We had such a great Playing with Your Food Event last October at Metrovino that we want to offer another session – great for those who attended part 1 and want to build on this and fine for newcomers too. Playingwith your Food Part 2, on Tuesday Sept 24th 6:30pm, welcomes you to a unique and unorthodox adventure in [...]
Around the World with Pinot Noir When: Tuesday, October 22, 2013 Time: Reception 6:30PM; Tasting 7:00PM (sharp) Where: Ranchmen’s Club 710 – 13 Avenue SW Did you ever wonder how terroir affects Pinot Noir? Different climates, different wine makers all play a part in how a wine tastes. This is a great opportunity to compare and contrast wines from around the world [...]
Vega Sicilia, the True Grand Cru of Spain When: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 Time: 6:30 reception; tasting 7:00PM (sharp) Where: Ranchmen’s Club 710 – 13 Avenue SW Dress code: Business casual as the Club has a no jeans policy We had the unique opportunity a few years ago to purchase and then cellar a complete tasting of wines from Vega [...]
Please join the Grand Cru Society at the River Café to kick off the holiday season as we taste and compare five champagnes from two Champagne houses: H. Blin and Dosnan &Lepage! The fireplace will be crackling and Chef Andrew Winfield’s fantastic food and the Cafe’s genial staff will be complemented by these fine wines [...]
Bordeaux 2003 Part Deux Please register for this event online by clicking this link: https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=6226 In response to our survey, wherein our members provided the directors with some very valuable feedback , we are proud to present an educational tasting of our members’ stated favourite wine, Bordeaux, followed by a small meal consisting of a salad [...]
Tasting of Cellar Picks from Down Under Come join us as we taste some great Australian wines that have been carefully purchased and stored over the years in the Grand Cru club cellar. We will enjoy Amon-Ra Shiraz, Bin 389, G.A.M Shiraz and Penfold’s RWT in vintages spanning 2001 to 2007.
Tuesday, March 18th, 2014 6:30 Reception; Dinner 7:00 PM CARINO JAPANESE BISTRO 709 Edmonton Trail NE Cost per person: $125.00 each for members and one guest $135.00 each for non-members $70.00 each Non-drinkers, meal only Carino, the innovative Italian-Japanese restaurant at 709 Edmonton Trail N.E. (403-984-7534) landed the No. 6 spot on enRoute magazine’s list of top new restaurants [...]
Our annual meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 8th at the Collins Barrow board room, Suite 1400, 777 – 8th Ave SW at 5:30pm. Proceed to the 14th floor and then dial the Collins Barrow board room buzzer to get admittance to the Grand Cru Society meeting. NOTE – ADMITTANCE AFTER 6PM WILL NOT [...]
Great Wines, Simple Foods Monday, May 5, 2014 The Bow Valley Club 250 6 Ave SW #370 Reception: 5:30 p.m. Dinner: 6:00 p.m. Reception: Pinot Grigio – 2012, Dotoressa di Lago, Zonte’s Footstep First course: Traditional Panzanella salad paired with NV, Garbèl Brut Prosecco Treviso Second course: Italian Anise-studded Sausage Arrancini with Arribiatta sauce paired with 2007, Poggerino Chianti Classico Third [...]
ROSÉ REDUX @ Rundlewood It is Summer in the City again and the perfect time to enjoy all the shades of pink! Rosé wines – ranging from the ‘almost’ red to the palest salmon peach and every shade in between. Fresh, crisp, juicy and redolent of summer fruits. We look forward to seeing you at [...]