Thank you ever so much for yesterday’s Sommelier-led lunch. It was well received by everyone in our office – all have stated back they had a great time, and enjoyed the meal and your hosting.
Devil’s Wishbone Winery is the home of this delicious 2016 Pinot Gris Rosé along with many other amazing wines. Look at a map of The County & you’ll see the distinctive wishbone shape where the Bay of Quinte and Adolphus Reach meet at Picton. The “devil” part of this winery’s name comes from the poor soil quality in the area, where early settlers found it nearly impossible to grow anything. Yet winery owner Paul Gallagher researched that the clay and limestone mixed soil is perfect for growing vines.
Savvy Sommelier Tasting Notes: A colour that reminded all of our Sommeliers of a Ballerina-tutu (!) with an airy nose of fuzzy peaches, wild strawberries and maple sap. Slightly off-dry and juicy with a pleasant, refreshing summertime quench. Absolutely delicious!
Suggested Food Pairing: This wine has a hint of sweetness that will sing alongside this mouthwatering Crunchy Thai Salad with Peanut Dressing which will be your new vegetable obsession! Each bite packs a powerhouse of fresh superfoods all in one bowl.
2cupskalethinly sliced, or baby kale 1 1/2cupsnapa cabbagethinly sliced 1 1/2cupsred cabbagethinly sliced 1/2cupred bell pepperthinly sliced 1/2cupcarrotshredded 1mangothinly sliced 1/4cupcilantrochopped 8mint leavesthinly sliced 1tablespoongreen onionsthinly sliced 1/4cuppeanutsroasted, roughly chopped
Peanut Dressing
1/3cuppeanut butternatural creamy or smooth 2tablespoonslime juice 3tablespoonshoneyor pure maple syrup 1 1/2tablespoonsrice wine vinegar 1 1/2tablespoonssoy saucelow sodium 1teaspoonSesame oil 1teaspoonsriracha 1/2teaspoongingerminced 1clovegarlicroughly chopped 1tablespoonwater
Instructions
Thai Salad
In a large bowl, add all salad ingredients except peanuts; kale, cabbage, bell pepper, carrot, mango, cilantro, mint, and onions. Set aside while you make the dressing.
Peanut Dressing
In a blender add all peanut dressing ingredients; peanut butter, lime juice, honey, vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, ginger, garlic, and water. Puree until smooth and combined, about 1 minute. You can also whisk the ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl. Add more water if needed to thin out the dressing if desired. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
To Serve
Gradually add enough dressing to coat the salad, toss to combine. Drizzle with more dressing if there is any remaining, top with freshly cracked bell pepper and roasted peanuts. Enjoy!
Corks will be popping at this all-Canadian Taste & Buy as we celebrate winemakers who have worked incredibly hard to put our country on the world wine map. Meet these Canadian wine rockstars, taste their wines that are WOWing the world…then order your favs to enjoy at home.
It’s THE event you have been waiting for…
The #1 question we get asked: Can you buy from BC, NS & Quebec wineries as well those in Ontario? YES you can! Oh Canada! Celebrate Red & White Taste & Buy event is all about ordering wines from BC, NS, Quebec and Ontario…then have them delivered directly to your home or office to enjoy all summer long.
What goes best with Canadian wines? Canadian artisan cheese of course! Cheesemakers & our Cheese Sommelier will be serving samples of award-winning cheeses that you can buy onsite too.
Create your own combo of Canadian wines to have delivered to your home after the event. You won’t find any of the featured wines at the LCBO – the wines will be delivered straight from the winery anywhere in Canada directly to you. AND…there’s FREE shippingon 6 or more bottles of your top picks.
Bring a picnic basket & fill it up with artisan cheeses & gourmet treats too.
You’ll enjoy red carpet treatment with advance access from 5 to 7pm to spend more time sipping & meeting the makers. Stay as long as you like for the main event.
