Discover Italy at the 2024 Vancouver International Wine Festival Featuring 149 Wineries from 12 Countries
All Italian wineries will be featured in a special section of the Tasting Room.
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L’Abattoir Awarded Platinum at Wine Program Excellence Awards
This recognition reinforces their commitment to providing an unparalleled dining experience to their guests.
VANWINEFEST WELCOMES KEYNOTE SPEAKER EVAN GOLDSTEIN MS AND THE WINE WORLD TO VANCOUVER
Vine stars from the 148 participating wineries are travelling to Vancouver to present their wines at the festival.
Two Major Vancouver Festivals partner in Unique Virtual Wine Auction
Between April 27 and May 1, 2021, the virtual Auction will offer an opportunity to bid on an array of wines and wine experiences that will appeal to those who love wine, collect and invest in it, and look for unique winery stays and tours.
California’s Icons and Young Guns
Every year one country (or region) is selected to be the featured wine region. This year it is California and they have shown up in strength with fifty-three wineries coming up to join in the extravaganza.
BC Wineries to Visit at Wine Fest 2019
BC Wineries to Visit at Wine Fest 2019 A Quick Guide to Some of the Vancouver International Wine Festival’s
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Vancouver International Wine Festival 2019 Preview
I had the great pleasure of attending the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2019 Preview at the Blue Water Café. California is the featured region this year and among others (almost 50 in total) you can sample wines from these familiar and well-respected wineries.
2018 Vancouver International Wine Festival
The 2018 Vancouver International Wine Festival has begun. Now in its 40th year, this weeklong celebration begins with a series of wine related dinners spread across the city. Portugal and Spain are this year’s featured countries, but with sixteen countries represented and 173 wineries pouring a combined 1,450 wines at 50 events, no matter what … Read more
Grandfather of BC Wine Recognized for Contributions to Canada’s Wine Industry
VanWineFest’s Highest Honour presented to Harry McWatters The Vancouver International Wine Festival’s coveted Spirited Industry Professional (SIP) Award has been presented to Harry McWatters, CEO and president of ENCORE Vineyards Ltd. Hailed as the Okanagan Valley’s great wine pioneer, McWatters, a 50-vintage veteran of the wine industry, has been credited with building BC’s wine industry … Read more
Reds that Sparkle at the Vancouver International Wine Fest
My first introduction to sparkling red wine was a sparkling Shiraz from Australia many years ago. It was quite surprising at that time, and was a nice pairing with Thanksgiving turkey. Fast forward to the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2016. Italy is the theme country, with it’s wide range of indigenous grapes and wine styles. … Read more