2008 Calendar
Wine Courses, Workshops & Events

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May
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May, 2008
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VIP Okanagan Summer Tours - Now Available!

Are you interested in experiencing a hands on weekend learning more about wine?
Would you like to be treated like a VIP and have everything taken care of for you?
Then this is the weekend tour for you!
Click here for more information on what we have planned for this summer.
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Exclusive Wines of Burrowing Owl Workshop - Coquitlam
Offered through Douglas College - David Lam Campus
One Evening Course - Monday, May 5th
7pm to 9pm

Spend an exciting evening sampling, discussing and analyzing exclusive
Burrowing Owl wines that are rarely available to the general public.
Seating is limited for this event, so make sure to book early!

For more information on course fees or to register call 604-588-7772

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Wine Appreciation 101 - New Westminster
Offered through New Westminster Continuing Education
Four Week Course Beginning Wednesday, May 7th
7:00pm to 9:00pm Each Week

Buying wine can be confusing with the vast array of choices. Find the wines
that suit your tastes and begin a lifelong journey exploring the world of wine!

This beginner class takes an easy and fun approach to understanding wine.
Students will learn wine terminology, wine tasting techniques, wine styles and
types, food and wine pairing, and finding value wines. A new wine scents aroma
kit will be introduced to help students identify the different aromas in wine.
This course features a spotlight on B.C. wines.

For more information on course fees or to register call 604-517-6345

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Wine Appreciation 201 - Port Moody
Offered through The Port Moody Arts Centre
Four Week Course Beginning Monday, May 12th
7:00pm to 9:00pm Each Week

This course is a continuation of Wine Appreciation 101 and is designed
for students who have previously taken 101 or have basic wine knowledge.

Over four weeks, this exciting course will expand your wine horizons!
Students will learn advanced wine tasting theory and tasting techniques.
Advanced food and wine matching will also be introduced with cheese samples provided.
A new wine scents aroma kit will be introduced to help students identify the different
smells in wine. Wines and wine regions of Australia, New Zealand, Chile and
Argentina will be high-lighted in an easy to understand and information manner.

Registration fee is $163.15 per person including materials, wine samples and taxes.

For more information or to register call 604-931-2008
or visit
www.pomoartscentre.ca

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Absolute Beginner Wine Workshop - Port Moody
Offered through The Port Moody Arts Centre
One Evening Course - Thursday, May 15th
7:00pm to 9:00pm

What would be a savvy approach to learning about wine?
After two hours of tasting four (4) wines and learning the basics, you will
exit the workshop with more confidence in how to taste, evaluate and talk about wine.

Registration fee is $40.00 per person including materials and samples (GST additional).

For more information or to register call 604-931-2008
or visit
www.pomoartscentre.ca

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Get the Most Out of Your Winery Tour Workshop - Port Moody
Offered through The Port Moody Arts Centre
One Evening Course - Tuesday, May 20th
7:00pm to 9:00pm

Learn how to taste and enjoy wines that will enhance your wine tour
experience this summer! You'll also find out how to locate wineries that
offer rare and great tastings both locally and in the Okanagan.

Registration fee is $49.00 per person including materials and samples (GST additional).

For more information or to register call 604-931-2008
or visit
www.pomoartscentre.ca

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Exclusive Wines of Burrowing Owl - Maple Ridge
Offered through Once Upon A Vine
One Evening Course - Thursday, May 22nd
7pm to 9pm

Join us for this exciting workshop at Maple Ridge's hottest new teaching kitchen!
Spend an exciting evening sampling, discussing and analyzing exclusive
Burrowing Owl wines that are rarely available to the general public.
Join John for this interesting workshop where we will explore 2 white and 2 red
Burrowing Owl wines.  Wines will be matched with gourmet cheese, fruit and cracker plates
to enhance your tasting experience. Seating is limited for this event, so make sure to book early!

For more information on course fees or to register call 604-460-8463

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** NEW FLEXIBLE POLICY REGARDING MISSED CLASSES
FOR COURSES HELD AT THE PORT MOODY ARTS CENTRE:

Missed classes for any of the four week programs (101, 201 or 301)
offered at the Port Moody Arts Centre may be made up at no extra
charge the next time the same course is offered at the Centre.
Advance notice of a missed class is required.


Beginners are welcomed and encouraged to attend any of our courses or workshops!