Nut-based Cheese Tasting at Graze Vegetarian

On January 11th, Graze is proud to present a Vancouver first – a cheese & wine tasting event featuring exclusively non-dairy, nut-based cheeses. The cheeses are developed in house at Graze Vegetarian by Chef Karen McAthy, from ancient cultures roqueforti and camemberti and b. Linens (used in brevi and Linburger style “smelly” cheeses) – cultures…

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…

WINE & CHEESE PAIRING with The South World Wine Society

Monday , October 24 , 2011 7-9pm  Listel Hotel, 1300 Robson Street, Vancouver. Join guest speaker Tim Ellison- Sommelier Extraordinaire and Director of Food and Beverage Services  at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts – as he guides you through a unique tasting of specially selected varietals paired with an assortment of prime local cheeses…

Benton Brothers Fine Cheese Cambie Village Grand Opening

Fine Cheese, Fine Wine, Fine Moustachery   Benton Brothers Fine Cheese, Cheese & Wine Tasting  Saturday, November 13th 1 pm – 7 pm 3432 Cambie Street  It’s finally done!  We have officially opened our second location in Cambie Village and now it’s time to celebrate!  Please drop by, Saturday, “Movember” 13th, join us for a glass…

Mount Pleasant Cheese Newsletter

The blustery months are here and so are we for those creature comforts you need to enjoy by the fire, catching up with friends or enjoying a moody drama on the tellie.  We now have “Fresh Sheet” to tell you about new culinary delights and services to complement our repertoire of fine Canadian artesian cheeses….

Taste of Alsace with Au Petit Chauvignol

Come join us and explore the wonderful wines of Hugel & Fils. Hugel is a family company founded in 1639 and located in the beautiful village of Riquewihr, Alsace, France.  In the picturesque land of pure whites, Hugel is a reference for Alsace wines. Start off the evening with a tasting of Alsace cheeses, hosted…

Cheese and Wine 101

In this single session, we will provide a roadmap for matching various cheese types with the wines that best suit them.  We will introduce cheese basics, including milk types, textures, flavours, how to care for and serve fine cheeses.  Then learn about how to approach the wines that you choose to pair with cheese.  Sample…