The Grapes
Learn about International Grape Varieties from Continental Europe to the Americas, Australia and South Africa. In these sessions we explore the grape and it's character from berry and leaf to climate and terroir. We travel the world and consider the flavour profiles from popular grape growing regions of the world. We also look at quality and price. This is a great place to start or continue your wine education.
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Cabernet Sauvant - Is Cab Still King?
CA$50.00
Fall 2021
Cabernet Sauvignon - Is it the most widely planted red grape variety in the wine world? What makes Cab so popular? What does the future hold? Get the answers to these questions and more with Mark Shipway during our online wine session. All you have to do is reserve your seat, buy a bottle, grab a glass, order some cheese and get ready to explore the world of wine from the comfort of home thanks to the power of Zoom.
Session Thursday 7:30 pm (PST) on Zoom for "Cab Sauvant – Is Cab still King?" Join Good Wine Gal, Barb Wild and Vancouver's top wine educator, Mark Shipway to learn about and enjoy Cabernet Sauvignon. Each session lasts approximately 1.5 hours. A recommended list of wine and cheeses are provided.
Outline In this online zoom session, Mark leads us through a comprehensive educational presentation about Cabernet Sauvignon. Discover the ‘what and why’ of style, quality, taste and above all, price. The presentation is followed by an interactive tasting component where we discuss the wine in our glass.
Bring a Bottle Check it out! You'll find a recommended list of bottles from the BC Liquor Store & Marquis Wine Cellars website at the bottom of this page.
Reserve Your Spot Credit Card: Reserve below by clicking the “add to cart” button. E-Transfer: If you prefer to e-transfer please send it goodwinegal@gmail.com for all sessions you wish to attend. Please indicate these sessions in a follow up email. A confirmation and receipt will be provided. You will receive a zoom link a couple of hours before the start of the session. ABC - Always Bank on Chardonnay
CA$50.00
Fall 2021
Chardonnay - is it the world’s most famous white grape variety? Is it always oaked? Do I smell butter? Get the answers to these questions and more with Mark Shipway during our online wine session. All you have to do is reserve your seat, buy a bottle, grab a glass, order some cheese and get ready to explore the world of wine from the comfort of home thanks to the power of Zoom.
Session Thursday at 7:30 pm (PST) on Zoom for “Always Bank on Chardonnay”. Join Good Wine Gal, Barb Wild and Vancouver's top wine educator, Mark Shipway to learn about and enjoy Chardonnay. Each session lasts approximately 1.5 hours. A recommended list of wine and cheeses are provided.
Outline In this online zoom session, Mark leads us through a comprehensive educational presentation about Chardonnay. Discover the ‘what and why’ of style, quality, taste and above all, price. The presentation is followed by an interactive tasting component where we discuss the wine in our glass.
Bring a Bottle Check it out! You'll find a recommended list of bottles from the BC Liquor Store & Marquis Wine Cellars website at the bottom of this page.
Reserve Your Spot Credit Card: Reserve below by clicking the “add to cart” button. E-Transfer: If you prefer to e-transfer please send it goodwinegal@gmail.com for all sessions you wish to attend. Please indicate these sessions in a follow up email. A confirmation and receipt will be provided. You will receive a zoom link a couple of hours before the start of the session. Ouch - Is Pinot Noir a Heartbreaker?
CA$50.00
Fall 2021
Pinot Noir – is it the ‘heartbreak grape”? Why is it age-worthy? How come it’s so expensive? What’s the big deal? Get the answers to these questions and more with Mark Shipway during our online wine session. All you have to do is reserve your seat, buy a bottle, grab a glass, order some cheese and get ready to explore the world of wine from the comfort of home thanks to the power of Zoom.
Session Thursday 7:30 pm (PST) on Zoom for “Ouch – Is Pinot Noir the Heartbreak grape? Join Good Wine Gal, Barb Wild and Vancouver's top wine educator, Mark Shipway to learn about and enjoy Pinot Noir. Each session lasts approximately 1.5 hours. A recommended list of wine and cheeses will be provided
Outline In this online zoom session, Mark leads us through a comprehensive educational presentation about Pinot Noir. Discover the ‘what and why’ of style, quality, taste and above all, price. The presentation is followed by an interactive tasting component where we discuss the wine in our glass.
Bring a Bottle Check it out! You'll find a recommended list of bottles from the BC Liquor Store & Marquis Wine Cellars website on our blog.
Reserve Your Spot Credit Card: Reserve below by clicking the “add to cart” button. E-Transfer: If you prefer to e-transfer please send it goodwinegal@gmail.com for all sessions you wish to attend. Please indicate these sessions in a follow up email. A confirmation and receipt will be provided. You will receive a zoom link a couple of hours before the start of the session. Savvy Sauvignon Blanc!
