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LCBO The Kingsway | 2946 Bloor Street
West, Toronto, Ontario
M8X 1B7 | 416 239-3065
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.
May
Wednesday, May 1 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
WINE 101 – $30
If you’re wine challenged, you’re not alone. Let an expert Product Consultant
explain what to look for when buying wine, how to order wine in a restaurant
and proper wine etiquette.
Wednesday, May 8 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
BLIND TASTING – $30
One of the best ways to learn about wine is to taste it blind, without the
influence of a price or label. Challenge yourself in this evening full of fun
and surprises. This is an essential class for all wine lovers, particularly those
who have participated in our Wine Appreciation series.
Wednesday, May 15 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
PRACTICALLY PERFECT PAIRINGS – $40
Dos and don’ts: sample three distinctly different food choices paired with what we
consider the perfect wine, then taste them with diametrically opposed wines so you
can see, and taste, the difference. An essential course for developing the palate.
Perfect Pairings*
Wednesday, May 22 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
SENSING VODKA’S SPIRIT – $40
Experience vodka in an exciting new way. An expert Product Consultant
challenges and tests your knowledge (and palate) in this blind tasting, which focuses
on using the senses to discern different tastes, styles and brands. This class is
great for small groups and sells out quickly!
Wednesday, May 29 | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
GREAT RESERVES – $50
“Reserve.” You may have seen the word on countless wine labels, where it’s meant
to identify rare, precious and collectible wines. But not all reserve wines are alike.
Join us tonight to find out why.
June
Wednesday, June 5 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
HOT CLIMATE WINES – $35
Bold, fruity, velvety and spicy – warm up with the ripe flavours of wines from
some of the world’s hottest wine regions. An expert Product Consultant presents
an assortment of wines from Australia, Spain, Southern Italy and more.
Wednesday, June 12 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
CHARDONNAY: OLD WORLD VS. NEW WORLD – $35
Chardonnay is one of the most popular varietials in the world and is found in
almost all of the world’s wine regions. Join us as we taste a selection of styles
from around the globe and discover the difference between Old World traditional
and New World modern growers.
Wednesday, June 19 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
BEER AND CIDER – $25
Looking to discover a new drink experience? Want to be on top of new
beverage trends? Then this is the class for you as an expert Product Consultant
presents a delectable assortment of specialty beers and artisanal hard ciders.
Wednesday, June 26 | 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
REDISCOVER ROSÉ – $30
Rosés are spring’s hottest wine story. Versatile and flavourful, they make great
food partners and refreshing sippers. Sample a selection of classic and
trendsetting rosés from around the world.
July
WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM
BEST BUYS $20 AND UNDER – $25
Everyone’s willing to spend a few dollars more; we just want to know we’re getting our money’s worth. Let an expert Product Consultant guide you through a best-in-price class.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 | 6:30 – 8:00 PM
SALUTE CANADA: CRAFT BEER AND CHEESE TASTING – $40
Although great alone, many artisanal cheeses can be made even better by combining them with craft beers. Join us to taste and celebrate these divinely crafted Canadian treasures.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM
A TOUR OF FRANCE – $30
As the world-famous cycling tour rolls through the French countryside this summer, join us here for a selective spin through the wine trails of 2013. We’ll highlight classic wine regions and uncover some hidden gems along the way.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM
COOL-CLIMATE CHARDONNAYS: DARE TO COMPARE – $30
When grown in cool climates, Chardonnay is infused with plenty of zippy freshness, along with great potential for complexity. Join us to discover wines with more citrus and orchard-fruit flavours versus the rich, tropical notes found in warm-climate Chardonnays.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM
SNEAK PEEK: SYRAH FROM AROUND THE WORLD – $30
Try before you buy! An expert Product Consultant reveals a selection of fine Syrahs from the upcoming VINTAGES release. This is also an excellent opportunity to discuss other products and highlights from the release. Plus, participants will have the opportunity
to purchase these Syrahs before they hit the shelves.
Find many more great VINTAGES tasting opportunities at vintages.com/events
August
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM
SUMMERTIME SPARKLERS FOR EVERY DAY – $30
Any time can be bubbly time. Sip and savour a wide range of sparkling wines while discovering how versatile they are and how to incorporate them into everyday meals – even casual fare like pizza and burgers.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM
ZIN’S NOT PRIM (OR IS IT?) – $30
Zinfandel and Primitivo are like the celebrity twins of the wine world, separated at birth. The two grapes have shared history (genetic testing shows they descended from the same ancient Croatian variety), yet each possesses very distinctive properties and tastes. Learn more in this informative tasting.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM
BLIND FAITH: WHITE WINES – $30
Test your knowledge! Learn the differences in the colours, aromas and flavours of popular white wine varieties. This will be a true discovery class,
even for the white wine aficionado.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 | 6:30 – 7:30 PM
90+ WINES UNDER $30 – $30
Insider alert! An expert Product Consultant reveals some of VINTAGES’ best-kept secrets, highlighting budget-friendly wines that have all scored 90+ points from wine critics.
Find many more great VINTAGES tasting opportunities at vintages.com/events
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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).
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