
Drop in Tasting- Le Vieux Pins, La Stella & French Vintages
Tue, Aug 20
|VC Yorkville
Explore the essence of the Okanagan Valley with Matthieu Rajchman, Les Grappes as he showcases iconic wines from Le Vieux Pins and La Stella, paired alongside classic French vintages.


Time & Location
Aug 20, 2024, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT
VC Yorkville, 87 Avenue Rd.
About the Event
About Matthieu Rajchman & Les Grappes:
Matthew has been a wine agent at Les Grappes since August 2023, helping the company growth along Jean-Baptiste Bancarel, owner  Les Grappes Wine and Spirits since 2020, or as he likes to say deux mille vin!
At Les Grappes, their focus is in sourcing quality wines, coming from family owned wineries of France. Most of their wineries produce classic French wines, using organic, biodynamic, or eco-friendly methods. Their approach is integral on using low intervention techniques which is true to the terroir. They have a very competitive selection of outstanding wines coming from most French wine regions.
Matthieu is also the Wine Director / Head Sommelier at Resto La Banane, and Bar Banane, on Ossington. Matthieu is passionate about the wine  industry, and made it his career. He is a certified Sommelier by the American court of master sommelier in 2019, and WSET certified in 2018.Â
Wines to be Poured:Â
*showcasing 3 Okanagan valley wines  from the iconic producer Enoteca, and 3 classics french wines of similar style
Le vieux Pin Cuvée Violette Syrah 2022 Okanagan Valley  VQAÂ
La Stella Fortissimo Cabernet Franc / Merlot 2022 Okanagan Valley VQA
Le Vieux Pin Petit Blanc  Sauvignon blanc blend 2023 Okanagan Valley VQA
Château Grand Peyrou L’Argile De Liamet Cabernet Franc / Merlot Saint-Emilion AOC  2020
Bergerie De L’Hortus Syrah blend Pic Saint Loup AOC 2021
Bergerie De L’Hortus  Sauvignon blanc blend Loup y est tu?  Vin de France 2023