One of the most spectacular wine and food events in the city – an evening of incredible wine, inventive food pairings, and unparalleled opportunities to enhance your wine cellar.

The 2018 Bacchanalia Gala kicked off with a Cava reception at 6 p.m., and featured nine additional outstanding wines paired with an exquisite five-course menu prepared by Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s executive chef Cameron Ballendine.  All of this was topped off with live music and dancing.  And if that’s not enough, live and silent auctions throughout the evening featured extremely rare wines, epicurean getaways and unique culinary experiences featuring chefs and sommeliers from the West Coast’s top restaurants.  A must for any serious wine collector!

Bacchanalia wass emceed by Global BC news anchor Chris Gailus.

Featured wines:

Juvé y Camps Reserva de la Familia Brut Nature Cava 2014, Penedès, Spain
Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2016, California, USA
Jean-Luc Colombo Amour de Dieu Condrieu 2016, Rhône Valley, France
François Martenot Chartron et Trébuchet La Chapelle Pouilly-Fuissé 2016, Burgundy, France
La Crema Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir 2015, Oregon, USA
Vivanco Colección 4 Varietales Rioja 2014, La Rioja, Spain
Suvla Single Vineyard Bozokbag Reserve Syrah 2011, Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey
Catena Zapata Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae Malbec 2013, Mendoza, Argentina
Bodegas Tridente Rejón Tempranillo 2014, Castilla y León, Spain
Graham’s 20 Year Old Tawny Port, Douro, Portugal

All proceeds from the Bacchanalia Gala support Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival.

Black Tie
No Minors 19+

Bacchanalia Gala also offered a raffle with a one-in-200 chance to win two business class tickets anywhere Delta Air Lines flies, a value of $36,440 USD (~$44,600 CAD).