

Upcoming Events
Here are our planned 2023 events with dates and teaser details. Keep checking this page and sign up for your tickets as soon as the event's notice is linked from here...
Tuesday October 17 - Garage Wine Company of Chile
Garage Wine was started in a garage in 2001, by Etobicoke ex-pat Derek Mossman and his wife Pilar Miranda. They handcraft wines from a series of individual vineyards located in the Maule and Itata Valleys, in the south of Santiago, Chile. Their wines are field blends made from pre-phylloxera rootstock Carignan, Garnacha, Monastrell, País, Cinsault, and Cab Franc grapes grown in a series of dry-farmed crus. These wines have obtained a cult status making this tasting an experience you do not want to miss. BUY TICKETS NOW
Tuesday November 21 - West Coast Pinot Noir: Canada vs USA
Wines from Pinot Noir grapes grown on the west coast of Canada and the United States are attracting attention. Canadian winemakers in British Columbia, have been producing high-quality Pinot Noir wines in recent years. The cool climate and long growing season in BC allow the grapes to ripen slowly, developing complex flavors and aromas. These wines are typically medium-to-light-bodied, with flavors and aromas of cherries, raspberries, and red currants. They may also have hints of earthy, mushroom-like flavors, as well as spice notes. Pinot Noir wines from the west coast of the USA have very similar attributes. This tasting is an opportunity to explore the similarities, differences, and your preferences for the Pinot Noir wines of these regions.
Here is our 2024 Schedule. Come back soon for more details.
Tuesday, January 16 ---- 2009 Bordeaux
Tuesday, February 13 ---- Riberra del Duero
Tuesday, March 19 ------ Syrah of the World
Wednesday, April 17 ----- 2013 Barolo v Barbaresco
Tuesday, May 21 -------- Cool Climate Chardonnay
Tuesday, June 18 -------- Rose Dinner
Tuesday, September 24 --- 2015 Burgundy
Tuesday, October 15 ----- La Maison Osoyoos Larose Vertical
Tuesday, November 19 --- Sparkling Wine event
How Our Tastings Work
Based in Downtown Toronto, we meet on the third Tuesday of the month, nine times a year, to taste and discuss different wines.
Each event typically costs between $90-$140 per member. Non-members/guests can attend, space permitting, at a premium (up to 40%). Price includes wine and light appetizers.
On the night an expert guides us through the wines enabling members to learn, taste and debate our favourites of the night. We provide a tasting sheet that lets you capture notes on each wine:
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Colour & Clarity: colour as a result of grape varietal, age, and climate
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Bouquet: aromas from the grapes, wine making process and ageing
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Palate: taste, texture, finish
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Plus: your overall impression of the wine
We then rank each of the wines according to these preferences and share with the group. The Guest contributes their scores for a fun comparison with the Group's scores.
Visit the blog for reviews of our recent tasting evenings here >>
Past Events
2023
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January 17 - Bordeaux 2008s
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February 28 - 2015 Northern Rhone
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March 21 - Red Wines of Spain
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April 18 - Brunello 2010s
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May 16 - Rieslings: Germany vs Alsace
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June 27 - Dinner at Faculty Club & Bin Ends
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September 20 - Champagne! Grande Marque vs Grower Producers
2022
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January 18 - Virtual Bordeaux 2005s
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February 15 - Virtual Wines of the Douro
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March 22 - Virtual Southern Italian Reds
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April 19 - Cali Cabs 2013 (Back In-Person!)
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May 17 - Double Blind: Great Red Varietals
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June 21 - New World Shiraz on the Patio!
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September 20 - Ontario Pinot Noirs
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October 18 - 2012 Chateauneuf-du-Papes
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November 16 - Bubbles & Sparkles
2021
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January 19 - Virtual Australian Cabernet Sauvignon
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February 15 - Virtual Remarkable Rioja
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March 23 - Virtual Chile v Argentina Cabernets
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April 25 - Virtual Classic Burgundies 2017
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June 15 - Virtual Mediterranean Whites
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September 21 - Virtual Chateau Ste Michelle Reds
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October 23 - Virtual Barolo 2010 and Barbaresco 2012
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November 21 - Virtual Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2010s
2020
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January 21 - 2010 Burgundy, Cote d'Or
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February 18 - 2009 Brunello di Montalcino
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March 17 - Cancelled due to COVID-19
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April 21 - Cancelled due to COVID-19
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May 12 - Cancelled due to COVID-19
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June 21 - Cancelled due to COVID-19
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September 15 - Cancelled due to COVID-19
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October - Virtual Southbrook Chardonnay Tasting
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November 24 - Virtual New World Pinot Noir Tasting
2019
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January 15 - 2009 Burgundy
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February 19 - 2012/13 Chianti Gran Selezione
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March 19 - 2007 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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April 16 - Sweet Wines
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May 14 - Bordeaux-style Chilean Reds
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June 18 - Zinfandel, California's "Mystery" Grape
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September 17 - 2005 Bordeaux - Best Vintage of the Century (so far)
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October 22 - Bodegas Faustino 1 Gran Reserva
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November 19 - Champagne / Sparkling Wines
2018
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January 16 - 2006 Burgundy
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February 20 - Australian Shiraz
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March 20 - Pearl Morissette Estate Wines
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April 17 - 2007 Barolo/ Barbaresco
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May 15 - Cool Climate Chardonnays
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June 19 - Washington State Rhone-Style Reds
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September 17 - 2008 Bordeaux
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October 16 - Super Tuscans
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November 20 - Wine Bin Ends Holiday Mixer
2017
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January 17 - Red Burgundy: Beaune vs Volnay 2009
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February 21 - Italy- Exploring the Aglianico Grape
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March 21 - Sauvignon Blanc Judgement
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April 18 - Meritage Reds
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May 16 - Bin End Dinner @ Barnsteiner's
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June 20 - Wines of Thomas Bachelder
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September 19 - 2004 Bordeaux
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Oct 17 – 2006 Brunello, 5-Stars Vintage
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November 21 - 2009 Châteauneuf du Pape
2016
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January 19 - New World Pinot Noir
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February 23 - 2006 Barolos
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March 22 - Red Wines of SW France
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April 18 - Piemonte Dinner at L'Unita
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May 16 - Australian Cabernet Sauvignon
