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October 2008 Wine Events    
SOLD-OUT!! Oh Canada! Oh the Okanagan!
When: Oct 01, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $40.00
Phone: 403 640 1111
Email:
 
Where: The Wine Cellar South, T2J 0P6
 
October 1st marks the first day of the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival – so for all of you who are unable to ring in the harvest in the valley - we are going to have a mini festival of our own! Excellent wines, from your local wine region. ...

Thanksgiving Dinner Wine Pairings
When: Oct 01, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $45.00
Phone: 403 452 8820
Email:
 
Where: 100 wines | by david walker, T2G0E6
 
Thanksgiving is 12 days away! Come and taste our suggested wine pairings for a Thanksgiving menu to help ensure your dinner is a smashing success. In addition to wine suggestions, we’ll provide you with some cooking tips and recipes you may even want to try on your table. ...

WSET Program: Level 3 Section 2 Advanced Wines & Spirits Studies - 11 wks (33hrs)
When: Oct 01, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $810
Phone: 1-604-683-9200
Email:
 
Where: Mount Royal College, T3E 6K6
 
WSET Level 3 Wine Study Program - This program is designed to build upon the concepts learned in the Intermediate program and comprises the first half of the WSET Advanced Level Certificate. The course features detailed discussion about the classic regions and wines of France and Italy. The factors that affect the character...

Un-Wine Wednesday
When: Oct 01, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: (403) 229-9463
Email:
 
Where: The Wine Shop, T2S 0B1
 
Explore Pinot Noir! (Great Thanksgiving wines) Daniel Gehrs Pinot Noir 2006 Rodolphe Demougeot Savigny-les-Beaunes "Les Bourgeots" 2004 Coopers Creek Marlborough Pinot Noir Burrowing Owl Pinot Noir...

Mission Hill Family Estate - Marché du Terroir
When: Oct 05, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: $42.00 plus taxes
Phone: 1-800-957-9911
Email:
 
Where: Mission Hill Family Estate Chagall Room, V5T 4T5
 
Marche du TerriorAt Mission Hill Family Estate we have a longstanding dedication to developing a true cuisine de terroir that showcases the flavour palette unique to the Okanagan Valley. We are pleased to host this opportunity for some of our local suppliers to present their specialities with a Mission Hill Family Estate wi...

SOLD-OUT!! Sunday Night Wine Games
When: Oct 05, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $25.00
Phone: 403 452 8820
Email:
 
Where: 100 wines | by david walker, T2G0E6
 
The most fun you can have learning about wine! Join us for a new event at 100 Wines where teams of four to six people will tackle a variety of wine-based events and compete for the title of Sunday night Champions (and take on the reigning champs from September!). Don’t have a team? We’ll find you some kindred spirits! . N...

Regional Tastes - Western Canada
When: Oct 05, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $50 + gst
Phone: 403 870 9802
Email:
 
Where: The Siding Café, in Art Central
 
Join us at The Siding Café, in Art Central, (111, 100 - 7th Ave. SW) to discover the wine regions of the world. Each event focuses on one wine region to learn about the wine, food and stories that bring the region to life. This series of events is designed for anyone who enjoys wine and would like to learn more about where ...

WSET Program: Level 1 Foundation in Wine & Wine Service - 5 wks (15hrs)
When: Oct 06, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $660
Phone: 1-604-683-9200
Email:
 
Where: Mount Royal College, T3E 6K6
 
WSET Level 1 Wine Study Program - This entry level program is designed to provide the basic product knowledge & skills in wine service for those in a junior position in the hospitality sector. It will hold equal appeal to those non-trade wine lovers who wish to gain some formal wine education. This is a highly interactive p...

Thai Sa-On wine dinner at 100 Wines
When: Oct 07, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $75.00
Phone: 403 452 8820
Email:
 
Where: 100 wines | by david walker, T2G0E6
 
Thai Sa-On is without a doubt, Calgary’s best Thai food restaurant. The food is consistently excellent and if you have been there, you know the charm of owner Sam Chanhao. Sam is also extremely passionate and knowledgable about wine. Join us as Sam & David walk you through not only Sam’s amazing food, but some fun and su...

