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Introducing Refreshed Wine Program Excellence Awards
August 5th, 2025The Vancouver International Wine Festival is pleased to announce that the Wine Program Excellence Awards (WPEA) returns in 2026 with a new vision, new awards, and new ways to recognize excellence in the restaurant community For many years, the WPEAs have been the gold standard for restaurant wine programs in British Columbia and
Read MoreBacchanalia Gala Raises $134,000+ for Bard on the Beach
March 26th, 2025The Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, presented by National Bank Private Banking 1859, the sparkling centrepiece of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, took place Saturday, February 22, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Live and silent auctions and the wine wall raised nearly $112,000, while the raffle for two round-trip
Read MoreVIWF Announces 2025 Trade Competition Winners
February 28th, 2025Spirited Industry Professional, Sommelier of the Year, Wine Program Excellence Awards Vancouver, BC (February 28, 2025) – The Vancouver International Wine Festival announced the 2025 trade competition winners on Friday, February 28 at Celebrating Excellence: 21st Annual Awards Lunch, presented by ContainerWorld. The Celebrati
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