Toast the change of season as you discover the flavours of Oregon. You will savour high caliber wine and delicious barbequed local salmon against the stunning backdrop of Stanley Park. Pinot Noir will of course be the centre of the attention but other grape varietals that succeed in this region such as Chardonnay, Pinot Gris…
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Australian Wine With House Wine On The Wine Yacht
Australia may be associated with beaches and warm sunny days but brace yourself for a refreshing revelation. There are many wine regions that wake up to snow on the ground and temperatures low enough to rival our own. Factors such as altitude, coastal influences and plain old latitude (next stop from Tasmania is Antarctica!) greatly affect…
Pinot Noir Around the World
From the heartbreak grape’s birthplace of Burgundy to its more recent success stories in Oregon, New Zealand and California, Pinot Noir has captured the hearts of winemakers and seduced numerous wine drinkers. Join the girls in a comparative tasting of Pinot Noir across the globe and discover this grape’s special charms. Besides visiting more established…
house wine’s 20 under $20
Summer is synonymous with BBQs, bocce and pool parties; impromptu guests often arrive for l’heure de l’apéro and end up staying the evening. It’s spontaneous, relaxing and rejuvenating. Get ready for some summer fun and join the house wine girls while they share their favourite wines under $20. From Vinho Verde and dry rosés to…
House Wine and Wines of BC VQA Wines
house wine is partnering with the Wines of British Columbia to present an evening of new, spring release BC VQA wines. The tasting will introduce you to the leaders in BC, showcase a variety of wine styles and our five regions, all without the leaving the city! Sip into Spring with BC VQA Spring is in…
Sip into Spring with BC VQA Wines and House Wine
Spring is in the air and BC wineries have a vibrant bouquet of freshly picked BC VQA wines to offer! Renew your affection for our homegrown gems as you taste the latest releases and connect with the Winemakers behind the labels. Besides trying wines from all five of BC’s wine growing regions, you’ll discover a…
Dirty Apron Cooking Class with House Wine
Calling All Single Men! Love food but tired of cooking for one? The Dirty Apron Cooking School is bringing city singles together in a class designed to help students meet their match in the kitchen. Join us for a no-pressure combination of cooking, wining, dining and dating, as you make gourmet dishes, and hopefully a…
Australian Regional Crush with House Wine
What’s in a region? For starters, each has different soils, climates, temperatures and altitudes. All of these things affect what grapes grow best there and the overall wine ‘style’ that is produced. Wines from a specific region have a sense of place that you can taste; they tell a story of origin. At Regional Crush,…
Unearth Australia: Regional Crush with house wine
Have a regional crush on Australia? Is it the Coonawarra Cabernets that get you or the Claire Valley Rieslings? On Friday May 11th Wine Australia and house wine present the second tasting in the Unearth Australia series. Regional Crush will take you on a tour of the regions of Australia to discover each of these…
House Wine Ode to Grenache
You may be intimately acquainted with Cabernet Sauvignon and a long-time aficionado of Shiraz but are you familiar with Grenache? Despite being widely planted, this versatile red grape simply doesn’t have the same renown. Yet it shows up in a huge diversity of exciting wines like Côtes-du-Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Priorat just to name a few….
Good for You – Good for the Planet
You reduce, you reuse and you recycle. For all of your good work, you deserve a glass of wine. Being environmentally conscious, you are likely concerned about which bottle you choose. There are many laudable approaches to grape growing and wine making, but what do they all really mean? At this tasting, we’ll try to…
Perfect Pairings at The Dirty Apron Cooking School
The magic of perfect food and wine pairings can turn any dinner into a decadent experience. Join chef David Robertson and house wine oenophiles Michaela Morris and Michelle Bouffard for a class that will demystify the art of harmonizing flavours and uncovering what makes for a perfect match. On the menu: – Warm Lemon-Chive Goat…
Say Cheese with House Wine
Wine and cheese go hand in hand, right? Absolutely! But some combinations are better than others. We will give you some general guidelines for finding the right wine to go with your cheese plate and taste some of the classic pairings like Sauvignon Blanc with goat and port with blue. Mix and match a variety…
House Wine Singles Event
Mingle with the Singles We’d like to invite all the fabulous single women and men out there to raise a glass with us. This relaxed mingler features grape varieties that shine spectacularly on their own. We’ll pour popular classics like Pinot Noir, Syrah, Riesling and Chardonnay and introduce you to exotic and off the beaten…
House Wine Presents Italian Wine
Italy Encore While Italy can be one of the most challenging regions to understand, it can also be one of the most rewarding. Our 101 on Italian wines is back by popular demand. This sit down seminar will help you understand the labels, demystify Italy’s various regions and introduce you to some of the most…
house wine – A Toast to Robbie Burns
Back by popular demand! At house wine it’s not just about the grape; sometimes we cheat on wine… In honour of Robbie Burns Day, we are excited to toast the great poet and share our passion for our favourite brown spirit. Explore the wonderful world of Scotch with healthy drams of various blends as well…
house wine announces wines for Wine Australia Tasting
Once again, house wine partners with Wine Australia to present three Australian tastings. The series will introduce you to leaders in the industry, take you on a tour of Australia’s diverse wine regions and showcase a variety of wine styles. Be prepared delve deeper into Australia’s dynamic wine scene. We are excited to announce a new venue for this…
House wine presents – A Toast to Robbie Burns
Back by popular demand! At house wine it’s not just about the grape; sometimes we cheat on wine… In honour of Robbie Burns Day, we are excited to toast the great poet and share our passion for our favourite brown spirit. Explore the wonderful world of Scotch with healthy drams of various blends as well…
Cheers to the Holidays
Get ready for every possible drinking occasion during the frenzied season. house wine will alleviate stress and take care of your most important shopping list: the booze list. Enjoy a taste of our picks; from inexpensive party wines to the perfect gift bottles as well as recommendations for holiday meals (including breakfast) and much more….
House Wine December Tasting
Cheers to the Holidays Get ready for every possible drinking occasion during the frenzied season. house wine will alleviate stress and take care of your most important shopping list: the booze list. Enjoy a taste of our picks; from inexpensive party wines to the perfect gift bottles as well as recommendations for holiday meals (including…