SOLD-OUT!! Wine Basics Course - three evenings over three weeks
When: Oct 07, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $150 + gst for all three evenings
Phone: 403 870 9802
Email:
 
Where: Vine and Dine
 
Calgary’s most popular wine course this year with rave reviews! We are pleased to offer another opportunity for ‘An Introduction to Wine’, a three-part course designed for anyone who enjoys wine and would like to learn the basics. Week one: Understanding, tasting and enjoying wine Week two: Old World Wines Week three : New ...

Vega Sicilia Tasting
When: Oct 07, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $60
Phone: 403-296-0240
Email:
 
Where: CSN Wine & Spirits, T2E2S4
 
Vega Sicilia, what more can we say; Spain's longest standing top winery making some of the world's longest lived wines. This will be a chance of a lifetime to try all their wines from all the properties in Ribera Del Duero, Toro and Hungary. This tasting was originally planned for November but with the arrival of two repres...

Irish Whisky Unravelled
When: Oct 08, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $60.00
Phone: 403 452 8820
Email:
 
Where: 100 wines | by david walker, T2G0E6
 
Always one of our most popular tastings, our Irish Whisky expert Andy Dunn will join us for another dynamite selection of whiskies. We’ll help narrow down your tastes and provide some helpful tips on picking up a great bottle to enjoy. ...

Winemaker's Dinner with John Hugo from McLaren Vale, Australia
When: Oct 08, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Cost: $85 plus tax & gratuity
Phone: 403.277.3408
Email:
 
Where: Open Range
 
Join winemaker John Hugo from Hugo Wines in McLaren Vale, Australia for a five course game dinner paired especially with his wines.  Find out more about Hugo Wines....

Argentinean Wine Festival
When: Oct 08, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $50 + gst
Phone: 870 9802
Email:
 
Where: La Pachanga
 
Discover the wines of Argentina at this exclusive tasting. For one evening only, Vine and Dine brings you many of the finest vineyards of Argentina together in one room. Sample over 100 signature Malbecs, Cabernets, Syrahs, Torrontes, Viogniers and more from the high altitude slopes of the Andes and enjoy a Latin American ...

Un-Wine Wednesday
When: Oct 08, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 403.229.9463
Email:
 
Where: The Wine Shop, T2S 0B1
 
Un-Wine Wednesday -- With the approach of Thanksgiving and various festivities now is the perfect time of year to explore wines to accompany various desserts. DESSERT WINES: - Pierre Amadieu - Muscat de Beaumes de Venise (France) - Fonseca - Alambre Moscatel de Setubal (Portugal) - Candido - Salice Salentino Aleatico (Ital...

Tour of California
When: Oct 09, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $60.00
Phone: 403 452 8820
Email:
 
Where: 100 wines | by david walker, T2G0E6
 
California is a powerhouse in the winemaking industry. 100 wines will take you on a tour of the various regions of exceptional californian winemaking from Sonoma, Napa, Paso Robles, Mendocino and more! Tempt your tastebuds with many award winning selections and learn about the impact Calfornia has had on the world market....

Burrowing Owl Wine Tasting
When: Oct 09, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $30.00
Phone: (403)229-2385
Email:
 
Where: Mount Royal LD Tasting Center, T2T 0B4
 
Burrowing Owl Tasting. Balance is a time-honored goal in the making of premium wines and working toward balance is a way of life at Burrowing Owl Estate Winery. Founder Jim Wyse is committed to balance, well beyond that of the fine, world-class wines being produced. A kind of Hippocratic oath ("to do no harm") underlies th...

Flavours of Ireland Vine and Dine!
When: Oct 09, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $50 + gst
Phone: 870 9802
Email:
 
Where: The Donegal Irish Pub
 
The Donegal is the newest and most stunning Irish Pub in Calgary, opening only a few months ago after over a year of refurbishments. Beautiful hand-carved woodwork, custom glasswork and Celtic floor mosaics have all been brought over from the Emerald Isle for an authentic Irish experience! We’ll enjoy a selection of six fab...

Wine Basics Course - three afternoons over three weeks
When: Oct 09, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Cost: $150 + gst for all three evenings
Phone: 403 870 9802
Email:
 
Where: The Wine Shop
 
Every afternoon and evening course this year has sold out with rave reviews! So we are pleased to offer another opportunity for ‘An Introduction to Wine’, a three-part afternoon course designed for anyone who enjoys wine and would like to learn the basics. Week one: Understanding, tasting and enjoying wine Week two: Old Wo...

