Grape Varieties
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Que Sera Syrah!
CA$50.00
February 25th Learn the key insights on wines of Syrah where grown successfully whether continental Europe, the Americas, Australia or South Africa. Discover the unique characteristics of Syrah vines, leaves, and grape bunches of this classic red grape variety along with tasting notes that help differentiate France, Spain, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand and California. We’ll also discover some great value for your pocket book and your cellar. Session There are 2 Tuesday evening sessions to choose from starting at: 4:30 pm (PDT) which is 7:30 pm (EST) 7:30 pm (PDT) which is 10:30 pm (EST) on Zoom lasting approximately 1.5 hours. Bring a Bottle We recommend bottles from the BC Liquor Store website. Pick up a bottle to open at the session and share your thoughts on the region, producer and wine style. Reserve Your Spot Credit Card: Use our shopping cart for your convenience. E-Transfer: You can reserve your spot by sending an e-transfer to goodwinegal@gmail.com for each session you wish to attend. Dial M for Merlot
CA$50.00
March 4th, 2021 Learn the key insights on wines of Merlot where grown successfully whether continental Europe, the Americas, Australia or South Africa. Discover the unique characteristics of Merlot vines, leaves, and grape bunches along with tasting notes that help differentiate Bordeaux, Italy, Spain, California and South Africa. You'll also discover some great value for your pocket book and your cellar. Session There are 2 Thursday evening sessions to choose from starting at: 4:30 pm (PDT) which is 7:30 pm (EST) 7:30 pm (PDT) which is 10:30 pm (EST) on Zoom lasting approximately 1.5 hours. Bring a Bottle We recommend bottles from the BC Liquor Store website. Pick up a bottle to open at the session and share your thoughts on the region, producer and wine. Reserve Your Spot Credit Card: Use our shopping cart and pay by credit card. E-Transfer: Reserve you spot by sending an e-transfer to goodwinegal@gmail.com for each session you wish to attend Cab Sauvant - Is Cab Still King?
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Jan 14 2021 “Seven Nights of International Grapes & Wine with Mark Shipway” continues Thursday, January 14th at 7:30 pm on Zoom with Cab Sauvant – Is Cab still King? Cabernet Sauvignon recently became the world’s most planted grape of any colour and is still growing! From the old world wisdom of Bordeaux and Bolgheri to the new world styling of California and the Cape, Cabernet Sauvignon has captured the imagination of red winemakers and red wine drinkers wherever they may be. Let's talk and taste Cabernet Sauvignon. Bring up a bottle, invite a friend, grab a glass, order some cheese and get ready to travel the world of Cab! Outline In this session we will look at those classic old (& new world) benchmarks and discover the ‘what and the why’ of their quality, taste and above all, price. Along the way we will take a quick dive into oceanic influenced Australia the take a hike high into the Andes of Argentina and Chile – all countries perhaps more famous for other red wine grapes but offer huge potential for any budding Cabernet Sauvant. We will end by also asking the question, ‘is BC really the place to be for Cabernet Sauvignon?’ We’ll also discover some great value for your pocket book and your cellar. Session Thursday evening sessions start at 7:30 pm on Zoom. Each session has a learning component and interactive tasting conversation lasting approximately 1.5 hours. You will receive a zoom link a couple of hours before the session starts. Bring a Bottle Check it out! We recommend bottles from the BC Liquor Store website. Pick up a bottle to open at the session and share your thoughts on the region, producer and wine style. Reserve Your Spot Credit Card: Reserve here on Good Wine Gal. E-Transfer: If you prefer you can e-transfer to goodwinegal@gmail.com for all sessions you wish to attend. Please indicate these sessions in an email. A confirmation and receipt will be provided. ABC - Always Bank on Chardonnay
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Jan 21 2021 “Seven Nights of International Grapes & Wine with Mark Shipway” continues Thursday, January 21st at 7:30 pm on Zoom with Chardonnay - the world’s most famous white grape variety! And while we are still suffering the hangover of California’s mistreatment of this varietal, we can find some amazing bottles and producers in the market. The key to finding the style you like is to consider your preference for unoaked or oaked chardonnay. The other key characteristic is the buttery note and the richness on the palate. This is a trademark of Chardonnay and suggests pairing with dishes that butter features prominently like hot buttered popcorn. Oh ya! Chablis is generally unoaked (unless you are in Grand Cru). Most of these have oak but nicely integrated. Let's talk and taste the most famous and most widely planted white variety, Chardonnay. Topic Mark will share key insights on Chardonnay where it is grown successfully from continental Europe, the Americas, Australia to South Africa. Discover the unique characteristics of the vines, leaves, and grape bunches of the classic grape varieties and the tasting notes that differentiate Burgundy from Napa, New Zealand from South Africa. We’ll also discover some great value for your pocket book and your cellar. Session Thursday evening sessions on Zoom start at 7:30 pm. Each session has a learning and interactive tasting component lasting 1.5 hours in length. Bring a Bottle Check it out! We recommend bottles from the BC Liquor Store website. Pick up a bottle to open at the session and share your thoughts on the region, producer and wine style. Reserve Your Spot Credit Card: You can also reserve your spot on the Good Wine Gal website at https://www.goodwinegal.ca/good-wine-sessions.html E-Transfer: You can reserve you spot by sending an e-transfer to goodwinegal@gmail.com for each session you wish to attend. You will be sent the Zoom link along with your receipt. See You Tuesday July 16th at 7:30 pm on Zoom. Ouch - The Heartbreak Grape Pinot Noir!