CA$50.00
Fall 2021
Savvy Sauvignon Blanc – is it one of the most widely planted white grape varieties? Besides New Zealand, where does Sauvignon Blanc grow? Get the answers to these questions and more with Mark Shipway during our online wine session. All you have to do is reserve your seat, buy a bottle, grab a glass, order some cheese and get ready to explore the world of wine from the comfort of home thanks to the power of Zoom.
Session Thursday 7:30 pm (PST) on Zoom with Good Wine Gal, Barb Wild and Vancouver's top wine educator, Mark Shipway. Learn about and enjoy Sauvignon Blanc. This session lasts approximately 1.5 hours. A recommended list of wine and cheeses will be posted soon.
Outline Mark leads us through a comprehensive educational presentation about Sauvignon Blanc. Discover the ‘what and why’ of style, quality, taste and above all, price. Following this we host an interactive tasting component where we discuss the wine in our glass.
Bring a Bottle Check it out! You'll find a recommended list of bottles from the BC Liquor Store & Marquis Wine Cellars website posted on our blog.
Reserve Your Spot Credit Card: Reserve below by clicking the “add to cart” button. E-Transfer: If you prefer to e-transfer please send it goodwinegal@gmail.com for all sessions you wish to attend. Please indicate these sessions in a follow up email. A confirmation and receipt will be provided. You will receive a zoom link a couple of hours before the start of the session. Dial M for Merlot
CA$50.00
Fall 2021
Dial M for Merlot – is it more popular than Cab Sauv? Why did Merlot go “Sideways?” Is it best in a blend? Get the answers to these questions and more with Mark Shipway during our online wine session. Reserve your seat, bring up a bottle, grab a glass, order some cheese and get ready to explore the world of wine from the comfort of home thanks to the power of Zoom.
Session Thursday 7:30 pm (PST) on Zoom with Good Wine Gal, Barb Wild and Vancouver's top wine educator, Mark Shipway. The session lasts approximately 1.5 hours. A recommended list of wine and cheeses will be posted on our blog.
Outline Mark leads us through a comprehensive educational presentation about Merlot. Discover the ‘what and why’ of style, quality, taste and above all, price. The presentation is followed by an interactive tasting component where we discuss the wine in our glass.
Bring a Bottle Check it out! You'll find a recommended list of bottles from the BC Liquor Store & Marquis Wine Cellars website on our blog.
Reserve Your Spot Credit Card: Reserve below by clicking the “add to cart” button. E-Transfer: If you prefer to e-transfer please send it goodwinegal@gmail.com for all sessions you wish to attend. Please indicate these sessions in a follow up email. A confirmation and receipt will be provided. You will receive a zoom link a couple of hours before the start of the session. A Reason for Riesling
CA$50.00
Fall 2021
Riesling – is it always sweet? What does it go with? Why do sommeliers love Riesling? Get the answers to these questions and more with Mark Shipway during our online wine session. Reserve your seat, bring up a bottle, grab a glass, order some cheese and get ready to explore the world of wine from the comfort of home thanks to the power of Zoom.
Session Thursday 7:30 pm (PST) on Zoom with Good Wine Gal, Barb Wild and Vancouver's top wine educator, Mark Shipway to learn about and enjoy Riesling. This session lasts approximately 1.5 hours. A recommended list of wine and cheeses will be provided.
Outline Mark leads us through a comprehensive educational presentation about Riesling. Discover the ‘what and why’ of style, quality, taste and above all, price. This is followed by an interactive tasting where we discuss the wine in our glass.
Bring a Bottle Check it out! You'll find a recommended list of bottles from the BC Liquor Store & Marquis Wine Cellars website on our blog.
Reserve Your Spot Credit Card: Reserve below by clicking the “add to cart” button. E-Transfer: If you prefer to e-transfer please send it goodwinegal@gmail.com for all sessions you wish to attend. Please indicate these sessions in a follow up email. A confirmation and receipt will be provided. You will receive a zoom link a couple of hours before the start of the session. Que Sera Syrah!
CA$50.00
Fall 2021 Syrah– is it the same as Shiraz? Should I order a steak? What countries produce good Syrah? Get the answers to these questions and more with Mark Shipway during our online wine session – Que Sera Syrah. Reserve your seat, bring up a bottle, grab a glass, order some cheese and get ready to explore the world of wine from the comfort of home thanks to the power of Zoom. Session Thursday 7:30 pm (PST) on Zoom with Good Wine Gal, Barb Wild and Vancouver's top wine educator, Mark Shipway to learn about and enjoy Syrah. Each session lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Outline Mark leads us through a comprehensive educational presentation about Syrah. Discover the ‘what and why’ of style, quality, taste and above all, price. The presentation is followed by an interactive tasting where we discuss the wine in our glass. Bring a Bottle Check it out! You'll find a recommended list of bottles from the BC Liquor Store & Marquis Wine Cellars website on our blog.