Vampire Wine, Wine Tasting
When: Oct 10, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $30.00
Phone: (403)229-2385
Email:
 
Where: Mount Royal LD Tasting Center, T2T 0B4
 
Rumor has it that the Vampire Vineyards are actually owned by a circle of vampires, and the company’s founder, an entertainment attorney from New York, is actually just a front. (Whether he and his convertible were commandeered by a Vampire is still a subject for debate.) We do know however that after satiating themselves f...

CANCELLED!! Hugo tasting with winemaker John Hugo
When: Oct 10, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free - just drop in
Phone: 403-678-4999
Email:
 
Where: Canmore Wine Merchants, T1W 2B7
 
Join winemaker John Hugo from Hugo Wines in McLaren Vale, Australia at Canmore Wine Merchants, 836 Main Street, Canmore, from 4 PM to 7 PM for a free, drop-in tasting of his wines. We will be sampling Hugo Unwooded Chardonnay, Hugo Grenache-Shiraz, and Hugo Reserve Shiraz....

Hugo tasting with winemaker John Hugo
When: Oct 11, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: Free - just drop in
Phone: 403-287-3833
Email:
 
Where: Britannia Wine Merchants, T2S 1G9
 
Join winemaker John Hugo from Hugo Wines in McLaren Vale, Australia at Britannia Wine Merchants, 810 49 Ave SW, Calgary, from 3 PM to 6 PM for a free, drop-in tasting of his wines. ...

Flavours of Ireland Vine and Dine!
When: Oct 12, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $50 + gst
Phone: 870 9802
Email:
 
Where: The Donegal Irish Pub
 
The Donegal is the newest and most stunning Irish Pub in Calgary, opening only a few months ago after over a year of refurbishments. Beautiful hand-carved woodwork, custom glasswork and Celtic floor mosaics have all been brought over from the Emerald Isle for an authentic Irish experience! We’ll enjoy a selection of six fab...

Taste of Italy, Wine Tasting
When: Oct 14, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $30.00
Phone: (403)229-2385
Email:
 
Where: Mount Royal LD Tasting Center, T2T 0B4
 
Taste the different regions of Italy. Enjoy a little food pairing from the regions and enjoy the night out. This will be a start of my movie and wine nights. Let's have some fun with wine! CSPC # 1014 $30.00...

Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival
When: Oct 16, 2008 (Thu) to
Oct 18, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: Please see below
Phone: 403-228-0777
Email:
 
Where: Stampede Park's Roundup Centre, T2P 2K8
 
Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival is one of the largest wine and food festivals in Canada, boasting 170 wine and food booths in 2007. This ever popular festival offers consumers an array of samples of international wines, port, scotch, liqueurs, beer, coolers and other spirits, as well as delectable food samples from loca...

Best of Bordeaux
When: Oct 16, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $150.00
Phone: 403 452 8820
Email:
 
Where: 100 wines | by david walker, T2G0E6
 
A Bordeaux wine is any wine produced in the Bordeaux region of France. Over 700 million bottles of Bordeaux wine are produced every year, ranging from large quantities of everyday table wine, to some of the most expensive and prestigious wines in the world. Come and taste some top producers and some hidden gems. Limited...

Flavours of Ireland Vine and Dine!
When: Oct 16, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $50 + gst
Phone: 870 9802
Email:
 
Where: The Donegal Irish Pub
 
The Donegal is the newest and most stunning Irish Pub in Calgary, opening only a few months ago after over a year of refurbishments. Beautiful hand-carved woodwork, custom glasswork and Celtic floor mosaics have all been brought over from the Emerald Isle for an authentic Irish experience! We’ll enjoy a selection of six fab...

Regional Tastes - Austria Special with Christian Finz
When: Oct 19, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cost: $50 + gst
Phone: 403 870 9802
Email:
 
Where: The Siding Café, in Art Central
 
Join us at The Siding Café, in Art Central, (111, 100 - 7th Ave. SW) to discover the wine regions of the world. Christian Finz from Austria will be in Calgary to take us on a journey through the wines of his country. Event focus on one wine region to learn about the wine, food and stories that bring the region to life. This...

