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| March 3, 2008 |
| Lunch with John Gilchrist at River Café |
Let renowned restaurant critic John Gilchrist guide you through the informative, interesting and often funny world of food at some of Calgary’s best restaurants. Past restaurants having included the award-winning River Café, Murrieta’s, Centini, Siding Cafe, and Catch. Each restaurant will prepare a set lunch menu to be served with a selection of wines paired with the menu. |
| Wines |
2006 Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc
2003 Domaine Forca Real Cotes du Roussillon Villages |
| River Café |
| Prince's Island Park |
| March 3, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
| $50 |
| SOLD OUT |
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| Cork & Canvas: Wines of the World Specialty Wine Tasting |
The CPO brings you this tasting as part of their Cork & Canvas International Festival. This is a chance to enjoy a variety of wines from around the world presented by the staff of Willow Park Wine & Spirits. For more information go to cpo-live.com. Tickets for this event can be purchased by phoning 296.1640 ext. 221 |
Willow Park Wine & Spirits |
10801 Bonaventure Drive SE |
March 3 |
$45 |
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| March 5, 2008 |
| Lunch with John Gilchrist at Bonterra Trattoria |
Let renowned restaurant critic John Gilchrist guide you through the informative, interesting and often funny world of food at some of Calgary’s best restaurants. Past restaurants having included the award-winning River Café, Murrieta’s, Centini, Siding Cafe, and Catch. Each restaurant will prepare a set lunch menu to be served with a selection of wines paired with the menu. |
| Menu |
| Wild Boar Wrapped Shrimp & seared Digby Scallop with Limoncello Zabaione and Two Winter Squashes |
| Roasted Lamb Chop with Lamb Shoulder Tortellini and Crisp Gorgonzola Polenta |
Saffron Pavlova with Peppered Cream, Cherry Compote and Pistachio Praline |
Bonterra Trattoria |
| 1016 8th Street SW |
| March 5, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
| $50 |
| SOLD OUT |
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Art and Wine |
Join Avenue magazine for the unveiling of the 2008 Food Awards at the Art Gallery of Calgary. The event will feature a number of dishes from the award-winning restaurants featured in Avenue's 5th annual Food Awards issue. Enjoy the culinary delights with a wide selection of fine Australian wines brought to you by Wine Australia. Join us for an evening full of the city's top food and wine as well as fine art. As if that weren't enough, guests will receive a Riedel tasting glass at the event which is theirs to take home. This Savour event sells out every year, so purchase tickets early. |
| This year's restaurants include: |
| Alloy |
| The Belvedere |
| Blink Restaurant & Bar |
| Blowfish Sushi Lounge |
| Nectar Desserts |
| Opus on 8th |
| Raw Bar |
| Art Gallery of Calgary |
| 117 8th Avenue SW |
| March 5, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| $70 |
| *Includes a Riedel Tasting Glass |
| SOLD OUT |
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Miguel Torres Blind Dinner Experience |
| The Torres Blind Dinner aims to emphasize and reactivate those senses that normally remain locked in the background of our experiences. You will experience a tutored wine dinner by the top Sommelier and Brand Ambassador of Miguel Torres, Mr. Toni Batet. While blindfolded, you will listen and taste as he matches the culinary inspirations of Hotel Arts Executive Chef Duncan Ly to the modern wines of the house of Miguel Torres. Space will be limited, so book early. |
| Hotel Arts |
| 119 12th Avenue SW |
| March 5, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| $100 |
| SOLD OUT |
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Cork & Canvas: Vertical Carpineto Tasting |
Antonia Zaccheo of the Italian winery, Carpineto guides you through several vintages of Carpineto’s best wines. This event is part of the Cork & Canvas International Festival. For more information go to cpo-live.com. Tickets for this event can be purchased by phoning 296.1640 ext. 221 |
Willow Park Wine & Spirits |
10801 Bonaventure Drive SE |
March 5 |
$95 |
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| March 6, 2008 |
| Winemakers Dinner |
| Join Mr. Jean-Francois Curie from the famed Burgundian négociant Joseph Drouhin for this much anticipated dinner event. Chef Andrew Keen at The Tribune Restaurant & Bar has prepared a unique menu to showcase the wines of Drouhin. |
| The Tribune |
| 100, 118 8th Avenue SW |
| March 6, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
| $140 |
| SOLD OUT |
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| March 7, 2008 |
| Lunch with John Gilchrist at Brava Bistro |
Let renowned restaurant critic John Gilchrist guide you through the informative, interesting and often funny world of food at some of Calgary’s best restaurants. Past restaurants having included the award-winning River Café, Murrieta’s, Centini, Siding Cafe, and Catch. Each restaurant will prepare a set lunch menu to be served with a selection of wines paired with the menu. |
| Menu |
| Starter: |
Roasted Red Pepper with Baby Spinach, Eggplant, Chick Peas, Feta Cheese & Red Wine Vinaigrette
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Creamy Tomato Soup with Aged Cheddar Grilled Cheese |
| Entrée: |
Penne Pasta with Prawns, Broccoflower, Peas & Chorizo / Smoked Paprika Broth
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Linguine Pasta with Smoked Bacon, Peas, Egg, Ricotta Cheese & Cream Sauce |
| Dessert: |
Crème Brulee
