Thu, April 6, 2017 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Vendange Institute 440 Albert Street #C108 Ottawa, ON
The Finger Lakes Region of upstate New York is becoming increasingly well known for making some outstanding cool-climate wines. James Molesworth of Wine Spectator has called the Finger Lakes “arguably the best Riesling region in the U.S.”. We are delighted that Peter Bell, a highly respected and experienced Finger Lakes winemaker, is coming to Ottawa to do a tasting of Finger Lakes wines for the Guild.
Originally from Toronto, Peter earned an enology degree at Charles Sturt University in Australia, and made wine for Hunter’s Wines in New Zealand. He moved to the Finger Lakes region in 1990, and was winemaker at Dr. Konstantin Frank’s Vinifera Wine Cellars for five years. Since 1995, he has been winemaker at Fox Run Vineyards on Seneca Lake. Peter’s broad and varied contributions to the Finger Lakes wine industry have been profiled in the acclaimed book by Evan Dawson, Summer in a Glass – The Coming of Age of Winemaking in the Finger Lakes.
Peter is very knowledgeable, and is an engaging speaker with a delightful sense of humour. He will bring a variety of wines from Fox Run and other wineries that will showcase the wines that are being produced in the Finger Lakes region.
Members: $50.85
Sponsored Guests: $62.15

Thu, March 2, 2017 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Vendange Institute 440 Albert Street #C108 Ottawa, ON K1R 5B5
British Columbia offers many terroirs and a large selection of wine styles. In the same day, it is possible to drive down the Okanagan Valley to visit a cold climate sub-alpine vineyard in the Kelowna area and to see a semi-desertic vineyard further south on the Similkameen River. Vintages will release wines it brought in from beautiful British Columbia in early March.
Join Guild Director Sylvain Segard at the Vendange Institute on March 2, 2017, for a sneak peak at a selection of fine wines from Canada’s west coast province as well as other wines from the Vintages March release. It is not always easy to get a hold of wines from that province here in Ottawa, to taste some of their higher end products, and to compare them with similar styled wines from other regions of the world—this is your chance to do so.
Members who sign up by Saturday, February 25, 2017, will have the opportunity to suggest wines from the Vintages release they may like to try as part of this blind tasting. 
The Vintages Pre-Release series is an opportunity for Guild members to “try before you buy” a number of wines to be released by Vintages on the following Saturday. Taste selected expensive, highly reputed wines that might not cross your palate otherwise; get a chance to discover wines offering exceptional price/quality ratios; and/or find affordable lesser-known premium quality products.

Wed, February 22, 2017 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST
225 Preston Street, Ottawa, ON K1R 7R1

To ward off the mid winter chill, the Guild has arranged a special evening at DiVino Wine Studio where guests will be treated to a delicious five course small plate dinner paired with a selection of Barolo and Barbaresco wines.
These wines from the Piedmont region of Italy, represent some of the best Italy has to offer and will pair beautifully with the menu created by DiVino’s chef.
Attendance will be limited to 24 guests so don’t forget to register early to avoid disappointment.
Members: $80.00 + HST = $90.40
Nonmembers: $90.00 + HST =$101.70

Thu, February 2, 2017 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Vendange Institute 440 Albert Street #C108 Ottawa, ON K1R 5B5

Mid-winter. Names like Avignon & Bandol & Catalunya, Sicily & Sardinia. Other names like Aglianico & Assyrtiko, Cariñena/Carignan & Garnacha/Grenache & Monastrell/Mourvèdre, Picpoul & Viognier & Vermentino. Still dry rosé, whether from Provence, Languedoc or Lebanon. Cava made from Macabeo, Parellada, & Xarello plus other varieties. Mediterranean is a climate & attitude. So regions in Australia, California & South Africa, for example, may provide a few “new world” selections within these broadened definitions. Vintages tends in early new year to offer many affordable & interesting wines of quality, warming the moods if not the weather. The theme this time suggests anticipation for great stalwarts and a few fine surprises.

Please register early. Members signed up by Saturday, January 28th, will be invited to suggest a few of their preferred choices. Requests will be considered for the final selection, particularly the popular items along with intriguing specific thematic suggestions.

The VPR is a great “try before you buy” tasting opportunity of wines from the upcoming Vintages release. A chance to sample some selected, expensive, highly reputed wines that might not cross your palate otherwise and perhaps also bottles offering exceptional price/quality ratios and affordable lesser-known premium quality products that are unique bargains.

Mon, January 16, 2017 ​6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST
Algonquin College Restaurant International (H101)
1385 Woodroffe Avenue
Ottawa, ON

Happy New Year!

The Guild is partnering with Algonquin College Restaurant International again to offer outstanding value for the first wine and food pairing event of the year.

Join us and explore flights of wine, each paired with small plate creations by the Chef and students of this "learning restaurant".
As we recover from the expenses of the holiday season, we will focus on great food friendly wines that offer excellent value, chosen to compliment and contrast the menu.

The restaurant venue provides a wonderful relaxed atmosphere to meet and socialize with other members while being guided through the flights by Director Sean O’Regan.

Parking is free in the lot in front of the restaurant off of Navaho Drive. We hope to see you there.

​Sign up early to avoid disappointment.