Below Salt Tasting Room, The Salt Cellar is a unique space which on Friday and Saturday nights doubles the capacity of Salt. The rest of the week, we use it for private functions from birthdays to fashion shows and an ongoing series of Winemaker’s Dinners. Whether your looking for more of a traditional styled dinner, a stand-up cocktail-style function, or anything else you have in mind, drop us a line at info@salttastingroom.com and we’ll run through the various options for you.
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The Salt Cellar Series: Kettle Valley Winery
Monday, January 25th, 7:00 p.m. - $40
Kettle Valley Winery is known for it’s dark, intense and well structured red wines, including Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and blends such as “Old Main Red”. Chardonnay has been the main white wine produced, but in recent years Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc have also proved popular. They are all flavourful and aromatic, with a rich mouth feel.
We'll be joined by proprietor and winemaker Bob Ferguson to taste through an array of their wines, paired with charcuterie from J, N & Z Deli, Oyama Sausage Company and Moccia's Italian Meat Market. Artisan Cheeses from the UK, Spain, Italy, France & BC will be on offer along with artisan breads and more
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The Salt Cellar Series: J, N & Z Deli with Phillip's Brewing
Monday, February 1st, 7:00 p.m. - $40
The Serbian-family run J.N & Z Deli has been a Vancouver classic for 22 years now. From a block away of their Commercial Drive location, you can see the daily line-ups and smell their smoked meats, sausage and charcuterie. Salt has proudly served their fare since day wine, with their Smoke Beef Tenderloin, Smoked Pork Tenderloin and Hot Capicollo being standards on our chalkboard.
Phillips Brewing from Vancouver Island has garnered much attention and awards over the last few years. From their classic Blue Buck Ale and Phoenix Lager to quirky Seasonal fare like Chocolate Porter and Raspberry Wheat, Phillips beer is great on its own, but even better when combined with great food, friends and cheer.
Join us for a night of delicious ales, awesome charcuterie, artisan cheeses and enjoyable tales when principals from both J. N & Z and Phillips head down into the Salt Cellar!
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Winter Olympic Break, but Salt will be open for regular business throughout! Watch this space for more Salt Cellar Series Events resuming Monday, March 8th!
Tickets for Salt Cellar events sell out quickly and are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. They are non-refundable, but in the event you have to cancel, we'd be happy to exchange your ticket at full value for a Salt Gift Card that may be used for future Cellar events or Salt experiences.
Below are some examples of events we’ve done
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The Salt Cellar Series: Tantalus Vineyards
Monday, January 11th, 7:00 p.m. - $40
BC's much acclaimed Tantalus Vineyards will be visiting the Salt Cellar at Salt Tasting Room to share an evening of wine, food and cheer.
Notable for their cult favourite Rieslings and more, Tantalus hit the stratosphere of the wine world when the globally-renowned Oxford Companion to Wine author and Master of Wine, Jancis Robinson, spoke quite highly of them, and scored them very well in recent columns.
We'll be tasting through an array of their wines, paired with charcuterie from J, N & Z Deli, Oyama Sausage Company and Moccia's Italian Meat Market. Artisan Cheeses from the UK, Spain, Italy, France & BC will be on offer along with artisan breads and more.
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The Salt Cellar Series: Oyama Sausage Co. & Vista D'Oro
Monday, January 18th, 7:00 p.m. - $40
Dedicated to providing an ultimate agritourism experience, Vista D’oro Farms & Winery grow heritage orchard fruits and culinary herbs – whether it be their flagship D'oro - fortified walnut Wine, a Green Tomato Garam Masala Preserve or a simple pot of fresh Lemon Verbena. They produce various hand-crafted wines using Okanagan grapes, traditional methods and old world values made in small lots on their farm.
Granville Island's Oyama Sausage Company needs no introduction to BC culinary fans. From terrines and pâtés to charcuterie and sausage, Oyama is widely respected for their use of pasture raised, heritage breeds, their passion and their artistry.
