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Tasting Events in Stores
Your inside track to events presented by BC Liquor Stores

Your inside track to events presented by BC Liquor Stores
BC Liquor Stores is pleased to present the following special events. Events are complimentary except where noted. Click the store locations below for phone number, map and hours of operation.

Upcoming Events...

Best of BC Spring Release Preview Tasting*

Friday, May 23
6:00 – 7:00 pm and 8:00 – 9:00 pm (Two tastings)
39th & Cambie, Vancouver


*Seating is limited. Tickets ($20 each) available at Customer Service desk at the 39th & Cambie store location.
It all happens right here in our beautiful province. Indulge your tastebuds with a flight of B.C.'s best, chosen by Stephen Schiedel, Portfolio Manager for B.C. wines, as Stephen and Karen Gillis, winemaker for Red Rooster, and Brooke Blair, winemaker at Jackson-Triggs, reveal the stories and secrets behind some of the products included in the 2008 Best of BC Spring Release, which kicks off on Saturday, May 24 in all Signature and selected BC Liquor Stores.



CFUN’s "Best of Food & Wine" Covers the Best of BC Spring Release

Saturday, May 24
12:00 – 1:00 pm
39th & Cambie, Vancouver


Join us at 39th & Cambie, or tune in to AM 1410 CFUN, as Anthony Gismondi and Kasey Wilson interview Karen Gillis, winemaker for Red Rooster, and Brooke Blair, winemaker at Jackson-Triggs, on the wines in BC Liquor Stores Best of BC Spring Release collection, and find out what went into the creation of some of our province’s top bottles.

The wines in our Best of BC Spring Release collection will be launched in all Signature BC Liquor Stores, starting Saturday, May 24. Visit your nearest Signature location and discover the true taste of premium B.C. wine. Further information can be found on the Best of BC Spring 2008 Release page under the Now In Stores section of our website (click here) starting May 1.



Corona Cinco De Mayo

Salud! Enjoy a live mariachi performance as you sample an array of Mexican beers: Corona, Corona Light, Pacifico and Negra Modelo.

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at these other Signature BC Liquor Stores:
  · Westwood Centre – Saturday, May 10, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
  · Fleetwood – Saturday, May 17, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
  · Meadowtown – Saturday, May 24, 3:00 – 5:00 pm
  · Nordel Crossing – Saturday, May 31, 3:00 – 5:00 pm





Big, Bold BBQ Wine

Wednesday, May 14
4:00 – 7:00 pm
39th & Cambie, Vancouver


Time to fire up your grills! Turn up the heat at your next patio party with our Product Consultants' preferred barbeque potables. Sample some delicious wines, chosen by our in-house experts to pair with meat and vegetarian BBQ dishes.



Introducing Rock Creek Cider

Thursday, May 15
3:00 – 7:00 pm
39th & Cambie, Vancouver


Taste Big Rock's newest product, Rock Creek Cider, and meet Kelowna's Chris Turton, apple producer for Rock Creek Cider. Also, meet François Godbout, owner of Sebs Market Café, and enjoy complimentary appetizers from this cozy Vancouver French bistro.



Robert Mondavi: Inspired Italian

Friday, May 16
5:00 – 7:00 pm
39th & Cambie, Vancouver


Chef Dino Renaerts from Diva at the Met visits the 39th & Cambie kitchen, to cook you some Italian dishes to pair with Robert Mondavi Private Selection wines. Bellissima!



Coors Light Maxim Golf: Golf Done Differently

Friday, May 16, 4:00 – 8:00 pm
Saturday, May 17, 12:00 – 4:00 pm
Langley Signature BC Liquor Store


The fairway comes to you this weekend, complete with putting green, sand trap contest, appetizers from Boston Pizza, and samples of Coors Light. Test your golf skills at our Langley location and discover the meaning of Golf Done Differently.



All Aboard the Malibu Bus!

Saturday, May 17
1:00 – 5:00 pm
39th & Cambie, Vancouver


Taste the Caribbean flavours of Malibu's Coconut, Passionfruit, Pineapple, Mango and Banana rums, and let your mind set sail toward thoughts of sunny rum cocktails at this event, featuring island-themed finger food. During your visit, be sure to check out the Malibu tour vehicle!



Introducing Dourthe No.1 Sauvignon Blanc

Thursday, May 22
3:00 – 7:00 pm
39th & Cambie, Vancouver


Be one of the first to taste Dourthe No. 1 Sauvignon Blanc, new to BC Liquor Stores. Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres as you sample this lively sauvignon blanc from France. À votre santé!



Mixxit Cocktail Seminar

Kelowna Mission Park – Friday, March 22, 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Kelowna Orchard Park – Friday, March 22, 7:00 – 8:30 pm


Are you ready for the cocktail revolution? Join us for the opportunity to learn how to improve your bartending techniques and skills with Toronto's Mixxit mixologist Patsy Christie, and discover some insider secrets about the art of bartending and some popular bar products.



Heineken Presents the U.S. Open 2008

Sunday, May 25
1:00 – 5:00 pm
39th & Cambie, Vancouver


Get some Grand Slam summer party ideas and treat yourself to complimentary samples of ice cold Heineken Lager and appetizers by the Keg Steakhouse, and find out how to win a trip for two to New York City to see the 2008 U.S. Open.



Perfect Patio Wines

Thursday, May 29
4:00 – 7:00 pm
39th & Cambie, Vancouver


Let our Product Consultants show you their selection of patio wines, which are sure to lend a fragrant and flavourful hand to your outdoor entertaining plans.



Build a Better Golf Bag With McWilliam's Hanwood Estates*

Friday, May 30
2:00 – 6:00 pm
39th & Cambie, Vancouver


Putt to win a TaylorMade golf bag in McWilliam Hanwood Estate's "Build a Better Golf Bag" contest, and sample their fine collection of Aussie wines. Enjoy complimentary appetizers from Ritz Catering at the 39th & Cambie location. Stay tuned for the final installment in July and watch your golf accessory collection grow!
*This event is also held at the following Signature BC Liquor Stores:
  · Kamloops Columbia Place
  · Victoria Westshore (Langford)
  · Kelowna Mission Park
  · Abbotsford
  · Langley
  · Westwood Centre (Port Coquitlam)
  · Nicola Station (Port Coquitlam)
  · Kelowna Orchard Park
  · Fleetwood (Surrey)
  · Fort Street (Victoria)
  · Highgate Village (Burnaby)
  · Park Royal (West Vancouver)
  · Nordel Crossing (Surrey)
  · **At Vernon Signature BC Liquor Store on Saturday, June 14





Okanagan Spring Brewery Fantasy Camp

Saturday, May 31
2:00 – 5:00 pm
39th & Cambie, Vancouver


Taste quality beer from one of B.C.'s original craft breweries, and learn how to pair food and beer while enjoying complimentary appetizers prepared by Chef Coconut. Also, enter a draw for your chance to attend the Okanagan Spring Brewery Fantasy Camp.


All prices are subject to change without notice. Not all products shown are available at all BC Liquor Store locations.

Prices shown do not include container deposit cost where applicable.
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