Festival Toast is an exclusive, by-invitation-only VIP reception. This wine mingler is a unique opportunity for the festival’s sponsors and partners to connect with Canada’s premier wine show. Festival Toast guests include Vancouver’s most distinguished business, community and political leaders, as well as avid wine collectors, including Premium Pass attendees.

Presented by the Vancouver Sun
Sponsored by the participating wineries

Featured wines:

UKO Wines Old Vines Malbec 2019, Mendoza
Moraine Estate Winery Pinot Gris VQA 2025, Naramata Bench
Unsworth Vineyards Cowichan Valley Pinot Noir 2023, Cowichan Valley
Viña San Pedro Sideral 2021, Chile
Fonjoya Delta Expression Du Sud Rosé 2024, Languedoc-Roussillon
Famiglia de Cerchio Pajaru “Picuraru” Primitivo 2020, Puglia
Torre Zambra “Poggio Salaia” Pecorino 2024, Abruzzo

Menu: 

Antipasti Skewer – Salami, borettane onions, pepperoncini, bocconcini, and black olive • gf
Balsamic-Cured Portobello Mushroom Slider – Pesto and Brie on a brioche bun • v
Mini Porcini Mushroom Tart • v
Tuna Crudo – Wasabi avocado mousse, pickled ginger, black sesame cone, salmon roe • df (contains nuts)
Duck Spring Roll – Served with sweet chili sauce
Beet Hummus – Vegan caviar, tapioca cracker, and local cress • gf ve

Event details subject to change

Must be 19 or older (No Minors) to attend Vancouver International Wine Festival events. Two pieces of ID (one with photo and birthdate) are required. Infants and children are not permitted.