*Payment is required in advance for all tastings. Tastings are transferable but non-refundable.*

Extreme Beer! – Saturday, May 25th 2013 – *Sold Out*

We thought our first ever beer tasting here at Vine Arts should be special…in fact we thought it should be more than special, so we’ve made it EXTREME!

This tasting will feature a line-up of six beers that blow the doors off the conventional idea of “having an easy drinking cold one on your front porch”. Each one of these six will be more wild than the next. From funky cask aging to awesome collaborations, these off-the-beaten-path brews are sure to push the limits of your palate and open your mind to a new level of beer-geekery.

Although we won’t announce the full line-up until closer to the date to ensure availability, we did manage to secure six bottles of something extreme that we’ll throw in just to wet your appetite. We’ll be sampling a bottle of Brewdog Tactical Nuclear Penguin…aka the greatest name in beer. Read more about it here.

Don’t hesitate…this is sure to sell out fast!

When: Saturday, May 25th 2013 at 6:30 pm
Where: Vine Arts Wine and Spirits, 1310 – 1st Street SW
Cost: $55 per person

The Joys of Sicily – Featuring the wines of Donnafugata – Thursday, May 30th 2013 6:30 pm – $50

Sicily is an amazing place full of sun, incredible landscapes, good-looking people and of course, world class wine!

Join us in the Vine Arts tasting room as we host the export director from Donnafugata Winery, one of Sicily’s finest producers, as he leads us through a tasting of six of his wines. This is sure to be an outstanding evening!

Here are the wines we will be tasting:

2012 Anthilia Ansonica/Catarratto White

2011 Lighea Zibibbo White

2010 Sedara Nero d’Avola, Syrah, Merlot

2008 Tancredi Nero d’Avola/Tannat

2011 Kabir Late Harvest Moscato

2010 Ben Rye Passito

When: Thursday, May 30th 2013 at 6:30 pm
Where: Vine Arts Wine and Spirits, 1310 – 1st Street SW
Cost: $50 per person

Wine and Music: The Sled Island Edition! – May 31st, 2013 $60

Our own Erik Mercier ( aka @grapesandvinyl ) has built a very cool series of tastings creating a feast for the senses with his series of wine and music tastings. This tasting features the music of the Sled Island festival.

Once a year, Calgary plays host to a music festival of epic proportions. Sled Island is renowned for it’s ability to find the most exuberant and innovative artists you’ve probably never heard of. The awe-inspiring mix of genres means there is something for everyone. With the true spirit of adventure under their wings, they try to up the ante every year and this certainly isn’t an exception.

In our own attempt to shatter the norm, we’ve decided to pay homage to this inspirational festival in our own medium: Wine. By pairing wines with music from this years line-up, we’ll attempt to heighten the already tremendous experience, one song at a time. Matching the character, tone, dynamics, instrumentation and tempo with each sip is just the beginning.

Come join us in our tasting room for a night like no other. Six songs, six wines, one new experience. (as always, a charcuterie board from Taste will round off the night)

When: Friday, May 31st, 2013 at 6:30 pm
Where: Vine Arts Wine and Spirits, 1310 – 1st Street SW Calgary
Cost: $60 per person

Gelato Pairings with Fiasco Gelato! Thursday, June 6th 2013 – $65

Spring is upon us and what better way to celebrate than a joint venture tasting with Vine Arts and Fiasco Gelato!

That’s right, join us for an experimental evening of delicious gelato paired with a variety of creative wines, spirits, beers and more! We’ll taste six sensational flavours from Calgary gelato icons Fiasco Gelato with pairings by our in house Sommelier Jesse Willis.

Gelato? Sunshine? Good booze? How can you go wrong! Seats are sure to sell out fast so reserve yours today by calling us at (403)-290-0700

Where: Vine Arts Wine and Spirits, 1310 – 1st Street SW

When: Thursday, June 6th 2013 at 6:30 pm

How much: $65

Champagne and Pastries with Pascal’s Patisserie – Friday, June 7th 2013 – $75

We couldn’t possibly think of a more decadent and outstanding pairing than traditional French pastries! We’ve teamed up with the pastry geniuses at Pascal’s Patisserie who will be on hand to guide us through the wonderful world of traditional French pastries.

We will be sampling a selection of six classical pastries, from pan au chocolate to croissant, each paired with an outstanding Champagne!

Don’t miss out on this majestic evening that is sure to prove an unforgettable experience.

For more information on Pascal’s please visit: http://www.pascals.ca/

When: Friday, June 7th 2013 at 6:30 pm
Where: Vine Arts Wine and Spirits, 1310 – 1st Street SW
How much: $75

Vine Arts Cocktail Competition: Spring Edition! – Sunday, June 9th @ 7 pm – $55

Our first cocktail competition was such a resounding success we’ve decided to do it all over again…this time with gin!

This will be a no holds barred battle royale featuring six of Calgary’s top mixologists and it’s going down right here at Vine Arts. We’ll be featuring the outstanding spirits of New Deal Distillery in Portland, Oregon. Competitors will choose between the fantastic New Deal No. 33 Gin or the extra spicy Hot Monkey vodka and use one of these delicious spirits to create an original cocktail.

These bartenders will hail from some of the hottest spots in town including Ox & Angela, Model Milk Bistro, Milk Tiger Lounge, Cilantro Lounge and more.

Tickets are limited so be sure not to miss out on this battle of the booze. Small bites will also be served.

When: Sunday, June 9th 2013 at 7 pm

Where: Vine Arts Wine and Spirits, 1310 – 1st Street SW

How much: $55