Our events and courses are educating, entertaining, and a great way to meet others. It’s like going to a bar, but replace the bartender with a sommelier, and the rowdy teenagers with fellow sophisticates and interesting people.
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Thursday, May 24
We’ve got special guest, whisky ambassador Jay Wheelock coming to share his passion and knowledge of all things Whisky. Scotch is the gold standard to many of this elixir but wonderful renditions are created in some of the most unexpected places around the globe.
Friday, May 25
There has been a big spike in interest for rosé over the last couple of years. Most wine producing countries have their unique expressions. Join us as we open our favourite renditions and show you why pink is popular again.
Friday, May 25
The blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre (GSM) is a classic one. While the Southern Rhone is the home of this blend, other wine regions also do a nice job with GSMs, most notably Australia.
Friday, May 25
Have you ever wondered how wine professionals pick out those mysterious scents in wine? Our scent catalogs are largely unused in today’s technological world and our sniffers a little rusty.
Saturday, May 26
What is terroir? In its simplest form, it is an expression of a site relative to its soil, elevation and climate.
Thursday, May 31
Please join us at Hy’s Steakhouse & Cocktail Bar for an exquisite 4-course wine dinner with Chateau Ste Michelle Wine Estates.
Thursday, May 31
We’ve got special guest, whisky ambassador Jay Wheelock coming to share his passion and knowledge of all things Whisky. Scotch is the gold standard to many of this elixir but wonderful renditions are created in some of the most unexpected places around the globe.
Thursday, May 31
The Wagner Family is well-known for creating several award-winning wines, with Caymus being it’s most famous.
Thursday, May 31
In this event we will take a tour of the major wine-growing regions of Spain while sampling some of their wines. We will stop in Rioja, Priorat and Jerez just to name a few, while tasting grape varieties by the names of Tempranillo, Garnacha and Viura.
Friday, June 01
The Wagner Family is well-known for creating several award-winning wines, with Caymus being it’s most famous.
Saturday, June 02
It has already been a decade since 2008! This is exciting news for those of us who enjoy our wines a little older. We have selected a flight of wines from the 2008 vintage and are eager to taste them with you in a retrospective on that year.
Saturday, June 02
The Wagner Family is well-known for creating several award-winning wines, with Caymus being it’s most famous.
Wednesday, June 06
Join us on the first Wednesday of every month at our Midtown location to be part of the Dead Yeast Society (DYS). Each month, we will offer a complimentary tasting for DYS members guided by our in-house sommelier or a guest host.
Wednesday, June 06
Who says you can’t have awesome wine every day? If you are like us and wine is a regular occurrence in your glass, the budget doesn’t always allow for premium priced purchases.
Thursday, June 07
The Russian River Valley (RRV) is one of California’s great wine growing regions. It is known for great Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and its unique terroir has become synonymous with quality. It is here that the Pacific’s cooling breezes help provide mouth-watering acidity and bright fruit flavour to the wine.
Friday, June 08
While most people are not on a first-name basis with this variety, it is one of the great grape varieties of the wine world. If you’ve ever had a Rioja, then you’ve had Tempranillo. It is the second most planted red grape of Spain and definitely its star variety.
Friday, June 08
They said winter was coming and they were right. Now that we have survived the winter of 2017/18, it’s time to bask in the glory of the spring sun.
Friday, June 08
The Russian River Valley (RRV) is one of California’s great wine growing regions. It is known for great Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and its unique terroir has become synonymous with quality. It is here that the Pacific’s cooling breezes help provide mouth-watering acidity and bright fruit flavour to the wine.
Saturday, June 09
These are two grape varieties that can be shape shifters. Both are best suited to hot climates. These wines can be produced in lighter, fruitier styles and can also be found in some very serious, age-worthy bottlings.
Saturday, June 09
Vino e Cibo. This is what life is all about. For this event, we have partnered with a caterer to select an assortment of classic Italian dishes that we will pair with a range of Italian wines.
