Coffee & Conversation and Informal Wine Encounters
Gatineau, Quebec, February 2, 2005 — In conjunction with the exhibition Gift of the Gods: The Art of Wine from the Ancient World to Canadian Vineyards, presented until April 3, 2005, the Canadian Museum of Civilization invites you to special activities offered as part of its Meet a Sommelier and Coffee and Conversation series.
Throughout history, many have considered wine a sacred drink; others have believed it the work of the devil. On February 13, come and explore the social, cultural and economic aspects of wine with Ottawa Citizen columnist Rod Phillips.
Coffee and Conversation
From Amphora to Bottle
February 13 at 1 p.m (in English)
Cascades Salon
Meet a Sommelier invites you to spend an hour with graduates of the Algonquin College sommelier programme. Heighten your senses of smell and taste as you learn to better appreciate the pleasures of fine wine. In partnership with the Algonquin College Sommelier Certificate Program
Meet a Sommelier
A Nose for Wine
February 20 at 11 a.m. (French) and 1 p.m. (English)
Gallery E
These activities are free with Museum admission.
For more information, the public can call 776-7000 or 1 800 555-5621.
Media Information:
Chief, Media Relations
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: (819) 776-7167
Media Relations Officer
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tel.: (819) 776-7169
Fax: (819) 776-7187
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