Enticing Events at Firefly

• ‘La Table Commune’ Series -
  

  In France, La Table Commune (the communal table) invites strangers to eat and drink together. We believe this tradition is the best way to experience new flavours. We are excited to announce a new series of tastings, workshops and seminars around our “table commune” in the Cambie Street store.
  
  These events will provide us with the opportunity to share our experiences, knowledge and passion for fine wines and ales. Plus, it’s a great time and a chance to be introduced to new bottles and new friends.  Join us at one of the events below to taste some amazing wines and ales in a unpretentious atmosphere around the “table commune” (and learn a little along the way).
  
  Cheers,
  

• Bordeaux v’s The World - September 15, 2010
  

  Cabernet Sauvignon is with out question the king of all red grape varieties. It is revered for its complex aromas, masculine structure and ability to age. It is in the Bordeaux region of France where Cabernet Sauvignon reaches its finest expression and wineries all over the world aspire to produce wines that mimic those of Bordeaux.

  In this unique tasting we will compare some Bordeaux Chateau with Bordeaux Style wines made in other parts of the world. We’ll take an idepth look at Cabernet and other varieties native to Bordeaux and how they have adapted to different soil and climatic conditions.

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• A Seminar on “Sour’ Beer - September 21, 2010
  

  Following on from the August ‘La Table Commune’ tasting of classic Belgian Ales we thought we would step it up a notch. In September we will be delving into the niche category of ‘sour beers’.

  We are very fortunate to have signed up Adam Henderson to lead the tasting. Adam is a qualified cicerone (beers version of the sommelier) and representative of Raincity Brands the leading importer of Belgian ‘sour’ beers. Further more he has just returned from Belgium with many amazing stories having tasted his way around their famous breweries.

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• BC Celebration - No. 2! - September 27, 2010
  

  On August 2nd (BC Day) we held a BC Celebration Tasting. We were overwhelmed by the response and the event was sold out in just a couple of days. So we decided to go ahead and recreate the tasting again this month. Once again Sheila Whittaker (freelance writer, wine blogger, Firefly staff member and Okanagan native) will lead the tasting.

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