LCBO Tutored Tastings for Spring 2009

The LCBO offers a range of reasonably priced tastings in select stores. Here are the schedules for Toronto-area locations. Visit LCBO Tutored Tastings for information on sessions in North York and further afield. For a description of each session, follow the links for either location.

LCBO The Kingsway (2946 Bloor W. All events take place on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Register in the store or call 416-239-3066.)

• January 21: The World of Beer & Food. $25
• January 28: “90+” Wines. $40
• February 4: Ports - A Perfect End to Any Evening. $40
• February 11: Sparkling Wine Challenge. $30
• February 18: Great Wines, Great Vintage & Great Value. $30
• February 25: A Blind Red Wine Tasting Experience. $30
• March 4: Big, Bold Italian Reds. $50
• March 11: Cabernet is King. $35
• March 18: Calling All Scotch Enthusiasts. $50
• March 25: Sneak Peek – Vintages Spain Pre-Release Tasting. $35

LCBO Summerhill (10 Scrivener Square. Register in the store or call 416-922-0403.)

• Wednesday, January 21, 7 to 8 p.m.: The Latest from South America. $30
• Wednesday, January 28, 7 to 8:30 p.m.: Rhône Wines. $40
• Wednesday, February 4, 7 to 8:30 p.m.: Big, Bold Italian Reds. $75
• Wednesday, February 4, 7 to 8 p.m.: Great Wines, Great Value. $30
• Wednesday, February 11, 7 to 8 p.m.: Sparkling Wine Challenge. $25
• Wednesday, February 11, 7 to 8:30 p.m.: Pairing Food & Wine. $45
• Wednesday, February 18, 7 to 8 p.m.: South African Wines from the Latest Release. $25
• Thursday, February 26, 7 to 8:30 p.m.: Premium Single Malt Scotch. $125
• Wednesday, March 4, 7 to 8 p.m.: Wine Regions of Southern France. $25
• Thursday, March 5, 7 to 8 p.m.: Bordeaux Blends from Around the World. $30
• Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18 & 25, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: Discover an Introduction to Wine & Cheese Tasting. $180
• Wednesday, March 11, 7 to 8:30 p.m.: Ports of Call. $40
• Wednesday, March 18, 7 to 8:30 p.m.: A Toast to St. Patrick. $30
• Thursday, March 19, 7 to 8 p.m.: Spain’s Hidden Treasures. $35
• Thursday, March 19, 7 to 8:30 p.m.: The Best of the Best. $175
• Wednesday, March 25, 7 to 8 p.m.: Wines of South Australia. $35

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