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June 21 - Californian Zinfandel
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September 20 - 2001 Bordeaux
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October 18 - Amarone, Valpolicella
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November 15 - Holiday Party
2015
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January 20 - 2003 Burgundy
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February 17 - 2007 Châteauneuf-du-Pape
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March 17 - Red Blends of Chile
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April 2 - Le Clos Jordanne
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May 12 - 2004 Barolo/Barbaresco
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June 16 - World of Dry Riesling
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September 28 - Celebrating 40 Years of Bordeaux Tastings! - 2006 Vintage
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October 20 - White Burgundy
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November 17 - Dunn Vineyards
2014
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January 21 - 2005 Burgundy
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February 18 - 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape
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March 18 - Australian Shiraz
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April 8 - Spanish Whites
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June 17 - Bin End Dinner - Trevor Kitchen & Bar
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September 16 - 2004 Bordeaux
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October 21 - Southern Italian Reds
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November 18 - Northern Rhone Rising Stars
2013
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January 15 - 2006 Burgundy
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February 19 - N. Rhone Reds
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March 19 - Hitching Post Wines
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April 16 - Wines of Portugal
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May 21 - 2004 Brunello
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June 18 - Chablis
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September 17 - 2003 Bordeaux
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October 15 - Malbecs of Mendoza
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November 19 - Sparkling Wines
2012
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January 17 - International Showdown: SA Vs International Reds
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February 21 - 2003 Red Burgundy
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March 22 - Chianti Classico
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April 17 - California Chardonnay
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May 15 - 2001 Barolo
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June 19 - Dinner at Mistura
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September 11 - 2001 Red Bordeaux
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October 16 - Australian Shiraz
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November 20 - Champagne
2011
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January 18 - 2002 Côte de Nuits
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February 15 - 2001 Brunello
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March 22 - 2004 Riesling
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April 12 - Spanish Reds
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May 17 - 2004 White Burgundy
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June 21 - Sherry & Tapas
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September 20 - 2003 Bordeaux
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October 18 - Beaucastel
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November 15 - Desert Wines
2010
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January 19 - 2002 Côte de Beaune
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February 16 - 2003 Châteuneuf-du-Pape
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March 23 - Chianti Classico - A Taste of Tuscany
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April 20 - The Rhône Ranger - N. Rhône Reds
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June 15 - Viognier Wines - Summer Sipping
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September 21 - 2000 Red Bordeaux (35th Anniversary)
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October 19 - 1996 Barolos
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November 16 - Meritage - Bordeaux-style Red Wines
2009
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January 20th 1999 Red Burgundy
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February 17th 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape
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March 17th Wines of Le Clos Jordanne
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April 22nd Spain's New World Wines
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May 26th 1999 Brunello
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June 16th Zind Humbrecht (Alsatian whites) - Pinot Gris
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September 22nd 2004 Bordeaux - Pomerol & St. Emilion
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October 20th Vintage Ports
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November 17th Champagne Evening
2008
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January 8th New Zealand Pinot Noir
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February 12th 2002 Premier Cru White Burgundy
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March 11th Amo Amarone (I Love Amarone)
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April 8th 2001 Northern Rhône Reds
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April 23th Spring Dinner at Amuse-Bouche Restaurant
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May 13th Schloss Schonborn Rieslings
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June 10th Cabernet Sauvignon of Australia - A Regional Perspective
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September 17th 1995 Bordeaux
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October 22nd Amazing Argentina - Wines from Mendoza
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November 26th 2008 - 1997 Barolos
2007
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January 9th 2000 Premier Cru Red Burgundies
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February 6th Red Wines of Southern France
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March 13th A Roster of Rieslings
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April 10th 2001 California Cabernet Sauvignon
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May 8th Australian Shiraz
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June 12th Château Léoville-Barton
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September 11th 2000 Super Tuscans
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October 16th Merlots Revisited
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November 13th Sparkling Wines
2006
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January - Cool Climate Pinots
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February - Vintage Champagnes
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April - 1997 Barbaresco
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May - 2002 Chardonnays
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June - 1996 Bordeaux
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September - Chateauneuf du Pape
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October - Tour d'Italia
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November - Dinner at Chiado Restaurant
2005
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January- West Coast Pinot Noir
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February- Chateau de Beaucastel
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April - Premier Canadian Reds
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May - Riesling Kabinett
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June - 1990 Bordeaux
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September - 2001 Zinfandel
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October - Iberian Wines
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November - Antinori Chianti
2004
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January - 1996 Burgundies
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February - Dessert Wines
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April - 1998 Chateauneuf du Pape
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May - Bin End Dinner
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June - 1996 Bordeaux
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September - Gerwutztraminer
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October - South American Reds
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November - Shiraz Blends