The GOODS from The Waldorf Hotel

Vancouver, BC | Vancouver wine guy Kurtis Kolt and The Waldorf Hotel are thrilled to announce the return of the East Van Wine Academy, beginning January 2012. After a dozen sold-out events in 2011, Vancouverites of all ages and walks of life came away with a better handle on various aspects of the wine world, having had a ton of fun in the process! Whether a classroom-styled spotlight on Italy, an Aussie wine night coupled with burlesque, a film screening or a Labour Day Weekend outdoor BBQ party, the East Van Wine Academy has been producing sold-out wine events that proudly stray from the norm…

Celebrating the East Van Wine Academy’s return is a “Holiday Three-Pack” Limited Time Offer, expiring Wednesday, December 21st:

Get admission to the first three events of 2012 and an EVWA Gift Card for only $100; a $20 discount and the perfect Christmas gift!

Head to EastVanWineAcademy.com for more information on the “Holiday Three-Pack” and the following ‘Just Announced’ events!

Around The World in 80 Minutes!
Tuesday, January 10th | 6:30 pm | $40 | The Waldorf Hotel

Wine 101 at breakneck speed, covering all the major countries, wine grapes, how to read labels, food pairing tips and more! Walk away knowing your Bordeaux and Burgundies from your Riojas and Chiantis with dozens of regions to spare.

An 80 minute course that’ll last a lifetime!
32 Grapes ~ 16 Countries ~ 8 Samples

East Van Wine Academy vs. Had A Glass
Tuesday, February 7th | 6:30 pm | $40 | The Waldorf Hotel

Join the EVWA’s Kurtis Kolt & Province ‘Wine Guy’ James Nevison, author of the popular Had A Glass book series, as they battle it out to find the best bargains on store shelves today.

A stand-up, casual affair (with a killer soundtrack) where the gents present eight wines apiece tournament-style, and your tasting and voting determines the top ‘Under $20’ white & red in the market. A great way to learn many regions and varietals that are off the beaten path, and find many new favourites along the way!

Blending Bootcamp
Tuesday, March 13th | 6:30 pm | $40 | The Waldorf Hotel

Co-hosted by Tinhorn Creek’s critically-acclaimed Chief Winemaker, Sandra Oldfield!

While we all enjoy our single-varietal wines, from Pinot Noirs to Chardonnays, there’s a reason why some of the best wines in the world, whether Bordeaux or Super-Tuscans, are made from blending different grapes together. After a virtual tour and tasting through the many sub-regions and grape varieties of the Okanagan Valley, use your new-found knowledge to create your perfect BC blend!

All East Van Wine Academy information is at EastVanWineAcademy.com !