DATE: Thursday June 22 – next week! VENUE: Horticulture Building @ Lansdowne Complex in Ottawa
TIMES: V.I.T. Reception – 5 to 7pm ($25 upgrade pass per person is required) Main Event – 7 to 9pm
ADVANCE TICKETS ONLY: $80 + bring a friend FREE OR Group of 4 people for $150 IDEA: Take the bus. OC Transpo is FREE – simply show a printout of your ticket.
Wear Red & White…Win $50
Be a proud Canadian – come to this Taste & Buy event dressed head to toe in red & white and we’ll automatically give you $50 off your ticket to our next Savvy Event.
Unable to make it, but want to order?
Don’t sweat it! The Savvy Team will help you stock up on featured wines showcased at this event. Call 613-SAVVYCO (728-8926) or email us & we’ll send you the complete list of wines & online order form. You too can get FREE shipping – your order needs to be received by midnight on Sunday June 25.
WIN TICKETS! Go on the Savvy Scavenger Hunt…
Find this video on our Facebook or Instagram pages, then…LIKE it & POST the name of your favorite Canadian wine. On Monday, we’ll pick 2 lucky people to receive a pair of tickets & V.I.T. Passes to join us at Oh Canada! Celebrate Red & White. It’s easy to win! On your mark…Get Set…GO!!!
Psst…it’s Father’s Day weekend!
Yikes…totally forgot? Our #1 Father’s Day gift is a subscription to our Savvy Hip Hops beer-o-month club.
Click here to subscribe your Dad for 4 or 6 months & his fridge will auto-magically be filled with the best craft beers from a different Ontario brewery each month – bottles, growlers & cans not available at LCBO or The Beer Store. 100% guaranteed to make your Dad smile from beer to beer!
We’re hiring…
We have cool summer job opportunities for a high school or university students to work with the Savvy Team at Savvy HQ in Ottawa. We’re looking for creative & savvy students who are keen to learn about Canadian wine, artisan cheese, craft beer & cider.
Interested?Contact us on 613-SAVVYCO (728-8926) or send your resume to cheers@savvycompany.ca
It is happening next week – Prince Edward County is coming to Ottawa! Over 150 bottles of hard-to-find wines, craft beers, ciders & artisanal spirits will be open for you to taste…and buy. None of these gems are at the LCBO.
County in the Capital is a discovery & tasting experience like no other. You’ll sip & savour new bevvies, meet the makers…then order your favorites to be delivered to your doorstep. It’s the SAVVY way to shop.
DATE: Thursday, April 20 COOL VENUE! Horticulture Building (in the Lansdowne Complex near TD Place) V.I.T. RECEPTION: 5 to 7pm – V.I.T. Passes required MAIN TASTING EVENT: 7 to 9pm
It is easy & hassle free to order – exactly like ordering from Amazon or an online store. Create your order as you taste the bevvies at the event or order online afterwards. Order 6 or more bottles of ANY combo of your favorite bevvies & we’ll deliver to your home or office – FREE.
Can’t make it but want to order?
Call the Savvy Team on 613-SAVVYCO (728-8926) to place your order & get FREE shipping. Deadline for all orders: April 23 @ midnight.
Next Event: A concert like NO other!
We are excited to announce our involvement in bringing one of Canada’s finest musicians – Chantal Kreviazuk – to Ottawa for a special concert on Friday May 26.
Only 300 tickets for this VIP concert featuring a world renown Canadian artist that includes canapes & Canadian wine all night long. After the show, Chantal will open the floor for an interactive chat about performing on the world stage.
Thank you for joining us at this year’s County in the Capital. We hope you enjoyed meeting the cool people who have put Prince Edward County on the map AND discovering their delicious bevvies too.
Thinking about ordering?
ACT FAST! You have until midnight tonight to place your order online at www.savvycompany.ca/pec.
All it takes is a few clicks…then TA-DA!…your favorite wines, craft beers, ciders & spirits will be shipped directly to you from The County.
Your parcel will be delivered with a smile by courier to your home or office address. It is that easy…and shipping is FREE when you order 6+ bottles.
