A Fun way to combine unique wine experiences with meaningful conversation and personal growth.

Wine & life! - A Matter of Taste

Wine: What is the palate and, how does it effect how we taste a wine? How can we “educate” our palate to be more sensitive and discerning? Why do you like one wine, while someone else doesn’t?

Life: What are your core values? How do they effect how you see the world and others around you? How do you expand your scope to broaden your experiences, open opportunities and better relationships?

Wine & Life! - A Perfect Balance

Wine: Our Sommelier will teach us the components that go into creating a fine wine. What are the components? Why are they important? How is balance achieved?

Life: Discover how to create your perfect blend! What are the components that are important in your life? How balanced are they now? Which elements overwhelm? Which are lacking? Create a plan to achieve a finer balance in your life!

Wine & Life! - Savour the Experience

Wine: learn how to use your five senses to make your wine tasting experiences really come alive! These are the techniques used by the professionals to fully engage in the process and gain maximum pleasure from your wine.

Life: Are you too busy being busy? Do you feel like life is just passing you by? Learn how to slow down, pay attention, and experience your life full on! Discover why being purposeful and focusing on the moments in your life will create a much more meaningful experience.

Wine & Life! - The Secrets to Aging Well

Wine: What should you look for when buying a wine for aging? What are the differences in wines that are age worthy compared to wines that will fade within weeks of purchase? How should you best take care of your aging wine? And, what are the rewards?

Life: What do we humans need to lead strong, healthy, vibrant lives in our later years? The fact is, we are living longer than ever before. How do we ensure that those extra years are fulfilling, active and satisfying? How do we best take care of ourselves to ensure that we reap the rewards that are ours to claim?

Your leaders:

Jay Drysdale is one of the top food and wine educators in the Okanagan. Jay delivers a wealth of local and international knowledge in a manner that is easy to connect to. He will lead participants on a fun and informative exploration of the world of wine.

Beth Garrish of Life! Uncorked is a Certified Professional Life Coach who loves to combine her passion for food and wine with her coaching practice. Using wine as a metaphor for life, Beth helps participants explore their perspectives, experience personal growth and uncork the bottle of possibility!

Uncorked! Wine Country Retreats

Come to wine country and enjoy luxurious vineyard accommodation, lively wine and food education, and personal development coaching. Each weekend combines unique wine and food demonstrations and tastings, personal development workshops, and touring world class wineries in the heart of British Columbia’s wine country.