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Jan 28th 2021 “Seven Nights of International Grape & Wine with Mark Shipway” continues Thursday January 28 at 7:30 pm on Zoom. Mark will introduce wine lovers to Pinot Noir - one of the most widely planted international red grape varieties in the world! Successfully planted and grown in many regions around the world known it is known as the ‘heartbreak grape” because it is a triple threat – finicky, fussy and doesn’t like wet feet. Challenging and yet coveted, here is what you need to know about Pinot Noir! Topic Mark will share key insights on wines of Pinot Noir where grown successfully whether continental Europe, the Americas, Australia or South Africa. Discover the unique characteristics of the vines, leaves, grape bunches of the classic grape varieties and the tasting notes that differentiate Burgundy to Oregon, New Zealand to Argentina. We’ll also discover some great value for your pocket book and your cellar. Session Thursday evening sessions on Zoom start at 7:30 pm. Each session has a learning and interactive tasting component lasting 1.5 hours in length. Bring a Bottle Check it out! We recommend bottles from the BC Liquor Store website. Pick up a bottle to open at the session and share your thoughts on the region, producer and wine style. Reserve Your Spot Credit Card: You can reserve your spot on the Good Wine Gal Transfer: You can reserve you spot by sending an e-transfer to goodwinegal@gmail.com for each session you wish to attend. Savvy Sauvignon Blanc!
CA$50.00
Feb 4 2020 “International Grapes & Wine with Mark Shipway” continues Thursday Feb 4th at 7:30 pm (PST) on Zoom. Meet Sauvignon Blance, one of the most widely planted international white grape varieties are successfully grown in many regions around the world. Discover the unique characteristics of Sauvignon Blanc vines, leaves, and grape bunches along with tasting notes that help differentiate it from Bordeaux, Sancerre, New Zealand and more. You'll also discover some great value for your pocket book and age worthy styles for your cellar. There are 2 Thursday evening sessions to choose from starting at: 4:30 pm (PST) which is 7:30 pm (EST) 7:30 pm (PST) which is 10:30 pm (EST) on Zoom lasting approximately 1.5 hours. Bring a Bottle Bring a bottle of Riesling, grab a fresh glass, invite a curious friend, order takeout and get ready to trip around the world from the comfort of your home using the power of Zoom! We have provided a list of recommend bottles below that are available at the BC Liquor Store. Reserve Your Spot Credit Card: Reserve here on Good Wine Gal. E-Transfer: If you prefer you can e-transfer to goodwinegal@gmail.com for all sessions you wish to attend. Please indicate these sessions in an email. A Reason for Riesling
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Feb 18 2021 Learn about Riesling including where it’s grown successfully whether continental Europe, the Americas, Australia or right here in BC. Discover the unique characteristics of Riesling vines, leaves, and grape bunches of this classic grape variety along with tasting notes that help differentiate Riesling from the Mosel, the Rheingau, Alsace, Austria, AZ/NZ and BC. You'll also discover some great value for your pocket book and age worthy styles for your cellar. Sessions There are 2 Thursday evening sessions to choose from starting at: 4:30 pm (PST) which is 7:30 pm (EST) 7:30 pm (PST) which is 10:30 pm (EST) on Zoom lasting approximately 1.5 hours. Bring a Bottle Bring a bottle of Riesling, grab a fresh glass, invite a curious friend, order takeout and get ready to trip around the world from the comfort of your home using the power of Zoom! We have provided a list of recommend bottles below that are available at the BC Liquor Store. Reserve Your Spot Credit Card: You can also use our shopping cart and pay by credit card. E-Transfer: Reserve your spot by sending an e-transfer to goodwinegal@gmail.com for each session you wish to attend. You will be sent the Zoom link before the session. |