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Fresh Fruit with Whipped Cream |
| Wines |
| 2005 De Loach Russian River Chardonnay |
| 2005 De Loach Russian River Pinot Noir |
| Brava Bistro |
| 723 17th Avenue SW |
| March 7, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
| $50 |
SOLD | | | Savour Gala Dinner | | A yearly event at the Savour Wine and Food Experience is the gala dinner. We pull out all the stops to bring you the best. The finest wines, the tête de cuvée will be sure to delight. This year, Catch will play host and will present a menu that will please even the most discriminating palate. Black tie not required. | | Catch | | 100 8th Avenue SE | March 7, 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm | $160 | | SOLD OUT | | | | Cork & Canvas: Winemaker’s Dinner and Art & Wine Auction | A true winemaker’s dinner at the Petroleum Club featuring Antonio Zaccheo from Carpineto Wines, a gourmand’s delight with a five-course meal with paired wines and a live auction taking place in between courses to support the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. For more information go to cpo-live.com. Tickets for this event can be purchased by phoning 296.1640 ext. 221 | Calgary Petroleum Club | | 319 5th Avenue SW | March 7 | $195 | | | | March 8, 2008 | | Seminars | | A selection of fun and educational wine seminars will be held on each Saturday of the festival. | | | Big Reds and Big Steaks | | Join television personality and wine expert Michael Bigattini as he guides you through a delicious course of big reds that perfectly match a succulent cut of Alberta Beef. Find that perfect pairing for summer-time steaks and rediscover Alberta's tastiest natural resource! Every year this seminar fills up fast, so this year Big Reds and Big Steaks will be held on Saturday March 8, and Saturday, March 15.  Ruth’s Chris Steak House is located on the 2nd floor at the base of the Calgary Tower. Impressive wine towers can be admired in the hall. Art niches through out the restaurant exhibit illuminated glass art. A French hearth stone fireplace is a prominent feature of the Great Room.
| | Wines | | 2003 Stonestreet Merlot Alexander Valley | | 2004 Chateau D'Angludet Margaux | | 2005 Hartford Court Russian River Zinfandel | | 2004 Tolaini Picconero | | 2003 Bolla Amarone | | Ruth's Chris Steakhouse | | 115 9th Avenue SE | | March 8, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | | $50 | | SOLD OUT | | | Big Red, Big Cheese | | Learn about more about the classic pairing of wine and cheese at a fun and educational wine seminar. Oka, Brie, Cheddar, Gouda, and Blue are classic Canadian cheeses waiting to be paired with full flavoured reds. Keep an eye out for a couple of classic whites which pair perfectly with the cheese. Which will be your favourite? Taste a selection of delicious cheese produced right here in Canada along with a selection of wines perfectly matched to delight the palate. Hosted by the Dairy Farmers of Canada and Wine Access magazine. | | Wines | | Montaudon Brut Champagne | | 2003 Pfaffenheim Steinert Grand Cru Pinot Gris | | 2004 Castiglion del Bosco Rosso di Montalcino | | 2005 Rutherglen Estates Reunion | | 2005 Liberty School Cabernet | | Domaine Pinnacle Ice Cider | | Catch | | 100 8th Avenue SE | | March 8, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | | $50 | | SOLD OUT | | | | March 10, 2008 | | Lunch with John Gilchrist at River Café | Let renowned restaurant critic John Gilchrist guide you through the informative, interesting and often funny world of food at some of Calgary’s best restaurants. Past restaurants having included the award-winning River Café, Murrieta’s, Centini, Siding Cafe, and Catch. Each restaurant will prepare a set lunch menu to be served with a selection of wines paired with the menu. | | River Café | | Prince's Island Park | | March 10, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm | | $50 | | SOLD OUT | | | | March 10 to 16, 2008 | | Dine Out Calgary | | American Express Cardmembers can go to the Front Of The Line® from February 18th to 22nd. | | For more information go to www.dineoutcalgary.com | | | | March 14, 2008 | Merchants of Wine | | Some of the finest wine stores in Calgary will bring their favourite wines to Artists of the World gallery to taste and share. Find out what the wine boutiques are drinking, what is hot, new, interesting or rare. Discover a merchant you didn’t know, or find a new reason to revisit a familiar one. This is a great chance to try a tremendous variety of wine from some of the best merchants representing some of the best palates in the city. Light food and appetizers will be provided. | | The list of wines can be found at www.savourcalgary.com/MoW2008_Complete_Wine_List.pdf | | This year's merchants include: | | The Cellar | | Eau Claire Wine Market | | Metrovino | | Britannia Wine Merchants | | The Wine Shop | | The Wine Cellar South | | CSN Wine & Spirits | | Silver Springs Liquor Store | | Kensington Wine Market | | Artists of the World | | 514 11th Avenue SW | | March 14, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm | | $65.00 | | *Includes a Riedel Tasting Glass | | SOLD OUT | | | March 15, 2008 | | Seminars | | A selection of fun and educational wine seminars will be held on each Saturday of the festival. | | | Big Reds & Big Steaks | Join television personality and wine expert Michael Bigattini as he guides you through a delicious course of big reds that perfectly match a succulent cut of Alberta Beef. Find that perfect pairing for summer-time steaks and rediscover Alberta's tastiest natural resource! Every year this seminar fills up fast, so this year Big Reds and Big Steaks will be held on Saturday, March 8 and Saturday, March 15.
