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Tickets available now for the "La Table Commune" Tastings Below
Bordeaux vs The World
Cabernet Sauvignon is with out question the king of all red grape varieties. It is revered for its complex aromas, masculine structure and ability to age. It is in the Bordeaux region of France where Cabernet Sauvignon reaches its finest expression.
Wineries all over the world aspire to produce wines that mimic those of Bordeaux. There is even an association for wines made in the Bordeaux style but from other parts of the world with members from six countries - Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, Mexico and the USA.
When you consider that the Bordelaise started growing vines for wine production around 71AD the rest of the world has certainly had some catching up to do! In this unique tasting we will compare some Bordeaux Chateau with Bordeaux Style wines made in other parts of the world. We'll take an idepth look at Cabernet and other varieties native to Bordeaux and how they have adapted to different soil and climatic conditions.
Date: Wed, Sep 15th
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Cost: $35
This seminar is limited to 12 seats and is a first come, first served basis. Please call 604.875.3325 with your credit card details to reserve your seat. Alternatively you can purchase tickets in person at the store or by Email to jbashford@fireflyfinewinesandales.com with your name, phone number and number of tickets.
A Seminar on "Sour' Beers
Following on from the August 'La Table Commune' tasting of classic Belgian Ales we thought we would step it up a notch. In September we will be delving into the niche category of ‘sour beers’.
While the umbrella of “sour beers” includes many styles, traditional sour beers are most popular in Belgium, home of lambics, gueuzes and Flemish sour ales. But in the last few years American brewers have been trying their hand at imitating those styles by fermenting with special yeasts and lactic acid bacteria. Sometimes they age the beers in wood or stainless steel and add raspberries, cherries, apricots and other fresh fruit for flavor.
We are very fortunate to have signed up Adam Henderson to lead the tasting. Adam is a qualified cicerone (beers version of the sommelier) and representative of Raincity Brands the leading importer of Belgian ‘sour’ beers. Further more he has just returned from Belgium with many amazing stories having tasted his way around their famous breweries.
Date: Tue, Sep 21st
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Cost: $35
This seminar is limited to 12 seats and is a first come, first served basis. Please call 604.875.3325 with your credit card details to reserve your seat. Alternatively you can purchase tickets in person at the store or by Email to jbashford@fireflyfinewinesandales.com with your name, phone number and number of tickets.
BC Celebration - No. 2
On BC Day earlier this month we held a BC Celebration Tasting. We were overwhelmed by the response and the event was sold out in just a couple of days. For all of you who called in to buy tickets and were regretfully turned away, Sheila has agreed to recreate the tasting for us again this month. All the info can be found below…
For a region that’s so young and has no tradition as a guide, BC’s wine regions have come a very long way. There is no doubt in our minds that quality will continue to improve. Perhaps, what is most interesting however is that slight differences in style are starting to emerge from each of the Okanagan Valley’s sub regions?
Join us for a tasting to explore the unique Terriors of the North (Kelowna), Central (Oliver, Okanagan Falls, Naramata) and South (Similkameen, Osoyoos) Okanagan Valley.
We will also look toward the future and discover which varietals might be best suited, and therefore most likely to succeed, for each of these micro-climates.
This Celebration of BC wines will be lead by Sheila Whittaker - Firefly Staff Member, Freelance Wine Writer and Enthusiastic Wine and Travel Blogger!
Date: Monday Sep 27th
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Cost: $35
This seminar is limited to 12 seats and is a first come, first served basis. Please call 604.875.3325 with your credit card details to reserve your seat. Alternatively you can purchase tickets in person at the store or by Email to jbashford@fireflyfinewinesandales.com with your name, phone number and number of tickets.
visit our website at http://www.fireflyfinewinesandales.com/
Bordeaux vs The World
Cabernet Sauvignon is with out question the king of all red grape varieties. It is revered for its complex aromas, masculine structure and ability to age. It is in the Bordeaux region of France where Cabernet Sauvignon reaches its finest expression.
Wineries all over the world aspire to produce wines that mimic those of Bordeaux. There is even an association for wines made in the Bordeaux style but from other parts of the world with members from six countries - Argentina, Australia, Canada, Israel, Mexico and the USA.
When you consider that the Bordelaise started growing vines for wine production around 71AD the rest of the world has certainly had some catching up to do! In this unique tasting we will compare some Bordeaux Chateau with Bordeaux Style wines made in other parts of the world. We'll take an idepth look at Cabernet and other varieties native to Bordeaux and how they have adapted to different soil and climatic conditions.
Date: Wed, Sep 15th
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Cost: $35
This seminar is limited to 12 seats and is a first come, first served basis. Please call 604.875.3325 with your credit card details to reserve your seat. Alternatively you can purchase tickets in person at the store or by Email to jbashford@fireflyfinewinesandales.com with your name, phone number and number of tickets.
A Seminar on "Sour' Beers
Following on from the August 'La Table Commune' tasting of classic Belgian Ales we thought we would step it up a notch. In September we will be delving into the niche category of ‘sour beers’.
While the umbrella of “sour beers” includes many styles, traditional sour beers are most popular in Belgium, home of lambics, gueuzes and Flemish sour ales. But in the last few years American brewers have been trying their hand at imitating those styles by fermenting with special yeasts and lactic acid bacteria. Sometimes they age the beers in wood or stainless steel and add raspberries, cherries, apricots and other fresh fruit for flavor.
We are very fortunate to have signed up Adam Henderson to lead the tasting. Adam is a qualified cicerone (beers version of the sommelier) and representative of Raincity Brands the leading importer of Belgian ‘sour’ beers. Further more he has just returned from Belgium with many amazing stories having tasted his way around their famous breweries.
Date: Tue, Sep 21st
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Cost: $35
This seminar is limited to 12 seats and is a first come, first served basis. Please call 604.875.3325 with your credit card details to reserve your seat. Alternatively you can purchase tickets in person at the store or by Email to jbashford@fireflyfinewinesandales.com with your name, phone number and number of tickets.
BC Celebration - No. 2
On BC Day earlier this month we held a BC Celebration Tasting. We were overwhelmed by the response and the event was sold out in just a couple of days. For all of you who called in to buy tickets and were regretfully turned away, Sheila has agreed to recreate the tasting for us again this month. All the info can be found below…
For a region that’s so young and has no tradition as a guide, BC’s wine regions have come a very long way. There is no doubt in our minds that quality will continue to improve. Perhaps, what is most interesting however is that slight differences in style are starting to emerge from each of the Okanagan Valley’s sub regions?
Join us for a tasting to explore the unique Terriors of the North (Kelowna), Central (Oliver, Okanagan Falls, Naramata) and South (Similkameen, Osoyoos) Okanagan Valley.
We will also look toward the future and discover which varietals might be best suited, and therefore most likely to succeed, for each of these micro-climates.
This Celebration of BC wines will be lead by Sheila Whittaker - Firefly Staff Member, Freelance Wine Writer and Enthusiastic Wine and Travel Blogger!
Date: Monday Sep 27th
Time: 7pm - 9pm
Cost: $35
This seminar is limited to 12 seats and is a first come, first served basis. Please call 604.875.3325 with your credit card details to reserve your seat. Alternatively you can purchase tickets in person at the store or by Email to jbashford@fireflyfinewinesandales.com with your name, phone number and number of tickets.
visit our website at http://www.fireflyfinewinesandales.com/
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