Domaine Gaudet Régnié Cru Beaujolais - Try Gamay from Beaujolais, just south of Burgundy. Known for fresh, fruit-forward wines, the region includes 10 Crus—its top appellations. Régnié, the youngest Cru, produces fuller-bodied reds with raspberry and redcurrant notes.
Discover Castillo de Mendoza, our newest winery-direct addition from Rioja, Spain—a family-run estate with over 100 years of winemaking tradition. Led by the women of the Mendoza family, they craft expressive organic wines like Noralba Crianza, a bold Tempranillo-Graciano blend named after the winemaker’s granddaughters. With rich berry aromas, herbal notes, and a smooth, spicy finish, it's perfect with pizza, pasta, or your next game night.
Discover the allure of Canadian wines with Saskatoon Co-op's Sommelier Pick of the Month: the exquisite Bench 1775 Viognier. Hailing from the heart of the celebrated Naramata Bench, this award-winning wine showcases the unique terroir of southern B.C. With its intoxicating aromatics of ripe peach, apricot, and honeysuckle, coupled with a luxurious full mouthfeel, this dry-styled Viognier offers a captivating tasting experience. Perfectly paired with lightly spiced Asian dishes, the Bench 1775 Viognier promises to elevate your wine journey with its remarkable length and brightness. Embrace the essence of the Okanagan with every sip.
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust is an awarding body and registered charity devoted to the development and delivery of qualifications and courses in wines and spirits. Established in 1969 for the UK wine trade, WSET has since grown to become the global industry leader. WSET qualifications are designed for those who are just starting out in their careers, as well as established professionals, and the many enthusiasts who have a passion for wines, spirits, sake and beer.
We are pleased to partner with Vinsanity School of Wine to offer WSET courses in the Training and Education Centre located in our 8th Street liquor store in Saskatoon. Started in Winnipeg in 2020, Vinsanity School of Wine is an Approved Programme Provider of the prestigious courses of the Wine and Spirit Education Trust. Vinsanity school principal Andrea Eby graduated the WSET Diploma with Distinction (an honour earned by fewer than 3% of graduates) and has also earned the Society of Wine Educators Certified Wine Expert title and designations of Italian, French and Spanish Wine Scholar through the Wine Scholar Guild. Andrea will be working with local instructors Dawn Wreford and Kandra Kergen to bring WSET programs to life in Saskatoon.
Class dates are as follows:
Level 1 Award in Wine
February 21, 2026
9:30 am – 5:00 pm (exam at 4:30 pm)
$425.00 (inclusive of taxes)
8th Street Saskatoon Co-op Liquor Store
Registration Deadline: February 6, 2026
Level 2 Award in Wine
February 28, March 1 & 14, 2026
9:30 am – 5:00 pm
March 15, 2026 (exam)
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
$1050.00 (inclusive of taxes)
8th Street Saskatoon Co-op Liquor Store
Registration Deadline: February 13, 2026
Level 3 Award in Wine
A combination of in-person and online instruction
In-person classes:
January 10 and 11, 2026 - 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
January 31, 2026 – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
March 7, 2026 – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
March 22, 2026 (exam) – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Online classes:
January 17, 18, 24, 25 February 8, 2026 - 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
$1700.00 (inclusive of taxes)
8th Street Saskatoon Co-op Liquor Store for in-person classes
Registration Deadline: December 31, 2025
Please visit Vinsanity for more information or to register.
