Vitis Vitae was started by Jacqueline Brisley in response to the lack of Wine related programs and wine tasting events in Southwestern Ontario.The outlook of Vitis Vitae is that Wine is FUN. Although serious studies are available, the average person simply wants to be exposed to tasting good wines and learning what they like and why.Wine is like music – life can exist without it, but the joy and fulfillment provided by the experience enhance us as people, and opens our eyes to new and wonderful experiences.

Jan 15, 2008 - Introduction to Wines of France - Guelph (Details)
Have you always wondered what a Chateauneuf de Pape tastes like? Why is Burgundy special? What grape is used to make Chablis? Come and learn about the wines of one of the most important wine producing countries in a fun, informal setting lead by Jacqueline Brisley - Certified Sommelier from The Court of Master Sommeliers. Taste 6 spectacular wines indicative of the regions of France. These will be accompanied by artisan cheeses and breads as palate cleansers.
Feb 26, 2008 Introduction to Wines of France - Milton
Mar 18, 2008 Introduction to Wines of France - Kitchener/Waterloo

Jan 22, 2008 - Introduction to Wines of Italy - Kitchener/Waterloo (Details)
Why are Italian Wines important? How does history and grape variety create a great wine? What is the difference between indiginous grapes and international varieties? This is a wonderful opportunity to taste premium wines like Barolo, Brunello, and Amarone at one sitting. Learn which wines fit your taste profile, accompanied by artisan cheeses and breads as palate cleansers. Lead by Jacqueline Brisley - Certified Sommelier from The Court of Master Sommeliers. Taste 6 iconic Wines of Italy! These will be accompanied by artisan cheeses and breads as palate cleansers.
Feb 12, 2008 Introduction to Wines of Italy - Guelph
Mar 25, 2008 Introduction to Wines of Italy - Milton

Jan 29, 2008 Introduction to Wines of Spain - Milton (Details)
Join us as we taste 6 wines from one of the world's greatest wine producing countries. We will travel the regions of Spain and learn about grape varieties, methods of production, food and wine pairing suggestions, and how Spanish wines are sometimes different from other European wines. Enjoy crisp and fruity dry white wines, rich and intense reds, including a wine with a 96 rating from Wine Spectator! Tastings will be lead by Jacqueline Brisley - Certified Sommelier from The Court of Master Sommeliers. Taste 6 amazing wines from Spain, accompanied by artisan cheeses and breads as palate cleansers.
Feb 19, 2008 Introduction to Wines of Spain - Kitchener/Waterloo
Mar 11, 2008 Introduction to Wines of Spain - Guelph