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Saturday, December 04
The up coming holiday season tends to be full of friends, family and parties! Hosting a gathering can be stressful so let us help by offering a hand in all things boozy. We’ll help show you styles to greet your guests with, what to pair with a variety of dinner...
Thursday, December 09
December 9, 2021 | 7:00 pm
Thursday, December 09
The spectrum of sweet wines is immense. Whether having a still sweet wine like a German Riesling, an Alsatian Gewurztraminer or a fortified wine such as a Port or a Sherry, sweet wines come in a broad range of styles and can be made in many different ways.
Thursday, December 09
The spectrum of sweet wines is immense. Whether having a still sweet wine like a German Riesling, an Alsatian Gewurztraminer or a fortified wine such as a Port or a Sherry, sweet wines come in a broad range of styles and can be made in many different ways.
Friday, January 21
With so many options and regions to choose from, the selections can often be overwhelming. Join us for an inside scoop as we open up some hidden treasures that offer the “Best Bang for Your Buck”.
Friday, January 21
With so many options and regions to choose from, the selections can often be overwhelming. Join us for an inside scoop as we open up some hidden treasures that offer the “Best Bang for Your Buck”.
Friday, January 21
Do I hear 89, 90, 91 wow 100! What do these numbers mean as related to points awarded in the wine world? We dive into what judges are looking for and have you rate the wines as we take you through “A Pointed Discussion”.
Thursday, January 27
With so many options and regions to choose from, the selections can often be overwhelming. Join us for an inside scoop as we open up some hidden treasures that offer the “Best Bang for Your Buck”.
Friday, January 28
We all adjust differently to climate, as do grapes that grow in various environments. How does the flavor profile change if the same variety is grown in a hot climate vs. a cool climate? Let’s do a side-by-side comparison and see if you can guess if the wine came from...
Thursday, February 03
Popular and growing, the availability to broaden your whisk(e)y collection is multiplying. What is your personal style, how can you identify it by just looking at the label and are there regions that you have wanted to try but have not yet made the leap? Then Whisk(e)y 101 is the...
Thursday, February 03
Surrounded by water and influenced by ocean breeze the regions that are isolated and are often home to some of the oldest vines. Join us as we take a tour of “Island Wines” one glass at a time.
Friday, February 04
Popular and growing, the availability to broaden your whisk(e)y collection is multiplying. What is your personal style, how can you identify it by just looking at the label and are there regions that you have wanted to try but have not yet made the leap? Then Whisk(e)y 101 is the...
Friday, February 04
One of our signature events that is interactive and fun – “Will you drink a wine you do not like because it is expensive?” We’ll find out as we blind taste our way through a range of wines at different price points.
Thursday, February 10
Exclusive tasting events for members of our Vin Bin Wine Club. For more information about to you can become a part of this exclusive club, visit www.coopwinespiritsbeer.com/wine/vin-bin/
Thursday, February 10
Global wine production is heavily concentrated in the northern hemisphere, and although we are quite familiar with Aussie Shiraz and Argentine Malbec, there is a lot more to the wine regions south of the equator.
Friday, February 11
It’s Italy versus Spain! This evening we pit each country’s most noble grape against each other: will you be able to taste the difference? Sangiovese is of course the undisputed king of grapes in Italy - the most important commercial grape and one that is revered amongst the country’s winemakers.
Friday, February 11
An appropriate time of year as the temperatures are chilly and we want to do our best to keep warm with the colours of red wine in the glass. Join as we peruse the colours of different grape varietals, and the changes that take place as wines age in the...
Saturday, February 12
Spend a romantic evening trying and testing this classic pairing and learning that chocolate and wine have a lot more in common then you would think. We have invited a local master of chocolate – The Epiphany Chocolate Shop - to help guide us through the delicious world of chocolate...
Wednesday, February 16
Join us as we explore the world of biodynamic and organic wine with you. What does biodynamic mean? What is the difference between organics and biodynamics? Are they the same? This topic can be misleading, as well as confusing, so join us and discover the intricacies of biodynamic wines, while...
Thursday, February 17
Do I hear 89, 90, 91 wow 100! What do these numbers mean as related to points awarded in the wine world? We dive into what judges are looking for and have you rate the wines as we take you through “A Pointed Discussion”.
Thursday, February 17
Do I hear 89, 90, 91 wow 100! What do these numbers mean as related to points awarded in the wine world? We dive into what judges are looking for and have you rate the wines as we take you through “A Pointed Discussion”.
Friday, February 18
Brad Pitt & (formerly) Angelina Jolie, Sting, Post Malone and even Snoop Dog all have one thing in common… WINE! All of these celebrities (and many more) make, manage or at the very least put their name on Wine Brands.
Friday, February 18
Join us as we taste through a range of brews that will pucker and rouse your palate. The tasting will feature mainly local Alberta breweries interpretations of these two popular beer styles being assessed alongside benchmark brews that have created an industry wide buzz for IPA and Sour beer styles.
