Holiday Wine Tasting: 5 Premium Wines & Sommelier Pairing Tips
Schedule
Thu Dec 18 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
LIV Extended Stay | Ottawa, ON
About this Event
Join WSET Level 3 sommelier and wine educator Wilfred Valenta for an intimate holiday wine tasting featuring 5 premium wines — including sparkling, aromatic white, Pinot Noir, bold red, and a festive dessert wine.
This is a fun, approachable tasting designed to help you confidently choose wines for:
- holiday dinners
- cocktail parties
- gift-giving
- cheese boards
- festive celebrations
What you’ll taste
You’ll enjoy a curated flight of 5 wines selected for holiday food pairings, including:
- One premium sparkling wine (Champagne-style)
- One aromatic white (great for turkey + appetizers)
- One elegant Pinot Noir
- One bold winter red (perfect for roasts)
- One holiday dessert wine
Each wine is paired with small tasting bites.
What you’ll learn
- The best wine styles for holiday meals
- How to pair wine with turkey, ham, seafood & charcuterie
- How to build a holiday wine lineup guests love
- How to choose crowd-pleasing bottles at any budget
- When to chill, decant, or aerate wines
- How many bottles you actually need for a party
Who this is for
Perfect for:
- Date night
- Friends night out
- Wine lovers
- Beginners who want confidence
- Anyone hosting holiday meals
Where is it happening?
LIV Extended Stay, 207 Bell Street North, Ottawa, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 53.67











