Discover grapes off the beaten path in this seminar designed to expand your palate beyond the classic international varieties. Take a trip around the wine world on this exploration of grapes hard to spell, but easy to enjoy.

Moderators: James Nevison and Paul Wagner
Panelists: Carmen Sebastián, Evan Saunders, Jean-Marc Enixon, Alvaro Plata Franco, Mele Sosa, Galen Barnhardt

Featured wines:

Altolandon Manchuela Bobal – Milhistorias 2019
Blasted Church Vineyards Small Blessings Teroldego-Lagrein 2019
Blasted Church Vineyards Small Blessings Refosco 2019
Coronica Winery Gran Malvazija 2016
Culmina Family Estate Winery Unicus (Gruener Veltliner) 2020
González Byass Tio Pepe Fino Sherry NV
Bodega Garzón Reserva Tannat 2019
Monte Creek Winery Living Land La Crescent 2020
Tommasi Family Estates Masseria Surani Heracles Primitivo 2019
Tommasi Family Estates Le Fornaci Lugana 2020

Sponsored by participating wineries

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.

Festival events are subject to Public Health Orders and/or venue policies. As per the current situation, we will not be requiring proof of vaccination for entrance to events, and masks are not required. If the vaccine card is reinstated prior to the event, however, we will update our policy to ensure we are in line with provincial guidelines. As we have a firm policy of no refunds or exchange, please keep that in mind when making your purchase.