The
Victoria Wine Society is doing something a little different with its last tasting event of the group's fiscal year. They will be tasting an extensive flight of premium sakés from Japan. The tasting takes place at
Ambrosia Event Centre, 638 Fisgard St. at 7pm on Monday, January 30. Guest speakers include Barbara Mills and award-winning drinks writer
Adem Tepedelen.
The Lineup will include:
Wind Water Man Junmai (Kazeyo Mizuyo Hitoyo) – Fukumitsuya, Ishikawa Prefecture
Haru (spring) Junmai Ginjo – Daishinsyu, Nagano Prefecture
Mizu Basho (water flower) Junmai Ginjo – Nagai, Gunma Prefecture
Mizu Aoki Honjyozo Nagai, Gunma Prefecture
Kagatobi Gokkan Junmai – Fukumitsuya, Ishikawa Prefecture
Tanigawadake Super Dry Junmai – Nagai, Gunma Prefecture
Kozaemon House Junmai – Nakashima, Gifu Prefecture
Kuro Obi DoDo Yamahai Junmai – Fukumitsuya, Ishikawa Prefecture
Kozaemon Junmai Daiginjo – Nakashima, Gifu Prefecture
MizuBasho 2003 Vintage Junmai – Nagai, Gunma Prefecture
Kozaemon UME SHU - Nakashima, Gifu Prefecture
Cost is $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers. To register for the tasting, payment must be received in advance to reserve a space, and there will be no exceptions, as availability is limited. For membership renewals and tasting fees, stop in and see us here, or at the
Cook St Village Liquor store at 230 Cook St (250-995-2665).
Mt. Boucherie Winery, located on the west bank of Okanagan Lake in Kelowna, makes a point of calling itself a"family estate winery." That's because it makes its wines with "100 percent family-grown grapes" (from vineyards in Cawston, Okanagan Falls and at the winery). It has been, in fact, family-owned and operated since 1968, evolving from a grape growing endeavor into a notable winery. Come join us this Saturday, Feb. 4, from 2 to 4 pm to try three of their estate wines.
