Savour Calgary

Roaming the Rhone with Geoff
2025-09-25 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Kensington Wine Market, 1257 Kensington Rd. NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N3P8, Canada
France’s Rhone Valley is 250 km from north to south, with the town of Montélimar serving as a general dividing point. The interesting thing is that there can sometimes be dramatic climatic variations between the north and the south, as well as distinctions in soils and other aspects of terroir. The dividing line is likely based on these distinctions rather than political boundaries. In the north, syrah is king, and is the only permitted grape for the red wines (apart from an allowance for a small amount of viognier), whereas the south allows for a myriad of grapes, 13 for Chateauneuf-Du-Pape, for example. In this event, we will taste some great examples from the two halves, from the stunning Syrahs of the north to sumptuous Chateauneuf-Du-Papes in the south. Oh, and white wine, they make great white wines as well.
Details and registration @ Kensington Wine Market

Price Wars: Guess the Splurge
2025-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Market Wines west, 55 Greenbriar Drive Northwest, Calgary, Alberta, T3B 6M3, Canada
Welcome to Price Wars! In this fun, interactive style tasting, Market Wines will lead you through pairs of wines made from the same grape variety – with a twist! One will be a fancy wine, while the other a budget-friendly gem. They challenge you, and your palate, to compare the flavors, and see if you can tell the splurge from the steal!
Details and registration @ Market Wines

Spanish Festival
2025-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Willow Park Wines & Spirits – Willow Park Village, 10801 Bonaventure Drive SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2J 6Z8, Canada
¡Salud! Willow Park is bringing you vibrant wines straight from Spain and Portugal, two of the world’s most colourful, diverse countries known for exceptional quality at affordable prices. Sample bold reds and distinctive whites, paired with tasty bites from their kitchen team. It’s a fiesta in a glass!
Details and registration @ Willow Park Wines & Spirits

WSET Level 1 in Wines
2025-09-27 09:30 - 17:30 | University of Calgary Downtown Campus, 906 8 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 1H9, Canada
Come and experience an exhilarating day learning about the fascinating world of wine. Since 2005 thousands of wine lovers have come to WSET’s Level 1 course.
It’s a thrill to learn how to taste and describe fine wines. You will taste 14 classic wines during the day. They explain how wine is made, take you on a world tour of the major regions and their signature grape varieties, and teach the art of food and wine pairing. This will dramatically increase your confidence when selecting wines, serving, and pairing them.
Details and registration @ Fine Vintage

Booze & Ice Cream
2025-09-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Market Wines – University District, 4109 University Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B6K3, Canada
It’s time to indulge your inner child!
Market Wines thinks fall is the perfect time to enjoy a little ice cream, especially when it’s paired with a splash of booze. So, if you’re intrigued with the idea of tasting wine, spirits or beer to the creamy perfection that is ice cream, this is a tasting for you!
Details and registration @ Market Wines

Understanding Canadian Whiskey
2025-09-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Co-op Crowfoot Wine Spirits Beer, 39 Crowfoot Way Northwest, Calgary, Alberta, T3G 2L4, Canada
Calgary Co-op will take a walk through the Canadian whisky landscape and discover that it’s more than “rye and cola”. They will learn what it means to be a Canadian whisky and some of their colourful history in whisky making. The boom of new distilleries and how the definition of Canadian whisky is changing.
Details and registration @ Calgary Co-op Wine Spirits & Beer

Canadian Wine Masterclass
2025-09-28 09:30 - 17:30 | University of Calgary Downtown Campus, 906 8 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 1H9, Canada
Fine Vintage Canadian Wine Masterclass course covers all the major wine regions in Canada, and the minor ones too. You will taste the benchmark Canadian wines as you learn about each region, including a broad spectrum of different varietals. It’s a fascinating experience.
Details and registration @ Fine Vintage

WSET Level 3 in Wines
2025-10-01 09:30 - 17:30, 2025-10-08 09:30 - 17:30, 2025-10-15 09:30 - 17:30 | University of Calgary Downtown Campus, 906 8 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 1H9, Canada
The WSET Level 3 Award in Wines is a highly respected qualification. It is an advanced course that will teach you the art of tasting to the extent that you can identify wines and quality levels in blind tastings.
Details and registration @ Fine Vintage

Italian Wine & Cheese
2025-10-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Willow Park Wines & Spirits – Willow Park Village, 10801 Bonaventure Drive SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2J 6Z8, Canada
Ciao! Get ready for la bella vita as the Trusted Experts team up with Adrian Watters of Springbank Cheese Co. for a palate-stimulating pairing class. Enjoy six luscious Italian wines from renowned regions like Tuscany and Piedmont, and discover unique grape varieties filled with old-world charm. Experience the perfect match with this timeless pairing of wine and cheese. Served with fresh baguette.
Details and registration @ Willow Park Wines & Spirits

