Renowned Vancouver wine writer Anthony Gismondi has selected ten interesting people attending the 2017 festival and asked them to bring a great bottle of wine with a strong sense of place. This star-studded evening features worldly wines from New and Old World producers perhaps best described as coming from the “Next World”.

Moderator: Anthony Gismondi

Featured Wines:

Bodega Catena Zapata: Andrea Nuñez, Ambassador, International Sommelier
Adrianna Vineyard Fortuna Terrae Malbec 2012

Familia Zuccardi: Eleonora Ridi, Regional Export Manager
Aluvional 2012

Inland Trading Co.: Greg Corra, Managing Director
Clonakilla Shiraz/Viognier 2015

Benjamin Bridge: Jean-Benoit Deslauriers, Head Winemaker
Brut Reserve 2008

Viña Montes: Juan Pablo Gonzalez, Export Manager
Purple Angel 2013

Gérard Bertrand: Nicolas Galy, Market Manager, Canada & USA
La Forge Corbieres Boutenac 2014

Taylor Fladgate: Jorge Ramos, Export Director, The Fladgate Partnership
Vintage Port 2007

Familia Castaño: Daniel Castaño, Export Director / Family Member
Casa Cisca Monastrell 2012

Bodega Garzón: Alec Griffiths, Export Director
Tannat Reserva 2015

Kendall-Jackson: Randy Ullom, Winemaster
Jackson Estate Camelot Highlands Chardonnay 2014
Stature Red Blend 2013

Wines subject to change