EVERYONE who places an order will auto-magically receive 4 tickets to our next event Oh Canada! Celebrate Red & Whiteon Thursday, June 22.
It’s our way to thank you for ordering from us at County in the Capital.
Perfectly timed before Canada Day, this Taste & Buy event will shine the spotlight on wines from coast to coast – British Columbia, Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia – there will be 100s of bottles of hard-to-find wine ready for you to sip, sample & stock up.
And there will be loads of Canadian artisan cheeses to buy too.
Buy a $80 ticket & bring a Canadian flag waving friend for FREE $150 for a group of 4 Canadian wine fans
Upgrade your ticket with a V.I.T. Pass for early access for an additional $25/person
Prices include absolutely everything…PLUS a Oh Canada! gift.
PS – Thinking of going to Prince Edward County this summer? Plan around these great events:
* Terroir Wine Celebration – Saturday, May 13 (in Picton)
* The Great Canadian Cheese Festival – Saturday, June 3 & Sunday, June 4 (in Picton)
Ready to experience Prince Edward County? Tomorrow night’s County in the Capital will be your chance to discover 100+ hard-to-find wines, craft beers, ciders, small batch, artisan cheeses & gourmet goodies – all under one roof.
We’ve had a tremendous response to this Taste & Buy event. It’s another sellout! Your name is on the guest list – either bring a paper copy of your ticket or save it onto your smartphone.
TIP: Have dinner beforehand
The focus of this event is about sampling & shopping. Be sure to have dinner beforehand to ‘fuel up’. Plan to book at table at one of the restaurants in Lansdowne or The Glebe. Boccatto Restaurant located in the Horticulture Building has fabulous savoury & sweet crepes. Tell them you are going to County in the Capital & you’ll get 15% discount.
Sip, Savour & Stock up…
County in the Capital features products that are not readily available at the LCBO, The Beer Store or grocery stores. CLICK for THE LIST of all the featured bevvies to create your ‘gotta try’ or ‘shopping list’. OR…use our online order form at www.savvycompany.ca/pec.
Onsite, you can also buy cool County poster art, maple syrup, hot sauce, handcrafted cheese boards, artisan cheeses & our most recent find…Abeego cheese wrap.
Be sure to put a little ‘mad cash’ in your pocket! There is no ATM onsite.
Order 6 bottles & we’ll ship it FREE…
Experience the SAVVY way to shop for bevvies. Everything at this Taste & Buy event is extra special – you won’t find them at the LCBO. Order ANY combo of 6 or more bottles & we’ll deliver them by courier to your home or office – FREE. It’s that easy!
Event Details
Date: Thursday April 20 – tomorrow!! 5 to 7pm: V.I.T Reception – Did you upgrade your ticket with a special V.I.T. Pass (Very Important Tasters)? You’ll get the red carpet treatment with advance access. 7 to 9pm: Main Event Location: Horticulture Building, 1525 Princess Patricia Way (Lansdowne Park) Parking: Ample underground parking
NEW: It’s FREE to Ride the Bus!
Hop aboard the OC Transpo bus & show a paper copy of your ticket…and the bus fare is FREE. How cool is that – you can ride the bus to & from the event for $0. (can’t just show your tix on your phone.
ANSWER: Upon arrival, you will be provided a Savvy tasting glass- it is yours for the evening & to take home. With a glass in hand, visit the neat folks from The County.
Will I be able to order my favorites?
ANSWER: Absolutely! This Taste & Buy event features bevvies that you won’t find at the LCBO. Attached is the order form (copies will be available) or you can order online. Mix & match any wines, ciders, craft beers you enjoyed at the event & shipping by courier is FREEon orders of 6 bottles or more.
What is the dress code?
ANSWER: Dress as you like – this is your evening.
Is there a coat check?
ANSWER: There will be coat racks. If you park underground or nearby, consider leaving your coat in your car.
