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The Savvy Grapes offers many food & wine experiences:

Winemaker's Dinners

Sommelier Led Dinners

Wine Tastings

Corporate Wine & Food Events

Wine Appreciation 'Class'

Themed Cooking Classes

Wine & Food Shows


 
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WORKING THE HARVEST IN ITALY
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WINE TIPS...
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Savvy Wine Adventures

 Sommelier Led Wine Tours to Canadian wine regions

The Savvy Grapes have created Sommelier led wine experiences in partnerships with Canadian wineries & a national network of wine tour companies.  

“There are many fingerprints involved in the crafting of a bottle of wine. Each Savvy Wine Adventures is unique, offering the participants not only the opportunity to visit the winery & sample the wines, but to meet the people who are devoted to producing premium wines,” - Debbie Trenholm, President & Accredited Sommelier of The Savvy Grapes  

The Savvy Wine Adventures, combine travel, wine tasting, fine dining with interactive education. The Savvy Grapes Sommelier will lead groups of 10 to 12 people on memorable experiences to wine regions across Canada.

The Savvy Grapes have an innovative approach to exploring Canadian wines regions.  We are delighted to be partnered with the professionals at The Savvy Grapes.” - Jim Bruce, President, Niagara Wine Tours International

Corporate & Private Adventures...
Savvy Wine Adventures
are ideal for corporate retreats, employee/client appreciation activities, conferences & corporate entertaining. Contact us to create your customized group adventure.  

Discover the Tastes of Nova Scotia...wines & cuisine! 

Weekend Getaways: 
In July: Saturday 27 & Sunday 28, 2007 
In August: Sat 4 & Sunday 5, 2007


Did you know that there are 10+ wineries across the province of Nova Scotia? This Sommelier led Savvy Wine Adventure includes visits to premium boutique wineries with private wine tastings, walks through the vineyards & meals with award winning winemakers.  The Savvy Grapes wants to give you the opportunity to meet the fascinating people who make the wines we enjoy. 

“Nova Scotia wines are one of the best kept secrets in Canada.  We look forward to sharing this discovery with the Savvy Wine Adventure travelers” - Hans Christian Jost, Owner & Winemaker at Jost Vineyards in Malagash, Nova Scotia


At each winery, you will experience a different aspect of wine. The Savvy Wine Adventures seminars include:


  • Join us in the cellar to experience the rare opportunity to taste 'barrel samples' of red & white wines.

  • Learn blending techniques from a winemaker.

  • Learn first hand how the type of oak used in the aging process affects the final taste of the wine.

  • Discover the importance of glassware to the enjoyment of wine.

  • Understand the benefits of decanting wines.  

  • and more!

Included Features:

  • Return transportation from Halifax in a dedicated vehicle with a private driver

  • Overnight accommodation at one of Nova Scotia’s finest B&B, Hillsdale House Inn located in Anapolis Royal

  • Meals each day (breakfasts, lunches at wineries & gourmet dinners).  Meals, wines & gratuities included

Many Included Extras:

  • All wine tasting fees

  • Accompanied by a knowledgeable Accredited Sommelier from The Savvy Grapes

Booking Details: $450 per couple 

Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Single supplement is available. Taxes are additional. 

To join this adventure, contact The Savvy Grapes by July 15, 2007. A deposit of $200 per couple is required to secure your booking. 

To request details about this Savvy Wine Adventure or to book this adventure, email us or call Debbie on 613-851-1785

Some details may be subject to change.

More Savvy Wine Adventures...

Harvest Excitement in Prince Edward County, Ontario 
September 2007

Prince Edward County is a dynamic wine region.  At the core, we are a rural agricultural centre with an emerging food & wine scene.  Being small & new, the 'County' is an exciting place to visit. We look forward to having the Savvy Wine Adventures discover our area,"- Richard Johnston co-owner of By Chadsey Cairns Winery & Chairman of Prince Edward County Winegrowers Assoc



The Best of British Columbia! 
October 2007
Join The Savvy Grapes Sommelier for a week-long adventure exploring British Columbia's wine regions of Osoyoos, Oliver & the Okanagan.

 

Celebrate the Harvest in Niagara, Ontario
October 2007

“The Savvy Wine Adventures provide winemakers the opportunity to connect with Canadians & educate them about the rapidly growing Canadian wine industry,” -
Darryl Fields,
President, Angels Gate Winery 

Contact us to be informed of the 2007 & 2008 schedule.  
Cheers!





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MATCHING FOOD & WINE...

Unsure which wines to serve to your dinner guests? Let The Savvy Grapes help! 
Send us your menu
& we will provide you wine suggestions.  Cheers!

 

 

The Savvy Grapes Inc.
Accredited Sommeliers
Contact us on: 
(613) 851-1785 or
email

 

 

 

 

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