The event introduced OPUS’ new resident DJ, Rachel Sehl, who originally hails from Toronto. DJ Kate Matthews, the resident DJ at Republic on Granville Street, headlined the event while murmurs in the crowd revealed that OPUS Hotel Montreal on Sherbrook Street West is getting ready to open a 6000 sq.ft club before summer.

Side note: contrary to popular belief, Van Gogh vodka contains no caffeine. Van Gogh’s Double Espresso and EspreXXO Ultimo 19/90 contain 10mg and 19mg of caffiene per liter respectively (1). Compared to a cup of coffee which contains about 130mg of caffeine and a shot of espresso which contains about 100mg of caffeine (2), Van Gogh’s Vodkas are simply about the flavour.

Sources:

1 – Van Gogh Vodka Blog
2 – Espresso Guy Blog

Regional Heroes, as defined by Wine Australia, are wines and producers that have blazed a trail for their region’s profile with varietal choice and/or style dictated by who made them, where they were made, and why.

The Regional Heroes Tastings occur in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal and Toronto between September 18th and 27th, 2007:

Wine Australia, Canada will roll out its fall tasting series this autumn with a focus on regionally distinct wines. Regional Heroes, as defined by Wine Australia, are wines from somewhere, rather than just anywhere. The tasting will showcase wineries and producers who have blazed a trail for their region’s identity through varietal choice and style, portraying a distinct sense of place. Gain a deeper understanding of Australian wine-growing regions and learn about food & wine pairing at our food stations at this unique tasting with a Down Under flair.

VANCOUVER: Tuesday, September 18th • The Rocky Mountaineer Station
6:30pm-9pm • $55+GST
Tickets are on sale now @ www.ticketmaster.com (search Australian Wine)
or call 604-280-4444 – See the Vancouver wineries list here: Participating Wineries

CALGARY: Thursday, September 20th • Artists of the World
6:30pm-9pm • $50+GST
Tickets are on sale now @ www.ticketmaster.com (search Australian Wine)
or call 403-777-0000 – See the Calgary wineries list here: Participating Wineries

MONTREAL: Tuesday, September 25th • The Montreal Science Centre
6:30pm-9pm • $50+GST
Tickets are on sale now through Réseau Admission 514-790-1245 – See the Montreal wineries list here: Participating Wineries

TORONTO: Thursday, September 27th • The Design Exchange
6:30pm-9pm • $60+GST
Hosted by the Australian Consulate General, this event is by invitation only – See the Toronto wineries list here: Participating Wineries
Click here to obtain your personal invitation to the Toronto event.