Spanish Fiesta
2025-10-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Market Wines – University District, 4109 University Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B6K3, Canada
From zesty and crisp Albarino to the rustic power of Rioja, and beyond! As Market Wines sip through six incredible wines, immerse yourself in the lively culture of the Iberian peninsula, one glass at a time!
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Pizzaface Pairings
2025-10-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Willow Park Wines & Spirits – Willow Park Village, 10801 Bonaventure Drive SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2J 6Z8, Canada
The right time is always now when it comes to pizza and wine! Set your clocks for la dolce vita as Willow Park whisks you away on a mouth-watering pairing experience. The Trusted Experts are teaming up with local pizza purveyor Pizzaface to pair their favourite bottles with six unique pizza creations. Enjoy six delicious pours in a variety of styles and colours from regions around the world (and definitely Italy!). This tasting will leave you saying grazie!
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Discover Barolo
2025-10-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Market Wines – University District, 4109 University Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B6K3, Canada
Tonight Market Wines is pouring Barolo from one of their favorite producers, and they want to show you why they love them so much.
Sourced from the historical vineyards of La Morra, Marengo’s wines exemplify elegance, terroir-driven complexity and the balance between structure and finesse.
Join them as they journey through some of the best Barolo wines available.
Details and registration @ Market Wines

Italian Wine & Antipasti
2025-10-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Willow Park Wines & Spirits- Windermere, 1215 175 Street Southwest, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Ciao! Get ready for la bella vita as the Trusted Experts partner with Tesoro Italian Market for a palate-pleasing evening of wine and antipasti. Savour six luscious Italian wines from celebrated regions like Tuscany and Piedmont, and discover unique grape varieties rich in old-world character. Each wine is served with a selection of small bites and classic appies—highlighting the vibrant flavours and cultural traditions of Italy. A delicious night of sipping, snacking, and dolce vita charm awaits!
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Meet the Winemaker: The Okanagan’s Dirty Landry Vineyard
2025-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Calgary Co-op Shawnessy Wine Spirits Beer, 80, 250 Shawville Boulevard SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2Y 2Z7, Canada
Join Calgary Co-op for an exclusive evening of wine discovery with Dirty Laundry Wines. Meet the passionate winemaker behind the label and explore a curated selection of their most distinctive and expressive vintages. Learn about the winemaking process, the stories behind each bottle, and enjoy guided tastings in a relaxed, intimate setting. Whether you’re a seasoned connoisseur or a curious newcomer, this is your chance to sip, savor, and connect with the craft behind the wine.
Details and registration @ Calgary Co-op Wine Spirits & Beer

Italian Festival
2025-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Willow Park Wines & Spirits – Willow Park Village, 10801 Bonaventure Drive SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2J 6Z8, Canada
La Dolce Vita! Willow Park invites you to immerse yourself in the Old World charm of Italian wines and delicious antipasti. These wines are famous for their broad diversity, rich characteristics, and suave approachability. They’re showcasing crisp whites, luscious rosés, and smooth deep reds. Discover new favourites as you explore ancient vines, modern and innovative wineries, and flavours to suit every palate. Their kitchen team will deliver a delicious offering of appetizer bites, meats, cheeses, and sweets worthy of every nonna’s table!
Details and registration @ Willow Park Wines & Spirits

Autumn Wine Guide
2025-10-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Market Wines – University District, 4109 University Avenue NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3B6K3, Canada
The weather is turning and Market Wines is reaching for their cozy sweaters, but what pairs best with the season? Join them as they gear you up with the best wines for the season!
Details and registration @ Market Wines

Timeless Italian Masterclass
2025-10-04 17:00 - 18:30 | Willow Park Wines & Spirits – Willow Park Village, 10801 Bonaventure Drive SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2J 6Z8, Canada
Let Willow Park take you back in time. Indulge in a premium tasting of Italy’s most iconic wine regions as they pour standout library vintages that embody the legendary spirit of Italian winemaking. Savour the bold structure of a 2009 Barolo, sip the age-worthy elegance of a 2013 Valpolicella, and experience the supple depth of a 2007 Montalcino alongside the refined charm of a 1995 Montepulciano.
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Tapas, Pintxos, and Vino Tinto
2025-10-06 18:30 - 21:00 | The Cookbook Co. Cooks, 722 11 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2R0E4, Canada
Small plates often experience a culinary renaissance in restaurants around the world, but now it’s time to get back to the Spanish roots of tapas and pinxtos: the most elegant words for bar snacks. Plan your next dinner party with a menu of delicious bites and the most fabulous pairing of vino tinto: red wine!

