Programming
General public opening hours: Friday, November 29 and Saturday, November 30, from 2pm to 9pm.
The Tasting Workshops and the Tastings and Chat take place on the 2nd of the Grand Quay.
Tasting Workshops
Take part in a series of tasting workshops on a variety of themes.
- Workshop in the form of a masterclass
- 45 minutes
- 4 to 6 products to discover
- $10 tx incl. per workshop (or 10 coupons on site).
Tasting Workshops schedule
Discover distinctive white wines. Come explore the terroirs and winemaking techniques of these two countries in the southern hemisphere. Let yourself be surprised by the quality of the wines that stand out on the world stage. Passionate or amateurs, we promise you an educational, friendly and tasty experience.
Animated by Kler-Yann Bouteiller
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Explore the diversity of Australia’s continent of wine and the adventurous spirit of our winemaking community. Experience fresh and savoury wines from classic and contemporary winemakers that are shaping the way Australian wine is enjoyed worldwide.
Animated by Michelle Bouffard, DipWSET, Certified Sommelier
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Explore the typicality of the region's emblematic grape varieties and let yourself be carried away by a refreshing tasting, highlighting the richness and diversity of the Loire terroir. Whether you are a fan of light and fruity reds or more structured and complex, Loire wines are full of treasures that will seduce and delight your taste buds!
Animed by Jacky Blisson, Master of Wine
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Rueda is known for growing the Verdejo grape, which is a 1000-year-old indigenous grape, as well as Sauvignon Blanc. What makes this varietal so special is the unique palette of aromas and flavours that are so distinctive. Rueda is the only region that specializes in white wine production and is the second best-selling wine in Spain. Rueda’s market share in Spain is 42% and ranks #1 in quality white wines.
Animated by Véronique Rivest, 2nd World Best Sommelier in 2013
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Where to start when making eco-responsible purchases and identifying wines that meet the right criteria? Founder of Tasting Climate Change, Michelle Bouffard DipWSET explains the elements to take into account to make an informed choice.
Animated by Michelle Bouffard, DipWSET, Certified Sommelier
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Curious to know more about environmental practices in terms of wine production? If you want to better understand the various certifications, i.e. organic, biodynamic, natural wine, this workshop is for you. Presented by Michelle Bouffard, founder of Tasting Climate Change, come and improve your knowledge while tasting wines from the states of California, New York, Oregon and Washington.
Animated by Michelle Bouffard, DipWSET, Certified Sommelier
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The inimitable style of Rioja wines is a complex puzzle shaped by nature and the culture of passionate women and men. Come and discover a reference region in Spain during a guided tasting of 2 white wines and 3 red wines. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a moment of pleasure with a Rioja, a touch of sophistication for your end-of-year celebrations!
Animed by Bernard Joseph Lemoyne, Head Sommelier at L’Atelier restaurant in Ottawa and teacher at Algonquin College
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California wines have evolved greatly in the last 10 years. Producers are now focusing on producing fresh, dry wines that represent their teirroir Come discover the new California!
Animed by Hugo Duchesne, Sommelier
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Discover the grape varieties of Vin De France, where the audacity and creativity of winemakers reveal the full free expression of their know-how! This tasting workshop invites you to explore vintages where tradition and innovation blend harmoniously. From maceration wines to natural sparkling wines (Pet Nat), dive into the world of wines that break the codes and reinvent the classics. An immersion in the art of wine, designed for enthusiasts in search of authenticity and unique experiences.
Animed by Isabel Bordeleau, Sommelier
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Follow us on the Ontario Wine Route. Passing through Prince Edward County (PEC) to the Niagara Valley, you will be dazzled by the beauty of the landscapes but also by the quality of the wines produced there. Embark with us on this beautiful getaway to our neighbors.
Animated by Michelle Bouffard, DipWSET, Certified Sommelier
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Tasting and Chat
Take part in a series of tasting talks around a wine or spirits brand.
- In a relaxed atmosphere
- 25 minutes
- 2-3 products to discover
- 7 $ tx incl. per tasting (or 7 coupons on site)
Tasting and Chat schedule
From Chablis limestone to Bégadan limestone, the link between Chablis and the North of Médoc
Animated by par Giacomo Piubello from Château Patache D'Aux and Romain Chevrolat from Domaine Laroche
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Discover the Côte des Bar, a Champagne region where Pinot Noir is the star. Taste different vintages from Maison Devaux, always made with at least 50% Pinot Noir.
Animed by Philippe Meurant
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Discover 3 prestigious estates of renowned winemaker Gerard Bertrand and travel to the South of France for a moment.
Animated by Adrien de Philip
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Tasting and panel discussion on the new distilleries in Scotland which have been booming for the last 5 years.
Animed by Carl Dubé
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Viña Chocalán, a family estate located in the heart of the Maipo Valley in Chile, combines tradition and sustainable viticultural practices to create exceptional wines, recognized for their elegance, aromatic richness and authentic expression of the Chilean terroir.
Animated by Marie-Andrée Gagnon Zaouter
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Come and discover the particularities of Chablis premiers crus.
Animated by Adrien Paresys
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Travel the US Pacific Coast with a tasting magnificent white wines: from Oregon to Santa Barbara to Sonoma.
Animed by Sébastien Ouellet
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Enter the world of Hendrick's gins, with a lively tasting of Hendrick's Original, Hendrick's Orbium as well as the new cabinet of curiosities Hendrick's Grand Cabaret
Animed by Fabien Maillard
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