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An Introduction to Wine Appreciation
(Four-week Course) – $100

White Wines Wow

Cultivate a new relationship with white wine. Sip and savour a step- by-step tasting of eight white wines that will broaden your wine vocabulary and reveal the fascinating complexities of classic whites.

Revealing Reds

Learn winemaking 101 and enhance your understanding of wine. Your palate will be developed by tasting eight classic reds.

Bring on the Bubbles

Not all sparkling wines are Champagne with a capital “C.” Taste styles from all over the world and learn how winemakers get those bubbles in the bottle.

Fortified Finesse

Are all sherries sweet? Does all Port come from Portugal? Why do they put herbs in vermouth? Discover these answers and more.

Includes a special food-matching segment.

Thursday, May 2, 9, 16, 23 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Wines of the New World
(Four-week Course) – $130

Australia: What’s Up Down Under

Australia knows what wine consumers want. Find out why Shiraz and other Aussie wines are becoming such a presence at our dinner tables.

California: Window on the West

Explore the wine regions of California, develop your tasting approach and get the latest on West Coast wines in the world market.

Spotlight: South America

Experience the unique tastes of Chile and Argentina while expanding your knowledge of wines made at the foot of the Andes.

Canada: Here at Home

Get acquainted with Canadian winemaking and the creation of the Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) as you sample world-class wines from Ontario and British Columbia.

Thursday, May 30 & June 6, 13, 20 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Wines of the Old World
(Four-week Course) – $130

Vive la France!

While uncovering French wine appellations and regions, learn why the world looks to France as the benchmark for fine wines.

Ciao Italia!

From the top of the boot to its toe, there isn’t a region in Italy that doesn’t grow grapes for wine. Taste the quality and romance of wines from Piedmont, Tuscany, Sicily and more.

Say “Si” to Spain

Hot temperatures, dry climate and more grape-growing acreage than any other country in the world! Explore Spain’s traditions, innovations and Tempranillo and Palomino grapes (which easily challenge Cabernet and Chardonnay).

Journey to Germany

You might think Germany is too cold to grow quality wine grapes. Think again! Discover how German winemakers face this challenge, and get familiar with their wine labels and unique quality grading system.

French Language Instruction
LES LUNDIS 6, 13, 27 MAI ET 3 JUIN
DE 18 H 30 À 20 H 30

Les vins du Nouveau Monde – 130 $

Australie : Le goût des antipodes
L’Australie sait plaire aux amateurs de vin. Découvrez pourquoi le shiraz et les autres vins australiens se retrouvent si souvent sur notre table à dîner.

Californie : Une fenêtre sur l'Ouest
Explorez les secteurs vinicoles de la Californie, raffinez votre méthode de dégustation et découvrez la place qu’occupent les vins de la côte Ouest sur le marché international.

Pleins feux sur l'Amérique du Sud
Découvrez les saveurs uniques des vins du Chili et de l’Argentine et approfondissez vos connaissances sur les vins élaborés au pied des Andes.

Canada : La découverte de soi
Faites une tournée du Canada vinicole et apprenez comment a été créée la Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA). En dégustation, des vins de l’Ontario et de la Colombie- Britannique.