Events- all Wine
Diva worthy!
November -Ongoing
Think Pink-Making a difference.
Throughout November when you purchase a bottle of
:
Goundrey
Unwooded Chardonnay 2005
($12.99 CSPC # 60889),
Hogue Pinot Grigio 2004 ($12.79 CSPC # 624486),
Kumala Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2005 ($9.69 CSPC# 606657) and
R.H. Phillips Shiraz 2002 ($12.99
CSPC# 576272)
in BC $1.00 from the purchase of each bottle will go to the BC/Yukon chapter
of Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
Sunday Nov. 5th 1-3 pm visit the BCLDB Signature Store at 39th & Cambie
Street in Vancouver to sample some of these wines and help launch the
Think Pink campaign.
November 6-Monday
Juiced Wine Group monthly tasting will be "Fruitcake in a Glass" with a
Focus on wines with richness, intensity and with the characteristics of dried
fruit. To make it even more interesting Juiced will be adding a side of
chocolate letting you decide what your pairing preferences are. Tastings are
limited to 20.
To become a member
www.juicedwine.com
Tasting Cost: $30
Place: Savory Coast 1133 Robson Street
Time: 7pm sharp
November 9-12th
Cornucopia-Whistler's wine and food celebration. Always
a party-events sell out quickly. The usual education and themed
tasting events are looking very intriguing and of course you don't want to miss
the 'after parties'.
November 11th
Araxi Bubbles, Jazz & the
Sea-25th Anniversary Edition a stylish and elegant event.
DiVineSoul is the new kid on the block with
it's Memphis meets Motown theme with chocolate indulgences at the Garibaldi Lift
Company along.
November 10th
Bearfoot Bistro's
Moulin Rouge Masquerave (it starts early this year and features food from
amazing assortment of Vancouver's top restaurants like Lumiere, Vij's, Bin 941
and Tojo's-yummmmmmy!)-this year the 'after parties' are on different
nights, so you can do both!
For tickets and information on all these events go to:
www.whistlercornucopia.com
November 14th-Tuesday
Hamilton Street Grill's November Tasting-One
night only but with two events. In the usual HSG style of
three wines to sample paired with a few small savory bites to start your evening
off just right.
Place: Hamilton Street Grill 1009 Hamilton St.
Time: first tasting-5:30 pm second tasting 7:30
pm (first come first serve)
Cost: $20 (reserve by credit card)
Contact: 604-331-1511 or
hamiltonstreetgrill@telus.net
November 15th-Wednesday
Spanish Splash-An annual Spanish wine event
put on by Marquis Wine Cellars. This event is one of a kind and is a guaranteed
sell-out!Spanish Food, wine and food as well as Flamenco dancers will return for
this spectacular wine tasting event.
Cost-$75 (all proceeds donated to the
Downtown Eastside Women's Center)
Time:7:30-10:00pm
Tickets: Marquis Wine Store 604-684-0445
or
graine@marquiswines.com
Place: Vancouver Museum-1100 Chestnut
Street-Kitsilano
Ongoing
La Terrazza's Appellation Wine Dinners
November 15th-Wednesday-Syrah Shiraz $125.88
January 17th/07-Wednesday-Sangiovese $125.88
February 7th/07 Wednesday-Amarone $150.88
March 14th/07 Wednesday-Malbec $125.88
Place: La Terrazza 1088 Cambie Street
Vancouver
Time: 6:30 reception-7:00 dinner
Cost: see event (not including tax
and gratuity)
Contact: 604-899-4449
or info@laterrazza.ca
November 20th-Monday
Marquis Wines presents Daniel Ravier of Domaine Tempier at Mistral
Bistro- A rare opportunity to try these wonderful Mourvèdre
dominated wines from Bandol. Some newer, available 2003 vintages will be poured
as well as a few older vintages coming with Daniel from France. Mistral
Chef/owner Jean-Yves Benoit will prepare a savoury accompanied dinner to
highlight these unique wines.
Recetion:7-7:30
Dinner:7:30
Place: Mistral French Bistro 2585 West Broadway
Tickets: 604-684-0445
Cost:$110 (tickets are non-refundable)
November 29th-Wednesday
Aurora Bistro's Italian Slow Food Inspired Dinner-Featuring
Mission Hill's SLC Wine Series-
Aurora Bistro Chef/Owner
Jeff Van Geest is currently attending the 2006 Terra Madre – World Meeting of
Food Communities. Van Geest was one of the 28 chefs selected to represent
Canada's sustainable food culture at the Slow Food conference being held in
Turin, Italy, from October 26th to 30th, 2006. After the conference, Van Geest
will spend nine days touring Piedmont with a focus on food and wine education.
Upon his return, Van Geest will create a menu and present a 5 course Italian
Slow Food inspired dinner based on his travels and experiences. The delectable
dishes will be paired with the following Mission Hill Select Lot Collection of
ultra-premium wines:
1. Mission Hill S.L.C. 2004 Sauvignon Blanc/Semillion
2. Mission Hill S.L.C. 2004 Chardonnay
3. Mission Hill S.L.C. 2003 Syrah
4. Mission Hill S.L.C. 2003 Merlot
5. Mission Hill S.L.C. 2003 Riesling Icewine
Dinner:6:30 pm
Place: Aurora Bistro 2420 Main Street (at 8th)
Tickets:
604-873-9944
www.aurorobistro.ca
Cost:$90