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Bubbles 101 and 102 June 30 and July 14 – All About Sparkling Wine With Good Wine Gal<\/h3>\n

Good Wine Gal, Barb Wild <\/a><\/strong>presents \u201cBubbles 101 and 102 – What’s All the Fizz About?” with Van Doren Chan<\/a><\/strong>” on that infamous ZOOM that we are all now slaves to! Van Doren is a Vancouver-based wine professional with multiple Gold and Platinum awards from the Vancouver International Wine Festival as well as a noted food and wine educator, speaker, judge, television and radio guest.\u00a0 REGISTER HERE.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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“Bubbles” are synonymous with celebration. It is one of the fastest growing categories as consumers fall for the Fizz! For many, when we think of Sparkling Wine we think of styles from Champagne, to Cava to Prosecco from the old world including France, Spain, Italy. The nuances of style are often left undiscovered as taste and fun can seize the moment. That begs the question – What’s all the fuss or in this case fizz about sparkling wine? Join Van Doren, Vancouver’s leading lady of Champagne, to taste and explore.<\/p>\n

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June 30 – “Bubbles 101 – What’s all the Fizz About?”<\/strong> is an online wine session comprised of an educational presentation followed by an interactive tasting component focusing on the history of sparkling wine, key grape varieties, and regions of continental Europe. Join Van Doren, Vancouver’s leading lady of Champagne, to taste and explore. Hosted by Good Wine Gal. REGISTER HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n

BC Liquor Store Recommendations:<\/strong>
\nChampagne<\/strong>
\nDelamotte Brut $69.99
\nRuinart- R de Ruinart $82.99
\nDom Perignon 2008 $245.99
\nSpain \u2013 Cava<\/strong>
\nVarias \u2013 Cava Genui Brut Nature $14.99
\nSegura Viudas \u2013 Cava Brut Reserva $16.99
\nMoscato<\/strong>
\nBottega – Petalo Il Vino Moscato (brunch baby!)
\nProsecco<\/strong>
\nSanta Margherita Valdobbiadene $22.99
\nHalf Bottles<\/strong>
\nMoet & Chandon Brut Imperial $23.99 (200 ml)
\nVeuve Clicquot \u2013 Brut $42.99
\nHenkell Trocken Dry Sec $8.99
\nFreixenet \u2013 Cava Cordon Negro Brut $13.49
\nLamarca – Prosecco $7.99 (187 ml)<\/p>\n

July 14 – Bubbles 102<\/strong> This is a continuation of “Bubbles 101” where we explored the history and styles of the old world sparkling wine. Now we look at the modern era and discover styles from other parts of the world. It’s time to talk about Grower Champagne, about Pet-Nat and sparkling from California, Australia and right here at home in Canada. What’s all the fuss or in this case fizz about sparkling wine? Join Van Doren, Vancouver’s leading lady of Champagne, to taste and explore. Hosted by Good Wine Gal.<\/p>\n

Grower Champagne<\/strong>
\nEgly Ouriet Brut Rose Grand Cru – $105.97
\nLamande Bernier Brut Latitude $76.99
\nPierre Paillard Brut Les Parcelles Bouzy $67.99
\nCalifornia<\/strong>
\nChandon Brut $29.99
\nAnderson Valley Brut – $47.99
\nDomaine Carneros Brut Rose – $52.99
\nCanada<\/strong>
\nSummerhill Cipes Brut – $27.99
\nFitzpatrick Family Vineyard Fitz Brut – $34.99
\nStellar’s Jay Sparkling Rose – $24.99
\nSperling Vineyards Brut 2011 – $38.99
\nBenjamin Bridge $37.97
\nSmall Bottles<\/strong>
\nStellar’s Jay Brut 2010 – $11.97<\/p>\n

Bring a Bottle<\/strong>
\nDo you have a favorite style? Or something in your cellar? We will send you a recommendations list for bottles for our session along with a “Les Amis du Fromage” Cheese pairing. Bring up a bottle, invite a friend, grab a glass, order some cheese and get ready to travel the world of sparkling wine!<\/p>\n

