Events
February 2020
2020 Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, presented by Tesoro by Concert
Mark Your Calendars: The 2022 Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction will be back live and in person at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. May 17, 2022 Watch for more details shortly. One of the most spectacular wine and food events in the city - an evening of incredible wine, inventive food pairings, and unparalleled opportunities to enhance your wine cellar. The 2020 Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, presented by Tesoro by Concert, kicked off with a Champagne reception at 6…
Find out more »The King of Madiran
Join winemaker Fabrice Dubosc of Vignobles Alain Brumont and chefs Levi Johnston and Thomas Shorthouse of Tableau Bar Bistro for an unforgettable evening of icon wines from the Southwest region of France paired with an updated take on traditional Parisian bistro. Menu: Reception wine: Château Bouscassé Les Jardins Philosophique 2015 1st Course: Petite Quail and Chestnut Pate en Croute Chardonnay 2013 2nd Course: Yarrow Valley Duck Confit atop white bean cassoulet Château Montus XL 1999 3rd Course: Beef Duo braised…
Find out more »Viva Lombardy
Enjoy a spectacular four-course Italian meal created by Chef Alessandro Vianello of Pourhouse Restaurant, paired with wines from Avanzi, a family-run winery located by Lake Garda in Lombardy. Menu: Amuse Scallop crudo Basil, avocado, capers, lemon, lavache bread Franciacorta Satèn Romantica 2016 First Course Side stripe prawn raviolis Cioppino broth, burnt fennel, colitura di alici Dorobianco Garda 2017 Second Course Smoked local squash Gorgonzola fonduta, almond, crispy polenta, bitter chocolate vinaigrette Lugana Di Sirmione 2017 Superiore Riviera del Garda Classico…
Find out more »Black Hills in the Park
Join Black Hills winemaker Ross Wise and Teahouse in Stanley Park Head Chef Adam Meade for a classic Vancouver dining experience. Enjoy a five-course menu from one of Vancouver’s most beloved restaurants, imaginatively paired with a selection of Black Hills wines, including BC’s original cult wine – Nota Bene from the Black Sage Bench in Oliver. Menu Canapé Dungeness Crab Taco lime, crispy parmesan, red pepper, chili, cilantro, dill Rosé 2018 First Course Scallop Crudo raspberry, buttermilk, kaffir lime, arugula, pink…
Find out more »Nota Bene Library Tasting
Nota Bene is the flagship Bordeaux-style blend from Black Hills Estate Winery, located on the Black Sage Road in BC’s Southern Okanagan Valley. Join Winemaker Ross Wise and Chief Wine Evangelist Glenn Fawcett as they guide you through a 12-year library tasting of this highly sought after and revered wine. Limit of two tickets per order. Panelists: Glenn Fawcett, Ross Wise Sponsored by Black Hills Estate Winery Featured wines: Nota Bene 2000 Nota Bene 2003 Nota Bene 2005 Nota Bene…
Find out more »Born to Rhône
Michel Chapoutier believes wine conveys a sense of sharing with an underlying note or two of conviviality and generosity. It's in this same spirit of hospitality that Executive Chef Andrew Richardson's passion for wood-fired cooking embodies Chapoutier’s ideals. Join us for an evening of tradition and modernity. Menu: canapé reception hamachi tartare - preserved lemon and thyme, elisa signature beef tartare, winter vegetable arancini Tavel Beaurevoir Rosé 2017 FIRST COURSE crisp pork belly granny smith apple and lyonnaise potatoes – maple…
Find out more »Burgundy and Beyond
Join us as we sip and savour a selection of spectacular wines from Masion Louis Latour, paired with some of the freshest west coast cuisine BC has to offer from the culinary team at Coast. Menu: Reception Caviar & smoked salmon deviled egg Fresh shucked oysters, candied pear & vanilla mignonette Lobster “Thermidor”, Gruyere risotto croquette, butter poached lobster medallion, saffron-orange pearls Simonnet-Febvre Crémant Rosé NV 1st Course: Smoked Sable Wrapped Scallops Roasted beetroot salad, toasted pecans, nero imperiale Mâcon-Lugny…
Find out more »Combinado!
