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LCBO Summerhill | 10 Scrivener Square,
Toronto, Ontario
M4W 3Y9 | 416 922-0403
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.
november
Wednesday, November 4 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm |
FRENCH WINE AND CHEESE | $50
Wine and cheese is such an integral part of the French culture that it is
quite natural for us to highlight the wonderful wines and cheeses of France.
Tonight, you will taste some of the classic French wines and cheeses
pairings. Join us and discover just how profound these matches can be.
This class includes a food component. |
Thursday, November 5 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm |
INTRODUCTION TO SINGLE MALTS |
$60
Come and join us as we explore Scotland’s gift to the world of spirits. From
the Highlands to the Lowlands, from Islay to Campbeltown, each area produces
a distinctive and unique spirit. Discover your favourite as we venture on a
tasting tour of Scotland’s “water of life”. Sign up early as this very
popular class sells out quickly! |
Thursday, November 12 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm |
FOR THE ENTERTAINERS: AFFORDABLE
PARTY WINES | $25
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 the traditional and lesser known regions to
discover some great value gems that will suit any occasion or budget. |
Wednesday, November 18 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm |
CABERNET SAUVIGNON: NEW WORLD
VS. OLD WORLD | $30
The king of the red grape varieties, cabernet sauvignon, is grown and
vinified in most of the world's wine regions. Take part as we visit and
taste a selection of New and Old World styles from around the globe. |
Wednesday, November 25 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm |
MYSTERY NIGHT IN VINTAGES: A
HOLIDAY SPECIAL | $175
For all you mystery lovers out there, this class is for you. Join us this
evening as our Product Consultant features an exceptional tasting of some of
our finest premium wines all from VINTAGES. Your chance to find a wine that
will be perfect for gift-giving or entertaining. This will be a unique
tasting event from this special corner of the LCBO. |
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January
Wednesday, January 7 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm |
SMART BUYS | $25
Let our Product Consultant introduce you to some of VINTAGES best kept
secrets. Everyone has a budget, even in VINTAGES. Come and experience the
budget-friendly wines and be pleasantly surprised. |
Thursday, January 14 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm |
WINES AND CHEESES OF THE WORLD |
$45
This evening’s class will take you on a journey of unforgettable memories as
we discover wine and cheese from around the world. Experience the diversity
of flavours of some of the best wine and cheese matches. This class sells
out quickly, so don’t delay! |
Thursday, January 21 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm |
BIG, BOLD ITALIAN REDS | $75
Discover big, bold Italian reds in a comparative tasting and discover what
makes them so cherished. This tasting promises to be both memorable and
informative and is a must for lovers of full-bodied reds. |
Thursday, January 28 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm |
SCOTCH ENTHUSIASTS | $60
Celebrate Robbie Burns as we explore Scotland’s gift to the world of
spirits. From Lowlands to the Highlands, each area produces a distinctive
and unique spirit. Discover your favourite as we venture on a tasting tour
of Scotland’s “water of life”. |
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February
Wednesday, February 3 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm |
TEST YOUR SENSES | $25
This is a unique opportunity to participate in an enjoyable and educational
wine tasting. Through this blind tasting you’ll learn how to recognize and
describe the aroma and flavour profiles of six of the classic grape
varieties. You may discover a new favourite. |
Thursday, February 4 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm |
PORT PRIMER: WITH A LIGHT FOOD
ELEMENT |
$45
Port has been popular for centuries; its rich flavours frequently enjoyed
with cheese, chocolate or cigars. This British-Portuguese speciality has a
long history, a wide range of styles and exceptionally delicious flavours.
