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Directly from the Hamilton Street Grill Press Release:

Monthly Wine Tasting Series at Hamilton Street Grill
Monday, June 11 and Tuesday, June 12: Underraga Wines of Chile

Three Wines with Three Appetizers: 5:30 pm $25 per person

Terrapura Chardonnay, Terrapura Cabernet Sauvignon, Vina Koyle Carmenere Reserva, Vina Koyle Royale Cabernet Sauvignon

In keeping with our popular format, try a sampling of three new wines and have three savoury, wine-inspired food tasters while learning from a wine expert as they take you through a sit down yet casual style tasting. Guests are seated at both individual tables and at shared tables.

This June we are pouring some of Chile’s best with the wines from Undurraga alongside Hamilton Street Grill’s Executive Chef Neil Wyles wine inspired appetizers. Neil makes excellent choices when pairing his appetizers with the wines and the tasting format is casual, informative and fun!

$25 per person - By Reservation only by phone 604-331-1511

Directly from the Hawksworth Restaurant Press Release:

Winemaker Dinner with M. Michel Chapoutier
Wednesday June 20th, 2012 at 7pm

Vancouver, BC (June 7, 2012) – Hawksworth Restaurant presents a rare opportunity to join one of France’s most esteemed winemakers Michel Chapoutier, for an intimate winemaker dinner in Hawksworth’s private room on Wednesday June 20th.

Chapoutier will personally host an incredible culinary evening, pairing wines from M. Chapoutier’s wineries in Australia and the Alsace region, with a five-course tasting menu and canapé reception, prepared by Chef David Hawksworth and team. Since purchasing the family business from his grandfather in 1990, Chapoutier has established himself as one of the most visible figures in the wine world. A proponent of terroir driven wines from the Rhône region of France, this is Chapoutier’s sole winemaker dinner in Vancouver.

“We are thrilled to welcome Michel Chapoutier to Hawksworth, later this month,” declared Hawksworth’s Wine Director and Vancouver’s Sommelier of the Year, Terry Threlfall. “One of the great winemakers of our time, M. Chapoutier is sure to bring a wealth of stories and charisma to this exclusive dinner in our private York Room.”

An evening with Michel Chapoutier will take place on Wednesday June 20th at Hawksworth Restaurant, the York Room at 7pm with limited ticket numbers available. Cost per person is $188, inclusive of tax and gratuities. For reservations please telephone: 604.605.3325 or email sp@hawksworthrestaurant.com.