An evening exploring Bodega Garzón’s award-winning wines with Enologist Mele Sosa. Discover the Southern hemisphere’s best kept secret, as you savour some of the most distinctive wines of Uruguay matched with the traditional Mediterranean flavours of Hydra Estiatoria. Scallop & Watermelon Ceviche cilantro oil, citrus, black sesame Estate Pinot Rosé de Corte 2019 Prawn Saganaki Tortellini warm tomato vinaigrette, feta Reserva Albariño 2020 Heirloom Beet & Myzithra Salad mushroom-walnut soil, micro arugula Reserva Tannat 2019 Estate Cabernet de Corte 2018…
Experience an exciting dinner that will showcase the inaugural vintage of the new Penfolds California Collection wines, the Australian classics that inspired them, and the exceptional cuisine of the Pan Pacific’s Five Sails. The new Penfolds California Collection, an endeavor more than twenty years in the making, represents a vision of wines completely unbound by country, vine, or time. These true wines of the world are made by reaching across oceans and hemispheres in the pursuit of craft. Ahi Tuna Carpaccio, Maple…
A unique dining experience highlighting the best of a Sonoma spring, through Rodney Strong Wine Estate wines. The evening begins in The Victor’s lounge with an amuse bouche, welcome wine and live music. Then join Rodney Strong’s Winemaker Greg Morthole for a land and sea culinary experience in the beautiful dining room, showcasing the finest offerings from Rodney Strong and The Victor. AMUSE BOUCHE/CANAPÉ UPON ARRIVAL Wine pairing: Russian River Rose of Pinot Noir UNI TOAST Finger lime, shiso, toasted…
Vikram Vij’s dynamic Indian cuisine is the perfect foil for the characterful wines grown and produced by the Dhaliwal Family at Kismet Estate Winery in the South Okanagan. In its 28th year, Vij’s continues to delight with a menu that combines Indian flavours with classic European cooking techniques. The six-course tasting menu will highlight an array of innovative dishes. Sparkling Moscato 2020 Saféd 2021 Infinity Rosé 2021 The Hermit 2019 Mantra 2019 RMX 2018 Event details subject to change Must…
The Wagners come from a long line of grape growers and winemakers, with a history in Napa Valley dating back to the 1850s. Whether it’s venturing to different regions to find diverse top-quality grapes or experimenting with new farming techniques, the result is a pairing of tradition with innovation; a respect for the old and the promise of the new. Enjoy fruits of this history, perfectly complemented by Glowbal’s stripped-down North American cuisine. Canapés Burrata, Elderflower Apple Compote, Sourdough Smoked…
The Antinori family has been committed to the art of winemaking since 1385. Throughout its 26-generation-long history, the Antinori family has made innovative and sometimes bold decisions while upholding the utmost respect for traditions and the environment. Join us on a culinary trip around Italy, as Chef Andrew Richardson and his team at CinCin pair their inspired Italian cuisine with iconic wines from Tuscany, presented by Antinori’s Brand Development Manager Simon Turpin. reception Marchese Antinori Franciacorta NV, Tuscany antipasto finocchiona…
Classic French cuisine with a West Coast twist meets powerhouse wines from Chile. Enjoy a memorable dinner at Alouette Bistro, paired with Viñedo Chadwick, Seña and Arboleda wines, fresh and elegant wines, showcasing the purest expression of their vineyards in the Aconcagua Valley and Maipo Valley. Event details subject to change Prawn & Fennel Salad endive, grapefruit, hazelnuts, banyuls Arboleda Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Tuna Tartare frisée, radish, shallot, quail egg, aioli, herbs Arboleda Chardonnay 2019 Ricotta Gnudi piperade, pine nuts,…
Enjoy an exceptional evening at Carlino, with a Tuscan-inspired dinner created by Chef Omar Hadi and paired beautifully with iconic wines from the Tuscany region that are sure to satisfy and delight. This unique experience is presented by Carpineto's Winemaker and Executive Vice President Antonio Zaccheo, Jr. Winery dinner menus are created specifically to pair with the wines. Substitutions are not possible. Menu: Amuse Bouche wild boar lardo crostini Carpineto Farnito Chardonnay Brut NV Insalata di Cicorie farm Greens, candied…
