Drink Seminar: The Cradle of Wine

Event Description

Discover the liquid history of wine in this lively session that charts a fascinating journey back to the very dawn of winemaking, almost 9,000 years ago. We will explore ancient traditions born thousands of years ago in Armenia and Georgia, tracking their evolution through the Middle East and ancient Greece. Guided by DJ’s expert insights, we’ll taste six compelling wines, spanning vibrant whites, a skin-contact pink, and structured reds that define the ancient world. 

Presenter: DJ Kearney

Featured Wines:

1979 Wines Kallos Retsina Phos, Greece

Mersel Lebnani Abyad Merweh/Sauvignon Blanc, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon

Anatalikos Natural Orange Avdira Evros, Thrace, Greece

Godori Saperavi, Kahketi, Georgia

Domaine des Tourelles red, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon

Zorah Heritage Sileni, Vayotz Dzor, Armenia

Zenata Thalvin Graillot Syrocco, Morocco 

Drink seminars offer an intimate setting to taste and learn about wine, spirits, beer, and more, guided by world-class experts in their fields. It's the ideal opportunity to deepen your knowledge and refine your palate with expert guidance.

Policies

Once purchased, tickets are non-refundable. This is a 19+ event, therefore children will not be admitted. Due to liquor licensing, the Whistler Conference Centre cannot allow people under the age of 19 in any part of the building for the duration of the Cornucopia event.