George Brown College (Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts) – New Spanish Wine Masterclasses

Online Educational Wine Workshops

March 29 – Rías Baixas Masterclass with MS Élyse Lambert and MS John Szabo (More information)

April 6 – The New Face of Spanish Wine with MS Élyse Lambert (More information)

April 12 – Jerez Master Class with Canadian MS Elyse Lambert and John Szabo (More information)

WineAlign members save $15 on registration fees.

Rías Baixas Masterclass with MS Élyse Lambert and MS John Szabo

Monday, March 29 (6:30 – 8:30pm)

We invite you to join our exclusive educational Spanish wine workshop with celebrated Master Sommeliers Élyse Lambert and John Szabo. These two sommeliers will lead you through the wines of one of Spain’s best wine regions — Rías Baixas. These incredibly popular wines have become widely appreciated outside of Spain. Discover the high-quality wines of Rias Baixas in this one-of-a-kind class. Explore how the unique terroir of this northwest region of Spain contributes to the area’s renowned and celebrated Spanish wines.

Participants will have the option to join in on an expert-guided tasting of wines that can be purchased separately for delivery or pick-up through our partners. No wine purchase is necessary — you can join the masterclass and explore Rías Baixas wines with or without your glass. The Masterclass is structured so that wines will enhance the workshop, but they are not required. If you like, you can choose one wine of the three to enjoy. Or two! Wine purchases and delivery costs are not included in your registration fee. If you would like to order any or all of the wines, they can be pre-ordered for pick-up or home delivery. Please note that stock for these select wines is limited at each location.

Registration Fees: $35 +HST and fees (without wine) WineAlign members: $20 +HST and fees (without wine) with promo code WineAlign

Selected Wines for the Guided Tasting:

Terra de Asorei Nai e Señora Albariño Val do Salnés 2019 – $27
Granbazan Albariño Etiqueta Verde – $35
Paco & Lola Albariño – $29
All three wines – $78

Find out more about ordering the wines and delivery options here.

Step 1: Register for the workshop

Step 2 (optional): order the wines for pick up or delivery

If you have any questions about purchase options or the Masterclass, please email [email protected].

The New Face of Spanish Wine with MS Élyse Lambert

Tuesday, April 6 (6:30 – 8:30pm)

Master Sommelier Élyse Lambert will lead the workshop in a tasting and discovery of impressive wines from Spain. She will discuss the history of Spanish wine, including the system of appellation, regions, and styles, before exploring some new and upcoming trends in Spanish wine. The class will learn how Spain’s unique terroir contributes to renowned Spanish wines and Spain’s history and culture. Explore wines from all around the country as Élyse guides you through some of the newest up-and-coming winemakers in Spain.

Participants will have the option to join in on an expert-guided tasting of wines that can be purchased separately for delivery or pick-up through our partners. No wine purchase is necessary — you can join the masterclass and explore Spanish wines with or without your glass. The Masterclass is structured so that wines will enhance the workshop, but they are not required. If you like, you can choose one wine of the three to enjoy. Or two! Wine purchases and delivery costs are not included in your registration fee. If you would like to order any or all of the wines, they can be pre-ordered for pick-up or home delivery. Please note that stock for these select wines is limited at each location.

Registration Fees: $35 +HST and fees (without wine) WineAlign members: $20 +HST and fees (without wine) with promo code WineAlign

Selected Wines for the Guided Tasting:

Bodegas Albamar Albariño Albamar D.O. Rías Baixas – $35
Daniel Landi Uvas De La Ira 2018 Garnacha D.O. Tierra De Castilla Y Leon / Mentrida – $53
Fedellos Do Couto Peixes Da Estrada 2016 Mencia D.O. Ribeira Sacra – $38
Alvar De Dios Hernandez Tío Uco 2018 – Tinto De Toro D.O. Toro / Castilla Y Leon / Arribes – $28
All four – $145

Find out more about ordering the wines and delivery options here.

Step 1: Register for the workshop

Step 2 (optional): order the wines for pick up or delivery

If you have any questions about purchase options or the Masterclass, please email [email protected].

Jerez Masterclass with MS Elyse Lambert and John Szabo

Monday, April 12 (6:30 – 8:30pm)

Explore the massive variety of wines from the Spanish region of Jerez in this master class with Master Sommeliers Élyse Lambert and John Szabo. Learn about the unique style of wine making in Jerez to understand how the endless varieties of Sherry are made. Running a full spectrum from crisp and refreshing to thick and sweet, the wines from the Sherry Triangle are truly like no others in the world. Learn about the grape growing, wine making, fortification, and aging that makes Jerez such an incredibly diverse and delicious wine region. Gain a new understanding of these celebrated sherries.

Participants will have the option to join in on an expert-guided tasting of wines that can be purchased separately for delivery or pick-up through our partners. No wine purchase is necessary — you can join the masterclass and explore Sherry with or without your glass. The Masterclass is structured so that wines will enhance the workshop, but they are not required. If you like, you can choose one wine of the three to enjoy. Or two! Wine purchases and delivery costs are not included in your registration fee. If you would like to order any or all of the wines, they can be pre-ordered for pick-up or home delivery. Please note that stock for these select wines is limited at each location.

Registration Fees: $35 +HST and fees (without wine) WineAlign members: $20 +HST and fees (without wine) with promo code WineAlign

Selected Wines for the Guided Tasting:

Valdespino Fino Inocente – $35
Lustau Los Arcos Amontillado – $25
Gonzalez Byass Nutty Solera Oloroso – $25
All three wines – $75

Find out more about ordering the wines and delivery options here.

Step 1: Register for the workshop

Step 2 (optional): order the wines for pick up or delivery

If you have any questions about purchase options or the Masterclass, please email [email protected].

Pre-order Pick-up:

Email [email protected] to place your order and pick it up at TCH Marketplace, 215 King St E, during regular business hours — Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6:30 pm. Wines for all three masterclasses can be picked up here.

(Wines for the Rias Baixas Masterclass can also be picked up at Grand Cru Deli/Sips Toronto, 304 Richmond St W. Phone 647-766-7632 to place your order, and pick it up during regular business hours – Sunday to Saturday, 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm.) (Please note that only the wines for the Rias Baixas Masterclass can be picked up at Grand Cru Deli. Wines for the New Face of Spain and the Sherry workshops are only available at the TCH Marketplace.)

Home Delivery:

There is a delivery charge of $12.50 within the City of Toronto. For other GTA regions (Brampton, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, Pickering, Ajax, and Whitby only), there is an additional charge of 55 cents per kilometre, calculated during your purchase.

To order your home delivery, contact Sotiris Eleftheriadis by phone at 416-415-5000, ext. 5079, or by email at [email protected]. They will complete your credit card payment over the phone. We can only accept Mastercard and Visa for home delivery orders.