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LCBO The Roundhouse Centre | 3165 Howard Avenue, Windsor, Ontario
N8X 4Y8 | (519) 972-1772

To register and purchase your tickets please call the Customer Service Desk at the desired location or register in person at the store. Please contact the participating store for details. Spaces are limited so book your place soon. Participants must be 19 years of or older.


DECEMBER

Wednesday, December 3 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm
PORT AND CHEESE: A MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN | $75
Join us for this decadent evening of fine ports and delectable cheeses (provided by Far Flung Foods). Our Product Consultant will lead you through the how and why to matching these two sinful delights.

Wednesday, December 10 | 7:00 – 9:00 pm (Special Time)
AN EVENING TO SPARKLE | $100
To demonstrate the versatility of sparkling wine and Champagne, tonight we’ll sample six sparkling wines paired with six food courses: soup, salad, appetizer, antipasto, entrée and dessert.

JANUARY


Wednesday, January 7 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm

SMART BUYS FROM VINTAGES | $25

Even VINTAGES offers some great finds at bargain prices. Based on the January 3rd VINTAGES release, our Product Consultant will lead you through a flight of “Smart Buys” that you can feel truly great about drinking, serving to your guests, or giving as gifts.

Wednesday, January 14 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm

RIESLINGS FROM AROUND THE WORLD | $30

Riesling has a remarkable capacity for ravishing the senses while also engaging the intellect. It typically ages better than any other white wine, and develops wonderful complexity over decades without losing its appealing freshness. Join us tonight to sample a flight of these spectacular wines from around the globe.

Saturday, January 17 | 2:00 – 3:00 pm

THE WINES OF ARGENTINA | $30

Gaining ground as some of the very best the new world has to offer; today’s tasting is all about today’s VINTAGES release. This is the best opportunity to try before you buy!

Wednesday, January 21 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm

ROBBIE BURNS: A TRIBUTE TO SCOTCH | $50

In praise of the poet who gave us “Ode to a Haggis” – we can skip the haggis and head straight for the drink. Six different Scotch products will be sampled and matched with some great and interesting food. A simple and elegant way to remember the renowned poet.

Wednesday, January 28 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm

ENTERTAINING WITH BEER AND CHEESE | $25

With the big game coming up we thought it appropriate to taste some great beers and give you some innovative cheese recipes to bring a bit of class to your football party. Set aside the chips and pizza for the ordinary games.

FEBRUARY


Wednesday, February 4 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm

WINES SCORING 90+ POINTS | $35

Straight out of the most recent VINTAGES release, tonight we will lead you through a flight of wines that have achieved 90 or more points in respected wine magazines. See if your personal score matches theirs.

Wednesday, February 11 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm

SWEET WINE FOR YOUR VALENTINE | $60

From icewine to Tokaji Azju, sauternes to trockenbeerenauslese, tonight is all about the dessert wines that have made their mark in the world. A light food pairing component will accompany the evening to make it a complete night out for you and your “sweetie”.

Wednesday, February 18 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm

AVERAGE VS. PREMIUM: A TASTE SENSATION | $75

Are those high-priced spirits really worth the money? Tonight is your chance to find out. We will set up a blind tasting of spirits from the primary categories (whisky, vodka, rum, brandy, gin and tequila) to see if you can tell the difference, and more importantly, decide if it is worth it.

Wednesday, February 25 | 7:00 – 9:00 pm

SENSORY DEPRIVATION TASTING | $50

A whole new experience – blind food and wine pairing. We are going to test the theory that the lack of sight heightens the senses of smell and taste in a completely blind tasting. This might also test your skills of agility.

MARCH


Wednesday, March 4 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm

CLASSICS CATALOGUE TASTING | $75

To get a better idea of what the Classics Catalogue has to offer, our Product Consultant will choose from previous releases to inspire you in making your selection from this month’s catalogue. This is the source for the best of the best from wine and spirits.

Wednesday, March 11 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm

THE BLARNEY MARTINI | $25

If you kiss the Blarney Stone you are endowed with the Gift of Gab – probably the same result as drinking a Blarney Martini. Six “green-inspired” Martinis will include ingredients such as homemade crème de menthe, Midori, Zen green tea, and Chartreuse. Get some great new ideas for your St. Patty’s Day party.

Wednesday, March 25 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm (Premium Tasting)

FANTASY WINES | $100

This evening is all about decadence. Only the best will do and we promise to bring you just that. A flight of wines for a flight of fancy. We’ll run the gamut from Champagne to red, white and dessert wines. This very special evening will include a light food pairing component.


We reserve the right to cancel or postpone classes, (in which case, participants will be notified and fully reimbursed or offered a credit). A refund or transfer is available up to five days before class(es) begin. No refunds or transfers for missed class(es).

 
     
 
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