Join Zuccardi, proudly named 2022 Best New World Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast, for an intimate evening of six wines and four courses from Chef David Hawksworth. A pioneer of Argentine wines, second-generation winemaker Jose Alberto Zuccardi offers beautifully complex wines and fresh examples of high-altitude terroir. Winery dinner menus are created specifically to pair with the wines. Substitutions are not possible. Featured wines: Zuccardi Valle de Uco Blanc de Blanc NV Poligonos Semillon 2022 Poligonos del Valle…
Enjoy a five-course dinner celebrating some of South America’s most iconic wines. This spectacular evening features wines from Viñedo Chadwick, Seña and Arboleda, thoughtfully paired with exceptional cuisine from Five Sails. Powerhouse wines from Chile, exquisitely prepared West Coast fare, and a breathtaking view for an unforgettable evening. Winery dinner menus are created specifically to pair with the wines. Substitutions are not possible. Menu: Chef’s Amuse SAUVIGNON BLANC Arboleda 2021 Oyster on Half Shell & Scallops 1st Course CHARDONNAY Arboleda…
The story of Montes started with a dream and became a reality as that dream took flight. Today, Montes is one of Chile's most celebrated and iconic producers. Enjoy a selection of elevated wines matched with equally lofty dishes from Alouette Bistro. This is a rare opportunity to taste Montes’ peak wines, with an exclusive chance to taste something brand new to Canada. Winery dinner menus are created specifically to pair with the wines. Substitutions are not possible. Menu: Montes…
In 2022, MASI celebrated an amazing milestone with the 250th harvest of the Boscaini family in the prized vineyards of Vaio dei Masi, a little valley in the heart of Valpolicella Classica. Join Masi’s Luc Desroches at The Vancouver Club for an unforgettable celebration of food and wine featuring fresh, new styles, modern interpretations, and majestic cru wines showcasing the finest terroirs. Menu: Spring Pea & Caviar Parfait crème fraîche, black pepper 2021 Fresco Di Masi Bianco ~~~ Rare Tuna…
Following the incredible success of last year’s winery dinner, Bodega Garzón and Hydra Estiatoro have partnered again to bring you another spectacular evening. Explore Bodega Garzón's award-winning wines with Enologist Mele Sosa. Discover the Southern hemisphere's best kept secret as you savour some of the most distinctive wines of Uruguay. Each pairing has been thoughtfully curated by Hydra to wow guests. Winery dinner menus are created specifically to pair with the wines. Substitutions are not possible. Menu: Estate Pinot Rosé…
Discover why Drinks Business 2022 named La Rioja Alta the #4 Most Admired Wine Brand in the World. Join Export Director Jose Luis Navarro for a spectacular tasting of wines from the historic flagship Rioja Alta house and other estates, paired with Elisa Executive Chef Andrew Richardson’s menu, featuring signature cuts cooked on the Grillworks Infierno wood-fired grill, for a unique steakhouse experience. Winery dinner menus are created specifically to pair with the wines. Substitutions are not possible. Featured wines:…
One of the world’s best vineyards, Marqués de Riscal lives by wine and lives for wine. Join Brand Ambassador Jose Luis Maguro Jr. at this perfectly paired dinner dedicated to the shared love of wine. The evening begins with canapés on arrival, followed by a four-course dinner exquisitely prepared by the team at Homer St. Cafe and Bar. Winery dinner menus are created specifically to pair with the wines. Substitutions are not possible. Menu: Canapés Sunseeker oyster, champagne jelly,…
Celebrate Chianti with iconic 26th-generation, family-owned Marchesi Mazzei at CinCin Ristorante + Bar. After a refreshing glass of Prosecco, explore terroir with Giovanni Mazzei through a comparison tasting of their three Gran Selezione, paired with exceptional Italian cuisine. The dinner finishes with a tasting of Concerto di Fonterutoli, one of the original Super-Tuscans that helped redefine Italian wine. Winery dinner menus are created specifically to pair with the wines. Substitutions are not possible. Featured wines: Villa Marcello Prosecco Brut 2021…
CedarCreek Estate Winery was named WineAlign’s Winery of the Year in 2022. Discover why at this marvelous evening of wine and food, featuring CedarCreek’s top six awarded wines. Each wine has won a gold or platinum medal with a score of at least 92 points, and will be perfectly paired with a spectacular menu from Blue Water Cafe’s culinary team. Winery dinner menus are created specifically to pair with the wines. Substitutions are not possible. Menu Steelhead Trout Rilette grilled…
