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LCBO Nepean Crossroads | 543 West Hunt Club Road, Nepean, Ontario
K2G 5W5 | (613) 224-4333

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


Tuesday, August 4 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm

DESIGNER COCKTAILS: SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS | $30

Discover the season’s hottest cocktails with our Product Consultant, and you will be on your way to being the hit of your next party. You will be surprised at how easy it is to prepare these impressive and flavourful drinks.

Tuesday, August 11 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm

LAGER | $20

Join us for an exciting and educational tasting of lager from around the world. Sample and compare Canadian, American and European lager styles. Learn how lagers are produced and what makes them different.

Tuesday, August 18 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm

GEMS FROM SOUTH AMERICA | $25

Known for their great value wine, the vineyards of Chile and Argentina are producing exceptional wine worthy of serious attention. Discover why enthusiasts around the world are turning to these wines for value, variety and quality.

Tuesday, August 25 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm

DISCOVER RHÔNE | $30

Roam through the Rhône and discover the variety of wines found there. Let your taste buds come alive as we tour the diversity represented by the north and south regions of the Valley.

november


Tuesday, November 3 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm

ECO-AND ORGANIC-FRIENDLY | $20

Eco-friendly and certified organic wines are both produced in the cellar and vineyard and our eco-centred minds. Using techniques to create the best possible flavours with the fewest detrimental effects to the environment is the new challenge. Wines are free of pesticides, herbicides, chemical fertilizers and other synthetic chemicals. Join us for this informative class and taste a sampling of these eco-friendly gems from around the world.

Tuesday, November 10 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm

FANTASY WINES: A PREMIUM EVENING | $75

Back by popular demand – a fabulous tasting of the rare and premium wines from around the world. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to taste some of the world’s most coveted wines.

Tuesday, November 17 | 6:30 – 8:00 pm

BREAD, WINE AND SALUMI | $45

Come explore the world of salumi and wine. Salumi is the Italian catch-all term for cured meat products such as prosciutto, salami, salsicce, and capicollo. However, we will not limit ourselves to just the Italian varieties. Come join Product Consultant Natale Lofaro as he matches these tasty treats with wine.

This class includes a food component.

January


Tuesday, January 12 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm

AFFORDABLE PARTY WINES | $20

Our Product Consultant will challenge the myth that good wines are expensive. Tonight, you will sample our expert’s favourite inexpensive wines. Join us as we search both traditional and lesserknown regions to discover some great value gems that will suit any occasion or budget.

Tuesday, January 19 | 6:30 – 8:00 pm

CHEERS TO ROBBIE BURNS | $45

Join us as we toast a great Scot with some great Scotch. Tonight, we will experience the spirit by sampling different styles of single malt Scotch produced throughout Scotland.

This class includes a food component.

Tuesday, January 26 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm

VINTNER’S QUALITY ALLIANCE | $25

The Vintner’s Quality Alliance certifies the quality and integrity of 100% Ontario grown wines. Join us in discovering a wine region that is leading the world with its excellence and expertise in coolclimate wine production. Our Product Consultant will be your guide to the exciting, food-friendly flavours that abound right here at home.

February


Tuesday, February 2 | 6:30 – 8:00 pm

HOW ABOUT A LITTLE CHEESE WITH THAT WINE? | $35

Wine and cheese are frequently paired together but the matches are not always successful. Join our experts for a fun and experiential session learning the tricks and strategies to perfect matches. Ensure that all of your pairings are delicious and discover a new world of flavours.

Tuesday, February 9 | 6:30 – 8:00 pm

PORT AND CHOCOLATE: LUXURY TIMES TWO | $45

Just in time for Valentine’s Day. Enjoy the luxury of port partnered with decadent and divine chocolate. From dark and intense to the richness of white chocolate, there is a port to enhance your flavour experience tonight.

Tuesday, February 16 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm

BEER AND CHEESE | $35

Join our Product Consultant and explore the fascinating world of matching beer with cheese. Tonight, we will focus on fruit beers, ales, wheat beers and trapist-style beers matched to a collection of delightful cheeses.

Tuesday, February 23 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm

DO YOU KNOW YOUR A.B.C’S? | $35

Armagnac, Brandy and Cognac – all are magnificent yet offer different and unique styles. Come and share the experience and taste the differences for yourself.

MArch


Mondays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm

AN INTRODUCTION TO WINE AND CHEESE APPRECIATION | $150

This four week series will be led by Product Consultant Natale Lofaro, who will teach you all you need to know to fully enjoy wine and cheese, in a fun and informative way. Focusing on classic cheese and wine pairings from Italy, France and Canada, you’ll learn how to taste and discover how cheese is made. This series is one of a kind, and it will be an experience to be remembered!

Tuesday, March 2 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm

SHOOTERS: THE ART OF LAYERING | $25

Skip the usual and present the sublime – layered shooters. From before dinner to after dinner desserts, premium spirits and full-flavoured liqueurs, this evening our Product Consultant demonstrates the art of layering and transforming the ordinary into extraordinary.

Tuesday, March 9 | 6:30 – 8:00 pm

BREAD, WINE AND SALUMI | $45

JCome explore the world of salumi and wine. Salumi is the Italian catch-all term for cured meat products such as prosciutto, salami, salsicce, capicollo. However, we will not limit ourselves to just the Italian varieties. Come join Product Consultant Natale Lofaro as he matches these tasty treats with wine.

 This class includes a food component.

Tuesday, March 16 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm

SIX GRAPES | $20

This is a unique opportunity to participate in an enjoyable and educational wine tasting. Learn how to recognize and describe the aroma and flavour profiles of six of the classic grape varieties. You may discover a new favourite.

Tuesday, March 23 | 6:30 – 8:00 pm

COCKTAILS AND HORS D’OEUVRES | $30

Join us in an evening of fun and discovery as we create delicious beverages inspired by the tastes of the tropics paired with tasty morsels. Entertaining ideas you learn tonight will ensure your next event is a success.

This class includes a food component.

Tuesday, March 30 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm

EASTER WINES | $25

This is the time of year when friends and families join in celebration. Our Product Consultant will teach you everything you need to know about matching wine to your Easter feast.


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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