Reserve Your Spot Credit Card: Reserve below by clicking the “add to cart” button. E-Transfer: If you prefer to e-transfer please send it goodwinegal@gmail.com for all sessions you wish to attend. Please indicate these sessions in a follow up email. A confirmation and receipt will be provided. You will receive a zoom link a couple of hours before the start of the session. |
Incredible Italy
Learn about the incredible wines and invincible spirit of Italy. Explore a country filled with history - it's key regions, grape varieties, climate, geography, wine making and food pairings. This is a great place to build on your wine knowledge and meet other passionate wine lovers!
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Reds of Southern Italy!
CA$50.00
Fall 2021 Southern Italy – is this the forgotten wine region of Italy? What are the red grapes of the south? What are the secrets to finding good wine here? Get the answers to these questions and more with Mark Shipway during our online wine session – Southern Italian Reds. Reserve your seat, bring up a bottle, grab a glass, order some take out and get ready to explore the world of wine from the comfort of home thanks to the power of Zoom. Session Thursday 7:30 pm (PST) on Zoom for “Southern Italian Reds!” Join Vancouver's top wine educator, Mark Shipway and me, to learn about and enjoy red wines of Southern Italy. Each session lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Outline Mark leads us through a comprehensive educational presentation about Puglia, Basilicata, Calabria, Sicily and Campania. Discover the ‘what and why’ of style, quality, taste and above all, price. The presentation is followed by an interactive tasting component where we discuss the wine in our glass. Bring a Bottle You'll find a recommended list of bottles from the BC Liquor Store & Marquis Wine Cellars website on our blog.
Reserve Your Spot Credit Card: Reserve below by clicking the “add to cart” button. E-Transfer: If you prefer to e-transfer please send it goodwinegal@gmail.com for all sessions you wish to attend. You will receive a zoom link a couple of hours before the start of the session. Under the Tuscan Sun - Central Italy
CA$50.00
Fall 2021
Tuscany – is there an Italian region more famous? What do the names mean? What are the secrets to finding good wine here? Get the answers to these questions and more with Mark Shipway during our online wine session – Under the Tuscan Sun. Reserve your seat, bring up a bottle, grab a glass, order some takeout and get ready to explore the world of wine from the comfort of home thanks to the power of Zoom.
Session Thursday 7:30 pm (PST) on Zoom for “Under the Tuscan Sun!” Vancouver's top wine educator, Mark Shipway and me, to learn about and enjoy red wines of Central Italy. Each session lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Outline Mark leads us through a comprehensive educational presentation about Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, and beyond. Discover central Italy and discover the ‘what and why’ of style, quality, taste and above all, price. The presentation is followed by an interactive tasting component where we discuss the wine in our glass.
Bring a Bottle You'll find a recommended list of bottles from the BC Liquor Store & Marquis Wine Cellars website on our blog.
Reserve Your Spot Credit Card: Reserve below by clicking the “add to cart” button. E-Transfer: If you prefer to e-transfer please send it goodwinegal@gmail.com for all sessions you wish to attend. You will receive a zoom link a couple of hours before the start of the session. Not Only Amarone - Northeast Italy
CA$50.00
Fall 2021
The Veneto - is one of Italy's most prolific producers of wine? How do they make Amarone? How do we find value and quality in the Veneto? Get the answers to these questions and more with Mark Shipway during our online wine session – Not Only Amarone. Reserve your seat, bring up a bottle, grab a glass, order some takeout and get ready to explore the world of wine from the comfort of home thanks to the power of Zoom.
Session Thursday 7:30 pm (PST) on Zoom for “Not Only Amarone!” Join Vancouver's top wine educator, Mark Shipway and me, to learn about and enjoy red wines of Northeast Italy. Each session lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Outline In this online zoom session, Mark leads us through a comprehensive educational presentation about Valpolicella, Ripasso, Amarone and beyond. Discover northeastern Italy and hear the ‘what and why’ of style, quality, taste and above all, price. The presentation is followed by an interactive tasting component where we discuss the wine in our glass.
Bring a Bottle You'll find a recommended list of bottles from the BC Liquor Store & Marquis Wine Cellars website on our blog.
Reserve Your Spot Credit Card: Reserve below by clicking the “add to cart” button. E-Transfer: If you prefer to e-transfer please send it goodwinegal@gmail.com for all sessions you wish to attend. You will receive a zoom link a couple of hours before the start of the session. Barolo & Beyond - Northwest Italy
CA$50.00
Fall 2021
Northwest Italy - Is this Italy’s most famous region for top quality red wine? Heard about Barolo and Barbaresco? Have you tasted Barbera or Dolcetto? Get the answers to these questions and more with Mark Shipway during our online wine session – Barolo & Beyond. Reserve your seat, bring up a bottle, grab a glass, order some takeout and get ready to explore the world of wine from the comfort of home thanks to the power of Zoom.
