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Interstellar Rodeo Wine Club - the only way to attend Gurvinder's Secret Wine Party
Summer of Wine 2014
Gurvinder's Secret Wine Party
Saturday, July 26th, 2014 - 10:30pm-1:00am
Interstellar Rodeo music and wine festival (July 25-27) has become one of our city's must attend summer events. And while the concert in Hawrelak Park may end at 10pm on Saturday night, that doesn't mean the party has to stop.
Gurvinder's Secret Wine Party is the official Interstellar Rodeo after-event and will feature energetic Aussie band and Interstellar Rodeo musical performers, Wagons, lots of wine and perhaps a food truck or two.
But here's the twist - the location of the party is a secret and will be tweeted beginning at 10pm on Saturday, July 26th. Follow @EdmontonWineGuy @SixShooterR @AllAccessEnt
Tickets are $30 and include admission, live entertainment, a Go-Vino glass and all your wine. You must be 18+ to attend. The location will be in central Edmonton.
A limited number of tickets are available and can be purchased in advance at www.sixshooterrecords.com
Whites: Tenuta S.Anna Chardonnay 'Goccia', Veneto Italy; Bogle Chenin Blanc, Clarksburg California; Mount Vernon Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough New Zealand; Quails' Gate Riesling, Okanagan BC; Matua Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough New Zealand
Roses: Dibon Cava Rose, Spain; Lini Lambrusco, Italy
Reds: Renwood BBQ Zinfandel, California; Bogle Merlot, Clarksburg California; Estampa Malbec-Petite Sirah, Colchagua Chile; d'Arenberg Footbolt Shiraz, McLaren Vale Australia; Finca Decero Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza Argentina; Ram's Leap Shiraz, Australia; Tierra Secret Malbec, Mendoza Argentina
SOMM - Edmonton premiere & wine reception
Wednesday, October 9th, 2013
Metro Cinema, 8712 - 109 Street
"Should set the bar for all films about wine that follow" Napa Valley Register
Four men will do anything to pass the most difficult exam you've never heard of.
SOMM takes the viewer on a humerous, emotional and illuminating look into a mysterious world - the Court of Master Sommelier exam. Since its inception almost 40 years ago, less than 200 candidates have reached the exalted Master level.
SOMM takes you on the ultimate insider's tour into a world of obsession, hope and friendship in red, blanc and sometimes rose.
VIP tickets: $35
includes wine tasting reception with over 20 premium wines, hors d'oeuvres courtesy of Earls, screening of SOMM & chance to win an Okanagan wine package.
VIP ticket purchasers will be entered to win an Okanagan wine package including 2 nights accommodation at the Delta Okanagan Grand; tour tasting & four course chef's dinner for 2 at Quails' Gate Winery; 6 bottles of premium Okanagan wine; and $500 towards airfare. (draw made after the screening. Must be present to win)
VIP reception: 5:30pm
SOMM screening: 7:00pm
Movie only tickets: $12
includes screening of SOMM (entrance for movie only tickets will begin at 6:45pm)
tickets available at Eventbrite
Post-screening party beginning at 9:30pm at Earls on Campus, 8629 - 112 Street featuring SOMM wine specials
Gurvinder's Secret Wine Party
Interstellar Rodeo After-Event
Saturday, July 27, 2013
10:30pm-1am
Location to be announced at 10pm on July 27 via Twitter
follow @EdmontonWineGuy @AllAccessEnt @SixShooterR @DriftFoodTruck
The concert in Hawrelak Park may be over at 10pm, but that doesn't mean the party has to stop. Join Interstellar Rodeo's music/wine curator Gurvinder Bhatia at the secret wine party on Saturday night featuring secret, happy, sassy & scrappy Juno Award-winning Insterstellar performers and other guests and, of course, lots of wines from around the world, and food by Drift Food Truck.
The location of the party will be tweeted at 10pm that night and the party will be in a central Edmonton location.
Tickets $25 available online at Six Shooter Records
ticket includes admission, live entertainment, Go-Vino glass & all your wine
only a limited number of tickets are available
must be 18+ to attend
Winemakers' Dinner - California & Argentina
An Evening with Stags' Leap & Etude
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Join us as we celebrate the quailty and diversity of California as we welcome Stags' Leap winemaker Christophe Paubert and Etude winemaker Jon Priest for a rare joint winemakers' dinner to showcase their outstanding wines from Napa Valley and Carneros.
Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy these outstanding wines with the delicious multi-course menu created by Sorrentino's Downtown Executive Chef Jeff Jackson.
Guests attending the dinner will have the opportunity to purchase these outstanding and limited wines at very special prices.
