“All great parties end in the kitchen.” Take a wine and food journey through the kitchens of PICA, featuring international wines matched with a small bite prepared by some of Vancouver’s top chefs. Each kitchen will highlight a wine-and-food pairing from a different region, with the chef and winery principal sharing insights on what makes this pairing perfect.

Participating Chefs:

Christophe Bonzon, Chez Christophe
Stewart Boyles, Culinary Capers Catering
Sean Cousins, The Vancouver Club
Meeru Dhalwala, Vij’s / Rangoli
Stefan Hartmann, Bauhaus Restaurant
Scott Jaeger, The Pear Tree
Brian Luptak, The Acorn Restaurant
Ricardo Valverde, Ancora Waterfront Dining and Patio
Alessandro Vianello, Wildebeest
and student chefs from Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts

Featured Wines:

Sieur d’Arques Aguila–AOP Crémant de Limoux NV
Bodega Garzón Albarino 2015
Robert Mondavi Winery Napa Valley Fumé Blanc 2014
Elk Cove Vineyards Willamette Valley Pinot Gris 2015
Ogier Heritages Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2015
Undurraga T.H. (Terroir Hunter) Pinot Noir (D.O. Leyda Valley) 2013
Mondo del Vino Il Nespoli Romagna DOC Sangiovese Superiore Riserva 2013
Alpha Box & Dice Dead Winemakers’ Society Dolcetto 2014
Suvla Wines Kirte 2011
Juan Gil Family Estates Tridente Tempranillo 2013

Wines subject to change