Everyone deserves the opportunity to learn, discover and have fun. Our Savvy Events afford exactly those kinds of creative social experiences, drawing on the expertise and imagination of our team of sommeliers. Relaxed and welcoming, Savvy Events aren’t about theory or textbooks. They’re about getting to know the people who produce the food and drink we enjoy—to make connections and forge friendships. All you need is an open mind, an eager palate and a spirit of exploration. Join us.
Latest Savvy Events:
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Great Canadian Cheese Discovery - March 10
When:
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 7:00 PM (ET)
Where:
Exposure Gallery - at Thyme & Again Creative Catering
2nd Floor 1255 Wellington St. West
Ottawa
Canada
Hosted By:
Savvy Company
Register for this event now at:
http://savvycheeseevent3-rss.eventbrite.com
Event Details:
The Great Canadian Cheese Discovery
There is so much more than just Cheddar!
Join Savvy Company’s newest member - Cheese Sommelier Vanessa Simmons - as she leads you through a delicious discovery artisan cheeses from across Canada.
And Vanessa knows. She has trained with the Cheese Education Guild in Toronto – Canada’s only comprehensive cheese appreciation program and spends countless hours with local cheesemongers and cheesemakers. Her passion for cheeses oozes while her knowledge will melt away all notions that Canada only makes cheddar.
During this three evening series, with Vanessa showing you the ’whey’, you will sample and savour five to seven cheeses from different provinces. She will also introduce you to the fun-damentals of cheese appreciation including:
- Cheese 101 - how cheese is made and what makes it artisanal
- Different categories of cheese
- Cheese-y lingo
- Buying cheese
- Caring for cheese
Being a Savvy Event, of course, Canadian wines will be tasted too!
TIP: We recommend having dinner in advance – come early to dine at Thyme & Again Creative Catering for light meal
DATES: Join us for one or join us for all evenings to become a little more cheese SAVVY…it will be a fun and delicious time!
Wednesday January 20 – Ontario artisan cheeses
Wednesday February 17 – Québec artisan cheeses
Wednesday March 10 - New Brunswick, Nova Scotia & British Columbia cheeses
TIME: 7 pm
LOCATION: Exposure Gallery – 2nd Floor at Thyme & Again Creative Catering Shop 1255 Wellington St West, Ottawa
ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY
SAVVY SPECIAL: $45 per person when you register before March 1, 2010Regular ticket: $50 per person
All 3 Cheese Events: $135 per person
Price includes all taxes
Reviews from our guests....
"I was never one to even think about cheese, yet after last night's tasting and great information I am now giving up the store bought cheese! What a difference." - Joanne
"What an extremely enjoyable night last light. The venue at Thyme and Again was very comfortable and professional. Vanessa engaged everyone around the table. The way the cheese was presented one at a time with your talk about it and your knowledge was good for all. I will definitely be back with more friends!' - Lynda
Contact Savvy Company for more information about other Savvy Events
www.savvycompany.ca
613.SAVVYCO
613.728.8926
Cheers!
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Rah Rah Rose- April 24 (Vancouver)
When:
Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 3:00 PM - 4:45 PM (PT)
Where:
Miele Showroom
69 Smithe Street
Vancouver British Columbia
Canada
Hosted By:
Savvy Company
Register for this event now at:
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/598718784/rss
Event Details:
Rah Rah Rose
A Sip & Savour experience at Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival
Savvy Company is delighted to host this fun wine and food event in Vancouver.
It’s time to put Rosés from around the world to a culinary test. Matched with a variety of food samples in a grazing format, the myriad of styles of Rosé - from bubbly to dry, light to heavy - guests are encouraged to compare and contrast the Rose wines with the eclectic line-up of food flavours.
YOUR SAVVY SOMMELIER HOSTS: Debbie Trenholm, Susan Desjardins, Patti Petty & Julie Stock
TIME: 3 to 4:45pm
ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY: $49 each.
