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Cheese Tastings & Events

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New tastings for May - Updated April 14, 2008

Exploring Cheese & wine 101:

In this single session, we will provide a roadmap for matching various cheese types with the wines that best suit them.  We will introduce cheese basics, including milk types, textures, flavours, how to care for and serve fine cheeses.  Then learn about how to approach the wines that you choose to pair with cheese.  Sample some of the marriages made in heaven and discover pairings that suit your own personal taste.

Available Dates

 Monday May 26th, 2008 - Vancouver 2nd Avenue Sold Out

Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm

Cost: $65 + GST per person

Tuesday May 27th, 2008 - Vancouver, 2nd Avenue  1 ticket left as of April 26th.

Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm

Cost: $65 + GST per person

Vive la France

Make room in your schedule for this fantastic cheese tasting where you will explore some of the many regions from France.  This tasting promises to highlight some of the best that France has to offer, and will include some classic cheese pairings with wines from the Alsace, Loire valley and Bordeaux.

 Monday April 21st, 2008 - Vancouver 2nd Avenue Sold Out

Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm

Cost: $70 + GST per person

Tuesday April 22nd, 2008 - Vancouver, 2nd Avenue Sold Out

Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm

Cost: $70 + GST per person

Wines from the September 2007 tasting:

  • Cremant d'Bourgogne

  • 2005 Chablis - William Fevre

  • 2002 Gewurztraminer Turckheim - Zind Humbrecht

  • 1996 Chateau Lanessan

  • 1998 Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey

New World Wines - Old World Cheese

blackhills-alibi2005.jpgYou aren't going to find any French reds or Mosel Rieslings at this tasting. New world wines have shifted in popularity to center stage.  Taste some of Allison's favourite classic cheeses, and see how they pair with these new world white and red wines.
 

Available Dates

There are no dates scheduled at this time.

Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm

Cost: $70 + GST per person

Riesling Revolution

Enjoy the irresistible charms of Riesling, the most noble and expressive of white wine grape varietals.  Taste Allison's favourite versatile wine, and explore some pairings from bone dry to noble sweet with some of here wonderful cheese recommendations.

Available Dates

There are no dates scheduled at this time.

Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm

Cost: $70 + GST per person

Black Hills Estate Winery

Join us where we will pair wines from Black Hills Estate Winery with a variety of cheeses, including some local BC favorites. 

John Schreiner, the renowned advocate of British Columbia wines and best selling author will join us and offer some insight into these wines.  John is the author of the recently released John Schreiner's Okanagan Wine Tour Guide.  You will receive a copy of this featured book to take home with you.
Wines from the tasting:

  • Alibi - 2004 / 2005

  • Nota Bene - 1999 / 2000 / 2001 / 2002 / 2003

  • Sequentia - 2001 / 2002

Available Dates

There are no dates scheduled at this time.

Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm

Cost: $70 + GST per person
  • Tastings begin sharply at the scheduled start time.
  • All tastings will be taught in  our store by Alice and/or Allison Spurrell
  • A 10% discount will be offered on all cheese purchases during the event
  • Pre-registration is required and space is limited to 20 people per class
  • Tickets will only be issued when payment is received.
  • We ask that you please refrain from wearing strong cologne or perfume at our tastings
  •  Alcohol will be served.  Please don’t drink and drive.