Events

Upcoming events

January 2027
Authentic Wines and Spirits
Wine tasting and food pairing
Wine tasting and food pairing at the Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Road.
March 2027
Collasanto Wines
Wine tasting and food pairing
Wine tasting and food pairing at the Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Road.
May 2027
Majestic Wines and Spirits
Wine tasting and food pairing
Wine tasting and food pairing at the Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Road.
July 2027
Walkaround tasting of Ontario wineries and local food providers
Wine tasting and food pairing
Wine tasting and food pairing at the Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Road.
September 2027
Wilco Fine Beverages
Wine tasting and food pairing
Wine tasting and food pairing at the Art Gallery of Burlington, 1333 Lakeshore Road.

A long wooden table set with rows of wine glasses and tasting sheets under string lights

Last Thursday, every second month

Five wine tastings per year

(For members, or by invitation only.)

On the last Thursday of every second month (January, March, May, July, and September) we have a wine tasting and food pairing event. We invite Ontario agents who have international wines, many of which are not available at the LCBO, as well as local wineries to introduce us to and showcase their wines. We start with a sparkling wine followed by a flight of white wines, then a flight of red wines. Each wine is paired with food that reflects the country of origin, flavour profile of the wine and/or a contrasting, often surprising aspect of the wine.

Each evening is unique, informative and provides an opportunity to taste wines and of course order them directly from the agent and/or winery. All 5 tastings are included in the annual membership fee. You must register for each tasting to reserve your spot.

Four members smiling around a table with glasses of wine and plates of food at the 2017 summer party

Every summer

Barbecues

Each year we have a summer BBQ at different locations throughout the city. Members have typically offered their beautiful homes, whether they be on the waterfront, a rooftop of a downtown condo or a large beautifully landscaped backyard. Our members are generous, the food plentiful, and wine, beer and cider tickets are included. It's an opportunity to talk to fellow members in a more informal outdoor setting but with the same high standard of food and wine provided.

Bottles of Peninsula Ridge 2015 Shiraz lying in a wooden wine rack

Through the year

Special tastings & events

In addition to the regular monthly tasting, we periodically have special tastings of wine or spirits, theme evenings, promotional events and winemakers' dinners. We also receive invitations from our partners to industry events and special events. Many of these tastings and events have very limited seating. Check our website on a regular basis for upcoming special events and check out our Facebook page for the most up to date information.

White wine being poured into a glass at a set table

Many years

Members-only master class

Many years, we have our members-only master class. We've had a sparkling wine class and a Port wine class that included samples of white, ruby, tawny, LBV and vintage ports. Members learned about the different styles of port wine including taste profiles, production methods and grapes. Last year we explored Wine and Cheese pairings.

Pine branches, pine cones and red berries laid on a wooden table

Every November

Christmas dinner

Every year in November we have a Gala Christmas Party. We have celebrated European foods and wines. In 2018 it was Christmas Down Under with traditional Aussie foods and wines. In 2019, we celebrated in South American tradition. In 2020, we celebrated virtually, but still with an outstanding meal and your choice of selected wines. In 2024 we showcased foods and wines from across Canada.

Nov 27: Christmas Dinner at the Art Gallery of Burlington