Frequently Asked Questions
(Everything you need to know before booking)
What is CRUSHABLE?
CRUSHABLE is a Canadian wine tasting experience designed to make wine feel less intimidating.
I host private and small-group tastings in my Toronto home, where we explore some of Canada's most exciting wines in a relaxed, welcoming setting. No pretension. No memorizing tasting notes. No one pretending they smell "freshly sharpened pencil."
Just great wine, thoughtful conversation, incredible Canadian cheese and charcuterie, and a chance to discover why Canadian wine deserves a place on your table.
Whether you're completely new to wine or you've been collecting bottles for years, my goal is the same: help you leave feeling more confident than when you arrived.
Where do the tastings take place?
They take place in my home because I wanted the experience to feel more like gathering around someone's dining table than sitting through a formal class.
What kind of wine do you serve?
The focus is Canadian wine.
You'll taste bottles from Niagara, Prince Edward County, British Columbia and beyond—many from producers you've probably never heard of (yet).
Is food included?
Yes.
All tastings include high-end cheese and charcuterie, featuring local artisans and farms.
The pairings are intentional—not filler.
Think:
Carefully selected cheeses
Artisan cured meats
Seasonal accompaniments
Designed to complement the wines, not distract from them
This is part of the experience, not an add-on.
Are you a sommelier?
Yes—I’m a certified sommelier, wine writer and Canadian wine educator.
Over the years, I've worked across the wine industry, but what I love most is helping people discover just how exciting Canadian wine has become.
I believe wine should make you curious, not self-conscious. That's why my tastings focus less on memorizing terminology and more on giving you practical confidence you'll actually use the next time you're standing in front of a wine shelf.
Do I need to know anything about wine?
Absolutely not.
Most guests aren't "wine people." They're just curious.
If you've ever felt like everyone else got handed a secret wine handbook that you somehow missed, you're in the right place.
How much does it cost?
$149 per person
$1500 per private group tasting
Every tasting includes the wine, a thoughtfully curated cheese and charcuterie board, and about two hours of guided tasting and conversation.
What actually happens during a tasting?
You arrive, we sit down, and we taste a curated selection of wines.
We pour the first wine.
We chat.
Someone inevitably says, "Wait...I actually like Chardonnay?"
We taste, compare, ask questions, snack on cheese, and discover a few Canadian wines you'll probably want to buy again.
How many people are in a tasting?
I intentionally keep tastings small (maximum eight guests) because the best conversations happen around one table—not in a room full of strangers.
Why Canadian wine?
Because I genuinely believe it's one of the most exciting wine regions in the world—and one of the least understood.
Canadians often know more about Burgundy than they do about Niagara.
We can name famous wineries in California, but struggle to name one from Prince Edward County.
I'd like to change that.
Canada is making extraordinary wines, and I think more people deserve to know about them.
Can I book a private group tasting?
Yes.
Private tastings are available for $1500 per group.
These are ideal for:
Birthdays
Stagettes / bachelorettes
Corporate groups
Friends’ nights
Small celebrations
Everything is included, including wine and food.
Do you host corporate events?
Yes.
Corporate tastings are available and designed to feel nothing like typical corporate events.
No forced activities. No awkward icebreakers.
Just wine, conversation, and a shared experience centred around Canadian wine.
Is your dog there during tastings?
Yes.
My dog, Dottie, is always present during tastings.
It’s part of the home environment and adds to the relaxed, lived-in atmosphere.
If you’re not a dog person, the space is still calm and structured—but it is a home setting, not a sterile venue.
Where are you located?
Toronto, Ontario.
Exact address is shared after booking confirmation.
How do I book?
You can book directly through the website.
For private or corporate groups, you can also inquire directly for availability.
What makes this different from other wine tastings?
There are plenty of places to taste wine.
What makes CRUSHABLE different is that you're not walking into a tasting room or sitting through a lecture.
You're joining me around my table to discover Canadian wine in a way that feels thoughtful and genuine.
You'll leave with favourite bottles, stories you'll remember, and the confidence to order wine without feeling like you're being tested.