Vista D'oro and Oyama have worked with one another many times in the past, and we look forward to them sharing their fare and their stories with us.
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The Salt Cellar Series: Blue Mountain Winery
Monday, November 30th, 7:00 p.m. - $40
"Making complex wines of international calibre that are consistent in style and quality from year to year is the foundation of Blue Mountain."
BC's legendary Blue Mountain Vineyard & Cellars will be visiting the Salt Cellar at Salt Tasting Room to share an evening of wine, food and cheer.
The grapes that are harvested for Blue Mountain wines are sourced solely from its own vineyard. A philosophy of sustainable land management ensures limited chemical input. Using classic varietals, which originate in France in growing conditions like our own, we limit our crop yields resulting in higher concentration of the fruit. In the winery, winemaker Matt Mavety combines new technology with traditional techniques. The wines are handled minimally to ensure that the delicacy and intensity of flavours cultivated in the vineyard are expressed in the wine. French oak barrels are used in the cellar to soften and add complexity. All of these factors combine to result in a style and finesse fitting to the varietals.
We'll be tasting through an array of their wines, paired with charcuterie from J, N & Z Deli, Oyama Sausage Company and Moccia's Italian Meat Market. Artisan Cheeses from the UK, Spain, Italy, France & BC will be on offer along with artisan breads and more.
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The Salt Cellar Series: Barbara-jo’s Books To Cooks Presents: Into The Cellar with Tony Aspler
Wednesday, November 25th, 6:30 p.m. - $75 (includes copy of Tony Aspler’s Book)
Tonight we head into the cellar with Tony Aspler, one of Canada's most widely respected wine writers and author of Tony Aspler's Cellar Book. Guests will gather at the Salt Cellar for an evening of wine and food pairings while Tony shares his expertise on how to design, build, stock and manage your wine cellar.
Tickets are $75 (includes book) and can be purchased by calling Barbara-jo’s Books To Cooks at 604-688-6755.
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The Salt Cellar Series: Moccia’s Italian Meat Market & Driftwood Brewing
Monday, November 16th, 7:00 p.m. - $40
Salt Tasting Room has proudly served charcuterie from East Vancouver’s Moccia’s since day one. Moccia’s philosophy says it best:
Eating meat is a privilege, not a right. We believe animals should be treated with dignity and respect, not only for their sake, but for ours. A healthy animal means healthy food.
Our meats come from local, pasture raised, humanely treated animals.
No antibiotics or growth hormones are added.
Driftwood Brewing, out of Victoria, wanted to make and sell the kind of beer they liked best… beer that is fresh, brewed in the tradition of classic world styles but with the finest local ingredients. They have succeeded.
Join us for a fun, casual evening with the boys from Moccia’s and beers from Driftwood in the Salt Cellar on November 16th at 7:00 pm. Learn about the classic art of charcuterie, sample a variety of styles, and enjoy some phenomenal local craft beer.
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The Salt Cellar Series: Rémy Martin Cognac
Monday, November 2nd, 7:00 p.m. - $40
Rémy Martin is a Fine Champagne Cognac, meaning that the eaux-de-vie selected come from the two best growth areas of the Cognac region, the Grande Champagne and the Petite Champagne (the word "Champagne" defines a type of soil that is extremely chalky).
The eaux-de-vie from these crus, in the heart of the Cognac region, have the greatest ageing potential and are therefore treasured more.
Fine Champagne Cognac is the only blend of two crus protected by the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC, the French law of 1938), which officially recognises the complementary qualities of Grande Champagne & Petite Champagne to provide a unique quality of cognac.
Come join Salt Tasting Room and Rémy Martin principals in the Salt Cellar on November 2nd at 7:00 p.m. for an educational and fascinating tour through their Cognacs, paired with elegant cheeses, artisan charcuterie and more.