Thursday, February 24
Come and meet the man behind the wine. Robert Rex, the founder, winemaker, chemist, and chef of Deerfield Ranch Winery in Sonoma, California is an exuberant man whose passion for wine shines bright. Learn about the Deerfield wines, their clean wine initiative and how Mr. Rex built his wine coloured dream.
Thursday, February 24
A tasting for the ages! The history of the Antinori’s famous Tignanello dates back to its first release in 1971. Tignanello was the first Sangiovese to be aged in barriques, the first contemporary red wine blended with untraditional varieties (specifically Cabernet Sauvignon) and one of the first red wines in...
Friday, February 25
Come and meet the man behind the wine. Robert Rex, the founder, winemaker, chemist, and chef of Deerfield Ranch Winery in Sonoma, California is an exuberant man whose passion for wine shines bright. Learn about the Deerfield wines, their clean wine initiative and how Mr. Rex built his wine coloured dream.
Friday, February 25
Bordeaux, Rioja, Napa Valley, these wine regions are high up on most people’s lists when going out to purchase a bottle of wine. During this tasting we’re going to take you through some wine regions that are tucked away, more obscure, but no less tasty or steeped in history.
Thursday, March 03
Brad Pitt & (formerly) Angelina Jolie, Sting, Post Malone and even Snoop Dog all have one thing in common… WINE! All of these celebrities (and many more) make, manage or at the very least put their name on Wine Brands.
Friday, March 04
We all adjust differently to climate, as do grapes that grow in various environments. How does the flavor profile change if the same variety is grown in a hot climate vs. a cool climate? Let’s do a side-by-side comparison and see if you can guess if the wine came from...
Saturday, March 05
We will take a lovely afternoon paseo (stroll) through our favourite Mediterranean wine region and explore the many wine styles España has to offer. The tasting will explore regional differences in both red and white wines and we will start the tasting with a delicious bubbly Cava.
Thursday, March 10
There is nothing better than sharing a perfectly aged bottle of special wine. But, the idea of a wine cellar brings about ideas of mouldy cellars and pricey bottles. Starting a wine cellar doesn’t have to be expensive.
Thursday, March 10
Chile is a fascinating country when it comes to wine production. 4,000km long, 350km wide and surrounded by natural barriers on all four sides. In a strange way, it’s one of the most isolated wine regions on the planet.
Friday, March 11
Do I hear 89, 90, 91 wow 100! What do these numbers mean as related to points awarded in the wine world? We dive into what judges are looking for and have you rate the wines as we take you through “A Pointed Discussion”.
Friday, March 11
Brad Pitt & (formerly) Angelina Jolie, Sting, Post Malone and even Snoop Dog all have one thing in common… WINE! All of these celebrities (and many more) make, manage or at the very least put their name on Wine Brands.
Thursday, March 17
It’s Italy versus Spain! This evening we pit each country’s most noble grape against each other: will you be able to taste the difference? Sangiovese is of course the undisputed king of grapes in Italy - the most important commercial grape and one that is revered amongst the country’s winemakers.
Thursday, March 17
It’s every beer lover’s favourite day of the year again, St. Patrick’s Day. Come with us as we taste through a smattering of delicious liquids in honor of the Emerald Isle and St. Patrick.
Thursday, March 17
It’s every beer lover’s favourite day of the year again, St. Patrick’s Day. Come with us as we taste through a smattering of delicious liquids in honor of the Emerald Isle and St. Patrick.
Friday, March 18
It’s Italy versus Spain! This evening we pit each country’s most noble grape against each other: will you be able to taste the difference? Sangiovese is of course the undisputed king of grapes in Italy - the most important commercial grape and one that is revered amongst the country’s winemakers.
Saturday, March 19
Surrounded by water and influenced by ocean breeze the regions that are isolated and are often home to some of the oldest vines. Join us as we take a tour of “Island Wines” one glass at a time.
Friday, March 25
Our two semi-finalists have emerged and the coveted Sommelier Cup is within one’s grasp. This will be the sixth crowning of the Sommelier Cup winner and we need your help to blind taste through a flight of delicious wines.
Thursday, March 31
As wine ages in bottle, it evolves and changes over time, and the longer it ages, more flavours and smells develop. Join us as we taste through a range of back vintages all the way to new vintages of Carpineto’s highly acclaimed Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. Discover how the wine...
Thursday, March 31
Do you love games night? Do you like prizes? Join us as we introduce you to one of our favourite blind-tasting games – Wine Survivor! The rules: we present you with a wine, and a question about the wine with two possible answers.
Thursday, March 31
At the heart of the Rhône Valley lies the highly regarded appellation of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, which translates as “Pope’s new castle”. This hot Mediterranean climate is perfectly situated for red wine production. Tonight, we are going to be tasting through a vertical of some of the most recent vintage from one...
Friday, April 01
“I barbecue with wine (glass in hand) and sometimes even use it in a marinade or two”. Join us for this tasting to celebrate the new Spring month of April with wines for the barbecue. We will be looking at a range of styles in all shapes and sizes of...
