In short About the experience
Great wines, great jokes, perfect pairing. The Australian sensation, An Idiot's Guide to Wine, is making its way to Calgary to deliver an evening of comedy and wine tasting, performed live by a local comedian in English. Guests will have the opportunity to sample 5 different wine varietals from around the world while enjoying a hilarious stand-up show using material written by Merrick Watts. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or a total beginner, you'll giggle and gulp your way through a night where the hardest part will be not to spill your wine while laughing.
Produced by Fever. Written by Merrick Watts, performed by a local comedian. Developed by Grapes of Mirth.
Experience highlights

Where Wine Meets Wit
A hilarious stand-up show performed by a local comedian, paired with a tasting of 5 different wine varietals.

Five Wines, Five Stories
A tasting journey packed with distinct flavors and stories from around the world.

Big Laughs, Local Talent
Performed live by a local comedian, using material from Merrick Watts, the world's only WSET Level 3 comedian. Expect a proper stand-up show, not a dry wine lecture.

Perfect for any crew
Date night, catch-up with friends or a solo night out. However you come, you'll leave with a smile.
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On the day How it works

Arrive early & settle in
Arrive 30 minutes early. Doors close at the start and no entry is allowed once the show has begun.

Sip, swirl & laugh
Enjoy a 70-minute stand-up set while you taste 5 different wines from around the world. Seating is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Leave as a (slightly cheeky) expert
Pick up genuine wine know-how with zero snobbery, just laughs.
About the venueWinSport’s Canada Olympic Park
Set against the backdrop of the Canadian Rockies, WinSport is one of Calgary’s premier winter sports destinations. Built on the legacy of the 1988 Winter Olympics, the venue brings together world-class facilities and a rich history of winter sports competition.
Address
88 Canada Olympic Road Southwest, Calgary, T3B 5R5
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