The Wine Savvy Tasting Series

Join Michaela Morris and Michelle Bouffard from house wine at Legacy Liquor Store for a series of three themed sit-down tastings. The girls will take you around the globe and introduce you to the world’s greatest wine gems. This is a fantastic way to learn more about your favourite topic without having to commit to…

House Wine Presents Wine Abroad

Looking to escape the dreary Vancouver winter in a far-off destination? Why not join house wine on the road in South America? Their first wine tour kicks off in January 2011 taking them to Argentina and Chile. The girls look forward to introducing you to some of their favourite wineries, the personalities behind them and…

Wine Tours Info Session with House Wine

Looking to escape the dreary Vancouver winter in a far-off destination? Why not join house wine on the road in South America? Our first wine tour kicks off in January 2011 taking us to Argentina and Chile. We look forward to introducing you to some of our favourite wineries, the personalities behind them and the…

House Wine Presents Bordeaux Blends

October Tasting: Bordeaux Blends Around the World By popular demand! house wine invites you to what is sure to be an unforgettable tasting. The wines of Bordeaux are some of France’s most well-known and highly sought after, showing up in most serious collectors’ cellars. With foundations in combining different grape varieties, the Bordeaux ‘recipe’ has…

House Wine Pairing at The Dirty Apron

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…

House Wine Dinners at MyChef Cafe – Asian Feast

house wine joins MyChef for a series of themed wine tastings. Catering to the gourmet appetite, owner and Chef François Samson has served well known celebrities Beyonce, Tom Hanks and top BC businessman Jim Pattison. Chef François will prepare sumptuous dishes with the house wine girls providing the ideal wine match. Asian Feast The series…

House Wine Wine Tours to South America

house wine is thrilled to announce that we are now offering wine tours in partnership with Indus Travels. Join us on the road for our exciting wine travels starting January 2011. Our first tours take us to Argentina for 13 days and Chile 9 days. We look forward to introducing you to some of our…

Singles in the City: Food Lovers Unite!

Is the way to your heart through your stomach? Consider meeting your soul mate in the kitchen. A glass of sparkling wine upon arrival will put you in the mood to mingle with other like-minded singles and delve into a hands-on cooking class. Chef David Robertson leads you though a five-course tasting menu while the…

House Wine – Australia: Cool is Hot

Australia is fondly associated with rich, full-bodied wines from warm climes but her cooler regions present an interesting twist. Discover how different Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Chardonnay are from chillier areas. You will also taste fine examples of Pinot Noir, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc that thrive in Australia’s cooler zones like Clare Valley, Frankland River and…

An exclusive tasting with Viv Thomson of Best’s Wines

Join House Wine for an exclusive sit down tasting with Viv Thomson, owner of Best’s Wines, and his son Chris. Established in 1866, Best’s Wines was taken over by the Thomson family in 1920. Over the years they a have secured a unique collection of vineyards with some containing 140 year old vines. This tasting…

Cellaring on a Budget

Collecting wine is not just for the most prosperous among us. Many well-priced gems can stand the test of time. We will reveal what it takes for a wine to age and what happens to it over time. Try some of our favourite under $50 examples such as German Riesling, Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon, Aussie Shiraz,…

An Evening of Champagne and Sparkling Wine

house wine’s love of all things French extends to the theatre, so it is with great pleasure that we partner with Boneta Restaurant in a fundraiser to benefit the Théâtre la Seizième. In its 35th season, Théâtre la Seizième is the only French language, professional theatre company in BC and a dynamic leader in Western…

Australia: Catching the Next Wave (House Wine)

Australia: Catching the Next Wave Go beyond the mainstream offerings and catch a glimpse of off the beaten track gems. We will introduce you to new wine styles like sparkling and rosé and explore unusual grape varieties such as Verdelho, Viognier and Malbec. Over 20 different wineries will be featured including d’Arenberg, De Bortoli, Fox…

Kiwi Adventure Wine Tasting

The next best thing to going on a fantastic trip is reliving it. Join us for a delicious walk down memory lane as we share our favourite finds from New Zealand. We will take you to the regions of Central Otago, Marlborough, Martinborough and Hawkes Bay.  Yes there will be Sauvignon Blanc but expect to…

House Wine presents eSommelier

house wine cordially invites you to a presentation of eSommelier. One of the many services we offer our clients is cellar management and we are proud to recommend eSommelier as a fully integrated system. eSommelier consists of a slick dedicated computer consol with colour touch panel, scanner and barcode printer. The system sits in the…

You Say Shiraz, We Say Syrah

The cooler weather calls for full-bodied reds. This November we are warming up with Syrah. Elegant yet voluptuous, it is the Isabella Rossellini of grapes. Taste the story of Syrah as it unfolds from its original home in the Rhône Valley to its newfound digs in Australia, where it is known as Shiraz. There will…

The Good Life on The Buzz 1410 a.m. – Weekly picks

This week on The Good Life we sample a big red blend from Misconduct – The Big Take, sip some Gonzales Byass Palo Cortado Sherry, and check out a Thanksgiving meal from Whole Foods.  Listen live at 4:15 pm on Wednesdays on the Joe Leary show at Buzz 1410 or listen to the podcast on…