 2010 – Bordeaux Cabernet/Merlot Blend 
Chateau Clerc Milon 2005 - Bordeaux Cabernet/Merlot Blend 

Pierre Damoy Gevrey Chambertin 2013 – Pinot Noir
DESSERT
Apple in the Garden

Le Tetre du Lys D'Or 2006 - Sauvignon Blanc/Sauvignon Gris Blend
Head Chef: Scott Alsop Food Master: Andrew Lewis Wine Master: Andrew Rowan

Menu Dinner 811

Wine & Food Society of Ballarat

Dinner 811

Thursday 18th June 2020

CANAPES

Tuna Tataki with Yuzu and Chili

2010 Sabre Sparkling White

ENTRÉE

House made Corn Tostada’s with Shaoxing and Chili Braised Oxtail, Water Chestnut and Crisp Leak.

2016 – Serrat - Yarra Valley - Chardonnay

2016  -  Tomboy Hill - Clementine’s Picking - Chardonnay

MAIN

Pork Belly with Ginger and Lemon Grass, Chargrilled Spring Onion Rice Pilaf and Pickled Paw Paw.

2006 -  Charles Melton – Nine Popes – Grenache

2008 – Giaconda – Nebbiolo

2004 - Clonakilla - Shiraz/Viognier

DESSERT

Black Forest – Hot Cherry Walnut Fudge Cake, Macerated Cherries, Whipped Kirch Cream, Chocolate Soil and Shards.

NV – Chambers Rosewood - Old Vine - Muscadelle

Head Chef; Dianne Ray 

Food Master: Andrew Lewis

Wine Master: Andrew Rowan

Dinner 810 Menu

Wine & Food Society of Ballarat Dinner 810
Shared on line by Zoom
A first for the Society, needs must!
Thursday 21st May 2020

STARTERS
Duck breast tile, Cumquat gel, Chicken crisp Grilled eel, Miso eggplant, Wasabi and seed crumble

ENTRÉE
Pot-au-feu, Pheasant & morel, Vegetables, Pistou, SOUP

MAIN
Pomegranate roasted lamb shoulder, Roasted beetroot and Mt Zero freekeh, Goat's cheese risotto, Salsa verde 

DESSERT
Quince & apple crème brulee, Balsamic macerated figs, Langues de chat
Head Chef; Peter Ford 
Food Master: Andrew Lewis 
Wine Master: Andrew Rowan

White Wines

• Seppelt Drumborg Riesling 2013
• Warramate (YarraYerring) Riesling 2015
• Amelia Park (WA) reserve Chardonnay 2016
• Bindi Kostas Rind Chardonnay 2016
• Crawford River Riesling 2016
• Moss Wood Chardonnay 2013

Red Wines

• Dalwhinnie Shiraz 2007
• Crawford River Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
• Gibson Australian Old Vine Collection McLaren Vale Grenache 2007
• Oliver's Taranga Cadenzia Grenache 2009

Suspension of Dinners and social events

      Regretfully due to the current circumstances surrounding COVID-19, in particular the closure of venues, the limitations on gatherings and social distancing, the committee has decided to suspend all future Dinners for the next three months.

     The decision was not taken lightly, and via correspondence the committee have agreed to hold off any dinners for the months of April, May and June. We will reconsider any further action in June.

     The Committee will continue to communicate and report any further developments back to the Membership.

     We thank you for your understanding during this unprecedented time.

    Our members are in the demographic most at risk of major disease, everyone should be aware of and practice social separation. Self isolation where possible, is a good strategy, stay safe and well.