early bird savings for rocky mountain wine
Save cash on one on the best sampling opportunities this year! Early bird tix for The Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival are available here; https://edmontonrockymountainwine.tix123.com until September 7.
vegetable garage sale in support of adults with autism
Triple S Ranch (https://triplesranch.ca) is a not-for-profit market garden that hires adults with autism to operate their 40-acre ranch. Pop by the Vegetable Garage Sale at 5220 185 Street Friday, August 31 and Saturday, September 1, from 9am-5pm to meet the Triple S team, have coffee and purchase impeccable home-grown organic veg perfect for back to school lunches. Bring a donation for the Edmonton Food Bank too.
bodega down at the glass monkey
Love wine from Argentina? Here’s a dinner you don’t want to miss: The Glass Monkey’s (5842 111 Street, 780-760-2228, theglassmonkey.ca): dinner with Bodega & Cavas de Weinert winemaker Hubert Weber on September 11, 6:00pm, featuring rare wines from this historic Argentinian winery, including the 1994 Estrella Malbec and the 1995 Weinert Malbec. Jeff Nonay’s Lakeside Dairy, 60 day, dry-aged Wagyu Holstein striploin is featured on the menu, along with home-grown organic produce. Tix: $150++, only 20 seats available, call 780-760-2228.
say yess to bacon
The 9th annual Bacon Day Collaboration is back with chefs Andrew Cowan, Tony Le, Matt Phillips and Paul Shufelt, September 15 at The Workshop Eatery (2003 91 Street, 780-705-2205, https://theworkshopeatery.com/). Ticket sales are donated to YESS. Last year the event raised $25,000 and this year they are aiming for $30,000. Stop by early for a bit of pig roasting or head over at 6:00pm for the party featuring a silent auction, a DJ and the Bacon Dessert cook-off. Tix $95/p, https://www.eventbrite.ca
merlot and monet diabetes fundraiser
Merlot Meets Monet (Li Ka Shing Centre, 8602 112 Street), an evening of wine tasting, art and music in support of the Alberta Diabetes Foundation is Thursday, September 20, 6:30pm. Tix, $25/p, on Eventbrite.
https://www.eventbrite.ca
rgc summer harvest brunch
The Royal Glenora Club (11160 River Valley Road, 780-482-2371, royalglenora.com) has the Summer Harvest Brunch, Sunday, September 23, featuring meats and cheeses from Meuwly’s, Irvings Farm Fresh and Sylvan Star Cheese and a tasting with Turner Valley’s Eau Claire Distillery. Three seatings: 10am, 11am and 12:30pm and prices range from children, $19.95; seniors, $38.95 to adults, $42.95. Call 780-482-2371 for reservations.
wine of the week: el grand bonhomme tempranillo
This chill in the air has us putting away the rosé and reaching from something a bit more…red. El Grand Bonhomme by Nathalie Bonhomme fits the bill. The wine, 100 per cent Tempranillo from Castilla y Leon has delish red fruit, a hint of stony minerality coupled with a lovely freshness. Profound in flavour but not heavy, every sip is a delight. Find at Color de Vino and other fine wine shops, $33.