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The Salt Cellar Series: Le Vieux Pin & La Stella
Monday, October 26th, 7:00 p.m. - $40
Le Vieux Pin & La Stella are phenomenal BC Wineries that have reached critical and commercial acclaim for their respective French and Tuscan styles and state-of-the-art wine-making. From citrusy, aromatic whites to legendary pinks and serious, bold reds, both wineries have quickly become well-known for their unique, well-crafted fare. We look forward to hosting the winery principals in what will be a fantastic evening.
We'll be tasting through an array of their wines, paired with charcuterie from J, N & Z Deli, Oyama Sausage Company and Moccia's Italian Meat Market. Artisan Cheeses from the UK, Spain, Italy, France & BC will be on offer along with artisan breads and more.
Tickets are $40 plus tax and gratuity.
We anticipate an early sellout and heartily recommend you jump at this fantastic opportunity!
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The Salt Cellar Series: Dutton Goldfield
Wednesday, September 23rd, 7:00 p.m. - $80
We can't tell you how excited we are to be hosting a very exclusive dinner with Sonoma's highly-regarded Dutton Goldfield Winery, in conjunction with the Sonoma In The City Canadian Tour.
Hailing from the notorious Russian River Valley in Sonoma, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the mainstays of the Dutton-Goldfield production. Using fruit from carefully chosen vineyards, they produce wine that reflects the natural tendencies of the area: crisp, well-structured wines that display the complexity, balance and intensity that the partners believe are key to world-class wines.
Dutton-Goldfield Winery's first releases were a Dutton Ranch Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from the 1998 vintage. Today they continue to produce Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Dutton Ranch plantings, numerous vineyard-designated wines, as well as small lots of old vine Zinfandel and hillside Syrah. The Dutton-Goldfield wines are crafted using traditional techniques such as barrel and malolactic fermentation for the Chardonnay, and open top fermentation for the Pinot Noir. |
Check out these awesome reviews for their current releases!
All of Dutton Goldfield's wines are well over the $100 mark on restaurant wine lists (if they can even be found, that is), but with the gracious support of Blue Note Wine & Spirits, we're able to guide you through 6 of their most renowned selections plus two full courses of hand-crafted charcuterie from local producers such as J, N & Z Deli, Moccia's, and Oyama Sausage Company, along with artisan cheeses from Neal's Yard (UK), Italy, Spain, and British Columbia for $80, which includes all taxes abd gratuities as well.
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The Salt Cellar Series: Road 13
Tuesday, September 8th, 7:00 p.m. - $65
Established as Golden Mile Cellars in 1998, Road 13 Vineyards create wines that express the special character of the South Okanagan's renowned Golden Mile. Their motto: "It's All About The Dirt" reflects their belief that great wines start in the vineyard. Winemaker Michael Bartier produces a wide and dynamic range of whites and reds, has received four Lieutenant Governor's Award for Excellence for his wines and 13 medals at the most recent Okanagan Fall Wine Festival. Bartier's Chenin Blanc from 44-year-old vines has become legendary among wine fans in the province, and he looks forward to chatting with guests about the diversity of soils and vineyards that have created his much-acclaimed Viognier, Syrah, Chenin and more.
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This event will take place along the backdrop of Salt Cellar's 1000–bottle wine cooler, in an intimate setting that will include hand-crafted charcuterie from local producers such as J, N & Z Deli, Moccia's, and Oyama Sausage Company, along with artisan cheeses from Neal's Yard (UK), Italy, Spain, and British Columbia.
Tickets are $65, which includes all food, wines, taxes and gratuity!
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The Salt Cellar Series: Blasted Church
Monday, August 24th, 7:00 p.m. - $65
Blasted Church is not only known for their original and eye-catching graphic labels, but also the quality wine at reasonable prices they put into the bottles. Their wide range of wines are all made from estate grown fruit from vineyards located in the southern reach of British Columbia's fertile Okanagan Valley, only an 8 minute drive from Penticton. The property clings to scenic elevated bench on the east side of Skaha Lake and has been growing fruit for close to two decades.
We are excited to welcome a fantastic winery with a large cult following to Salt Cellar.