Thank you to all who attended the 2024 Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, presented by National Bank Private Banking 1859. It was indeed a spectacular evening of incredible wine, inventive food pairings, and unparalleled opportunities to enhance your wine cellar. The evening kicked off with a prosecco reception at 6 p.m., and features nine additional outstanding wines paired with an exquisite five-course menu prepared by Executive Chef David Baarschers of the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. All of this is topped off…
Experience Puglia's finest wines at this winery dinner hosted by Daniele Girolami at Riley's Fish & Steak in downtown Vancouver. Guests will be led through a culinary journey of seafood, top-quality steaks, and chops paired with Femar Vini's exquisite wines. Winery dinner menus are created specifically to pair with the wines. Substitutions are not possible. Menu: Canapés Honey Mussel Honey Mussel Stuffed Ravioli, Basil, Roasted Heirloom Tomato Sauce, Olive Oil Italian White Cheddar Toasted Pine Nut Gremolata, Basil Emulsion, Lemon…
Discover the legacy of Napa Valley's pioneer, Robert Mondavi, at the highly acclaimed Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar. Join Eugene Mlynczyk MW as he tastes the iconic Oakville Fume Blanc, Napa Valley Chardonnay and back vintages of To Kalon Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. This curated dinner by the much-accoladed Chef Alex Chen and team will set a new gastronomical benchmark. Winery dinner menus are created specifically to pair with the wines. Substitutions are not possible. Menu: 1st Hamachi crudo Shellfish emulsion,…
Celebrate the unique wines of the Veneto – Amarone and Ripasso – at an unforgettable dinner exploring MASI Amarones across multiple decades, presented by seventh-generation family member Raffaele Boscaini. The rich flavours created through the grape drying process, appassimento, will marry perfectly with the exquisite European-inspired cuisine of the award-winning culinary team at Bacchus. Winery dinner menus are created specifically to pair with the wines. Substitutions are not possible. Menu: Amuse Confit Sturgeon Tartelette Potato, Mustard Canevel ‘Setàge’ Prosecco Superiore,…
Taste the terroir of the volcanic hills of Soave Classico and the red clay soils of Colli Berici through the wines of the iconic Azienda Agricola Inama winery. Hosted by second-generation family member Stefano Inama, discover how these unique and distinctive wines came to be, while enjoying a spectacular meal prepared by Executive Chef Andrew Richardson and his team at CinCin Ristorante + Bar. Winery dinner menus are created specifically to pair with the wines. Substitutions are not possible. Featured…
Frescobaldi embodies the essence of Tuscany, its extraordinary vocation for viticulture and the diversity of its territories. Experience one of Italy's most celebrated wine dynasties dating back 700 years and spanning over 30 generations. Brand Ambassador Livia Le Divelec will taste guests through library vintages from the Frescobaldi portfolio, complemented by a perfectly paired menu from The Vancouver Club’s culinary team. Winery dinner menus are created specifically to pair with the wines. Substitutions are not possible. Menu: Celery Root Panna…
Gérard Bertrand continues his quest for excellence to reveal the best of his region, the Languedoc-Roussillon. The emblematic terroirs of this region come to life paired with a wonderfully classic meal prepared by The Keg, which will highlight and enrich the diversity of Gérard Bertrand wines. Winery dinner menus are created specifically to pair with the wines. Substitutions are not possible. Menu: Reception Pacific Oysters – Lemons, Jalapeno Maple Hot Sauce, + Horseradish Scallop Crudo – green apple, grapefruit, jalapeno,…
Join Beppe d’ Andrea, Senior Global Brand Ambassador of Ruffino wines, as he weaves through the hills of Tuscany discussing over 140 years of winemaking history and tradition. Taste award-winning wines paired with an expertly curated dinner prepared by the culinary team at The Roof at Black + Blue. Don’t miss this unforgettable dining experience. Winery dinner menus are created specifically to pair with the wines. Substitutions are not possible. Menu: 1st course Proscuitto di parma quince, tomato focaccia Prosecco…
