Try & Buy Winter 2024
Saturday, December 7th & Sunday, December 8th
Waterworks, 15 Maud Street
Three sessions to choose from:
Saturday: 1-4 PM or 6-9 PM & Sunday: 2-5 PM
Our beloved bi-annual tasting event returns with a new, shiny location!! We're THRILLED to hold our marquis event at the wheelchair accessible, freshly launched Waterworks Foodhall to celebrate the open. . .
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Saturday, December 7th & Sunday, December 8th
Waterworks, 15 Maud Street
Three sessions to choose from:
Saturday: 1-4 PM or 6-9 PM & Sunday: 2-5 PM
Our beloved bi-annual tasting event returns with a new, shiny location!! We're THRILLED to hold our marquis event at the wheelchair accessible, freshly launched Waterworks Foodhall to celebrate the opening of our second location in the hall SOON. Join us as we share 45 of our most treasured bottles from classic beauties to unexpected oddities, including a wide selection from our GW Imports portfolio. This is an incredible opportunity to find new faves, stock up for the holidays & explore your palate. Each ticket includes a custom tasting glass, UNLIMITED 1 ounce sips guided by our incredible staff AND a $10 gift card to use in the Waterworks food hall when you're feeling snacky! Split into three sessions to ensure an intimate, hands-on experience.
All bottles tasted will be available to purchase with pick-up from our Dundas shop from December 12th or can be delivered anywhere in the GTA between 1-2 business days and 3-10 business days for any dang place in Ontario. A bounty of food will be available to purchase in the downstairs food hall. Event tickets are non-refundable.
There are a lot of wines, plus for the first time a sake table! We are here to guide you through with spittoons available to help you taste more - we'll even give you a spitting 101. :) We will not over serve for everyone's safety & reserve the right to cut off any guest if they've had too much.
Wines Featured
Sparkling
Wild Arc ‘Florescene’, Concord & Chamomile, Finger Lakes, New York, USA, $42
Glow Glow ‘Pink Fizzy’, Dornfelder & Müller-Thurgau, Nahe, Germany, $55
Domaine des Grottes 'Petit Coin de Paradis', Gamay, Beaujolais, France, $55
Villa Picta ‘Lambrusco Mantovano’, Lambrusco Ruberti, Lombardia, Italy, $38
La Garagista ‘Grace & Favour’, La Crescent, Vermont, USA, $89
Christophe Mignon 'ADN Brut Nature', Pinot Meunier, Champagne, France, $150
Breton ‘Vouvray Bois Guyon Moelleux’, Chenin Blanc, Loire Valley, France, $70
Sake
Niida Honke 'Odayaka Junmai Ginjo', Miyamanishiki & Gohyakumangoku, Fukushima, Japan, $98
Gensaka 'KINO 2', Isenishiki, Mie, Japan, $87
Shichihonyari 'Teiseihaku', Tamasakae, Shiga, Japan $85
Terada Honke 'Katori 90', Koshihiari & Miyamanishiki, Chiba, Japan, $75
Miyoshino Jōzō Hanatomoe Mizumoto x Mizumoto, Gin No Sato, Nara, Japan, $82
White
Clandestina ‘El Soci’ Macabeo, Penedès, Catalonia, Spain, $45
Vino Gross, ‘Haloze Blanc’, Furmint, Sauvignon Blanc & Welschriesling, Gorca, Slovenia, $55
Grand Vin de Barnag, Furmint, Balaton, Hungary, $58
Clos Lentiscus ‘Perill Blanc’, Xarel-lo, Penedes, Spain, $70
Henry Fuchs Riesling, Alsace, France, $45
Domaine de la Sarazinière, 'Mâcon-Bussières Blanc’, Chardonnay, Burgundy, France, $65
Pattes Loup ‘Vent d’Ange Mise Tardive’, Chardonnay, Chablis, France, $105
Gut Oggau ‘Emmeram’, Gewürztraminer, Burgenland, Austria, $119
Orange
Ruth Lewandowski ‘Tatto’, Friulano, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Grüner, Malvasia & Friends, Sonoma County, USA, $60
Stavek ‘Odměry’, Pinot Blanc & Chardonnay, Moravia, Czechia, $75
Mauer ‘Fodor’, Olaszrizling, Subotica, Serbia, $60
Franco Terpin 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, Gorizia, Italy, $95