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This event will take place along the backdrop of Salt Cellar's 1000–bottle wine cooler, in an intimate setting that will include hand-crafted charcuterie from local producers such as J, N & Z Deli, Moccia's, and Oyama Sausage Company, along with artisan cheeses from Neal's Yard (UK), Italy, Spain, and British Columbia.
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The Salt Cellar Series: Dunham & Froese
Wednesday, August 19th, 7:00 p.m. - $65
Serendipity is what Gene & Shelly Covert and Kirby & Crystal Froese the partners of Dunham & Froese experienced when coming together for their 1st vintage in 2005. They are a small production winery and are completely hands on from vineyard to bottle. They follow organic and biodyanmic practices both in the vineyard and in the winery and are intensely dedicated to the betterment of the earth both now and for future generations. Named "Best New Winery" at the 2008 Okanagan Fall Wine Festival, Dunham Froese have been receiving acclaim and awards steadily, including Double Gold for their '07 Pinot Blanc at the WinePress NorthWest Best Of The Best Awards and a Silver for their Amicitia Red at the All Canadian Wine Championships. Come see what all the fuss is about!
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This event will take place along the backdrop of Salt Cellar's 1000–bottle wine cooler, in an intimate setting that will include hand-crafted charcuterie from local producers such as J, N & Z Deli, Moccia's, and Oyama Sausage Company, along with artisan cheeses from Neal's Yard (UK), Italy, Spain, and British Columbia.
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Elephant Island in the Salt Cellar
Tuesday, July 21st, 7:00 p.m. - $50
We are excited to announce an upcoming event with BC’s own Elephant Island Orchard Wines in the Salt Cellar. Located in the highly prized growing region of the Naramata Bench, Elephant Island’s dynamic range of wines have changed many people’s perception of how good fruit wine can be; they are all well balanced and accurately represent the fruit they are crafted from. Some favourites of ours include their beautiful Crab Apple wine, a rich and succulent Port made from Stella Cherries, lovely crafted bubbles, and expressive wines made from pears, black currents, cherries and apricots.
The owners, Del and Miranda, will be on hand to share stories and guide everyone through a tasting of 6 wines paired up with our tasting plates of locally produced charcuterie and artisan cheeses from around the world.
Don’t miss a great tasting with a winery that Wine Spectator has recommended as a “Must Taste”!
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This event will take place along the backdrop of Salt Cellar's 1000–bottle wine cooler, in an intimate setting that will include dozens of hand-crafted charcuterie from local producers such as J, N & Z Deli, Moccia's, and Oyama Sausage Company, along with artisan cheeses from Neal's Yard (UK), Italy, Spain, and British Columbia.
Tickets are $50, which includes all food, wines, taxes and gratuity.!
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From Farm To Table Part 2: A Night Of Mediterranean Fare
Monday, July 20th, 7:00 p.m. - $25
We did a very similar evening to this in the spring which sold out right away, so we thought we'd do it all over again!
Here's the scoop:
Through our friends at Dovre Imports and Food Match, there are a slew of new olives and antipasto products coming into the Vancouver market that we're quite excited about. Food Match have an intimate relationship with the farmers who grow their product and are very hands-on in the agricultural processes involved. Along with French, Italian and Spanish artisan cheeses, we will be presenting beautiful styles of Nicoise, Kalamata, Lucque, Picholine olives and more with Bruscetta, Peppadews, etc.
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We have local food media and personalities in attendance for the evening as these products are generating a lot of local buzz, but we've left open a very small amount of seats so Salt fans can get to enjoy an introduction as well. Guests will be guided through the farming practices and explore what makes these great products unique.
This time around, we will have BC's own Victoria Gin on offer to 'enhance' the olives, plus some Sicilian wine to pour you, courtesy of our friends at Stile Wines!
Tickets are only $25, which includes all wine, food, taxes & gratuity.