PS – Spring cleaning? Found some Savvy wine tasting glasses you no longer want? Bring ’em back! For every 4 glasses, we’ll give you a $5 gift certificate you can apply towards tickets to an upcoming Savvy Event.
No problem. Shipping is $15 – hand delivered by courier. IDEA: combine your order with a friend’s to make up a 6+ bottle pack & the cost for shipping will be $0. It’s THAT EASY!
Have you heard? The County is coming too!
County in the Capital is happening on April 20th in Ottawa at the hip new Horticulture Building.
Join us at this Taste & Buy where Prince Edward County will be under one roof! Over 20 wineries, cideries, a craft brewery, distillery & cheesemakers along with gourmet goodies will be there.
Upgrade & save $25
Our ever-popular promo: Buy a Ticket & Bring a Friend for FREE has been extended until April 15. As a loyal Savvy fan, we are offering you a special promo code to get early access & red carpet treatment (and save $25 too). When you buy your ticket we’ll give you a complimentary V.I.T. (Very Important Taster) pass.
* Select Individual Tickets
* Choose: Buy a Ticket & Bring a friend (this makes each ticket $40 each)
* Add a V.I.T. pass for each person
After you enter the deets for you & your friend, enter Promo Code: WELOVEPEC at the bottom of the order form. Magically you save $25 per person.
Share this with your friends, peeps & others who would like to come to County in the Capital. Hurry…only 82 tickets left before this Taste & Buy event sells out.
PS – Spring cleaning? Found some Savvy wine tasting glasses you no longer want? Bring ’em back to County in the Capital! For every 4 glasses, we’ll give you a $5 gift certificate you can apply towards tickets to an upcoming Savvy Event.
This is THE hottest ticket in town…and you’re invited to join us & bring a friend for FREE. We’re hosting the always popular 5th annual Outstanding in their Fields Taste & Buy event where you will meet the makers of the finest wines, craft beers & ciders from across Ontario…and gourmet artisans too!
Sip & Stock up for the holidays
On your mark….get set…Power Shop! To prep you for this special Taste & Buy night, we’ll send you the list of featured products AND our Savvy Sommeliers & Cicerones will be at the event ready to share ‘must try’ tips.
There’ll be wines of all kinds – sparkling, white, red & even port, PLUS a variety of craft beers & ciders too. You won’t find any of the featured bevvies at the LCBO or grocery stores.
This is an OUTSTANDING offer! At this event, order 6, 12 or more bottles of ANY of your favorites & we’ll deliver by courirer to your home or office – absolutely FREE.
Event Deets
DATE: Thursday December 1st NEW VENUE! Horticulture Building @ Lansdowne, Ottawa V.I.T. RECEPTION: 5 to 7pm – special passes required MAIN TASTING EVENT: 7 to 9pm
Email us your favorite Canadian cheese & we’ll add your name to our draw for 2 tickets to any of these events. Need some help with pickin’ cheese? Check out our monthly Curd on the Street Magazine.
A FUNdraiser not to miss…
The Canadian Nurses Foundation called on us to create Sip & Savour FUNdraising event to help raise $1 million in one year to develop educational & special health care programs that will increase the number of nurses in Indigenous communities.
Join us on November 16 at The Westin Ottawa where Executive Chef Kenton Leier will be pulling out all of the stops to prepare an incredible menu paired with fine Ontario wines. It will be a delicious night with chefs & winemakers. Only 150 tickets….and selling quickly!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Back by popular demand, Ottawa based Savvy Company is hosting the 4thannual County in the Capital on Wednesday April 8th, showcasing the best of Prince Edward County with over 15 wineries, cideries and a craft brewery. Savvy Company’s team of accredited Sommeliers, who are experts on ‘The County’, will be on hand offering tips and helping to guide event-goers to discover new favorites.
At this Taste & Buy event, consumers can sample and place orders of their favorites to be delivered to their home or office. Savvy Company is offering free shipping by courier on all orders of 12 or more bottles of any combination of featured wines, beers and ciders. This is a savvy way to shop for products that are not available at the LCBO.
