Coming Events

Valentines 2009 - February 13th & 14th
f you are looking for the perfect romantic evening , then this is the spot for you. A three course culinary extravaganza starting with champagne and finishing with chocolate and strawberries. $99 per couple For more information and reservations: Phone 250-830-WINE (9463) Email michelle@tastingroom.ca

Wine Wednesdays
Enjoy special wine flights paired with the Daily Tapas Plate, a chef-designed assortment of hot and cold small tasters.
*Feature priced at $20

Frequent Wine Wednesday Card
Inquire about our: “Frequent Wine Wednesday Card”. Have your card authorized during Wine Wednesday and the 6th visit is free. Ask one of our staff for more details.

Discovering Taste and Flavour
We eat and drink everyday, but how much attention is paid to what we actually taste? This four-hour cooking class will focus on taste and flavour. Exploring the salty, the sweet, the hot and the sour and how combining flavours can elevate an ordinary dish into a not so ordinary dish. Add three 5-oz wine tasters and expect a real work out for the palate.
*Monday March 9th, 6pm—10pm
*Artichoke and salted lemon salad
*Creamy fig pasta
*Tea and cinnamon smoked chicken
*Hot chocolate pudding with orange, ginger and dried chilli

Fresh and Local
A bounty of foods are produced and harvested on Vancouver Island. This four-hour cooking class will focus on Island foods and wines. Enjoy a delicious meal of local seafood, meats, vegetables and Island cheese while sampling three 5-oz pours of Vancouver Island wines.
*Tuesday June 9th, 6pm—10pm
*Bouillabaisse
*Tannadice Farm pork, Stuffed pork loin
*Seasonal local vegetables
*Cheese plate and seasonal fruit and chocolate

South American Flavour
Let’s explore the rich variety of elegant and food friendly wines from South America. In this four-hour class you’ll enjoy three 5-oz pours, paired with foods from the equally rich and exotic South American cuisine.
*Tuesday September 08, 6pm—10pm
*Shrimp in coconut sauce
*Steak with chimichiri sauce
*Papas Arequipena
*Dulce de leche soufflé

Tapas and Festive Finger Foods
Get ready for the party season! Most of the savoury and sweet appetizers on the menu can be made ahead ensuring you have as much fun at your party as your guest do. We’ll enjoy a sparkling wine, a festive cocktail and discover just how versatile the sangria can be.
*Monday November 9, 6pm—10pm
*Beautiful Antipasto platters
*Mixed nuts
*Alsatian cheese tart
*Pan-seared sake scallops
*Pesto Palmiers
*Grilled Polenta with charred peppers and anchovies
*Eggplant and walnut dip

For more information contact Carol Kopp Ph: 250-830-WINE (9463)
Email: chef@tastingroom.ca