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A Grand Tasting of Robert Craig Wines at Salt Cellar
Tuesday, June 23rd, 7:00 p.m. - $75
On Tuesday June 23rd at 7:00 pm, Salt Tasting Room will present the ultra-premium wines of Napa Valley’s Robert Craig Wine Cellars.
Robert Craig is a small winery, renowned for hand crafting limited quantities of Cabernet Sauvignon from exceptional wine grapes in the great mountain appellations and foothills of the Napa Valley.
Named one of California’s top 25 “five-Star wineries”, Robert Craig has consistently ranked among the foremost Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon producers and has garnered 90+ ratings from major wine publications including Wine Spectator, Wine Advocate, Connoisseurs’ Guide and Underground Wine Journal. In 2001, Decanter identified Robert Craig as being in the next generation of cult cabernets.
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JoieFarm Revealed
Inspirations, Stories and Old World Reference Points of winemakers Heidi Noble & Michael Dinn
Monday, June 8th, 7:00 p.m. - $80
This evening of charcuterie, cheese and four flights of wine will examine the wines and regions that have directly influenced the winemaking at JoieFarm. Six relevant old world wines from Alsace, Burgundy, the Loire Valley and Spain will be poured alongside JoieFarm's A Noble Blend 2008, Rosé 2008, Reserve Chardonnay 2007 and PTG 2007. These flights have been chosen to illustrate why JoieFarm has made the choices that they have about what and how to make their wines. This evening will also be an exclusive preview to the very limited production of the 2007 Reserve wines to be released in September 2009. |
Guests will enjoy sampling ten wines, along with various plates of artisan cheeses, hand-crafted charcuterie, condiments and mixed Terra Breads, along with Heidi Noble's Alsatian Onion Tart, all for $80 -which is all-inclusive of food, wine, taxes and gratuity. Michael & Heidi will also be raffling off a magnum of their wine during the evening.
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The Wines Of Parés Baltà
The History, Tales and Winemaking Traditions From Over Two Centuries Of An Iconic Spanish Winery
Thursday, May 28th, 6:00 p.m. - $36
Join acclaimed Penedès winemakers Marta Casas and María Elena Jimenez of Parés Baltà as they share of few of their wines, stories and laughs along with Salt Tasting Room's artisan cheeses and charcuterie in this very casual event. Parés Baltà is a family owned winery in the Penedès region with traditions that go back to 1790. They produce wines and cavas of high quality and the grapes come from their own vineyards - five estates, situated around the winery and in the mountains of Penedés.
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Guests will enjoy sampling a Cava, a White and two Red Blends, along with a plate of artisan cheeses, hand-crafted charcuterie, Spanish condiments courtesy of Dovre Imports and mixed Terra Breads, all for $36 - which is all-inclusive of food, wine, taxes and gratuity. Marta & Maria are well-known for their jovial, charismatic personalities, and this evening offers a very rare opportunity to chat with them in a very intimate, casual environment.
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An Evening With Poplar Grove & Monster Vineyards
Tuesday, May 12th, 7:00 p.m. - $60
Two Naramata favourites in one night!
Poplar Grove has been a longtime favourite boutique winery in the Okanagan Valley, producing luscious Pinot Gris and Chardonnays along with sturdy Merlots, Cabernets & more. Their wines are of very high quality, a handcrafted style and work beautifully with all types of food.
A recent addition to the area from nearby vines comes Monster Vineyards, from
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the same people who brought us Poplar Grove. Beyond the playful packaging comes some serious wine. Cheery Rieslings, classic Pinot Blanc, elegant Rosé and a whip-smart Merlot.
Principals from the wineries will be in attendance to guide guests through a flight of Monster wines, leading to a flight of wines from Poplar Grove.
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From Farm To Table: A Night Of Mediterranean Fare
Tuesday, April 28th, 7:00 p.m. - $25
Through our friends at Dovre Imports and Food Match, there are a slew of new olives and antipasto products coming into the Vancouver market that we're quite excited about. Food Match have an intimate relationship with the farmers who grow their product and are very hands-on in the agricultural processes involved. Along with French, Italian and Spanish artisan cheeses, we will be presenting beautiful styles of Nicoise, Kalamata, Lucque, Picholine olives and more with Bruscetta, Peppadews, etc.
