Curious about the wine world beyond Cabernet and Chardonnay? This lively, non-credit workshop at CÉGEP Heritage College is your invitation to explore orange wines, natural wines, and the latest wine trends making waves in restaurants and cellars around the world. Led by a passionate wine expert, this session includes guided tastings, insights into how these wines are made, and tips on how to appreciate their unique flavours and pairings. Whether you're a casual sipper or a wine enthusiast, you’ll walk away with a fresh perspective—and a few new favourites.

Course Description

Join us for a guided tasting and deep dive into the most talked-about wines in the industry today. From amber-hued orange wines to naturally fermented reds and fizzy, unfiltered pet-nats, you'll discover what sets these trendy styles apart—and why they’re showing up on every cool wine list. This workshop includes a tasting of 5 unique wines, light snacks, and practical tips on how to enjoy and pair these unconventional bottles. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned sipper, come expand your palate in a fun, relaxed setting.

An exciting, sensory-rich introduction to unconventional wines that are gaining popularity in wine bars and on store shelves. This workshop demystifies orange wines, natural wines, pet-nats, and other "hipster" trends—explaining what they are, how they’re made, and why they matter.

Instructor/Sommelier:   Michel Bourgois

Duration: 2 hours

Date: Thursday October 16th, 2025

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Participants wishing to withdraw must contact Student Services.

  1. Participants wishing to withdraw before the registration deadline: partial refund ($30.00 administration fee will apply).
  2. Participants wishing to withdraw after the registration deadline: no refund.
  3. Any course/workshop cancelled by the College: full refund to participants.

**Schedule and prices in effect may change without notice but we make all efforts to post on our website in a timely manner.

Registration opens August 18. Want to be notified the moment it does?

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For more information:

819-778-2270 ext. 2803

sricci@cegep-heritage.qc.ca