Kalathas ‘Sainte Obéissance’, Aspro Potamisi & Rozaki, Tinos, Greece, $94
Rosé
Strange Grapes ‘La Sangrada’, País, Itata, Chile, $39
Gut Oggau ‘Maskerade’, Field Blend, Burgenland, Austria, $65
Emme ‘Pink Lemonade’, Field Blend, Sebastapol, USA, $56
Red
Wild Arc ‘Blackbird’, Noiret & Riesling, Finger Lakes, New York, USA, $58
Scout, ‘Gew-Cab’, Gewürtztraminer & Cabernet Sauvignon, Similkameen Valley, British Columbia, Canada $60
Ziniel Sankt Laurent, Burgenland, Austria, $54
Calvez-Bobinet ‘Hanami’, Cabernet Franc, Loire Valley, France, $47
Ursa Major ‘Welcome to Hard Times’, Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada, $65
Grand Vin de Barnag Kekfrankos, Balaton, Hungary, $58
Stagiaire ‘Dangerous to go Alone’, Merlot, Sonoma Mountain, California, USA, $60
Pierre Mang ‘Le Parc Rouge’, Pinot Noir, Burgundy, France, $84
Desplats ‘Epona’, Field Blend, Loire Valley, France, $195
Domaine de l’Horizon, ‘Mar I Muntanya’, Syrah, Carignan & Grenache, Languedoc-Roussillon, Côtes Catalanes, France, $55
NOAH ‘Dellamesola’, Nebbiolo, Vespolina & Croatina, Piemonte, Italy, $50
Jouves ‘Les Acacias’, Malbec, Cahors, France, $75
Domaine La Garagista 'Loup Garoux', Frontenac Noir, Vermont, USA, $92
Sette ‘Nizza Parcella B5’, Barbera, Piemonte, Italy, $105
House Wines
GW House Wines ‘White Blend’, Chard, Sauv Blanc & Pais, Maule Valley, Chile, $29
Ontario House ‘Drea’s Blend’, Chardonnay & Riesling, Niagara, Ontario, Canada, $27
GW House Wines ‘Orange’, Sauvignon Blanc, Maule Valley, Chile, $29
Ontario House ‘Geisy Guy’, Geisenheim, Niagara, Canada, $30
GW x Benjamin Bridge ‘2016 Geisenheim’, Gaspereau Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada, $42
Ontario House 'Willm's Rosé', Gamay & Riesling, Niagara, Ontario, Canada, $27
GW House Wines ‘Rosé’ País, Maule Valley, Chile, $29
Ontario House ‘Wiley’s Rot’, Rotburger, Ontario, Canada, $27
Ontario House ‘Raver Dave’s’, Cabernet Franc, Niagara, Ontario, Canada, $27
GW House Wines ‘Deep Red’, Petit Verdot, Viognier, Maule Valley, Chile, $29
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Saturday, December 7th & Sunday, December 8th
Waterworks, 15 Maud Street
Three sessions to choose from:
Saturday: 1-4 PM or 6-9 PM & Sunday: 2-5 PM
Read More
Saturday, December 7th & Sunday, December 8th
Waterworks, 15 Maud Street
Three sessions to choose from:
Saturday: 1-4 PM or 6-9 PM & Sunday: 2-5 PM
Our beloved bi-annual tasting event returns with a new, shiny location!! We're THRILLED to hold our marquis event at the wheelchair accessible, freshly launched Waterworks Foodhall to celebrate the opening of our second location in the hall SOON. Join us as we share 45 of our most treasured bottles from classic beauties to unexpected oddities, including a wide selection from our GW Imports portfolio. This is an incredible opportunity to find new faves, stock up for the holidays & explore your palate. Each ticket includes a custom tasting glass, UNLIMITED 1 ounce sips guided by our incredible staff AND a $10 gift card to use in the Waterworks food hall when you're feeling snacky! Split into three sessions to ensure an intimate, hands-on experience.
All bottles tasted will be available to purchase with pick-up from our Dundas shop from December 12th or can be delivered anywhere in the GTA between 1-2 business days and 3-10 business days for any dang place in Ontario. A bounty of food will be available to purchase in the downstairs food hall. Event tickets are non-refundable.
There are a lot of wines, plus for the first time a sake table! We are here to guide you through with spittoons available to help you taste more - we'll even give you a spitting 101. :) We will not over serve for everyone's safety & reserve the right to cut off any guest if they've had too much.