We have local food media and personalities in attendance for the evening as these products are generating a lot of local buzz, but we've left open a very small amount of seats so Salt fans can get to enjoy an introduction as well. Guests will be guided through the farming practices and explore what makes these great products unique.
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We will also be presenting a flight of Farmstead Wines to accompany your food. Farmstead Wines connects you to artisan farmers who make rare, handcrafted wines of sustainable provenance. Farmstead's founder Anthony Nicalo will be in attendance to share and discuss his wines.
Tickets are only $25, which includes all wine, food, taxes & gratuity.
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R&B Brewing @ Salt Cellar
Monday, March 16, 2009 @ 7:00pm - $50
On Monday March 16th at 7:00, Salt Tasting Room is proud to present ‘R & B Brewing @ Salt Cellar’ a casual, sit-down dinner giving guests an opportunity to enjoy Vancouver’s own R & B Brewing’s Craft ales and lagers. The folks from the Brewery will be on hand and you’ll be guided through the brewing process, the history of the Brewery, and pairings with two plates of Salt’s signature artisan cheeses and local charcuterie
R&B Brewing (derived from a clever organisation of the two founding partners’ names) is the combined hard work and lifelong goal of Rick Dellow and Barry Benson who share more than 60 years experience in the international and local brewing industry. After spending many years installing microbreweries and |
brewpubs and training brewers all over the world they decided to bring their wealth of knowledge and experience home to Vancouver to produce consistent, high quality, hand crafted ales.
Beers To Be Poured: Red Devil Pale Ale, Sun God Wheat Ale, Raven Cream Ale, Bohemian Lager, “Censored” IPA, Auld Nick Winter Ale.
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Howling Bluff: Unveiling a New Naramata Classic
Monday, March 9, 2009 @ 7:00pm - $65
On Monday March 9th at 7:00, Salt Tasting Room is proud to present ‘Howling Bluff: Unveiling A New Naramata Classic’ a casual, sit-down dinner giving guests an opportunity to get to know Naramata’s Howling Bluff Estate Winery, meet the winemaker, and enjoy 2 plates of Salt’s artisan cheeses & charcuterie specially paired with the wines.
Howling Bluff’s focus has always been to produce super quality ultra-premium wines. Therefore they are committed to using only their own estate-grown grapes, state of the art winery equipment and only premium oak combined with a no compromise attitude towards quality to make their select wines. Their wines are available in limited quantities and Howling Bluff makes only three; an estate Sauvignon Blanc using their own Semillon for blending, an estate Pinot Noir, and Sin Cera - an estate blend made from their own Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Verdot and Cabernet Franc grapes.
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Wines To Be Poured: 2007 Howling Bluff Sauvignon Blanc, 2008 Howling Bluff Sauvignon Blanc, 2006 Howling Bluff Pinot Noir, 2007 Howling Bluff Pinot Noir, 2006 Howling Bluff Sin Cera (Merlot), Barrel Sample.
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Truchard After Dark
Tueday, March 3, 2009 @ 9:00pm
In keeping with our tradition of offering exclusive Winemaker's evenings at very approachable prices, on Tuesday, March 3rd at 9:00 p.m, Salt Tasting Room is excited to present 'Truchard After Dark', a stand-up, cocktail party styled event, giving guests an opportunity to try a variety of Truchard's award-winning wines (many times being named Wine Spectator's 100 Best Wines In The World), in a casual, intimate environment paired with Salt Tasting Room's finest artisan cheeses and charcuterie.
Truchard Vineyards is a small family owned winery in Carneros region of Napa Valley. Proprietors Tony and Jo Ann Truchard have managed a successful vineyard and grown exceptional grapes for over 30 years. Through their hard work and devotion to this unique property, they helped pioneer grapegrowing in the Carneros. In 1989 the Truchards established a winery and began producing wines using only their estate-grown fruit.