Flavours of Ireland Vine and Dine!
When: Oct 19, 2008 (Sun)
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $50 + gst
Phone: 870 9802
Email:
 
Where: The Donegal Irish Pub
 
The Donegal is the newest and most stunning Irish Pub in Calgary, opening only a few months ago after over a year of refurbishments. Beautiful hand-carved woodwork, custom glasswork and Celtic floor mosaics have all been brought over from the Emerald Isle for an authentic Irish experience! We’ll enjoy a selection of six fab...

ISG Wine Fundamentals Certificate Level 2
When: Oct 20, 2008 (Mon)
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $900.00
Phone: 866-399-5009
Email:
 
Where: SAIT
 
Wine & Spirit education certificates leading to entrance into the Sommelier Diploma Program. Fees include materials, wines and examinations. WFCL1 is mandatory requirement....

WSET Intermediate Course: 9 weeks
When: Oct 21, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $850 (Includes instruction, wine & WSET study guide) ý Optional
Phone: 1.866.379.4915
Email:
 
Where: The Bow Valley Square Conference Centre, Northcote Room
 
October 21 to December 16, 2008: Tuesdays 6:30 - 9:00pm [** no class Tuesday, Nov 11: instead a class on Wednesday Nov 12 due to Rem. day] This qualification is intended for those employed in the wine industry. It is particularly suited to those in sales and service and is the natural progression following the Foundation co...

Introduction to Wine Level 1, 4 Tuesdays
When: Oct 21, 2008 (Tue)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $125.00
Phone: (403)229-2385
Email:
 
Where: Mount Royal LD Tasting Center, T2T 0B4
 
Intro to wine Level 1 $ Nights Oct 21,28 Nov 4 and 18 Night 1 of 4, This is red, This is white, Sparkling and why Night 2, Old World, France, Germany, Italy and Spain Night 3, New World Wines, Canada, USA, Chile/Argentina, Australia and SA Night 4, Food and Wine Pairing, Expressions of wine We will try 4 - 6 wines every ni...

SOLD-OUT!! Two Hands 2006 Garden Series Horizontal
When: Oct 22, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $50.00
Phone: 403 640 1111
Email:
 
Where: The Wine Cellar South, T2J 0P6
 
From the intensity and concentration of the Barossa to the elegance of Clare Valley, Australia is capable of yielding amazingly diverse Shiraz. Few wineries believe this more passionately than Two Hands, whose renowned Garden Series from six regions of the country captures Aussie Shiraz at its finest and most distinct. The ...

Grape Series (2 of 6): Merlot
When: Oct 22, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $45.00
Phone: 403 452 8820
Email:
 
Where: 100 wines | by david walker, T2G0E6
 
Discover the world of wine one grape at time! 100 wines will guide you through a tour of the world with Merlot. You’ll taste the differences just based on regions and soils. Each month 100 wines will feature a different grape varietal to discover and take you around the world to discover the vast differences in flavor ev...

Winemaker's Dinner with Ben Zeitman from Amador Foothill Winery
When: Oct 22, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $77 plus gratuity & gst
Phone: 403-283-8988
Email:
 
Where: Vero Bistro Moderne
 
Since 1980, Amador Foothill Winery has produced wines with great balance, finesse, and value. How? By learning to read what’s going on in each specific vineyard as the fruit matures. “There is no substitution for walking the vineyards, observing the conditions and, most importantly, tasting the ripening grapes to determine ...

Un-Wine Wednesday
When: Oct 22, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 403.229.9463
Email:
 
Where: The Wine Shop, T2S0B1
 
Un-Wine Wednesday! This time the theme is Music & Wine -- A fun Blind tasting accompanied with some musical clues... (Normally we would list the wines here, but being a blind tasting...) 2 Mysterious white wines 2 Mysterious red wines The show starts about 6 p.m. -- (Free and all welcome!)...

Amador Foothill tasting with winemaker Ben Zeitman
When: Oct 23, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free - just drop in
Phone: 403-287-3833
Email:
 
Where: Britannia Wine Merchants, T2S 1G9
 
Since 1980, Amador Foothill Winery has produced wines with great balance, finesse, and value. How? By learning to read what’s going on in each specific vineyard as the fruit matures. “There is no substitution for walking the vineyards, observing the conditions and, most importantly, tasting the ripening grapes to determine ...

