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Bottles and Bangers

Liberty Merchant Company is happy to host our 9th annual Bottles and Bangers tasting, as part of our much anticipated ‘Tastings-in-the-Park’ series. Join us and taste the sensational wines of the southern hemisphere accompanied by a traditional banger overlooking the water at the Vancouver Rowing Club! Admission tickets includes one complimentary smokie or veggie dog with additional fare available for sale. All proceeds to benefit amateur sport at the Vancouver Rowing Club.

Thursday, Aug 19, 2010
Vancouver Rowing Club, Stanley Park - 7:30-9:30PM
$29.99/person (available at Liberty Wine Merchants stores)

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Marquis Wine Cellars announces the visit of Allen Meadows, wine writer and founder of Burghound, to Vancouver on September 18th and 19th.
Tickets are available exclusively through Marquis Wine Cellars, and can be ordered by calling 604-684-0445. 

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Allen Meadows is the founder of Burghound.com, the first of its kind online review specializing in coverage of red and white Burgundy. His depth of knowledge is truly astounding as it comes from traveling to Burgundy four times a year and personally visiting and tasting with each grower.
In this rare visit to Vancouver Allen will be hosting the events to follow, and the public is to call Marquis Wine Cellars at 604-684-0445 to reserve.

Burgundy 101 Seminar and Tasting: September 18, 2-4pm, Terminal City Club, $99 per person
Allen guides a sit down tasting featuring classic examples of all the major appellations of Burgundy, with a few hidden gems thrown in for good measure. Allen will discuss appellations, producers and recent trends, a great way to learn about Burgundy.

Terminal City Club Dinner: September 18, 6:30-10pm, Terminal City Club, $199 per person
Champagne reception to commence and hors d'ouevres. Guests will sit down to a meal that will feature a fantastic selection of wines all paired to a menu specially created by the Club's Chef, Jason Lloyd. As you sip and eat your way through this rare gastronomic experience, Allen will share his expertise about each wine. By the end of the meal you will know why Chablis has such minerality, why wines from Vosne-Romanée have such rich elegance and much, much more.

Bistro Pastis Lunch: September 19, 11:30-2pm, Bistro Pastis, $99 per person
For those of you unable to join us for dinner on Saturday, why not start your Sunday in a leisurely fashion by joining us for lunch at John Blakely's Fourth Avenue fixture, Bistro Pastis? This meal will feature some hidden jewels with a sprinkling of more recognizable names included for good measure. As you happily eat and drink away, Allen will discuss each wine and grower, while providing an overview of Burgundy.

Monday, October 25 2010, at 6:30pm the British Columbia Hospitality Foundation (BCHF) will host “Dish and Dazzle”, a new fundraising event and cocktail competition at the Vancouver Convention Centre. Grab a glass of sparkling wine and groove to live entertainment while you rub shoulders with the city’s finest. Taste samples from the hottest wineries and chefs while you cheer for your favourite mixologist as they compete for cocktail glory.
Tickets are $250 plus HST, benefitting the BCHF.
For tickets, information, or how you can be a sponsor visit bchospitalityfoundation. or contact Alan Sacks at 604-984-8649 | asacks@bchospitalityfoundation.com