“This Taste & Buy event will give Ottawa consumers the opportunity to taste the talent and be WOWed with the quality that is coming from Prince Edward County,” explains Savvy Company’s Founder and Sommelier Debbie Trenholm. “They are a dynamic community and truly have something incredibly special. We can’t wait to share these discoveries at County in the Capital, have the ticketholders stock up on their new found favorites…and then join us to visit The County on our Savvy Bus Trips this spring and summer.”
This popular event always sells out. Advance tickets are only available online at www.savvycompany.ca/events Tickets are $65 plus $1 to bring a friend (a Savvy Special promotion until March 23rd).
“There are over 35 wineries, a craft brewery – as well as a new one under construction and cideries, complemented by fabulous farm-to-table restaurants and bistros, the annual Terroir Wine & Farmers Market in the spring, The Great Canadian Cheese Festival in the summer, TASTE Community Grown festival in the fall, plus an array of historic boutique inns. There are countless reasons to come to for a visit – and return again and again,” said Bryan Rogers, co-owner of Keint-He Winery & Vineyards.
What is a Taste & Buy Event?
Savvy Company hosts special evenings that shine the spotlight on Niagara-on-the-Lake, Prince Edward County and 20 Valley for consumers to meet the makers and sample their hard-to-find wines, craft beers and ciders. None of these are available at the LCBO, providing consumers the unique opportunity to order an assortment of their new favorites to be shipped directly to their home or office shortly after the event. It is the new way to shop and support local.
More about Savvy Company…
Savvy Company specializes in creative social experiences – whether making the enjoyment of wine accessible to all, exploring the worlds of craft beer or discovering artisan cheeses. Their team of accredited Sommeliers delight in designing events to shine the spotlight on the people who make them. Their Savvy Selections wine of the month club is Ontario’s largest featuring Ontario wines not available in the LCBO and delivered directly to the subscriber’s home or office. Savvy Hip Hops is Ontario’s first craft beer of the month club and is rapidly growing in popularity. Visit www.savvycompany.ca, follow @SavvyCompany on Twitter.
More about Terroir Wine & Farmers Market…
On Saturday May 9th, Prince Edward County’s Wine Growers Association hosts a farm-to-table experience showcasing local food, handcrafted wine, artisan bread, preserves and other one-of-a-kind products from local farmers. Tickets are available online $30 per person until March 30th (regular $35 in advance & $40 at the door) Visit www.countyterroir.ca follow @CountyTerroir on Twitter.
Savvy Company will be organizing a Savvy Bus Trip departing Ottawa & Kingston to visit Prince Edward County and the Terroir festival.
Media Contact: Debbie Trenholm
Founder & Sommelier Savvy Company debbie@savvycompany.ca
@SavvyDebbie
613.SAVVYCO (728.8926)
Savvy Sommelier Tasting Notes: A colour that reminded all of our Sommeliers of a Ballerina-tutu (!) with an airy nose of fuzzy peaches, wild strawberries and maple sap. Slightly off-dry and juicy with a pleasant, refreshing summertime quench. Absolutely delicious!
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TIP: Be a V.I.T!
Psst…it’s Father’s Day weekend!
Gourmet Goodies too!
Order your favorites! Shipping is FREE.
Next Event: A concert like NO other!
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Thank you again!
We’ve had a tremendous response to this Taste & Buy event. It’s another sellout! Your name is on the guest list – either bring a paper copy of your ticket or save it onto your smartphone.
NEW: It’s FREE to Ride the Bus!
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PS – Spring cleaning? Found some Savvy wine tasting glasses you no longer want? Bring ’em back! For every 4 glasses, we’ll give you a $5 gift certificate you can apply towards tickets to an upcoming Savvy Event.
Have you heard? The County is coming too!
PS – Spring cleaning? Found some Savvy wine tasting glasses you no longer want? Bring ’em back to County in the Capital! For every 4 glasses, we’ll give you a $5 gift certificate you can apply towards tickets to an upcoming Savvy Event.
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