Buy online at www.playhousewinefest.com or call 604-873-3311FEATURED WINES
WINERY
WINE
Chakana Rosé
Zorzal Malbec Rosé
Jacob's Creek Sparkling Rosé
Bubbles Rosé
Yering E.D. Pinot Noir Rosé
Five Vineyards Rosé
Sparkling Rosé
Pink Goat Rosé
Errazuriz Wine Maker's Selection Shiraz Rosé
Chat en Oeuf Rosé, Vin de Pays d'Oc
Domaine de Vaubreton Chinon
Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne Brut Rosé
Veitshochheimer Sonnenschein Spatburgunder Auslese
Modello Rosé
Kim Crawford Pansy! Rosé
Stoneleigh Pinot Noir Rosé
Bellingham Rosé
Segura Viudas Brut Rosé
Kenwood Vineyards Russian River Pinot Noir Rosé
More information about Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival at www.playhousewinefest.com
See you in Vancouver!
Contact Savvy Company for more information about other Savvy Events
www.savvycompany.ca
613.SAVVYCO
613.728.8926
Cheers!Join us on a leisurely full day tour through the backroads of Prince Edward County where our tour will stop in at 3 or 4 wineries. Book your own travel and accomodation for a weekend getaway or rendez vous with us for a daytrip.
All of the tour plans are currently in the works. We will soon be extending to you special accomodation and meal packages as well - stay tuned!
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Vinformation 1 Wine Appreciation 'class'- May 1
When:
Saturday, May 01, 2010 from 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)
Where:
Red Wine Room & TRIO Restaurant - Novotel Ottawa
33 Nicholas Street
Ottawa Ontario
Canada
Hosted By:
Savvy Company
Register for this event now at:
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/512437715/rss
Event Details:
Vin-formation #1
Intro Wine Appreciation 'Class'
Getting acquainted with wine — the first stepSpend a full day with Savvy Sommelier - Wayne Walker - as he guides you through an introduction of all of the elements of wine. You will learn the FUN-damentals of wine appreciation with hands-on experience in:
- wine tasting techniques
- speaking the wine lingo like a pro
- describing characteristics of a wine
- glassware and decanters - does it make a difference?
- serving wine - there is more to it than popping a cork!
- appreciating the different types and styles of wine
- finding good value wines
- food and wine pairing techniques
- deciphering a restaurant's wine list
A gourmet lunch at TRIO Restaurant will be provided
SAVVY TEACHER: Wayne Walker
LOCATION: 'Red Wine' Boardroom at Novotel Ottawa Hotel, 33 Nicholas Street, Ottawa
TIME: class starts at 10am & wraps up by 4pm
ADVANCE REGISTRATION ONLY
SAVVY SPECIAL - $99 per person when you register before April 15, 2010.Regular Registration fee: $129 per person
Registration fee includes lunch at Novotel’s TRIO Restaurant, restaurant gratuities, wines, class supplies, workbook, taxes and online booking fee.
Contact Savvy Company for more information about Savvy U & other Savvy Events
www.savvycompany.ca
613.SAVVYCO
613.728.8926
Cheers!
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Vinformation 2 Advanced Wine Appreciation 'class'- May 12
When:
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 at 7:00 PM (ET)
Where:
Red Wine Room & TRIO Restaurant - Novotel Ottawa
33 Nicholas Street
Ottawa Ontario
Canada
Hosted By:
Savvy Company
Register for this event now at:
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/512441727/rss
Event Details:
Vin-formation #2
Advanced Wine & Food Appreciation 'Class'Following Vinformation #1, this interactive class explores tasting serving & selecting wines in greater depth. Over the two classes, you will learn about winemaking techniques & be prepped to tackle the challenge of a blind tasting. At the end of this 2 evening class, you will learn food & wine pairing techniques with the help of Savvy Sommelier and Executive Chef, then enjoy the dinner complete with your paired wine selection.
