Tasting Events

Events take place at 39th & Cambie Signature Tasting Room and are free of charge unless noted otherwise. All details are accurate as of publishing time but are subject to change.

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« September 27 2010 - October 27 2010 »
Friday October 01, 2010
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join our mixologist for a fun, interactive event featuring great new and easy ways to enjoy Smirnoff vodka. Appetizers to nibble on will be supplied.

Saturday October 02, 2010
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Explore Australian wines with special winery guest Aussie Matt Herde presenting the Tahbilk wines. A guest chef from Fraîche Restaurant will be pairing these wines with appetizers.

Sunday October 03, 2010
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Explore Australian wines paired with appetizers created by a local chef.

Note: This event is held at the NorthGate Signature BC Liquor Store location.

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join us for a complimentary wine tasting – perfectly matched with your favourite movies and games.

Tuesday October 05, 2010
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Enjoy the taste and music of Europe with wonderful appetizers from Les Amis du Fromage.

Wednesday October 06, 2010
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Taste award-winning Five Vineyards and Reserve Tiers paired with fall harvest recipes from Mission Hill’s highly acclaimed Terrace Restaurant.

Thursday October 07, 2010
4:00 pm

Do you know what will go with your Thanksgiving dinner? Come meet our Product Consultants Karen and Chris to learn and select great wines for a Thanksgiving feast. Wines will be paired with assorted appetizers.

Friday October 08, 2010
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Explore Australian wines with special winery guest Stuart Blackwell, Winemaker presenting the St. Hallett wines and paired with appetizers created by a local chef.

Saturday October 09, 2010
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Learn from a local chef about Australian wine and food pairing at this seminar.

Note: This event is held at the Park Royal Signature BC Liquor Store location.

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Come join us and show your support for the BC Cancer Foundation and Barefoot Wines. Taste Barefoot wines and bubbly paired with appetizers from Casalinga.

Sunday October 10, 2010
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Explore Australian wines with special winery guest Nigel Dolan, Winemaker presenting the Wyndham Estate wines. A guest chef from Fraîche Restaurant will be pairing these wines with appetizers.

Wednesday October 13, 2010
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Sample Italian appetizers paired with Peroni and Santa Cristina and other great entertaining tips such as music and décor.

Thursday October 14, 2010
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Come enjoy Crown Royal with us. We will be featuring fun new drinks paired with delicious appetizers. Also receive a custom label for your bottle.

Friday October 15, 2010
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Explore Australian wines paired with appetizers created by a local chef.

Saturday October 16, 2010
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Explore Australian wines with special winery guest Scott Forrest presenting the Yabby Lake wines. A guest chef from Fraîche Restaurant will be pairing these wines with appetizers.

Sunday October 17, 2010
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Delicious! CedarCreek wine sampling paired with Canadian Angus beef. Meet guests Gordon Fitzpatrick, CedarCreek President and Michael Latimer, Assistant General Manager of Canadian Angus Association, for an unforgettable tasting sure to please serious oenophiles and dedicated carnivores.

Wednesday October 20, 2010
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Don’t miss your chance to enjoy the combination of Peller Estate wine and canapés from Vera’s Burger Shack.

Thursday October 21, 2010
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Learn to cook with Wines of France! Sommelier

Mireille Sauvé

leads a virtual

“Tour de France”

wine tasting while

The Dirty Apron Chef David Robertson

teaches cooking techniques for some of France’s most famous dishes. All participants leave with an exclusive recipe book.

 

Note: Tickets and registration required for this event. Tickets are $20. Please register in-store at our 39th & Cambie location.
 

Friday October 22, 2010
5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Experience the art, skill and savoir faire behind Osoyoos Larose! This unique and unparalleled presentation has Winemaker Pascal Madevon guiding a tasting of individual grape varieties/components alongside the finished artful blend. Decide for yourself if the sum is more than the parts.

There are two seatings available. First seating is from 5:30-7:00pm and the second seating is from 7:45-9:30pm. Register and purchase your ticket ($10) today at the 39th & Cambie BC Liquor Store Customer Service desk.

Saturday October 23, 2010
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Discover the quality of our local heroes and coveted wines as you taste wines from this Best of BC Fall Release. Take home an appreciation for BC wines and unearth a few new favourites!

Best of BC wines available for sale starting at 9:30am in 25 select liquor stores. For more information, go to our Best of BC page (click here).

Sunday October 24, 2010
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Join the Wiser’s brand team for a complimentary tasting of Wiser’s Canadian Whisky and discover why Wiser’s is Canada’s best selling and Best Tasting Whisky family paired with appetizers from Donnelly Hospitality.

Monday October 25, 2010
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

This is part 1 of a 3-part series.

Dispel the mystery of wine while you improve your tasting skill and have some fun.

For all wine lovers, beginner to enthusiast, this three-part educational and illuminating series showcases high quality wines and benchmarks. Discover how to taste, types and styles of wine, key components, grape varieties, differences and quality evaluation along with tips on food and wine pairing featuring guest instructor James Cluer, Master of Wine. As one of only four Master of Wines in Canada, James will guide you through this educational series.

Note: Registration and tickets required. Tickets are $150 for the 3-day series. Register in-store at our 39th & Cambie location.

This classes in this series are scheduled for:

  • Monday, October 25 6:00-8:00pm
  • Monday, November 1 6:00-8:00pm
  • Monday, November 8 6:00-8:00pm

 

Tuesday October 26, 2010
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Guest Speaker, Claire Tansey, Chatelaine Food Editor will be preparing a few recipes from the new cookbook Chatelaine Modern Classics cookbook and sampling Ricossa wines.

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