Reserve a Spot<\/strong>
\nReservations are required, 12 seats available. Fee is $20. We think the sessions is worth $50. But we\u2019ll let you decide. That is why we use weshowup<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Van Doren Chan<\/strong> is the founder of C\u2019est la V.<\/strong>, a wine and culinary consultancy that emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices and promotes as possible a \u201cfarm to table\u201d economy. She is a certified Sommelier with the Court of Master Sommeliers, the International Sommelier Guild, French Wine Scholars Guild, and WSET credentialed Sake specialist, as well as an active member of the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers (CAPS).<\/p>\n

After graduating from culinary academy, Van Doren began work deep in the \u201cback of house\u201d kitchen, rising to Pastry Chef at the Blue Water Cafe, and later, managing Pastry at the Sooke Harbour House and the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver. At the famed Sooke Habour House, she learned to use and source only sustainable and organic products from within the local region.<\/p>\n

Answering the call of Bacchus, Van Doren transitioned to the \u201cfront of house\u201d to better fulfill her passion for wine as a Sommelier at the fine dining tables of the Opus Hotel and the Hawksworth Restaurant, and later as Ma\u00eetre d\u2019 and Manager at the renown Le Crocodile Restaurant.<\/p>\n

In recent years, Van Doren founded the Grower Champagne Festival<\/u><\/strong> and the upcoming Champagne Global Festival<\/u><\/strong> to educate and promote in Canada the fine wines of the Champagne region<\/p>\n

Van Doren is a multiple Gold and Platinum award winner from the Vancouver International Wine Festival as well as a noted food and wine educator, speaker, judge, television and radio guest. She is active member with Slow Food International, the global grassroots organization to promote local food cultures and traditions. She has organized two Slow Food\/Wine festivals in Canada. In 2015, Van Doren was honored with the Legacy Award by Les Dames d’Escoffier International<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0 Away from the culinary and wine world, she serves on the Board of Directors of the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra.<\/p>\n

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Snaps on Dom Perignon & The widow Clicquot<\/h3>\n

Dom Perignon was a French Benedictine monk famously quoted as saying\u00a0 to his fellow monks \u201cCOME QUICKLY, IM SEEING STARS\u201d \u00a0when he first created his delicious bubbly champagne. Originally – he was trying to stop bottle fermentation.\u00a0 Dom Perignon is located in Epernay and produced by Moet & Chandon.<\/p>\n

Veuve (widow) Clicquot Ponsardin is credited with developing the riddling table process to clarify champagne and blended rose champagne (pink). Veuve Clicquot is located in Reims.<\/p>\n

Famous quotes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Remember gentlemen, it’s not just France we are fighting for, it’s Champagne!” – Winston Churchill<\/em><\/p>\n

“Too much of anything is bad, but too much Champagne is just right.” – Mark Twain<\/em><\/p>\n

“I only drink Champagne on two occasions, when I am in love and when I am not.” – Coco Chanel<\/em><\/p>\n

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Pairings (seafood – oysters)<\/h3>\n

Good Wine Girl\/Barb will be opening:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Egly-Ouriet \u201cles Vignes de Vrigny\u201d Premier Cru Brut (100% Pinot Noir) from three vintages (2014, 2013, 2012) – Aromas of red apple skins and red cherries, dried white blossoms, and a hint of roasted almonds brittle, it’s medium bodied, fresh and precise with persistent bubbles and racy finish. On it\u2019s own or with oysters on the half shell.<\/p>\n

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Order your Good Cheese Bag – Les Amis du Fromage Offer for Good Wine Gal\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Every week, Allison and Joe will have a selection to go with our sessions on their website. You will find it under \u201cCurbside Pickup\u201d.\u00a0 Orders can be placed easily and anytime night or day as long as you enter a credit card and a pick up time. There is a place for you to write a note on the order \u2013 it is recommended that you indicate which tasting you are attending.<\/p>\n