Thursday, June 14
There has been a big spike in interest for rosé over the last couple of years. Most wine producing countries have their unique expressions. Join us as we open our favourite renditions and show you why pink is popular again.
Thursday, June 14
It’s always great to have a back-up plan and in the wine world we experience this in restaurants, travelling and sometimes when our favourite wine is sold out!
Thursday, June 14
At this semi-annual event, your sommelier will serve their favourite wines of the past six months. You can expect all styles of wine from various price points that have been chosen for their uniqueness. This crowd-pleaser event sells out fast, so book your tickets today.
Friday, June 15
Is white wine your go-to? Are you stuck in a rut opening the same old varieties?
Friday, June 15
Both Barolo and Barbaresco are made with 100% Nebbiolo grapes. A mere 17 kilometers apart as the crow flies, in the hills of Piemonte, Italy, the two regions provide significantly different experiences and articulate expressions.
Saturday, June 16
Can you see or smell the difference? Is there a difference? Is it Scotch or not? Not all whisky is Scotch but all Scotch is most certainly whisky.
Saturday, June 16
All cognac is brandy but not all brandy is cognac. What is brandy, you ask?
Saturday, June 16
Nothing celebrates summer like a good punch, a slushy concoction, or a classic beach cocktail. We are pulling out all the stops and getting our mixology on.
Thursday, June 21
Is white wine your go-to? Are you stuck in a rut opening the same old varieties?
Thursday, June 21
At this semi-annual event, your sommelier will serve their favourite wines of the past six months. You can expect all styles of wine from various price points that have been chosen for their uniqueness. This crowd-pleaser event sells out fast, so book your tickets today.
Friday, June 22
It has already been a decade since 2008! This is exciting news for those of us who enjoy our wines a little older. We have selected a flight of wines from the 2008 vintage and are eager to taste them with you in a retrospective on that year.
Friday, June 22
Francois has spent the better part of two decades collaborating with top scientists and chefs to map out the aromatic molecules that give foods and wines their flavour. Armed with the results of his extensive research, Chartier has been able to identify why certain foods and wines work well together...
Saturday, June 23
Summer has finally arrived! Join us in-store for our summer kick-off party.
Saturday, June 23
Nothing celebrates summer like a good punch, a slushy concoction, or a classic beach cocktail. We are pulling out all the stops and getting our mixology on.
Saturday, June 23
Celebrate the World Cup with wines from past winning countries. As the tournament comes to a close, we will select a flight of wines that includes countries playing in this year’s World Cup.
Thursday, June 28
Who says you can’t have awesome wine every day? If you are like us and wine is a regular occurrence in your glass, the budget doesn’t always allow for premium priced purchases.
Thursday, June 28
We’ve got special guest, whisky ambassador Jay Wheelock coming to share his passion and knowledge of all things Whisky. Scotch is the gold standard to many of this elixir but wonderful renditions are created in some of the most unexpected places around the globe.
Friday, June 29
Malbec has dominated the world stage and taken Merlot’s spotlight ever since her downfall after the release of the film Sideways. Both these grapes offer deep fruit character and a velvety soft and full mouthfeel.
Friday, June 29
At this semi-annual event, your sommelier will serve their favourite wines of the past six months. You can expect all styles of wine from various price points that have been chosen for their uniqueness. This crowd-pleaser event sells out fast, so book your tickets today.
Saturday, June 30
It has already been a decade since 2008! This is exciting news for those of us who enjoy our wines a little older. We have selected a flight of wines from the 2008 vintage and are eager to taste them with you in a retrospective on that year.
Saturday, June 30
At this semi-annual event, your sommelier will serve their favourite wines of the past six months. You can expect all styles of wine from various price points that have been chosen for their uniqueness. This crowd-pleaser event sells out fast, so book your tickets today.
Saturday, September 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, October 13
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.
Saturday, October 27
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.