Ruth’s Chris Steak House is located on the 2nd floor at the base of the Calgary Tower. Impressive wine towers can be admired in the hall. Art niches through out the restaurant exhibit illuminated glass art. A French hearth stone fireplace is a prominent feature of the Great Room. | | Wines | | 2003 Stonestreet Merlot Alexander Valley | | 2004 Chateau D'Angludet Margaux | | 2005 Hartford Court Russian River Zinfandel | | 2004 Tolaini Picconero | | 2003 Bolla Amarone | | Ruth's Chris Steakhouse | | 115 9th Avenue SE | | March 15, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | | $50 | | SOLD OUT | | | Pairing Pinots and Cheese - A Noble Quest | | Learn about more about these classic pairings at a fun and educational wine seminar. Pinot noir, the heartbreak grape, has so many different expressions and styles, see how they pair with some amazing Canadian cheeses. Taste a selection of delicious cheese produced right here in Canada along with a selection of pinot noirs and other pinots perfectly matched to delight the palate. Hosted by the Dairy Farmers of Canada and Wine Access magazine. | | Wines | | Montaudon Brut Champagne | | 2005 Trimbach Pinot Blanc | | 2006 Lawson's Dry Hills Pinot Gris | | 2005 Faiveley Bourgogne Pinot Noir | | 2006 Schug Carneros Pinot Noir | | 2005 Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir | | Catch | | 100 8th Avenue SE | | March 15, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | | $50 |
| | SOLD OUT | | | | The Wine Access Publishers Icon Dinner | Join the publisher of Wine Access magazine at this fabulous dining event. In 2008, we go big as we put together an exclusive lineup of rare and sought after wines all in large-format bottles. Come find out why bigger is better. The wines will be expertly paired with a special menu at Centini Restaurant & Lounge, one of Calgary’s best dining spots. Space is extremely limited. | | Centini Restaurant & Lounge | | 160 8th Avenue SE | | March 15, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm | | $250 | | SOLD OUT | | | | April 4, 2008 | California Wine Fair | | Calgary’s most popular annual wine Show. The California Wine Fair is a celebration of Canada’s favourite wine producing region. Taste over 300 wines from over 80 producers and feast on a selection of savoury hors d’oeuvres. A silent auction goes to benefit the Calgary Opera. Tickets are 55$ in advance and $60 at the door. This show sold out last year and Savour Calgary has advance tickets. | | Stampede Fair Grounds | | April 4, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm | | $55 | | We have now been given a larger allocation of advance tickets for this popular event. Buy tickets now to avoid disappointment. | | Tickets are also available by calling Calgary Opera at 262-7286 | | | | Cork & Canvas International Festival 2008 | | In support of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra | | March 3, 2008 - Wines of the World Speciality Tasting | | Willow Park Wines & Spirits – tickets are $45 | | March 5, 2008 - Carpineto Vertical Tasting | | Willow Park Wines & Spirits – featuring Carpineto Wines with Antonio Zaccheo – tickets are $95 | | March 7, 2008 - Winemaker's Dinner and Art & Wine Auction | | Calgary Petroleum Club – featuring Carpineto Wines with Antonio Zaccheo – tickets are $195 | | These three distinct events offer something for everyone who appreciates superb art, fine wine, exceptional food and outstanding music. | | Tickets for the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra events can be purchased by phoning 571-0268. | | For more information see http://www.cpo-live.com/main/content.php?content_id=92 | | | | | | ® : Used by Amex Bank of Canada under Licence from American Express |
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