Sorrentino's Downtown
10162 - 100 Street
6:00pm reception, 7:00pm dinner
$135/person (includes GST & gratuity)
seats are limited
contact Sorrentino's Downtown at 780.424.7500
reservations and prepayment are required
no cancellations
An Evening with Finca Decero
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Join us as we celebrate the diversity of Argentina with Finca Decero winemaker Marcos Fernandez. Argentina may be best known for Malbec, and we will enjoy Marcos's outstanding Malbec, but we will also experience his many other high quality wines from the Mendoza vineyards that sit in the shadows of the Andes Mountains.
Bistecca Italian Steakhouse Executive Chef Sonny Sung has created a meat lover's menu to pair with Marcos's amazing wines including a mixed grill of lamb, pork, beef and duck to pair with Decero's flagship Amano.
Guests attending the dinner will have the opportunity to purchase these outstanding and limited wines at very special prices.
Bistecca Italian Steakhouse
2345 - 111 Street
6:00pm reception, 7:00pm dinner
$125/person (includes GST & gratuity)
seats are limited
contact Bistecca Italian Steakhouse at 780.439.7335
reservations and prepayment are required
no cancellations
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Italia with Gusto - Nov 23, 2012
5th Annual Italian Celebration of Fine Wine & Food. The city's most talked about wine tasting is back. Celebrate Italy and taste over 75 of some of the best Italian wines available in Canada while supporting E4C's School Lunch Program. This is your opportunity to experience outstanding wines from all over Italy including sparkling, white, red, dessert wines and grappa. Also enjoy tasty antipasti and espresso bar.
There will also be a silent auction with all proceeds to support E4C's School Lunch Program.
E4C'S School Lunch Program is an important program providing our city's children in need. With one in five children in Edmonton living in poverty, E4C's School Lunch Program feeds hungry children in high needs schools. It ensures that children eat a hot lunch that provides much of their daily nutritional requirements.
Don't miss your opportunity to experience the best wines Italy has to offer and support a great cause in the process.
Friday, November 23rd
7 - 9:30pm
Italian Cultural Centre, 14230 - 133 Ave (just off St. Albert Trail)
Tickets $75, available at:
Vinomania, 11452 Jasper Avenue, 780.488.7973
WineQuest, 780.488.4372
Italian Cultural Centre, 780.453.6182
advance tickets only
Vinomania Celebrates 17 years - Nov 10th
Join us on Saturday, November 10th as we celebrate 17 years with great food, great wine, great scotch and big savings.
It's our small way of saying thank you to Edmontontonians for 17 years of great support.
Saturday, November 10th
Vinomania
11452 Jasper Avenue
11am - 5pm
We will have a whole bison roasting in the parking lot and will be serving free bison-on-a-bun for the first 100+ customers in the store (until we run out)
Free tastings include:
Rogue craft beers
Scotch selections from:
Bruichladdich - Laddie Classic, Laddie 16yr, Organic Multi-Vintage, Octomore
Glenmorangie - 10yr, 18yr, La Santa, Nectar d'Or, Quinta Ruban
The Ileach, Arran Port Finish, Arran Sauterne Finish
over 16 wines including:
Erasmo - Chile's next icon ine
Montevetrano - named one of Italy's ten best wines of all time
Enter to win great door prizes between 11am-5pm (no purchase necessary) including a $250 Vinomania Gift Card
All wines and scotches being tasted are 15% off between 11am - 5pm. Everything in the store is 10% off between 11am - 5pm - Stock up for the holidays
not valid with any other offers, no rain checks, products subject to availability, some restrictions may apply
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Free Tasting with Road 13 owners - Oct 20th
Meet Road 13 Winery owners Pam & Mick Luckhurst
Celebrate the award-winning wines of one of Canada's finest wineries with special guests, Road 13 Winery owners Pam & Mick Luckhurst.
Saturday, October 20th
Vinomania
11452 Jasper Avenue
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Wines to be tasted include
Road 13 Old Vines Chenin Blanc
Road 13 Mitchell's Vineyard Pinot Gris
Road 13 Pinot Noir
Road 13 Syrah-Malbec
These and several other very limited wines from Road 13 will be available for sale.
All Road 13 wines will be 10% off during the tasting
(1:00pm-5:00pm only).
wines will be accompanied by cheese from
Paddy's International Cheese Market
Summer Celebration & Sale
Celebrate summer with great food, live entertainment, great wine, scotch, bourbon, craft beer and summer cocktail tastings, door prizes, big summer sales and so much more.