Wines Featured
Sparkling
Wild Arc ‘Florescene’, Concord & Chamomile, Finger Lakes, New York, USA, $42
Glow Glow ‘Pink Fizzy’, Dornfelder & Müller-Thurgau, Nahe, Germany, $55
Domaine des Grottes 'Petit Coin de Paradis', Gamay, Beaujolais, France, $55
Villa Picta ‘Lambrusco Mantovano’, Lambrusco Ruberti, Lombardia, Italy, $38
La Garagista ‘Grace & Favour’, La Crescent, Vermont, USA, $89
Christophe Mignon 'ADN Brut Nature', Pinot Meunier, Champagne, France, $150
Breton ‘Vouvray Bois Guyon Moelleux’, Chenin Blanc, Loire Valley, France, $70
Sake
Niida Honke 'Odayaka Junmai Ginjo', Miyamanishiki & Gohyakumangoku, Fukushima, Japan, $98
Gensaka 'KINO 2', Isenishiki, Mie, Japan, $87
Shichihonyari 'Teiseihaku', Tamasakae, Shiga, Japan $85
Terada Honke 'Katori 90', Koshihiari & Miyamanishiki, Chiba, Japan, $75
Miyoshino Jōzō Hanatomoe Mizumoto x Mizumoto, Gin No Sato, Nara, Japan, $82
White
Clandestina ‘El Soci’ Macabeo, Penedès, Catalonia, Spain, $45
Vino Gross, ‘Haloze Blanc’, Furmint, Sauvignon Blanc & Welschriesling, Gorca, Slovenia, $55
Grand Vin de Barnag, Furmint, Balaton, Hungary, $58
Clos Lentiscus ‘Perill Blanc’, Xarel-lo, Penedes, Spain, $70
Henry Fuchs Riesling, Alsace, France, $45
Domaine de la Sarazinière, 'Mâcon-Bussières Blanc’, Chardonnay, Burgundy, France, $65
Pattes Loup ‘Vent d’Ange Mise Tardive’, Chardonnay, Chablis, France, $105
Gut Oggau ‘Emmeram’, Gewürztraminer, Burgenland, Austria, $119
Orange
Ruth Lewandowski ‘Tatto’, Friulano, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Grüner, Malvasia & Friends, Sonoma County, USA, $60
Stavek ‘Odměry’, Pinot Blanc & Chardonnay, Moravia, Czechia, $75
Mauer ‘Fodor’, Olaszrizling, Subotica, Serbia, $60
Franco Terpin 2017 Sauvignon Blanc, Gorizia, Italy, $95
Kalathas ‘Sainte Obéissance’, Aspro Potamisi & Rozaki, Tinos, Greece, $94
Rosé
Strange Grapes ‘La Sangrada’, País, Itata, Chile, $39
Gut Oggau ‘Maskerade’, Field Blend, Burgenland, Austria, $65
Emme ‘Pink Lemonade’, Field Blend, Sebastapol, USA, $56
Red
Wild Arc ‘Blackbird’, Noiret & Riesling, Finger Lakes, New York, USA, $58
Scout, ‘Gew-Cab’, Gewürtztraminer & Cabernet Sauvignon, Similkameen Valley, British Columbia, Canada $60
Ziniel Sankt Laurent, Burgenland, Austria, $54
Calvez-Bobinet ‘Hanami’, Cabernet Franc, Loire Valley, France, $47
Ursa Major ‘Welcome to Hard Times’, Cabernet Franc, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada, $65
Grand Vin de Barnag Kekfrankos, Balaton, Hungary, $58
Stagiaire ‘Dangerous to go Alone’, Merlot, Sonoma Mountain, California, USA, $60
Pierre Mang ‘Le Parc Rouge’, Pinot Noir, Burgundy, France, $84
Desplats ‘Epona’, Field Blend, Loire Valley, France, $195
Domaine de l’Horizon, ‘Mar I Muntanya’, Syrah, Carignan & Grenache, Languedoc-Roussillon, Côtes Catalanes, France, $55
NOAH ‘Dellamesola’, Nebbiolo, Vespolina & Croatina, Piemonte, Italy, $50
Jouves ‘Les Acacias’, Malbec, Cahors, France, $75
Domaine La Garagista 'Loup Garoux', Frontenac Noir, Vermont, USA, $92
Sette ‘Nizza Parcella B5’, Barbera, Piemonte, Italy, $105
House Wines
GW House Wines ‘White Blend’, Chard, Sauv Blanc & Pais, Maule Valley, Chile, $29
Ontario House ‘Drea’s Blend’, Chardonnay & Riesling, Niagara, Ontario, Canada, $27
GW House Wines ‘Orange’, Sauvignon Blanc, Maule Valley, Chile, $29
Ontario House ‘Geisy Guy’, Geisenheim, Niagara, Canada, $30
GW x Benjamin Bridge ‘2016 Geisenheim’, Gaspereau Valley, Nova Scotia, Canada, $42
Ontario House 'Willm's Rosé', Gamay & Riesling, Niagara, Ontario, Canada, $27
GW House Wines ‘Rosé’ País, Maule Valley, Chile, $29
Ontario House ‘Wiley’s Rot’, Rotburger, Ontario, Canada, $27
Ontario House ‘Raver Dave’s’, Cabernet Franc, Niagara, Ontario, Canada, $27
GW House Wines ‘Deep Red’, Petit Verdot, Viognier, Maule Valley, Chile, $29
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The event will be held on the second floor event space of our brand new Waterworks location! Enter at 15 Maud Street.
Please arrive during your selected time frame. We recommend giving yourself at least 90 minutes to taste.
No need to print out your order confirmation - we will have a guest list on-hand to check you in. This is a 19+ event. Please bring ID. Tickets are not refundable.
We will be pouring 45 of our favourite wines for the holidays!
UNLIMITED sips will be provided with each ticket plus a $10 Waterworks gift card, usable at any of the food vendors downstairs (or at our new location!). Outside food & drink are not permitted.
Main floor entrance with an elevator available to the second floor event space. Wheelchair accessible bathroom available. Washrooms are gender neutral.
