The event was a great success, with great wine comparisons from around the world. Beverley out did herself with this event and even shared with us some of her own wines from her private stock. Thank you Beverly!
Nabilah Rawji of Somm Factory did an amazing job with awesome slides making her points about the wines we were consuming. Thank you Nabilah!
Attached is a picture encapsulation of the event, if you missed it.
https://vimeo.com/933075717?share=copy
This event is rescheduled from March 7th 2024
The Menu
1st Pear & pecorino salad
Roasted pear, shaved pecorino, mixed greens, toasted walnuts, white balsamic vinaigrette.
2nd Angus ribeye, brown butterGrilled broccolini, spicy honey.
3rd Cheese and charcuterie.
It’s no secret that blind tasting is hard. Even expert tasters regularly confuse classic wines based on similarities in winemaking and place of origin.
On April 9th, 2024
Time: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Vintage Conservatory, 224 King St West, 4th Floor
You’ll be greeted by a growers Champagne to get the evening of discovery started. This will come with a discussion of the world of sparkling wine and how to find traditional method sparkling that punches above its weight.
We’ll then look at a duo of white wines that show how we can use insights on winemaking and terroir to find new wines that capture the essence of our favourite classics like Chablis.
With our pair of red wines we’ll look at the history of Bordeaux and Southwest France to find the hidden values within the category. We’ll pinpoint some ways you can use this historical knowledge to continue drinking and enjoying the wines of Bordeaux without worrying about buying en-primeur or breaking the bank on 1st growth wines.
Our wine discovery will be guided by a 3-course meal provided by the award winning chefs of the Vintage Conservatory. At the end of this session you will walk away with:
1 A deeper understanding of how to navigate the world of Champagne and other traditional method sparkling wines;
2 A deeper understanding of Chablis and wines that fit that category from adjacent areas;
3 An understanding of how to get the most out of Bordeaux, and adjacent options.
This session will be led by Master Sommelier Candidate and wine instructor, Nabilah Rawji of Somm Factory.
COST: $140 Members $140 Guests.
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT:
Please register by April 4 2024 at iwfstoronto.org.
Registration Code: as sent to your email.
Payment: Please e-transfer to *protected email*.
Diana R. Burke.
President