An exclusive, by-invitation-only VIP reception intended as a unique opportunity for the festival’s sponsors and partners to connect with Canada’s premier wine show and the theme country’s wine personalities and their wines. Festival Toast guests include Vancouver’s most distinguished business, community and political leaders, as well as avid wine collectors, including Gold Pass attendees.

Sponsored by the Vancouver Sun and the participating wineries

Menu

Compressed watermelon, mint, pistachio and aged balsamic
Goat cheese and Medjool date crostini • v
Scallop and shrimp rolls

Local Albacore tuna poke with wakame • gf df
Chickpea falafels with tahini yogurt dip • v
Maple Hills chicken pastels
Prime rib slider with sautéed mushrooms and Havarti
Vegetable spring rolls, plum sauce • ve

Featured wines: 

AdVini
Ormarin Picpoul de Pinet 2018
Domaine Laroche Chablis – St. Martin 2017

M. Chapoutier
Côtes-du-Rhône Belleruche Blanc 2018
Côtes-du-Rhône Belleruche Rouge 2018

François Lurton
Les Fumées Blanches 2018
Le Château des Erles 2017

François Martenot
Chartron et Trébuchet Pouilly Fuisse 2018
Chartron et Trébuchet Crémant de Bourgogne Brut 2017

Gabriel Meffre
Domaine de Longue Toque Gigondas 2016
Laurus Beaumes de Venise 2017

Les Vins Georges Duboeuf
Beaujolais Rosé 2018
Julienas Château des Capitans 2018

Domaine Gassier Blanc de Blanc NV
Les Halos de Jupiter Côtes du Rhône 2017

Mouton Cadet
Rosé 2018
Reserve Pauillac 2016

Wines subject to change

Festival Toast is graciously co-hosted by the Consulate General of France.

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.