Portugal meets the Pacific North West. Explore the wine of Herdade das Servas alongside the innovative nose to tail culinary program of Wildebeest. Employing classic butchery traditions and simple, contemporary techniques, Chef Ian McHale has crafted a menu to highlight the exciting wines of the Alentejo. Featured wines: Monte Das Servas Rosé 2017 Sem Barrica 2015 Reserva Red 2013 Touriga Nacional 2015 Colheita Seleccionada White 2017 Licoroso Bouschet NV Wines subject to change. Due to the nature of these events,…
Find out more »L’Art de Vivre de Languedoc
After discovering his passion for wine in 1975 in the vineyards of Corbières, Gérard Bertrand has been a leader in establishing Languedoc as one of the great wine regions of France. Come taste the treasures of these fine terroirs paired with an exceptional menu from Executive Chef Ned Bell of The Vancouver Club. Featured wines: Legend Vintage Rivesaltes 1977 Domaine de L’Aigle Chardonnay 2018 Château l’Hospitalet Grand Cru Blanc 2018 Château l’Hospitalet Grand Cru Rouge 2017 Gris Blanc 2018 Clos…
Find out more »Michel Gassier @ Hawksworth
Join us for a wine and food journey through the birthplace of one of the most iconic winemaker of Costières de Nimes Michel Gassier featuring wines from his Domaine as well as the progressive Les Halos de Jupiter collaboration executed by David Hawksworth's award-winning team. Featured wines: Blanc de Blanc 2018 Nostre Pais Blanc 2018 Lou Coucardie Blanc 2015 Nostre Pais Rouge 2016 Lou Coucardie Rouge 2015 Gigondas 2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Adrastée 2016 Lou Coucardie Red 2010 Wines subject to change.…
Find out more »A Taste of Croatia
Explore Croatian wines from the Istrian peninsula to the Dalmatian coast and Adriatic islands from four renowned winemakers. Enjoy rosés unique to Croatia and exceptional wines made from grapes indigenous to Croatia, paired to perfection by Atlas Steak + Fish’s James Thomson. Menu: Canapés Scallop Ceviche Goat Cheese Mousse Tartlette, Cured Tomato Franc Arman Winery Istria Rosé 2018 Krolo Winery Sjora Rosé 2018 First Course Dungenesse Crab and Mascarpone ‘Panna Cotta’ Savory Tuille, Fennel, Cucumber, Preserved Lemon Korta Katarina Posip…
Find out more »A Worthwhile Investment
A special evening with Laughing Stock Vineyards wines and Master of Wine, Elsa Macdonald. Elsa will showcase the exemplary portfolio of super premium, small production wines in partnership with Chef Chris Bisaro’s modern cuisine. This dinner is no laughing matter; enjoy a sophisticated multi-course dinner showcasing the finest of Canadian wine & food. Reception wine Pinot Gris 2018 1st Course ALBACORE TUNA Vadouvan spiced with warmed potato, Castelvetrano olive salad with garlic yoghurt Viognier 2018 Amphora VRM 2018 2nd Course…
Find out more »Ça, c’est cool
France is in the spotlight at this casual wine party for the cool crowd. We’re kicking off the theme country celebration with an evening of light bites, music, and wines that are best served chilled. In addition to bubbles, bright whites and rosés, you’ll discover red wines that will delight your palate when the temperature drops. Sponsored by the participating wineries Featured wines: Arthur Metz Sushi 2018 Crémant Rosé Pinot Noir NV Marcel Cabelier Marcel Côtes du Jura Chardonnay 2015…
Find out more »Abruzzo Comes Alive
Tristen Katcher, Chef de Cuisine, and his team at Homer St. Cafe and Bar has created a five-course family-style Italian dinner to pair with the wines of Jasci & Marchaseni. A highlight of the evening will be two vintage wines from the winemaker’s cellar. Menu: First course/welcome canapés chicken liver mousse, Morello cherry gelée, pickled mustard seeds, black pepper crostini & marinated beetroot, labneh, pistachio, radicchio Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo DOC Rosé 2017 Second course/appetizer scallop crudo, extra virgin olive oil, crispy…
Find out more »Alsace, Synonymous with Hugel
Join Jean Frédéric Hugel, the 13th generation of Famille Hugel, and Chef & Owner Lee Cooper of L'Abattoir for an evening not to miss. L'Abattoir's French-influenced West Coast fare will pair perfectly with Hugel’s distinctly Alsatian wines with a history dating back to 1639. Menu Canapés Raw Pacific scallop Meyer lemon, peas, horseradish Pinot Blanc 2018 1st Course Spicy lamb tartare on grilled flatbread pickled lemon, green olive, manchego Estate Gewürztraminer 2015 2nd Course Poached ling cod sauerkraut, cured pork,…
Find out more »Jean-Luc Colombo in Provence
The flavours of the South of France and Canada’s West Coast meet the historical winemaking of Domaine Jean-Luc Colombo, a pioneer in the revitalization of the Cornas region in Northern Rhône. Join us at Provence Marinaside, where Chef Jean-Francis Quaglia’s menu will honour these extraordinary benchmark wines of France’s Rhône Valley. Menu: Starters Tapenade and Crostini Pissaladière Sea Snails with Aioli Marinated White Sardine Filets (in oil with parsley and lemon) Baguette Cape Blue Provence Rosé 2019 First Course West…
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