🍷🥂The Wonderful World of Wine! with Sommelier Aryn Pepper🍇 - Thursday, March 19th, 6PM-9PM
Details
Thursday, March 19th, 6PM-9PM
Are you ready to embark on a unique journey through the captivating world of small-scale and family-owned wineries? Join us for an exclusive wine workshop series led by the renowned sommelier Aryn Pepper.
Aryn is a WSET-certified advanced sommelier, professional wine writer, import agency representative, and blogger (@sedi.valu on Instagram).
Based in Ottawa, Ontario, she has travelled from Prince Edward County, the United Kingdom, Southern France, and Germany to learn about natural and conventional winemaking techniques (prefers the former). Dedicated to breaking the chain of gatekeeping in the wine industry, Aryn writes and works towards an inclusive future for viniculture. Aryn is not only a certified wine expert but also a passionate educator who will guide you through a sensory experience like no other.
What to Expect:
Our Wonderful World of Wine workshops will offer a bespoke evening of learning more in-depth and esoteric knowledge of the wine world and more rare and intricate wines and wine styles from across the globe.
Who should choose a wine workshop you ask?? If any answers to the following questions are yes, then welcome!
Are you excited and geeky about the world of wine?
Did you want to explore regions that you rarely see at the LCBO?
Did you want to deep-dive into producers, narrative, and (sometimes) politics of the world of wine? (aka get the whole story!)
Did you want to feel even more confident in your wine skills?
Would you like to explore wines of exceptional style and technique?
We can't wait to host you!
Key Highlights:
- Exploration of Wine Styles and Regions: Embark on a journey through local and international modern wines. From discussing the terroir theory to each area's unique climate, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how geography and style influence every wine produced, helping you choose what is best for you!
All with glass in hand.
- Tasting Techniques: Discover the art of wine tasting as Aryn demonstrates how to evaluate wines using all your senses. The importance of glassware, storage, identifying flaws, and the top tips to make you a bona fide tasting pro. Learn to identify aromas, flavours, and appreciate the subtleties that make each wine a distinct experience.
- Food Pairing: Aryn will share her expertise on the delicate art of pairing wine with food. You'll have the opportunity to savour delicious wine and discuss food pairings that exemplify the harmony between the two. Charcuterie that complements the wine is provided.
- Wine Etiquette: Gain insight into the world of wine etiquette and enhance your confidence when ordering wine in a restaurant or hosting a wine-tasting event.
- Q&A Session: Aryn will be available for a Q&A session, allowing you to ask all your burning questions about wine, from the best wines for your palate to tips for building a diverse wine collection.
Who Should Attend:
This wine workshop is suitable for any level of learners all the way up to professional students of wine. Aryn Pepper's charming, witty, and engaging teaching style ensures that all attendees will leave with new knowledge and a deeper appreciation for the world of wine. When you feel confident and ready, we also offer an advanced workshop at the end of each month!
Ticket Information:
Tickets for this exclusive wine workshop are limited, so don't miss your chance to join Aryn Pepper in this new and exciting adventure into modern wines. Secure your spot today and indulge in the world of wine like never before.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- A brief introduction
- A minimum of 5 wines from our retail collection to taste through
- A guiding sheet for you to write notes and take home
- A charcuterie and cheese board that is refilled throughout the night
- Sommelier-guided tasting of five unique wines (most not available in the LCBO)
- Breaks to casually enjoy your wines with good company
- 10% off all items in the Split Tree Cocktail Shoppe (alcohol-exempt)
Welcome to THE HABIT. Our intimate and private space within the Split Tree Cocktail Shoppe is dedicated to higher education and good times! Join us for our cocktail workshops, mocktail classes, tastings and private events.
- Sold as individual admission for a single workshop
- Non-refundable 2 weeks prior to the event
- Classes may be cancelled due to low attendance. In this case full refunds will be issued.
🍷🥂The Wonderful World of Wine! with Sommelier Aryn Pepper🍇 - Thursday, March 19th, 6PM-9PM
Details
Thursday, March 19th, 6PM-9PM
Are you ready to embark on a unique journey through the captivating world of small-scale and family-owned wineries? Join us for an exclusive wine workshop series led by the renowned sommelier Aryn Pepper.
Aryn is a WSET-certified advanced sommelier, professional wine writer, import agency representative, and blogger (@sedi.valu on Instagram).
Based in Ottawa, Ontario, she has travelled from Prince Edward County, the United Kingdom, Southern France, and Germany to learn about natural and conventional winemaking techniques (prefers the former). Dedicated to breaking the chain of gatekeeping in the wine industry, Aryn writes and works towards an inclusive future for viniculture. Aryn is not only a certified wine expert but also a passionate educator who will guide you through a sensory experience like no other.
What to Expect:
Our Wonderful World of Wine workshops will offer a bespoke evening of learning more in-depth and esoteric knowledge of the wine world and more rare and intricate wines and wine styles from across the globe.
Who should choose a wine workshop you ask?? If any answers to the following questions are yes, then welcome!
Are you excited and geeky about the world of wine?
Did you want to explore regions that you rarely see at the LCBO?
Did you want to deep-dive into producers, narrative, and (sometimes) politics of the world of wine? (aka get the whole story!)
Did you want to feel even more confident in your wine skills?
Would you like to explore wines of exceptional style and technique?
We can't wait to host you!
Key Highlights:
- Exploration of Wine Styles and Regions: Embark on a journey through local and international modern wines. From discussing the terroir theory to each area's unique climate, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how geography and style influence every wine produced, helping you choose what is best for you!
All with glass in hand.
- Tasting Techniques: Discover the art of wine tasting as Aryn demonstrates how to evaluate wines using all your senses. The importance of glassware, storage, identifying flaws, and the top tips to make you a bona fide tasting pro. Learn to identify aromas, flavours, and appreciate the subtleties that make each wine a distinct experience.
- Food Pairing: Aryn will share her expertise on the delicate art of pairing wine with food. You'll have the opportunity to savour delicious wine and discuss food pairings that exemplify the harmony between the two. Charcuterie that complements the wine is provided.
- Wine Etiquette: Gain insight into the world of wine etiquette and enhance your confidence when ordering wine in a restaurant or hosting a wine-tasting event.
- Q&A Session: Aryn will be available for a Q&A session, allowing you to ask all your burning questions about wine, from the best wines for your palate to tips for building a diverse wine collection.
Who Should Attend:
This wine workshop is suitable for any level of learners all the way up to professional students of wine. Aryn Pepper's charming, witty, and engaging teaching style ensures that all attendees will leave with new knowledge and a deeper appreciation for the world of wine. When you feel confident and ready, we also offer an advanced workshop at the end of each month!
Ticket Information:
Tickets for this exclusive wine workshop are limited, so don't miss your chance to join Aryn Pepper in this new and exciting adventure into modern wines. Secure your spot today and indulge in the world of wine like never before.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- A brief introduction
- A minimum of 5 wines from our retail collection to taste through
- A guiding sheet for you to write notes and take home
- A charcuterie and cheese board that is refilled throughout the night
- Sommelier-guided tasting of five unique wines (most not available in the LCBO)
- Breaks to casually enjoy your wines with good company
- 10% off all items in the Split Tree Cocktail Shoppe (alcohol-exempt)
Welcome to THE HABIT. Our intimate and private space within the Split Tree Cocktail Shoppe is dedicated to higher education and good times! Join us for our cocktail workshops, mocktail classes, tastings and private events.
- Sold as individual admission for a single workshop
- Non-refundable 2 weeks prior to the event
- Classes may be cancelled due to low attendance. In this case full refunds will be issued.
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