Spanish Wine Tasting, Enjoy the Regions of Spain
When: Oct 24, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $30.00
Phone: (403)229-2385
Email:
 
Where: Mount Royal LD Tasting Center, T2T 0B4
 
Taste some wines from the different regions of Spain. Enjoy a light snack and some regional music. A great Friday night out. Let's have some fun with wine! cspc# 1024 $30.00...

Assaidh Braich (Ancient Malts)
When: Oct 24, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $225.00
Phone: 403-283-8000
Email:
 
Where: Kensington Wine Market, T2N 3P8
 
Every once in a while we feel the need to open some really special single malts and invite our friends. Join us for a tasting of six very rare, old whiskies, including the Auchentoshan 1957 ($3669.99). Includes your own KWM Single Malt glass!...

Wine & Words - Dave Greber Freelance Writers Award Fundraiser
When: Oct 25, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $25.00
Phone: 403-287-3833
Email:
 
Where: Britannia Wine Merchants
 
Taste wines from around the world, and find a few new gems for your cellar. One-night-only pricing will be available on selected wines. Artwork for sale donated by artists from Alberta and British Columbia....

Anniversary Inventory Sale
When: Oct 25, 2008 (Sat)
Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 403 640 1111
Email:
 
Where: The Wine Cellar South, T2J 0P6
 
Help us celebrate our 7th anniversary - all wines at 20% off - for one day only!...

Pinot Noirs of the World Tasting, SideWay's
When: Oct 29, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $30.00
Phone: (403)229-2385
Email:
 
Where: Mount Royal LD Tasting Center, T2T 0B4
 
Xmas is coming and a great wine is Pinot Noir. Enjoy some styles from around the world. I might even through in a Merlot for fun. CSPC # 1028 $30.00...

Un-Wine Wednesday
When: Oct 29, 2008 (Wed)
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost: Free
Phone: 403.229.9463
Email:
 
Where: The Wine Shop, T2S0B1
 
Un-Wine Wednesday! *(Free, casual, fun, educative) SCARY Wines! Come and discover 4 wines with some sort of scary story behind the scenes! Rominger - Muscat (Alscace, France) Tenuta Le Querce - Il Viola (Italy) Dead Arm Shiraz (Australia) Chateau Musar (Lebanon) The show starts about 6 p.m. -- (Free and all welcome!) ...

SOLD-OUT!! Great Canadian Wine Tasting: East vs West.
When: Oct 30, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $75.00
Phone: 403 452 8820
Email:
 
Where: 100 wines | by david walker, T2G0E6
 
We love Canadian wines, especially those that are truly trying to compete on the world stage in both quality and value. Join us for an in-depth tasting of our favorite Canadian wines that you quite possibly have never heard of. Wines from both East and West will be featured. ...

Italian Vendemmias
When: Oct 30, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: 70.00
Phone: 403-283-8000
Email:
 
Where: Kensington Wine Market, T2N 3P8
 
A fine selection of wines and their different vintages will be tasted and compared. Look at how age, climate, and winemaking can really change each vintage. ...

French Wine Tasting
When: Oct 30, 2008 (Thu)
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost: $15.00 / Discounted Admission for students and members: $5.00 RSVP
Phone: (403) 245-5662
Email:
 
Where: Alliance Française Of Calgary, Memorial Park Building, 2nd Floor, T2R 0W5
 
French Wine Tasting: the Loire Wines (and food pairing). By R. Harvey from Metro Vino and D. Moussu from l'Epicerie...

SOLD-OUT!! Movies & Wine: Dracula (original, 1931)
When: Oct 31, 2008 (Fri)
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Cost: $45.00
Phone: 403 452 8820
Email:
 
Where: 100 wines | by david walker, T2G0E6
 
The last friday of every month is movies & wine night at 100 wines. Watch a classic flick on our big screen, enjoy some tasty movie snacks and a fun wine tasting related to our feature film. For Halloween night we turn to Dracula...the classic starring Bela Lugosi. Verrry Scarrry! ...



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