NOTE: there is homework in this class! You will have a shopping assignment at the LCBO - homework was never this much fun!
A multi-course gourmet dinner at TRIO Restaurant will be provided during the second class.
SAVVY TEACHER: Wayne Walker
LOCATION: 'Red Wine' Boardroom at Novotel Ottawa Hotel, 33 Nicholas Street, Ottawa
ADVANCE REGISTRATION ONLY
SAVVY SPECIAL - $149 per person when you register before May 1, 2010.Regular Registration fee: $169 per person
Registration fee includes dinner at Novotel’s TRIO Restaurant, restaurant gratuities, wines, class supplies, workbook, taxes and online booking fee.Contact Savvy Company for more information about Savvy U & other Savvy Events
www.savvycompany.ca
613.SAVVYCO
613.728.8926
Cheers!
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Winery Tour in Prince Edward County - May 30
When:
Sunday, May 30, 2010 at 10:00 AM - Monday, May 31, 2010 at 5:00 PM (ET)
Where:
Rendez Vous at a winery - TBD
Hosted By:
Savvy Company
Register for this event now at:
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/598665625/rss
Event Details:
Join a Savvy Sommelier in Prince Edward County
Make it a weekend getaway or a day trip!
This spring and summer, Savvy Sommeliers will be offering complementary wine tours of Prince Edward County and Niagara. Our Sommeliers will make all of the arrangements of the winery visits. Most importantly, you get to meet the winemakers - making a personal connection between the people who make the wine and those who enjoy their wines!
Join us on a leisurely full day tour through the backroads of Prince Edward County where our tour will stop in at 3 or 4 wineries. Book your own travel and accomodation for a weekend getaway or rendez vous with us for a daytrip. Invite your wine loving friends to join us to sip and savour The County with your Savvy Sommeliers.
All of the tour plans are currently in the works. We will soon be extending to you special accomodation and meal packages as well - stay tuned!
YOUR SAVVY SOMMELIER GUIDE: Debbie Trenholm
MEETING TIME: 10 am
APPROX FINISH TIME: 5 pm
RENDEZ VOUS LOCATION: a Prince Edward County Winery will soon be named
We look forward to having you join us for this fun (and delicious!) tour
of The County!Contact Savvy Company for more information about other Savvy Events
www.savvycompany.ca
613.SAVVYCO
613.728.8926
Cheers!
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Winery Tour in Prince Edward County - June 20
When:
Sunday, June 20, 2010 from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (ET)
Where:
Rendez Vous at a winery - TBD
Hosted By:
Savvy Company
Register for this event now at:
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/598710760/rss
Event Details:
Join a Savvy Sommelier in Prince Edward County
Make it a weekend getaway or a day trip!
This spring and summer, Savvy Sommeliers will be offering complementary wine tours of Prince Edward County and Niagara. Our Sommeliers will make all of the arrangements of the winery visits. Most importantly, you get to meet the winemakers - making a personal connection between the people who make the wine and those who enjoy their wines!
Join us on a leisurely full day tour through the backroads of Prince Edward County where our tour will stop in at 3 or 4 wineries. Book your own travel and accomodation for a weekend getaway or rendez vous with us for a daytrip. Invite your wine loving friends to join us to sip and savour The County with your Savvy Sommeliers.
All of the tour plans are currently in the works. We will soon be extending to you special accomodation and meal packages as well - stay tuned!
YOUR SAVVY SOMMELIER GUIDE: Debbie Trenholm
MEETING TIME: 10 am
APPROX FINISH TIME: 5 pm
RENDEZ VOUS LOCATION: a Prince Edward County Winery will soon be named
We look forward to having you join us for this fun (and delicious!) tour
of The County!Contact Savvy Company for more information about other Savvy Events
www.savvycompany.ca
613.SAVVYCO
613.728.8926
Cheers!
