Welcome to our "Vacation Series" of Education Hours, where we distract ourselves from our cold and blustery Toronto winter with dreams of sunshine and the beautiful wines it brings. Yes we will talk key grapes and styles, but also history, culture and local cuisine presenting a fully formed image of some of our favourite places in the world.
Dundas Education hour
Mediterranean France
Thursday, February 12th
Friday, February 13th
Up first, the Mediterranean, a region the French flock to for their holidays with a thrilling natural wine scene to boot. We’ll sip our way from the luxe Cote d'Azur to the diverse coastline and hinterland of the Languedoc, and ending in the Catalan-influenced foothills of the Pyrenees in the Roussillon.
Waterworks Education hour
Portugal & Spain
Thursday, February 17th
Tuesday, February 24th
Portugal and Spain are not only beautiful and delicious, they also offer unbelievable value as some of Europe's most underrated wines. No longer! In this alternative session, we'll explore five wines from five producers who are on the cutting edge of the new generation. These regions have it all & soon you shall be an expert with some excellent tricks up your sleeve.
Dundas Education hour
Mediterranean France
Thursday, February 26th
Friday, February 27th
Up next, we are hopping on our bikes and taking the 125 km ride around the famed Lake Neusiedl! Lake Neusiedel is the large shallow lake that defines this part of Burgenland, a veritable hotbed of natural winemaking including some of the most recognizable names in Austrian natural wine.
Waterworks Education hour
Canada
Tuesday, March 3rd
A European vacation not in the cards for 2026? Fret not, we have plenty to drink at home! It has never been a better time to discover Canadian wines from BC’s mountains and deserts all the way to the maritime coast of Nova Scotia. It is likely impossible to talk about 5500 km in an hour and fifteen BUT WE ARE GOING TO TRY!
Waterworks Education hour
Blind Tasting
Monday, March 9th
Let’s face it, the classics (and all wine) are delicious, but they’re not exactly budget-friendly. As sommeliers, we live for the thrill of discovery: finding wines that sing with the same grace and complexity as the icons, but without the luxury price tag. In this new GW offering, we’ll explore the fine line between prestige and value.
