WINES OF THE WORLD
TUTORED TASTINGS from $40
Wine and Champagne tasting seminars for the novice & the connoisseur. Each 1-hour Tutored Tasting features a different product, with tasting experts guiding you along the way. This is a unique opportunity to sample premium brands. Plus, you'll be able to interact with the producers themselves in a private, yet informal setting. Choose from over 10 seminars. Featured countries include: France, California, Canada, Italy, Spain, Rod Phillips’ Top 500 picks from the LCBO, and ever popular Go for Gold – featuring the Gold medal winners from the International Wine Competition.
$40 includes full Day Pass to the Show. Complete schedule coming soon.
Friday, November 6
| Time | Title | Description | Presenter | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM | Go for Gold and Best of Show | There will be hundreds of wines for you to taste at the Ottawa Wine and Food Show, many entered the ‘Cellars of the World’ competition. A small number won Gold, an even smaller number won ‘Best of Show’. Join Vic Harradine, Guild Governor, publisher of winecurrent and Director, Algonquin Sommelier Program, in a tutored tasting of nine of these highly-rated wines. | Vic Harradine, Accredited Sommelier, Wine Educator and Wine Critic | $40.00 |
| 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM | Cyprus | TBD | ||
| 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM | Wines of Francis Ford Coppola | Tasting Seminar hosted by Heather de Savoye. Heather, a trained Sommelier and expert in Californian wines will discuss the history and nuances of Coppola's various wines and properties. The Seminar will feature wines available in the LCBO, in consignment and wines poured at the Ottawa Wine and Food Show from Coppola. | Heather de Savoye, Export Sales Director, Francis Ford Coppola | $40.00 |
| 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM | The Art of Pairing Wine and Food | This entertaining, interactive seminar will introduce you to the Art of Wine and Food pairing. Experience for yourself the effect spices, textures and foods can have on your perception of various styles of wine. Understand how to trust your own taste and learn what works and what doesn’t work for you. | Michael Fagan, Manager,Knowledge Resource Group, LCBO | $40.00 |
Saturday, November 7
| Time | Title | Description | Presenter | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM | Ontario Vintage 2007 - A spectacular Year for Ontario Wine | 2007 Vintage - A Spectacular Year for Ontario Wine - Flagship Ontario varietals and styles:Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Blends and Icewine | David Lawrason, Wine Writer, Sponsored by Wine Access Magazine | $40.00 |
| 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM | The 500 Best Value Wines | Okay, so you won’t be tasting all 500, but Rod Phillips, Guild Governor and author of The 500 Best-Value Wines in the LCBO 2009, draws on his years of wine tasting expertise to lead you through this down-to-earth tasting. His book is a comprehensive, up-to-date guide to getting the best bottle for your buck. In this blind tasting, Rod will introduce you to some of the highest-rated wines in this just-published 2009 edition. You’ll have the opportunity to taste the wines, guess the price range, and comment on them. You can also discuss the book and have your copy signed after the tasting. | Rod Phillips, Wine Writer | $40.00 |
| 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM | Fine Wines of Burgundy | To Commemorate the 150th Anniversary of Maison Louis Jadot and the 40th year of Head Winemaker Jacques Lardiere's tenure, Lifford Wine Agency will be presenting a Fine Wines of Burgundy: Louis Jadot Tasting Seminar. Louis Jadot is the largest Burgundy supplier in North America, acccounting for nearly 25% of North American Burgundy sales. Jadot has a range of vineyards across Burgundy, producing wines in top regions such as Beaune, Gevery-Chambertin and Clos Vougeot. | Nick Keukenmeester, Private Client Specialist | $55.00 |
| 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM | Champagne - "Nectar of the Gods" | A unique event, you’ll uncork and taste seven fabulous Champagnes including Veuve Clicquot—the world’s most recognizable Champagne and Laurent-Perrier Rosé Brut—the world’s most popular Rosé Champagne. You’ll taste various styles—Blanc de Blancs, Vintage and Non-Vintage, Brut Réserve and three from the prestigious boutique house, La Maison Pierrel. Winston Churchill’s favourite—the house of Pol Roger, and the famous Grande Marque house of Louis Roderer will also be tasted in this informative, interactive and enjoyable session. | Vic Harradine, Wine educator, wine critic, accredited sommelier and wine judge | $60.00 |
Sunday, November 8
| Time | Title | Description | Presenter | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM | Where in the World are the Great Wine Values? | Find out in this entertaining and informative tasting | David Lawrason, Wine Writer Sponsored by Wine Access Magazine | $40.00 |
| 2:15PM to 3:15PM | Italy – “Off the beaten Path” | Come and explore 6 varietals that are truly Off the Beaten Path. This seminar will educate you on some of the undiscovered indigenous Italian varietals of the Wine World. |
$40.00 |