The Grape Debate 2016

Should wine be made to age or made to drink? The Grape Debate 2016

 

It’s the ultimate act of delayed gratification – purchasing a bottle of wine with the intention of not opening it, possibly for many years. While the temptation of a well-stocked wine cellar is great, the rewards for ageing bottles are often much greater. Yet not all wine is made with the structure to support extended ageing. Stylistic decisions made by the winemaker can play a large role in determining when a wine is ready for drinking. Does the average wine drinker want to wait? Should the winemaker care? Should wines be made to be collected or enjoyed?

Join us for The Grape Debate, where our panel of wine experts will debate whether BC wineries should make wines for ageing, or for drinking right away. Following the program, sip your way through some of the finest BC VQA wines and cast your vote on the debate!

Presented by alumni UBC and the Wines of British Columbia, as part of Dine Out Festival Vancouver 2016.

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Event Details

Friday, January 29, 2016

Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre

6163 University Blvd.

UBC’s Vancouver campus

7:15-8:30 pm – The Grape Debate

8:30-10:00 pm – Tasting

Moderator

DJ Kearney, BA’84 – Wine Educator, Wine Writer, Judge, Presenter & Chef

Panelists

“Made to Age”

Sid Cross, LLB’62 – Bon Vivant

Severine Pinte – Viticulturist and Winemaker, Le Vieux Pin

Howard Soon, BSc’74 – Master Winemaker, Sandhill Single Vineyard Wine

“Made to Drink”

Karen Gillis – Winemaker, Red Rooster Winery

Christa-Lee McWatters-Bond – Director of Sales & Marketing, ENCORE Vineyards Ltd.

David Scholefield, BA’75 – VP Wine Strategy, Trialto Wine Group; Wine Advisor, Okanagan Crush Pad

Tickets*

$40 – Grape Debate & Wine Tasting
$50 – Grape Debate & Wine Tasting, plus return transportation between downtown Vancouver and UBC

*A service charge will be added to all ticket orders

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You must be 19+ to attend this event. Valid government issued ID required.

Questions? Please contact Alyssa Lee at alumni.events@nullubc.ca or 604-822-0515.

Important notes about the transportation option

The transportation option is only available for the Grape Debate & Wine Tasting.

Transportation tickets must be purchased in advance. Please bring your ticket with you to check in. Additional details will be sent out in advance of the event. The shuttle departs sharply at 6:15pm from the front of Waterfront Station (200 Granville Street, Vancouver) to the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre. The return shuttle will depart promptly at 10:15pm from the Robert H. Lee Alumni Centre (6163 University Boulevard) to Waterfront Station. Please note: this is not a looping shuttle, and the transportation services will only be during the times listed.

Participating Wineries

TIME Estate Winery

McWatters Collection

Evolve Cellars

Okanagan Crush Pad Winery

Little Straw Vineyards Estate Winery

Upper Bench Estate Winery

Montakarn Estate Winery

Wild Goose Vineyards & Winery

Backyard Vineyard

Moraine Estate Winery

Tantalus Vineyard

Poplar Grove Winery

Dirty Laundry Vineyard

Howling Bluff Estate Winery

Lang Vineyards

Kalala Organic Estate Winery

Church and State Wines

C.C. Jentsch Cellars

Sandhill

Red Rooster Winery

BC Wine Studio