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We're going to shake things up this time around because the next East Van Wine Academy, this Monday October 15th, is raising funds for an excellent local charity, and I really want you to come out and participate this time around.So here's the scoop: I have a dozen  to review for my  City Cellar column, and I need YOUR help!

		For the last couple years, the  has presented "wine events that don't suck" at the legendary Waldorf Hotel on East Hastings. Over here at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­, we're going to occasionally bring a little East Van Wine Academy to you, riffing on each edition's theme — offering a portable, "home version" of our events where you can pick up a few bottles, invite some friends over, and maybe even learn a little something while enjoying plenty of cheer.

We’ll start off the evening with my presentation of a Wines of Argentina seminar; covering geography, climate, terroir, grapes, wine styles- the whole she-bang! Following that, we’ll tour and taste through 12 wines while I guide you through what us wine writers are looking for when we’re reviewing wines. We’ll discuss the wines one by one as we all write a couple thoughts and notes on each one!

Afterwards, I’ll compile pull-quotes from everyone’s notes and assemble crowd-sourced wine reviews for my  City Cellar column, hitting the streets Thursday, October 25th with your name listed as a contributor!

Net proceeds will go to the ’sÌýTip Out To Help campaign, providing financial support for individuals within the hospitality community who are coping with extraordinary costs arising from a serious health or medical crisis. For more info, please visit !

Just $45 gets you an Argentinian wine seminar, a dozen wines, your opinions and name in print, the support of a great charity and a whole lot of fun!

So come out and swirl some wine with me this Monday, October 15th at 7:00 p.m!

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