Come and discover port. All participants will receive a free DVD Discover
– Port! |
Wednesday, February 10 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm |
90+ WINES | $50
What does it take to make the grade? Led by our Product Consultant, we
sample wines that have scored 90+ points by world renowned wine critics. Do
you have the same palate as Robert Parker? There’s only one way to find out! |
Thursday, February 11 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm |
SPARKLING WINE AND CHAMPAGNE
CHALLENGE | $30
Just in time for Valentine’s Day. Join us for a night of fun and mystery! A
unique opportunity to taste and assess a flight of sparkling wines blind. At
the end of the evening, the wines will be unmasked. You may be surprised at
what you discover! |
Wednesday, February 17 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm |
INTRODUCTION TO SINGLE MALTS | $60
A must class for those wanting to enter the world of single malts. From the
Highlands to the Lowlands, from Islay to Campbeltown, each area is
distinctive and unique. Discover your favourite as we celebrate Scotland’s
pride. Sign up early as this very popular class sells out quickly! |
Wednesday, February 24 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm |
MEDITERRANEAN OLIVE OIL:
CULTIVAR AND TERRIOR | $40
Like fine wine, olive oil share deep roots in Mediterranean history and
offer similar complexities and differences due to cultivars, location,
climate and ancient techniques into the olive oil making process. Join olive
oil expert Elena Lepori, of Lugano Fine Foods, who will lead a tasting of
six extra virgin high quality olive oils from Sicily, Umbria and Tuscany.
The application in cooking and finishing will be demonstrated and sampled
with six different hors d’ouvres each matched with a wine picked by our
Product Consultant. One lucky guest will receive a Green tin of Mandrova
Extra Virgin Olive Oil with a variety of four bottles (value $120). |
Thursday, February 25 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm |
THE RHÔNE RIVALS | $30
Roam through the South Rhône Valley and discover the variety of wines found
there. Let your taste buds come alive as we tour the diversity represented
by the south regions of the Rhône Valley. Discover why enthusiasts around
the world are turning to these spectacular wines for value, variety and
quality. |
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March
Wednesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm |
AN INTRODUCTION TO WINE AND
CHEESE APPRECIATION | $180
This four-week series will be led by Product Consultants Angelo Bean and
Geoff Kahnert and will teach all you need to know to fully enjoy wine and
cheese, in a fun and informative format. Learn about the wines and cheeses
of the world, including how to cook, buy, and store them. Also, find out
about wine and cheese service, watch cheese-making and cooking
demonstrations, and, of course, sample some delicious wine and cheese. A
guest chef and a cheese expert will also visit. This series is one of a
kind, and it will be an experience to be remembered! |
Thursday, March 4 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm |
VINTAGES ON A BUDGET |
$25
Let our Product Consultant introduce you to some of VINTAGES best kept
secrets. Everyone has a budget, even in VINTAGES. Come and experience the
budget-friendly wines and be pleasantly surprised. |
Thursday, March 4 | 7:00 – 8:30 pm |
PREMIUM SINGLE MALT SCOTCH| $125
Here’s a unique opportunity to sample some of Scotland’s rarest and finest
malts. Come experience the influence that each region’s rolling hills,
heather, salty sea air and famous peat has on this unique libation. From
fresh grassy aperitifs, to the richly honeyed and to the pungent and smoky,
Scotland’s whiskies offer something for all occasions. A wonderful gift for
the Scotch aficionados! |
Wednesday, March 10 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm |
A TOAST TO ST. PATRICK | $30
Toast St. Patrick, and discover what makes Irish whiskies so unique. Join
our Product Consultant this evening, before next week’s celebrations, sample
some fine offerings from the Emerald Isle. |
Thursday, March 11 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm |
WINES OF CHILE | $25
Wine enthusiasts around the world are turning to the wines of this region
for value, variety and quality. Join us this evening as we discover some of
the wines from our latest release from Chile. |
Thursday, March 18 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm |
EASTER CELEBRATION | $20
What to serve for the upcoming Easter holidays? This evening we will explore
the different wine parings that would complement your Easter fare with wines
under $20, such as riesling, sauvignon blanc, beaujolais, and pinot noir to
name a few. Our Product Consultant will be happy to answer any questions you
may have for your culinary preparations. |
Thursday, March 25 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm |
ONTARIO WHITES | $20
The Vintner’s Quality Alliance (VQA) 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 cool-climate wine
production. Our Product Consultant will be your guide to the exciting,
food-friendly flavours that abound right here at home. |
Monday, March 29 | 7:00 – 8:00 pm |
AROMATIC WHITES | $25
Taste and compare the exotic aromas of grape varieties such as
gewürztraminer and riesling. These distinctively perfumed wines are perfect
as sipping wines or when matched with savoury bites or desserts. Discover
how these versatile wines will suit any occasion. This class includes a
light food component. |
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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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