Wine narrator Paul Wagner is back to lead a sensory-focused journey around the wine world, with visits in France, Italy, South America and the Okanagan. Come with an open mind and leave with an enhanced appreciation of how to enjoy wine. From sparkling launch to rich red finale, expect wine stories galore and a rosé stop in between.

Moderator: Paul Wagner
Panelists: Guillaume Blisson, Alessandra Boscaini, Antonella Bronca, Jean-Luc Colombo, Daniel Grace, Maya Jenkins, Jaime Merino, Cristiana Tiberio, Sara Triggs, Lorenzo Zonin

Sponsored by participating wineries

Featured wines:

Zonin1821 Prosecco Brut 1821 DOC NV
Sorelle Bronca Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Particella 68 2018
Culmina Family Estate Winery Saignée Rosé 2018
Tiberio Cerasuolo d’Abruzzo DOC 2018
Viña Santa Ema Amplus ONE Carmenere 2017
Pascual Toso Alta Malbec 2016
Jean-Luc Colombo La Louvée Cornas Syrah 2016
Louis Bernard Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2016
Il Molino di Grace Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2013
MASI Agricola Costasera Riserva Amarone 2013

Wines subject to change

Wine 101 is graciously co-hosted by the consulates and embassies of the participating wineries:

Consulate General of Argentina
Consulate General of Chile
Consulate General of France
Consulate General of Italy

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.