Discover grapes off the beaten path in this seminar designed to expand your palate beyond the classic international varieties. James Nevison, The Province’s Wine Guy will lead a panel of vine stars through an exploration of grapes hard to spell, but easy to enjoy.

Moderators: James Nevison
Panelists: Moreno Coronica, Bernard Duseigneur, Daniela Facciani, Nicolas Haeffelin, Maria Lopez, Paride Nardotto, Miron Radic, Laurent Sauvage, Ermes Scardova, Rob Summers, Cristiana Tiberio, Philibert de Vregille

Sponsored by participating wineries

Featured wines:

Hester Creek Estate Winery Old Vines Trebbiano VQA 2019
Coronica Wines Gran Teran 2013
Marcel Cabelier Château Chalon 2009
Domaine Duseigneur Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Catarina 2018
Fortant de France Picpoul de Pinet Grand Terroirs 2018
Louis Jadot Bouzeron 2016
Medici Ermete Lambrusco Grasparossa Quercioli NV
Poderi dal Nespoli Pagadebit di Romagna 2018
Tiberio Pecorino IGT 2018
Tommasi Family Estates Paternoster Rotondo Aglianico del Vulture 2013
Liliac – The Wine of Transylvania Transylvania Feteasca Regala 2018
Bodega Sarmentero Verdejo 2018

Wines subject to change

Grapes Unknown is graciously co-hosted by the embassies, high commissions or consulates of the participating countries:

Embassy of the Republic of Croatia
Consulate General of France
Consulate General of Italy
Consulate General of Romania
Consulate General of Spain

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.