Events

Get the 411 on wines from Chile to prepare for a certain upcoming international wine festival in Vancouver. The wine of Chile is the theme region of a certain international wine festival in Vancouver later this month. We thought you might like to get a head start on the crowds and learn the basics about Chilean wine before the big event, so please join us! We will taste six to eight wines from Chile, talk about the country’s main grapes and styles of wine – all while nibbling cheese from Benton Brothers Fine Cheese. This seminar will also cover some etiquette tips and other things you should know about joining a public wine tasting and help you form a plan for getting the most out of your tasting room experience. You will also receive a 10 per cent discount on your shopping. The long, narrow country of Chile has a vast array of climates and ecosystems which allow for varied styles of wine.  When looking for value wines, Chile is a great place to start. But Chile is not only useful for discovering great Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenère and Sauvignon Blanc for under $20 -- there are also very impressive, complex and high quality wines coming from Chile and gaining prestige. It’s time for you to warm up to Chile. Salud!
 

This seminar is limited to 12 seats and is a first come, first served basis. You can click here to purchase tickets online. Alternatively, you can purchase tickets in person at the store.

Want to know what a Lambic is? Trappist vs Abbey ales? What makes Belgian beers different and unique? Find out the answers at this 101 event that will cover eight styles of beer from Belgium. Cheese for the evening will be provided by Benton Brothers Fine Cheese, experts in pairing cheese and beer. After the event you’ll leave with a Belgian beer glass perfect to enjoy a brew at home. And you’ll get 10 per cent off on your purchases at Firefly and Benton Brothers. Your hostess for the evening will be Lundy Dale, Firefly’s Senior Ales Advisor, who can always impress with her depth of knowledge when it comes to the suds. With her in your corner, next time Brussels calls, you’ll be prepared!

This seminar is limited to 12 seats and is a first come, first served basis. You can click here to purchase tickets online. Alternatively, you can purchase tickets in person at the store. 

Champagne is a drink for two. But bubbles make any day brighter. Sparkling wines are made all over the world, but most famously in Champagne where they also command premium prices. We will taste different styles of bubbles from around the world and you can be the judge of how you would like to invest your sparkling dollars. We will also discuss the traditional method for making sparkling wine, along with other methods that can be used. You’ll finally know how they get the bubbles into the wine! You will be led through a flight of six to eight wines and have a chance to discuss with your fellow tasters. Following the event, guests will receive a 10 per cent discount on their shopping.

This seminar is limited to 12 seats and is a first come, first served basis. You can click here to purchase tickets online. Alternatively, you can purchase tickets in person at the store.

Join Eric Lorenz of Lorenz Agave Spirits for an entertaining and informative tasting journey into the world of tequila and the beautiful yet enigmatic blue agave landscape in the highlands and valleys of the Mexican state of Jalisco.  Eric will discuss the history, culture, production, and terroir of this, the most well-known of Mexico’s agave spirits.  Tasting of six tequilas new to the BC market is included, with a focus on tasting differences in production methods and terroir.

This seminar is limited to 12 seats and is a first come, first served basis. You can click here to purchase tickets online. Alternatively, you can purchase tickets in person at the store.

Join Eric Lorenz of Lorenz Agave Spirits for a tasting journey to the state of Oaxaca, Mexico, a region known for its unique blend of Zapotec and colonial Spanish culture, its innovative and unique cuisine, and for the mother of all agave spirits: mezcal!  Mezcal can be made from many different agaves which are typically roasted using a truly ancient method: pit-roasting in an underground oven – which accounts for some the smoky, savory flavors often associated with this artisanal beverage.  Tasting of six mezcals new to the BC market is included, with a focus on tasting differences between agave species and roasting methods.

This seminar is limited to 12 seats and is a first come, first served basis. You can click here to purchase tickets online. Alternatively, you can purchase tickets in person at the store.

The wines of Bordeaux are very famous and set a standard for a blending style that is copied the world over. The full red wines are based on a Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend, with Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carmenere holding the balance. The crisp whites are a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillion. We will challenge the “old world” style of Bordeaux with “new world” examples and see how they measure up in terms of quality, structure, fruit concentration and price. You will be led through a flight of six to eight wines and have a chance to discuss with your fellow tasters. Cheese will be paired for the event by Benton Brothers Fine Cheese and you’ll receive a 10 per cent discount on your shopping at both Firefly and Bentons following the event. 

This seminar is limited to 12 seats and is a first come, first served basis. You can click here to purchase tickets online. Alternatively, you can purchase tickets in person at the store.

Put aside any lingering thoughts that Riesling is always sweet. This high quality, noble grape can produce some of the most versatile styles of wines – from sparkling wine, to bone dry still wines, to off-dry, to lusciously sweet Icewine. The strong backbone of acidity this grape is known for allow it to show well at every sweetness level.

Not only can Riesling show well in different styles, it also shows well from different countries. You’ll tour through some of the world’s most famous and some relatively undiscovered Riesling territory with your guide, Sommelier and Firefly Sales Advisor Sheila Whittaker. You’ll receive 10 per cent off your wine purchases that evening and receive a 10 per cent coupon for Benton Brothers, too. We look forward to showing off the spectrum of styles that can be produced from the same grape. It’ll give you a Riesling to Live and you’ll take home a Riesling to love. 

This seminar is limited to 12 seats and is a first come, first served basis. You can click here to purchase tickets online. Alternatively, you can purchase tickets in person at the store.

The Okanagan Spring Wine Festival takes place from May 4th to 13th and we thought we’d get the festivities started here on Cambie street by featuring some new releases from our favourite BC wineries. Whether you plan to visit the Okanagan or not, join us at La Table Commune for a fun introduction to the province’s wines and a chance to try the new releases on the market this spring. Some of our favourite wineries are boutique and only produce a small amount of the wines we love. Once they’re sold out, we must wait until the next vintage to taste them again – which makes spring a great time to celebrate the release of these sought-after wines. The line up is sure to surprise and delight you. 

We will taste six to eight wines from BC, talk about the area’s ever-expanding wine region – all while nibbling cheese from Benton Brothers Fine Cheese. The event will be lead by Sheila Whittaker, Firefly sales advisor, Certified Sommelier and writer for the magazine Wineries Refined of the Okanagan and Similkameen. Sheila was born and raised in the Okanagan, so she’s a go-to girl for all of your BC wine questions. You will receive a 10 per cent discount on your shopping following the event to stock up on your favourites. Drink in the beauty of our province and welcome the arrival of spring – join us for this fantastic, seasonal event!

This seminar is limited to 12 seats and is a first come, first served basis. You can click here to purchase tickets online. Alternatively, you can purchase tickets in person at the store.