Events

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

2017 Burgundy - Premier Cru Pinot Noir

Faculty Club, Univ. of Toronto, 41 Willcocks Street, Toronto

Your Burgundy 2017 tasting will explore a classic and balanced vintage. Vignerons cheered this vintage after suffering through a series of challenging years (2012, 2013, 2014, & 2016.) The 2017 vintage brought welcome relief with generous yields and wines of elegance and purity. Your tasting will contrast wines from the Côte de Beaune with the Côte de Nuits. Expect wines that express their terroir and have entered into their drinking window. Wines that define great Burgundy.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Piedmonte Nebbiolo

Faculty Club, Univ. of Toronto, 41 Willcocks Street, Toronto

Let's do something a little different and delve into the world of Nebbiolo, the noble grape of Italy's Piedmont region. Often called the "king" of Italian grapes, Nebbiolo is responsible for the legendary wines of Barolo and Barbaresco. But there are other areas in the Langhe and Northern Italy that showcase this noble grape. This tasting will showcase a range of expressions, from the structured and age-worthy wine of Barolo and Barbaresco to the power of the Lombardy's Sforzato di Valtellina region.

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

Another Bin End Dinner!

Faculty Club, Univ. of Toronto, 41 Willcocks Street, Toronto

These dinners are always a club favorite, so we have put 2 in this years calendar. Expect the November event to have a holiday themed menu. It's a great way to close out our year and kick off the festive season!

Tuesday, January 19, 2027

2016 Left Bank Bordeaux

Faculty Club, Univ. of Toronto, 41 Willcocks Street, Toronto

Kick off the year with an unforgettable evening exploring the lauded 2016 Bordeaux vintage. Our focus for this vintage is the legendary Left Bank. Your eight spectacular, Cabernet-driven selections are in a beautiful drinking window, showcasing textbook structure, cassis, and graphite complexity. Come discover why the Médoc reached absolute heights in this modern classic vintage.

Wednesday, February 17, 2027

2013 Châteauneuf du Pape

Faculty Club, Univ. of Toronto, 41 Willcocks Street, Toronto

Warm up your February with the complex, terroir-driven magic of the Southern Rhône. We’ve curated eight distinct expressions from the fascinating, late-ripening 2013 vintage that are now showing brilliant maturity. Prepare for a rich, cozy tapestry of Grenache-driven spice, dark fruit, and classic garrigue.

Tuesday, March 16, 2027

Syrah World Tour

Faculty Club, Univ. of Toronto, 41 Willcocks Street, Toronto

Passports are not required but you may wish to fasten your seatbelts for a global expedition through the bold world of Syrah and Shiraz. From the meaty elegance of the Northern Rhône to the dark-fruited power of the New World, your lineup spans the globe. Discover how climate and terroir shape one of the wine world's most versatile grapes.

Tuesday, April 20, 2027

2012 Brunello

Faculty Club, Univ. of Toronto, 41 Willcocks Street, Toronto

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a deep dive into the exceptional, five-star 2012 vintage of Brunello di Montalcino. At fifteen years of age, these eight Sangiovese masterpieces are showing their trademark cherry, leather, and earthy complexity. Join us to experience Tuscan royalty at its finest.

Tuesday, May 18, 2027

Chenin Blanc World Tour

Faculty Club, Univ. of Toronto, 41 Willcocks Street, Toronto

Welcome the warmer weather with the vibrant versatility of Chenin Blanc on your second world tour of the year. You’ll taste eight spectacular pours, comparing the chalky, bone-dry elegance of the Loire Valley with the sun-kissed, textural richness of South Africa and beyond. It's the perfect, high-acid white wine awakening for your spring palate.

Tuesday, June 15, 2027

Bin-End Dinner

Faculty Club, Univ. of Toronto, 41 Willcocks Street, Toronto

The Toronto Vintners Club is not just about wine tastings. Every now and then we like to pull some bottles from the cellar, collaborate with a local chef, and tailor a dinner menu to pair with the wines. These dinners are about sitting with the friends we've all made at the Club, both old and new, and comparing notes about the bouquet and palate from the selection of wine chosen for your table. And how the food-pairing helps accentuate the wine's best features.

Tuesday, September 21, 2027

Pinot Noir North vs South Hemisphere

Faculty Club, Univ. of Toronto, 41 Willcocks Street, Toronto

We are officially making Fall Pinot Noir season, and we're kicking it off with a hemispheric showdown. Taste your way through the classic finesse of the Northern Hemisphere (France, USA, Canada, England) as it goes head-to-head with the vibrant, fruit-forward energy of the South (Australia, Argentina, Chile, South Africa). Come ready to debate and cast your vote for the ultimate champion of the heartbreak grape.

Tuesday, October 19, 2027

California Cabernet Sauvignon

Faculty Club, Univ. of Toronto, 41 Willcocks Street, Toronto

Indulge in the bold, unapologetic luxury of premium California Cabernet Sauvignon. We’ve lined up eight powerhouse wines packed with dark cassis, velvety tannins, and rich oak influence from the Golden State's finest growing regions. It’s a quintessential autumn evening dedicated to California's undisputed king of red grapes.

Tuesday, November 16, 2027

Rioja – Traditional vs Modern

Faculty Club, Univ. of Toronto, 41 Willcocks Street, Toronto

Close out your 2027 season with a fascinating debate in a glass: the old-world soul versus the new-wave energy of Spanish Rioja. We'll contrast four traditionally made and aged Rioja blends against four modern expressions that are changing the way that many people enjoy Rioja wines. Join us to decide which style of Tempranillo captures your palate.