Wednesday, August 1st, 2012
Vinomania
11452 Jasper Avenue
5pm - 8pm
In the parking lot:
Drift Food Truck
braised beef sandwich w/ whiskey coffee bbq sauce $6
fish sandwich $6
(sandwiches served w/ fries or potato salad)
drift fries $3.50
Filistix
filipino-style marinated pork loin $7
roasted eggplant, bell pepper & chick pea tangine $7
(served with rice & Filistix slaw)
Co Co Di
fattoush, hommus, fatayer spinach & meat, shish & kafta kabob
(each $5)
(all food items will have suggested wine/beer pairings)
Live Entertainment:
Captain Tractor Power Trio
Free tastings in the store:
Alley Kat, Phillips & Flying Monkey craft beers
St.Germain & Botanist Gin cocktails
Zaya Grand Reserva Rum
Fentiman's Tonic, Ginger Beer, Lemonade, Curiosity Cola
Scotch - Arran Port Finish, Arran Amarone Finish, Arran Sauterne Finish
Bourbon - Knob Creek, Maker's Mark, Maker's 46
plus over 20 wines
(alcohol may only be consumed in the store)
Door prizes:
The first 200 people in the store can draw for free prizes including food from Drift & Filistix, Vinomania gift cards, restaurant gift certificates, St.Germain decanters, cash, and more (come into the store first as you may win food from the vendors -valid only during the event)
(no purchase necessary)
Everything in the store (wine, craft beer, spirits, scotch, bourbon) is 10% off from 5pm-8pm
not valid with any other offers, in-store items only, no rainchecks, some restrictions may apply
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Winemaker's Dinner with Lorenzo Marotti Campi at Corso 32
Monday, May 28th, 2012
Join Marotti Campi owner Lorenzo Marotti Campi, to taste the wines and hear the story of one of Italy's finest wineries. The Marche region of Italy is producing outstanding quality wines that are unique to the region. Don't miss this rare opportunity to enjoy Lorenzo's outstanding wines paired with the outstanding cuisine at Corso 32. Don't miss this delicious evening.
Corso 32
10345 Jasper Avenue
6:30pm reception, 7pm dinner
Tickets $150 (inclusive of tax and gratuities)
advance reservation and payment are required, no cancellations
space is extremely limited
to reserve please contact Patrick at 780.488.7973 or (please leave a phone number in your email so that we can call you for payment information)
An Evening with Lorenzo Marotti Campi
Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
Join us for an intimate evening with Marotti Campi owner Lorenzo Marotti Campi. Marotti Campi has received international acclaim for producing some of the finest and most unique wines from Italy's Marche region. Taste the wines and hear the story. Don't miss this opportunity to speak with Lorenzo and taste his wines in a very intimate setting. Appetizers for the tasting will be prepared by Bistecca Italian Steakhouse Executive Chef Sonny Sung.
Guests attending the tasting will have the opportunity to purchase some of these outstanding and limited wines at very special prices.
Vinomania
11452 Jasper Avenue
6:30pm
Tickets $40 (inclusive of tax and gratuities)
advance reservation and payment are required
space is limited
to reserve please contact Patrick at 780.488.7973 or (please leave a phone number in your email so that we can call you for payment information)
An Evening with Tantalus's David Paterson
Thursday, June 21st, 2012
Join us for an intimate evening with Tantalus Winery winemaker David Paterson. Tantalus has received international acclaim from leading authorities such as Jancis Robinson and Wine Spectator for producing not just some of the best wines in Canada, but wines that are comparable to the top wines in the world. Don't miss this opportunity to taste the wines and hear the story. David has promised a few surprises from Tantalus's cellar. Light appetizers will be served.
Vinomania
11452 Jasper Avenue
6:30pm
Tickets $40 (inclusive of tax and gratuities)
advance reservation and payment are required
space is limited
to reserve please contact Patrick at 780.488.7973 or (please leave a phone number in your email so that we can call you for payment information)
Winemaker's Dinner with Tantalus's David Paterson
Friday, June 22nd, 2012
Join us for an initimate dinner with Tantalus's winemaker David Paterson. Tantalus has received international recognition for the outstanding quality of their wines. Don't miss this opportunity to meet David and taste the wines paired with the outstanding cuisine of Wildflower's award winning Chef Nathin Bye. David promises to have a few special surprises from the winery's cellar.
Wildflower Grill
10009 - 107 Street
6:30pm
Tickets $125 (inclusive of tax and gratuities)
advance reservation and payment are required
space is limited
to reserve please contact Patrick at 780.488.7973 or (please leave a phone number in your email so that we can call you for payment information)