Once again, house wine partnered with Wine Australia are throwing a party to celebrate Australia’s Birthday Down-Under-style. With over 40 different wineries and 120 wines from across Australia. You will discover why Aussie really rules. Join us for an adventure this Australia Day! Date: Friday, January 25th, 2013 Time: 7:00pm – 9:30pm Place: Stanley Park…
Tag: Vancouver Wine Tasting
Que Syrah Shiraz
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…
Sweet Surrender with House Wine
With the holidays around the corner, there will be many occasions to indulge your sweet tooth. Why not match your favorite treat with the perfect dessert wine? The choices are endless: Port, Sauternes, Sherry, Aussie Muscat and sweet sparkling are just a few examples of the nectar we’ll be serving. You will have a chance…
Granville Island Wine Tasting November 7
Sponsored by Liberty Wine Merchants, Fall Into The Market is Granville Island’s annual event in support of the BC SPCA. An evening featuring coastal wines and tasty samples from Granville Island food purveyors, all proceeds from ticket sales and draw prizes directly support the SPCA. For more information contact any Liberty Wine Merchant location, or…
A Taste of Sonoma
November 14, 6:30 – 9:00pm This year, set in the luxurious Sutton Place Hotel in downtown Vancouver, this popular event offers an elegant ballroom setting where guests can meet over 25 vintners, find their new favourite wine and bid on wine auction packages all while supporting Arts Umbrella. Tickets: $65.00
Flavours of Italy at 39th and Cambie
Flavours of Italy Friday, October 19, 2012 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location: Cambie Kitchen Join members of the Italian Chamber of Commerce and enjoy a selection of the newest listings and best-selling Italian wines. Try them with authentic Italian delicacies. Guest will have an opportunity to try some of the following wines. PRODUCT NAME …
Wines of Argentina: You Write The Reviews!
Monday, October 15th | 7:00 pm | $45 | The Waldorf Hotel I have a dozen Wines of Argentina to review for my WE Vancouver City Cellar column, and I need YOUR help! We’ll start off the evening with a little Argentina 101; covering geography, climate, terroir, grapes, wine styles- the whole she-bang! Following that, we’ll tour and taste through 24 wines…
Chef Meets Grape
September 20, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Vancouver Convention Centre East Come join us at the largest annual tasting of BC VQA wines in Vancouver, more than 75 BC wineries will be sharing their new fall releases, with 300 plus award-winning Wines of British Columbia. The wines will be delectably paired with 14…
France vs New World with House Wine
In one corner, we have a long-time champion, a country whose name is synonymous with wine. With centuries of practice, France produces some of the world’s most highly sought after wines. In the other corner, we have all of the New World regions: the ‘new-comers’. In the last few years, countries like Argentina, Chile, California,…
Bottles on The Bay
July 7, 2012 Watch the sunset while you sip over 50 rare, imported wines and sample appies over English Bay. Exclusive deals on all wines on the night of the event. $30 for the first 100 tickets sold, after which the price will be $40. Get your tickets quick at Denman Place Wines and join us…
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…
Undercover Wine Tasting – Wines Under $20
The Shooting Stars Foundation Presents the 8th annual “Undercover” An investigative wine tasting targeting wine with the most “bang for your buck” Sleuthing for wines can be a daunting experience, especially when looking for great value on a budget. Undercover brings out the best detective in all of us, be it Magnum, the Pink Panther or Get Smart….
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…
The Best Kitchen Party in Vancouver Returns
Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country brings The Kitchen Party back to Vancouver this June 7th. Trail Appliances, Vancouver’s premier kitchen showroom, is host to this year’s event, which features 12 of Vancouver’s top restaurants paired with the 24 wineries of Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country. Tickets for this grazing style party are just $75.00 and can be…
Drink Pink at Seasons In The Park
Tuesday, May 8th 6:00PM – 7:30PM For all the Mother’s & wine Lovers! Drink pink for Spring! Johnathan Mergui from Liberty Wine Merchants, will be presenting five Rosé Wines! Tickets are $30 per person with partial proceeds going towards Canadian Breast Cancer research. Executive Chef Dennis Peckham and the culinary team will be preparing Canapé pairings throughout the evening! Join us to celebrate a good cause, amazing wine, and of course Mother’s…
CONTEST CLOSED #Win #Contest #Giveaway NZ Wine Fair – Tuesday May 1
Win 2 tickets to New Zealand Wine Fair TO WIN 1) Leave a comment on this post naming one of the wineries at the fair http://www.nzwine.com/events/new-zealand-wine-fair-vancouver/ 2) Follow @goodlifevan on Twitter 3) Post the following to Twitter: RT AND comment on 2 ticket #giveaway #nzwine May 1 #Vancouver http://bit.ly/JPB9tr Tuesday May 1, 2012 7:00pm – 9:30 pm…
New Zealand Wine Fair – THIS TUESDAY
Tuesday May 1, 2012 7:00pm – 9:30 pm Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre In every glass of New Zealand wine is a world of pure discovery. At this once a year exclusive tasting sample a whole new world of wine, pure-intense-diverse. Meet the winemakers and make this your opportunity to discover New Zealand in 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,…
Painted Rock Winery at Seasons In The Park
Tuesday, April 24th 6:00pm – 7:30pm Trending Toward Elegance 2009 Merlot 2009 Syrah 2008 Red Icon 2009 Red Icon John Skinner will be presenting a selection of renowned BC wines from Painted Rock Winery. “Painted Rock Estate Winery was named #1 BC Winery at the 2011 Wine Access Canadian Wine Awards.” Painted Rock sits on a spectacular bench overlooking the Skaha Lake in Penticton,…
