Well suited to a variety of different growing regions around the world, and known for their nuanced and delicate nature, wine varietals Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir  are worth getting to know.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011 | 6:30pm

Join us at Beachside Forno for an evening of wine exploration, food and fun.

Led by wine guru, Kurtis Kolt, enjoy a four-course dinner matched with five of the most interesting wine varietals going.

Paired with the inspired cuisine of Beachside Forno’s vibrant new Executive Chef, Jason Harris, this is sure to be a delightfully delicious learning experience.

Tickets are $70 per person and include all wine pairings (tax & gratuity not included).

An accomplished and well-respected wine educator, consultant and judge, Kolt has a brand new wine column in the Westender and is a contributing writer to Wine Access magazine.  Recent career recognition includes being named “Sommelier of the Year” by both the 2010 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival and Vancouver magazine, and being included as one of Western Canada’s “Top 40 Foodies Under 40” by Western Living magazine.