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2023

  1. Giveaway: Cup of Salvation

    Wine. War. Family. Survival. The much anticipated wine documentary, Somm: Cup of Salvation, is coming to Toronto for your next movie night out. It will be played at Paradise Theatre on Jan 8th and Jan 15th only. 

    Early bird ticket pricing is available for a limited time. Apply promo code WINELOVER for 10 per cent off.

    December 28, 2023

  2. Hospitality During the Holidays

    For over 40 years, IWEG has operated as a not-for-profit organization, passionate about helping our students achieve their personal or professional goals in wine, spirits, sake and beer education. We’ve trained thousands of trade professionals – including retail, hospitality, winery and agency staff – in critical product knowledge, which has helped them make a positive impact in the Ontario sector, as well as advance their roles as leaders within the Canadian and global drinks and hospitality industries.

    December 21, 2023

  3. Happy Holidays

    As 2023 comes to a close, IWEG wishes our students, instructors and partners a healthy and warm holiday season. May this time of year be an opportunity to rest and safely celebrate with loved ones. We look forward to providing our students with an unparalleled wine, spirits and sake learning experience in 2024!

    December 15, 2023

  4. Give the gift of education – IWEG Holiday Gift Guide

    I originally took the Wine Scholar Guild courses to bolster my understanding of these classic wine regions as I make my way into the wine industry, but while doing so I also ended up meeting and connecting with some very cool classmates.

    December 7, 2023

  5. Congratulations to Our New WSET Level 4 Diploma Graduates

    Graduates will be invited to attend the annual WSET Awards & Graduation Ceremony in London.

    November 29, 2023

  6. Sign Up Early with IWEG and Save

    Rum is a spirit category too often derided. Tropes such as ‘rum is always sweet’, ‘rum is just for cocktails’ or ‘rum has no rules’ still plague online articles, retail messages and, by association, the consumer mind-set.

    In truth, rum is a diverse category as any other, arguably more so, a point made regularly by rum experts around the world, such as Matt Pietrek, author of Cocktail Wonk and Modern Caribbean Rum. Read on.

    November 23, 2023

  7. Message in a Bottle

    Crush: Message in a Bottle is a 78 minute documentary about Niagara winemakers and growers by Toronto filmmaker Maya Gallus is now streaming on TVO platforms.

    November 15, 2023

  8. The Perfect Bottle of Wine

    A bottle of wine may be the go-to gift for any wine-loving friend or difficult relative but with confusing labels and distracting signage, choosing a bottle is not always as easy as it seems. Lydia Harrison DipWSET shares ten questions that will help you find the perfect bottle of wine.

    November 8, 2023

  9. Enhance Your Credibility

    On a personal level, the knowledge has enriched my appreciation for wines and has made social and dining experiences more enjoyable. I can now make informed choices when purchasing wines and can discuss them more confidently with friends and family.

    November 1, 2023

  10. Business Focused

    My role at the LCBO is very business-focused: I support our retail and wholesale operations to ensure commercial excellence, as well as meeting our obligations for transparency as a government-owned enterprise. But increasingly I was finding that I needed to know about our suppliers. The IWEG courses will help me understand how and where our products are produced and how I can support strong partnerships with the beverage alcohol industry.

    October 26, 2023