Grape Escape
November 15 & 16, 2019
Calgary's favourite festival with over 100 booths & hundreds of products to sample. It’s not just wine! Try local beer, spirits, cocktails and even nibbles from food booths.
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Calgary's favourite festival with over 100 booths & hundreds of products to sample. It’s not just wine! Try local beer, spirits, cocktails and even nibbles from food booths.
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Wednesday, November 20
In this mid-week event we’ll lead you through a flight of wines that over-deliver and don’t break the bank. Our sommelier will select hidden gems that bring true value at an unbeatable price. Let us help you find your next go-to wine!
Thursday, November 21
A chance to taste some of the wine world’s heavy hitters, all in one session.
Friday, November 22
In previous seasons we have taken our members on a virtual tour throughout Scotland’s whisky producing regions, dabbling in drams from each.
Friday, November 22
Old “gnarly dude” vines produce small amounts of characterful grapes, creating delectable wines. A phylloxera plague killed off vines all over Europe in the 19th Century, and eliminated some of the oldest vines on the planet. But fortunately there’s still some growing grapes today.
Saturday, November 23
A chance to taste some of the wine world’s heavy hitters, all in one session.
Thursday, November 28
In previous seasons we have taken our members on a virtual tour throughout Scotland’s whisky producing regions, dabbling in drams from each.
Thursday, November 28
We've all seen the rating cards lined up in front of wines in our shops, but what do these scores really mean? Are higher scoring wines definitively better? And what does a wine score mean, and how are they derived?
Thursday, November 28
The holidays are just around the corner, a time when it is always appropriate to bust out our favourite bubbles before dinner, or to revel in the afterglow of a feast with a little Port or dessert wine.
Friday, November 29
We've all seen the rating cards lined up in front of wines in our shops, but what do these scores really mean? Are higher scoring wines definitively better? And what does a wine score mean, and how are they derived?
Saturday, November 30
We love to select wines and lay them to rest in our cellar, where they collect dust and slowly evolve into unforgettable wine experiences. These bottles have been patiently awaiting the squeak of a bottle opener and the inevitable pop of the cork.
Saturday, November 30
We've all seen the rating cards lined up in front of wines in our shops, but what do these scores really mean? Are higher scoring wines definitively better? And what does a wine score mean, and how are they derived?
Thursday, December 05
It is time to break out the winter coats, the wool socks and the snow shovel. But, you will also need some cold-weather wine that will help you survive Calgary’s upcoming winter months.
Thursday, December 05
The holidays are a time to get together and share in good cheer with family and friends. Preparing cocktails is a perfectly interactive way to create a wide range of drinks for everyone to enjoy. It's a chance to give your guests a little entertainment and sense of participation.
Friday, December 06
The holidays are a time to get together and share in good cheer with family and friends. Preparing cocktails is a perfectly interactive way to create a wide range of drinks for everyone to enjoy. It's a chance to give your guests a little entertainment and sense of participation.
Saturday, December 07
We love to select wines and lay them to rest in our cellar, where they collect dust and slowly evolve into unforgettable wine experiences. These bottles have been patiently awaiting the squeak of a bottle opener and the inevitable pop of the cork.
Saturday, December 07
We love to select wines and lay them to rest in our cellar, where they collect dust and slowly evolve into unforgettable wine experiences. These bottles have been patiently awaiting the squeak of a bottle opener and the inevitable pop of the cork.
Thursday, December 12
It is the season of celebration! Our sommeliers have tasted hundreds of wines throughout 2019, and this tasting will put you in the holiday spirit as they share their top wines of 2019 with you.
Thursday, December 12
It is the season of celebration! Our sommeliers have tasted hundreds of wines throughout 2019, and this tasting will put you in the holiday spirit as they share their top wines of 2019 with you.
Friday, December 13
It is the season of celebration! Our sommeliers have tasted hundreds of wines throughout 2019, and this tasting will put you in the holiday spirit as they share their top wines of 2019 with you.
Saturday, December 14
We love to select wines and lay them to rest in our cellar, where they collect dust and slowly evolve into unforgettable wine experiences. These bottles have been patiently awaiting the squeak of a bottle opener and the inevitable pop of the cork.
Saturday, February 08 – Saturday, February 08
Whether you’re a novice or an experienced wine professional, the WSET Award in Wines is a fantastic course to increase your knowledge. This one-day course provides the foundation of wine knowledge as well as insight into food and wine pairing. Successful candidates will receive the WSET Level 1 Certificate.
Saturday, February 15 – Sunday, March 29
An advanced course, designed to provide detailed analysis of the principal wines and spirits of the world. In this six-day course students will gain in-depth knowledge of wine production, global wine regions, spirit and liqueur production, as well as fortified and sparkling wine.
Saturday, February 15 – Sunday, March 29
An advanced course, designed to provide detailed analysis of the principal wines and spirits of the world. In this six-day course students will gain in-depth knowledge of wine production, global wine regions, spirit and liqueur production, as well as fortified and sparkling wine.
Saturday, March 14 – Saturday, March 28
An all-encompassing course designed for the wine enthusiast who wants to increase their knowledge and an industry standard for professionals. This course covers all the major grape varieties, where they are grown, and how to taste wine using the Systematic Approach to Tasting.