March 2010 Calendar

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March 10, 2010	Osoyoos Larose Tasting		Lower Mainland
Osoyoos Larose Tasting Description: Wow!!We don’t know how many times we can invite you to join the B.C. Wine Appreciation Society for another special one-of-a-kind evening, but we’re doing it again! Come and meet Pascal Madevon, winemaker of the iconic Le Grand Vin of Osoyoos Larose. Pascal will be giving a wonderful presentation, and you’ll have a rare chance to taste not only two years of Osoyoos Larose wine, but the 5 grape varietals that make up the Bordeaux-style blend. (Congrats to you if you can name all 5 without looking them up!) As an extra-special treat, we are also getting to taste 3 Merlots from 3 different vineyards in different parts of the valley! This is an amazing opportunity to experience “terroir” for yourself. If you’re already familiar with Osoyoos Larose, this is a great chance to see how this wine is made, from the ground up. If you haven’t tried Osoyoos Larose, come and taste why it’s one of BC’s premier Bordeaux- style blends! Wines provided for the tasting will include: * Osoyoos Larose 2006 * Osoyoos Larose 2007 * Petales d’Osoyoos 2006 * Petales d’Osoyoos 2007 * 5 separate components of the 2009 blend * 3 separate terroirs of the 2009 Merlot As an added bonus, we will be enjoying appies prepared by the Chef of the Listel especially to pair with the Osoyoos Larose wines. Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Time: 7:00-9:30 pm (please note: starting time is half an hour earlier than usual) Start Date: March 10, 2010 Number of days: 1 Time: 7:00-9:30 pm Location: Lower Mainland Address: Listel Hotel, 1300 Robson Copy and paste the link belowto take you to the Osoyoos Larose website notice. Once there, page down to find the “prices” box. Then click on the dropdown arrow to sign up as a guest. http://www.bcwas.com/15.html Contact Info: Ticket Price: $60

March 24, 2010	SIP Wines’ 3rd Annual Road 13 Winemaker’s Dinner		Lower Mainland
SIP Wines’ 3rd Annual Road 13 Winemaker’s Dinner Description: THE RESTAURANT: Tapenade Bistro in Steveston VillageTHE CHEF: Alex Tung THE WINEMAKER: Michael Bartier THE WINERY: Road 13 Vineyards THE MENU: scallops, halibut, lamb, cheese and chocolate will all play roles (to be confirmed) THE WINE LIST: to be confirmed Start Date: March 24, 2010 Number of days: 1 Time: 6:30pm Location: Lower Mainland Address: Tapenade Bistro in Steveston Village Contact Info: Unit 1030 – 11660 Steveston Hwy, Richmond,BC V7A 1N6 www.sipwines.ca Tel 604.271.9463 sipwines@sipwines.ca Ticket Price: $105 – includes food, wine, taxes and gratuity

April 12, 2010	Naramata Bench Wineries Spring Release		Lower Mainland
Naramata Bench Wineries Spring Release Description: Naramata Bench Wineries Spring Release in VancouverDetails soon. Start Date: April 12, 2010 Number of days: 1 Time: 6:30 to 9:00 pm Location: Lower Mainland Address: The Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver Contact Info: info@naramatabench.com www.naramatabench.com Ticket Price: Tickets available soon.

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