Join Barone Francesco Ricasoli for an unforgettable journey back in time to the founding of Ricasoli in 1141 AD. A 32nd-generation owner, Francesco will guide you through the winery’s heritage with six incredible wines paired beautifully with traditional Tuscan fare prepared by the culinary team at Italian Kitchen. A rare evening with the most ancient and pioneering producers of Chianti Classico. Winery dinner menus are created specifically to pair with the wines. Substitutions are not possible. Menu: Canapé Trio Crostino…
Join us for a Tuscan dinner, as Chef Gennaro Iorio and his team at La Terazza pair their inspired Italian cuisine with iconic wines from Tuscany, presented by Carpineto’s Owner and Executive Vice President, Antonio Zaccheo Jr. Winery dinner menus are created specifically to pair with the wines. Substitutions are not possible. Featured wines: Farnito Chardonnay Brut NV Farnito Chardonnay 2021 Vin Nobile di Montepulciano 1995 Vin Nobile di Montepulciano 2007 Vin Nobile di Montepulciano 2010 Poggio Sant’Enrico 2012 Poggio…
A pairing of two Italian icons. For over a century, Vietti has been firmly established at the forefront of Piedmont’s renowned Langhe region. Experience an unforgettable evening as Umberto Menghi and Giardino's culinary team guide you through a gastronomic journey, paired with the coveted wines of Barolo and surrounding vineyards. Winery dinner menus are created specifically to pair with the wines. Substitutions are not possible. Menu and wines: Course 1: Soup Roasted Butternut Squash & Black Trumpet Mushrooms En Croute…
LangeTwins Family Winery and Provence Marinaside are both rooted in family traditions of excellence and love of good food and wine. Join Randall and Charlene Lange and Chef Jean-Francis Quaglia in a celebratory six-course dinner highlighting the best of both, when LangeTwins’ Aglianico Rosé, Chardonnay, Nero d’Avola, Zinfandel, Midnight Reserve and Cabernet Sauvignon are paired with Chef Jean-Francis Quaglia’s award-winning Marseille-inspired cuisine. Winery dinner menus are created specifically to pair with the wines. Substitutions are not possible. Menu: RECEPTION Pissaldière…
Enjoy an exquisite five-course dinner prepared by Chef Claudio Ranallo of La Piazza Dario at Il Centro matched with the wines of Medici Ermete and Montresor, two iconic producers of the Emilia-Romagna and Veneto regions of Italy. Journey from Lambrusco to Valpolicella and all things in between. Winery dinner menus are created specifically to pair with the wines. Substitutions are not possible. Menu: Reception: Medici Ermete Querciolli Lambrusco Sorbara NV Course 1: Carpaccio di Bresaola Fresh parmigiano, arugula, evoo gnocco…
Join Rocca delle Macìe’s President, Sergio Zingarelli, on a journey of wines from Chianti Classico that have helped to shape the estate over the past 50 years. Chef Pino Posteraro and his team at Cioppino's will delight your palate with his “Cucina Naturale”, a classical style of cooking using the freshest of ingredients. Winery dinner menus are created specifically to pair with the wines. Substitutions are not possible. Menu and Wines: Reception: Fratus Franciacorta DOCG Brut NV Course 1: Hamachi…
Italy comes to Port Moody… Don’t miss this truly unique Venetian-inspired experience at Port Moody’s newest wine bar and restaurant: The One Sixty. Enjoy a Venetian Masquerade ambiance, which starts with an aperitivo and cicchetti and moves through delectable, creative dishes impeccably paired with Vinicola Botter and Zaccagnini wines. Cin Cin! Winery dinner menus are created specifically to pair with the wines. Substitutions are not possible. Menu: Reception / Cicchetti Botter Brilla Prosecco NV Lacto fermented bruschetta with house baked…
Experience the best of Italy through the wines of Stile Brands and the food of Carlino Restaurant. Enjoy an exclusive five-course meal featuring 10 wines from five iconic producers: Altesino, Bottega, Damilano, Tua Rita, and Umani Ronchi. An evening to savour and enjoy the finest of Italy in Vancouver. Winery dinner menus are created specifically to pair with the wines. Substitutions are not possible. Featured wines: Bottega White Gold NV Bottega Petalo Moscato “Vino del Amore” NV Umani Ronchi Casal…