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Wines To Be Poured: 2006 Truchard Roussanne, 2006 Truchard Chardonnay, 2005 Truchard Syrah, 2005 Truchard Pinot Noir, 2004 Truchard Cabernet Sauvignon
Canapes To Be Passed: J.N.&Z. Deli's Hot Capicollo w/ Providence Oka & Quince Paste; Salt's Grilled Cheese w/ Aged Avonlea Cheddar, LeRoy Brie & Cornichons; Mike Vitow's Corned Beef w/ Quicke's UK Cheddar & Piccalilli Relish; Quebec Goat Chevre drizzled w/ Balsamic Reduction; French Sancy Bleu d'Auvergne drizzled w/ Similkameen Honey; Moccia's Calbrese Pork Salami w/ Guinness Mustard.
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Burgundy in Blood Alley
Tueday, February 24, 2009 @ 7:00pm
On Tuesday, February 24th at 7:00 p.m. - the Salt Cellar will be hosting House Wine's Michelle Bouffard & Michaela Morris, two of Vancouver's foremost experts on the French region of Burgundy.
Both have travelled extensively throughout the area, and do everything from consulting on the region to teaching courses on Burgundy for the International Sommelier Guild.
Michelle & Michaela will guide guests through the history of the region, and present an extensive tasting of everything from Beaujlais to Chablis, Pinot Noirs, Chardonnays and more.
We'll discuss food pairings, and encourage you to find your favourite flavour combinations, working with Salt's various salamis, prosciuttos, tenderloins, artisan cheeses from aroung the world, pates, terrines and more.
For $90 (including taxes and gratuity), guests will receive two plates of cheeses and charcuterie, and have the opportunity to sample through 8 different styles of Burgundy wines, plus walk away knowing many more facts and anecdotes of the region.
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La Belle Provence of Beer & Cheese!
Monday, February 16, 2009 @ 7:00pm
On Monday February 16th at 7:00p.m, Salt's very own Kurtis Kolt and local beer connoisseur Chester Carey will guide you through some of our favourite Quebec artisan cheeses and beer. This will be a very casual event, where Salt will offer a half dozen Quebecois ales, paired with a half dozen cheeses! Think Blanche de Chambly with Riopelle, Fin du Monde with Providence Oka, La Maudite with Comtomme and more! You give us 50 bucks, we'll fill you up with beer and cheese!
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Van Westen Vineyards presents: Farming Naramata
Monday, February 9, 2009 @ 7:00pm
Our good friends Rob and Tammi from Van Westen Vineyards in Naramata will host an evening sharing wine, and three generations worth of Naramata farming stories on Monday February 9th at 7:00p.m. in the Salt Cellar at Salt Tasting Room! Rob Van Westen is a third generation farmer in the region, his parents and grandparents cultivating peaches and cherries over the decades, and has since entered the world of winemaking. Rob's wines are all handcrafted, small-batch quality and have won numerous awards locally and nationally! He will guide guests through everything from Viognier to his Bordeaux-inspired blend, plus he'll be offering barrel samples of upcoming releases, and opening up a special aged release from his personal cellar. Van Westen's wines will be served with a wide array of Salt's artisan cheeses, charcuterie from Oyama Sausage Factory, J.N.&Z. Deli, Moccia's Italian Meat Market and more! Tickets are $70, inclusive of tax and gratuity.
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Master of Wine Barb Philip presents: PINK!
Monday, February 2, 2009 @ 7:00pm
Canada's first female Master Of Wine returns to Salt Tasting Room's Salt Cellar to share an evening of pink wines of the world!
Barb will guide guests through the process of growing grapes for, and making pink wine, plus give a global overview of various styles, from traditional Tavels of France, to local cult favourites, to Spanish Garnachas and California Pinot Noirs.