Details and registration @ The Cookbook Co. Cooks

Parcels to Prestige: Understanding Burgundy
2025-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Vine Styles, 1127b Kensington Road Northwest
Few regions inspire as much fascination as Burgundy. This tasting dives deep into what makes it legendary — from the Napoleonic inheritance laws that fragmented vineyards into tiny parcels, to the obsessive focus on terroir that defines the region’s identity. They’ll explore a curated lineup of Burgundy’s reds and whites, uncovering how soil, slope, and climate shape each glass.
Details and registration @ Vine Styles

Pointing in the Wine Direction
2025-10-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Calgary Co-op Oakridge, 2580 Southland Dr SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2V 4J8, Canada
Do I hear 89, 90, 91… 100! What do these numbers mean as related to points in the wine world? Calgary Co-op dives into what wine critics are looking for, and how you rate the wines as they take you through a pointed discussion.
Details and registration @ Calgary Co-op Wine Spirits & Beer

Pinot Noir From Around The World
2025-10-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Kensington Wine Market, 1257 Kensington Rd. NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N3P8, Canada
Pinot Noir is called ‘The Heartbreak Grape’ because of its difficulty to cultivate, susceptibility to disease and rot, and often frustratingly uneven ripening levels. If you even look at it ‘Sideways’, your crop might be lost. Yet for all the trials and tribulations that it can put vineyard managers and winemakers through, when it is done right, it can be utterly magical. That is why Pinot Noir is grown ’round the world and takes many forms: from still to sparkling and from budget-friendly to cellar-worthy.
Details and registration @ Kensington Wine Market

Taste & Create: A Grapeful Gathering
2025-10-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Vine Styles, 1127b Kensington Road Northwest
Set your Thanksgiving table in style with A Grapeful Gathering—a creative tasting experience where you’ll sip through perfect turkey-day wines and build your own beautiful centrepiece. Whether your feast features roasted turkey with a classic stuffing spread, glazed ham, or red meat, they’ll explore wines that make the whole meal shine.
Details and registration @ Vine Styles

Taste & Create: A Grapeful Gathering
2025-10-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Vine Styles, 1127b Kensington Road Northwest
Set your Thanksgiving table in style with A Grapeful Gathering—a creative tasting experience where you’ll sip through perfect turkey-day wines and build your own beautiful centrepiece. Whether your feast features roasted turkey with a classic stuffing spread, glazed ham, or red meat, you’ll explore wines that make the whole meal shine.
Details and registration @ Vine Styles

Whisky in the Warehouse
2025-10-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Willow Park Wines & Spirits – Willow Park Village, 10801 Bonaventure Drive SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2J 6Z8, Canada
The biggest whisky event of the year is here! Showcasing over 100 bottles from around the world, including many of Scotland’s finest distilleries, Willow Park is taking you on a journey from Islay to Speyside, through the Lowlands and across the Highlands, to Ireland, Japan, and beyond! They invite you to come sample delicious drams in a variety of styles, colours, flavours, and expressions. Cask Strength, Willow Park Exclusive barrels, smoky, peaty, velvety-smooth, varying finishes—they’ve got a dram for every palate!
Details and registration @ Willow Park Wines & Spirits

Italian Wine & Cheese
2025-10-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Calgary Co-op Oakridge, 2580 Southland Dr SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2V 4J8, Canada
Join Calgary Co-op for a guided pairing with Co-op’s one and only Cheesemonger – Leonard Conlin, and learn about the intricacies of cheese as they titillate the palate with incredible wine and cheese pairings this evening. They’ll spend the night going through classic pairings and sample a few modern combinations, so you’ll be hosting your next wine and cheese tasting with confidence and flair. Bongiorno excellente!
Details and registration @ Calgary Co-op Wine Spirits & Beer

Wine Battle: Canada vs Europe
2025-10-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Calgary Co-op Shawnessy Wine Spirits Beer, 80, 250 Shawville Boulevard SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2Y 2Z7, Canada
If you love Canadian wine, this is your chance to explore how it stacks up against its European counterparts. Discover and taste familiar grape varieties—like Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir—from both Canada and Europe, side by side. Guided by wine expert, you’ll experience how different regions bring out unique expressions in the same grapes. A fun, relaxed evening for curious palates, with great wines, small bites, and a few surprises.
Details and registration @ Calgary Co-op Wine Spirits & Beer

The Reign of Rioja Wine with Geoff
2025-10-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Kensington Wine Market, 1257 Kensington Rd. NW, Calgary, Alberta, T2N3P8, Canada
The Rioja is Spain’s most famous wine region, delivering great value, everyday wines all the way up to stunning, world-class efforts from producers like Lopez de Heredia (which we will taste), widely regarded as one of the greatest wineries on the planet. The focus here is on high-quality Rioja reds, with some Iberico ham and Spanish Manchego cheese from KWM’s neighbours at Peasant Cheese just to round things out. Salud!
Details and registration @ Kensington Wine Market
