Downtown Winery presents Vines Play | Wine Workshop
The wonderful world of wine is both intriguing & complex.
Let us help you discover this fascinating world in this
6-Part Series, led by Chanile from Vines Play in collaboration with Downtown Winery.
*Tickets for the entire series are available at checkout.
Wine Workshop #1: The Making & Tasting of Great Wines
Thurs. Feb 13th | 7-8 pm | Downtown Winery
An introductory class that delivers way more than a 101 segment. Learn about how wine is made, how to taste wine and to judge what makes a wine great. Taste some of our best vintages in class.
Small bites and wine by the galss, available for purchase at the end of class.
Connect with other guests and shop!
Wine Workshop #2: Sensory Class & Aroma
Thurs. Feb 27th | 7-8 pm | Downtown Winery
See, smell and savour...taking a sensory approach to enjoying wine. We will take a deeper look into what you see, smell and taste when drinking wine. Develop your palette and overall drinking experience with this information packed class. Come prepare to laugh and debate all night because wine is more about perception than reality. Taste some wines with the most distinct aromas and flavours .
Small bites and wine by the glass, available for purchase at the end of class.
Have the opportunity to purchase your favourite bottle!
Wine Workshop #3: Food and Wine Pairing- Part 1
Thurs. Mar 12th | 7-8 pm| Downtown Winery
To start learn the basics and the big picture techniques to flawlessly pair food and wine. Never second guess yourself in restaurants or the LCBO when trying to pick a wine to go with dinner. Learn why black pepper is a no no for pairing and why spicy food is so difficult to pair with wine! Complimentary small bites will be provided for demonstration purposes followed by the opportunity to purchase your favourite bottle.
Small bites and wine by the glass, available for purchase at the end of class.
Wine Workshop #4: Food and Wine Pairing- Part 2
Thurs. Mar 19th | 7-8 pm | Downtown Winery
Must have done Food and Wine Pairing- Part 1. Now things are heating up, we will look at the intricate details in pairing food and wine. Pulling back the layers we will look at complex dishes and wines and what elements work well in pairing. We will also explore the history of some of your favourite pairings.
Small bites and wine by the glass, available for purchase at the end of class.
Wine Workshop #5: The Noble Grapes
Thurs. Apr 2nd | 7-8 pm| Downtown Winery
Learn about the 7 noble grapes and what makes them unique; a perfect opportunity to explore and understand your wine preferences. You will taste some of our noble wines and we wouldn't be true royals if we didn't take something from the cellar.
Small bites and wine by the glass, available for purchase at the end of class.
Wine Workshop #6: The Blind Tasting
Thurs. Apr 16th | 7-8 pm | Downtown Winery
So you think you know wine? Of course you do... you've made it to the sixth class. It is time to play, test your skills and all you have learnt in a blind tasting. We will mask some of the wines you enjoyed during the series and with all your senses except sight explore their details. Now this will be an experience!
Small bites and wine by the glass, available for purchase at the end of class.
Date: February 13 - April 16, 2020 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Location: Downtown Winery | 30 Ossington, Toronto, M6J 2Y7
Admission:
$35 per class
*Tickets available for entire series on Eventbrite upon checkout
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