We will pair two flights of wine with an assortment of Salt's charcuterie, artisan cheeses, terrines, prosciuttos and more! Reception with pink sparkling wine starts at 7:00, with the sit-down portion starting at 7:30. Tickets are $75, which includes all wine, food, tax and gratuity. Barb's last Salt Cellar evening sold out in a week, so don't hesitate to call now!
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An Evening with Mt Townsend Creamery
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 7:00pm
We at Salt have been enjoying our brand new (very rare) shipment of cheeses from Mt. Townsend Creamery in Washington State.
We wanted to know a little more about the cheeses and the dairy, and we'll have an opportunity to find out all about Mt. Townsend and the people behind it when we host Ryan Trail, Mt. Townsend's cheesemaker, on Tuesday, January 27th at 7:00p.m. in the Salt Cellar! We'll have some of our local colleagues on hand to learn about the dairy, but we're putting aside a few extra seats for those who may want to learn more about the cheeses, sample through them, and enjoy an American wine flight to compliment Mt. Townsend's wares. We're offering this experience for $40 per person and recommend those interested call us quite soon to secure a spot, as there are few available!
Otherwise, these cheeses will be featured over the next couple weeks on the chalkboard at Salt, so swing on by to give them a whirl!
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Vancouver's 2008 Sommelier of the year, Neil Ingram presents: Riesling 101
Monday, December 8, 2008 @ 7:00pm
With his charismatic style, grace and humour, Neil will guide guests through the history of Riesling, from Old World to New World, the various styles of the grape, buying tips and a casual guide to food pairing. Rieslings from Germany, Australia, France, BC and more will be poured in a comprehensive fashion with plenty of opportunity for questions and conversation.
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Past, Present, & Futures: The Wines of Laughing Stock Vineyards
Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 7:00pm
After numerous research sojourns to vineyards and wineries of Europe and the United States, Cynthia & David, both with backgrounds in the financial sector, decided that BC's Okanagan Valley, and particularly the Naramata Bench, offered the very best locations for the production of ultra premium wines. Together, they purchased the vineyard property on Naramata Road in 2003 and have subsequently planted additional vines in Spring 2004 and built a gravity flow winery in 2005. To date, their wines have been critically acclaimed, sell out every vintage, and have gained a cult following amongst local media and industry. Wines Poured: Laughing Stock Pinot Pinot 2007, Laughing Stock Pinot Gris 2007, Laughing Stock Chardonnay 2007, Laughing Stock Blind Trust 2006, Laughing Stock Portfolio 2006, Laughing Stock Pinot Noir 2006,
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Sake 101 with Masa Shiroki
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 @ 7:00pm
Hot on the heels of our sold-out "Sherry 101", we are excited to have local Artisan Sake Maker Masa Shiroki presenting a fun and casual evening getting to know the wonderful world of Sake!
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Sherry 101 with Barb Philip
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 @ 7:00pm
Salt Tasting Room is excited to have local Master Of Wine Barb Philip presenting a fun and casual evening getting to know the wonderful world of Sherry! ‘Sherry 101’ will take place in the Salt Cellar, below Gastown’s Salt Tasting Room on Wednesday, July 16th at 7:00 p.m. In it’s two years of existence, Salt Tasting Room has been at the forefront of a Sherry renaissance in Vancouver, opening the eyes of all ages and walks of life to this often-overlooked style of wine. From chilled, citrusy Finos, to nutty and toffee-laden Olorosos and rich, fig and spiced PX’s, the various styles of Sherry are a perfect match for all styles of cheese and charcuterie.
Barb Philip, Canada’s only female Master Of Wine, has been one of Vancouver’s most beloved wine enthusiasts, due to her charismatic, fun and casual (yet thorough) approach to wine education. She has taught many of this city’s best sommeliers and service staff, and is known for her engaging and colourful
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personality and wit. Barb will walk attendees through the different styles of Sherry, its history, and how to best pair it with the styles of food Salt offers. This is a past event
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