CCOVI’s virtual wine tastings strengthen connections with the Institute’s growing network of alumni and fulfil its mandate to engage with and support the local grape and wine industry and broader community.

For more information, contact Barb Tatarnic at ccovi@brocku.ca to be placed on the email list for future offerings.

Upcoming Tastings

CCOVI Wine Pairing Experience | Brock Homecoming

Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021
ONLINE
3 to 4:30 p.m. | $110
Capacity: 25 | Registration closes Sept. 17

Enjoy an incredible evening learning about VQA wine and connecting with other Brock alumni in a live, virtual tasting hosted by Brock’s Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute. Lawrence Buhler (BSc ‘03), Head Winemaker for Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery, will guide you through a flight of three wines paired with three delicious meat selections from Piller’s Fine Foods, with lots of time for questions and fun along the way.

Lawrence Buhler, Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery

Registrants will be shipped a wine kit which includes three VQA wines from Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery, three meat selections from Piller’s Fine Foods, as well as tasting notes and instructions on how to prepare for your evening. Guests are asked to please register by Sept. 17 to ensure they receive their wine kit in time for the tasting experience.

View the schedule on Brock’s Homecoming website and navigate to the full list of Saturday, Sept. 25 events for more information.

*Note: Participants must be a minimum of 19 years of age and reside in Canada. Each 750 ml bottle of wine can pour up to 4 glasses, allowing you to share your virtual experience with up to 3 additional people. Brock University remains committed to protecting the health and safety of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic and asks that you please continue to monitor public health and government guidelines in your region when planning your evening.