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DISCOVER TUTORED TASTINGS
 

LCBO Bayfield North | 534 Bayfield Street, Barrie, Ontario
L4M 5A2 | (705) 722-1046

To register and purchase your tickets please visit the Customer Service Desk at the desired location. Please contact the participating store for details. Spaces are limited so book your place soon. Participants must be 19 years of age or older.


AUGUST

Monday, August 17 | 7:30 - 8:30 pm
DISCOVER CHILE | $20
The wines of Chile continue to offer exceptional quality for the price. Discover the value, variety and quality of the wines we have on offer from this world-class wine-producing region.

September


Tuesday, September 8 | 7:30 – 8:30 pm

GO LOCAL | $35

This special event will feature several creations from a well known local restaurateur’s repertoire of finger foods. Our Product Consultant will be on hand to provide the perfect beverage match. Enjoy some great local recipes with our specially selected pairings of wine, beer or a cocktail. Call us to register and we’ll divulge the identity of our local expert chef!

Wednesday, September 16 | 7:30 – 8:30 pm

HOW TO TASTE | $20

Discover the fundamentals of tasting and evaluating wine. Awaken your senses as our Product Consultant leads you through tasting exercises designed to educate and entertain. Tonight’s class will feature some of Ontario’s newest and finest VQA selections from our September 12 VINTAGES release.

Monday, September 21 | SPECIAL TIME 7:00 – 8:00 pm

SPECIAL EVENT!  MALIVOIRE PORTFOLIO TASTING | $25

We welcome Mark Booth, Product Consultant for the Malivoire Wine Company, for this special tasting event. Malivoire has a gravity fed winery in Niagara that focuses on minimal manipulation of the grapes. Since the first vintage in 1997, the winery has focused on high quality wines. With vineyards that are certified organic, Malivoire is an industry leader in the use of sustainable agriculture. This allows Niagara’s unique “terroir” to shine in their wines. Please register early as seating is limited.

October


Friday, October 2 | 7:30 – 8:30 pm

PRINCIPLES OF FOOD AND WINE PAIRING | $25

Discover the principles for marrying food and wine. A variety of wines will be paired with various food elements to reveal the best combinations. Learn why some wines pair better with certain foods and how our ideas about matching food and wine have evolved. Out with the old rules, in with the new!

Friday, October 16 | 7:30 – 8:30 pm

WONDERFUL WHISKY | $30

It’s whisky month at the LCBO. Learn about the similarities and differences between wonderful whiskies from Scotland, Ireland, Canada and the US. A variety of styles and producers will be discussed and sampled. The focus will be on selections new to the LCBO’s portfolio of whiskies.

Monday, October 26 | 7:30 – 8:30 pm

WINE AND CHEESE | $30

Enjoy an evening dedicated to pairing wine and cheese. Learn what great partners wine and cheese can be as we match a variety of cheeses with a selection of wines from around the world. This is destined to be an enjoyable evening of discovery.

November


Friday, November 13 | 7:30 – 8:30 pm

CONSULTANTS’ CHOICE WINE TASTING | $25

Free reign is being given to our Product Consultant leading this evening’s tasting. Sample some of their favourites as you learn more about the wonderful world of wine and why these particular selections appeal to a wine professional. There’s lots of opportunity for discussion, questions and answers during this relaxed session.

Monday, November 23 | 7:30 – 8:30 pm

OUR FINEST | $50

VINTAGES releases some of the world’s finest wines just in time for holiday celebrations and gift giving. Sample some of these classic, prestigious products before you buy as we feature selections from the November 21 VINTAGES release in this evenings’ tasting. This is a premium event for the discerning palate.


We reserve the right to cancel or postpone classes, (in which case, participants will be notified and fully reimbursed or offered a credit). A refund or transfer is available up to five days before class(es) begin. No refunds or transfers for missed class(es).

Seat reservation confirmed with purchase.

 
     
 
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