Session Thursday 7:30 pm (PST) on Zoom for “Barolo & Beyond!” Join Vancouver's top wine educator, Mark Shipway and me, to learn about and enjoy red wines of Northwest Italy. Each session lasts approximately 1.5 hours. Outline Mark leads us through a comprehensive educational presentation about the Northwestern region of Italy. Discover northwestern Italy and hear the ‘what and why’ of style, quality, taste and above all, price. The presentation is followed by an interactive tasting component where we discuss the wine in our glass.
Bring a Bottle You'll find a recommended list of bottles from the BC Liquor Store & Marquis Wine Cellars website on our blog.
Reserve Your Spot Credit Card: Reserve below by clicking the “add to cart” button. E-Transfer: If you prefer to e-transfer please send it goodwinegal@gmail.com for all sessions you wish to attend. You will receive a zoom link a couple of hours before the start of the session. Not Just Pinot Grigio!
CA$50.00
Fall 2021
Pinot Grigio – Is there more to Italian whites than Pinot Grigio? Where do you find quality Italian white wines? What are the grapes and styles available? Get the answers to these questions and more Reserve your seat, buy a bottle, grab a glass, order some takeout and get ready to explore the world of wine from the comfort of home thanks to the power of Zoom. Session Thursday 7:30 pm (PST) on Zoom for “Not Just Pinot Grigio!” Join Vancouver's top wine educator, Mark Shipway and me to learn about and enjoy white wines of Italy. Each session lasts approximately 1.5 hours. Outline Mark leads us through a comprehensive educational presentation about the interesting and tasty white wines of Italy. Hear the ‘what and why’ of style, quality, taste and above all, price. Bring a Bottle You'll find a recommended list of bottles from the BC Liquor Store & Marquis Wine Cellars website on our blog. Reserve Your Spot Credit Card: Reserve below by clicking the “add to cart” button. E-Transfer: If you prefer to e-transfer please send it goodwinegal@gmail.com for all sessions you wish to attend. You will receive a zoom link a couple of hours before the start of the session. |
Spain & Portugal
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Sassy Spanish Reds
CA$50.00
Fall 2021 Spain – Is this the top wine producing region in the world? Is Tempranillo the only quality red grape variety? What are the up and coming regions to look for? Get the answers to these questions and more. Join Mark Shipway for Sassy Spanish Reds. Reserve your seat, buy a bottle, grab a glass, order some take out and get ready to explore the world of wine from the comfort of home thanks to the power of Zoom. Session Thursday 7:30 pm (PST) on Zoom for “Sassy Spanish Reds!” with Good Wine Gal, Barb Wild and Vancouver's top wine educator, Mark Shipway. Each session lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Outline Mark leads us through a comprehensive educational presentation about Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Toro, Priorat and a few other trending wine regions on the Iberian Peninsula. Discover the ‘what and why’ of style, quality, taste and above all, price. The presentation is followed by an interactive tasting component where we discuss the wine in our glass. Bring a Bottle You'll find a recommended list of bottles from the BC Liquor Store & Marquis Wine Cellars website posted on our blog.
Reserve Your Spot Credit Card: Reserve below by clicking the “add to cart” button. E-Transfer: If you prefer to e-transfer please send it goodwinegal@gmail.com for all sessions you wish to attend. You will receive a zoom link a couple of hours before the start of the session. Portugal Por Favor
CA$50.00
Fall 2021
Portugal – Is this the hidden gem of the wine world? Is it true that 250 indigenous varieties are grown here? What are the up and coming wine styles to look for? Get the answers to these questions and more. Join Mark Shipway for Portugal Por Favor. Reserve your seat, buy a bottle, grab a glass, order some take out and get ready to explore the world of wine from the comfort of home thanks to the power of Zoom.
Session Thursday 7:30 pm (PST) on Zoom for “Portugal Por Favor!” with Good Wine Gal, Barb Wild and Vancouver's top wine educator, Mark Shipway. Each session lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
Outline Mark leads us through a comprehensive educational presentation about the trending wine regions in Portugal. Discover the ‘what and why’ of style, quality, taste and above all, price. The presentation is followed by an interactive tasting component where we discuss the wine in our glass.
Bring a Bottle You'll find a recommended list of bottles from the BC Liquor Store & Marquis Wine Cellars website posted on our blog.
Reserve Your Spot Credit Card: Reserve below by clicking the “add to cart” button. E-Transfer: If you prefer to e-transfer please send it goodwinegal@gmail.com for all sessions you wish to attend. You will receive a zoom link a couple of hours before the start of the session.
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