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2023 Terry Threlfall Scholarship
June 5th, 2023The Vancouver International Wine Festival is pleased to partner with the BC Hospitality Foundation, the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers and the Threlfall family on a scholarship in the name of our beloved friend and colleague, Terry Threlfall, who passed away suddenly in October 2020. The scholarship is awarded t
Read More2023 Sommelier of the Year
June 5th, 2023Kelcie Jones, This is Wine School The Sommelier of the Year Award recognizes working sommeliers who consistently demonstrate an outstanding passion for marrying wine with food and a dedication to exceptional service. This year’s winner, Kelcie Jones, co-owner, This is Wine School, was selected through a hands-on competition
Read More2023 Spirited Industry Professional
June 5th, 2023The annual Spirited Industry Professional Award is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the sales, service or promotion of wine in British Columbia. The 16th annual award goes to John Bishop. Welsh-born John Bishop began his career at the age of 15, filling creamer jugs and delivering breakfas
Read MoreWine Program Excellence Awards 2023
June 5th, 2023Celebrating the best food and wine pairings in the business, restaurants throughout British Columbia and Alberta have been recognized for creating wine lists that complement their establishment’s unique menu and concept. Candidates submitted their wine and menu lists, and were then visited by judges who reviewed their programs
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FEATURED TRADE EVENTS
Thursday Trade Tasting, Presented by ContainerWorld
2:30pm - 5:00pm
$49The Trade Tasting, presented by ContainerWorld, is the best opportunity to explore the Tasting Room with your industry peers. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet wine producers from around the world, to taste rare wines, and perhaps to discover the next big thing in the industry. Looking for the full Trade Days experience? Purchase the Trade Days Pass, which includes two Trade Tastings, two seminars and two lunches + plus the Thursday evening IFT. Trade Buyers Entry (1:30-2:30 p.m) The first hour in the room (1:30-2:30 pm) is reserved for trade buyers and executive chefs only, providing the time and freedom to taste wines and connect with wine industry personalities away from the crowds. VanWineFest defines buyers as wine and/or food industry trade professionals who purchase multiple cases of wine per month on behalf of their establishment. You must register as a qualified buyer before you are able to purchase the a Trade Tasting Ticket with Trade Buyers Entry. BC Liquor Stores Festival Wine Shop – all wines served in the Tasting Room are available for purchase in the onsite store, but some are in VERY limited supply. When you discover a wine that you want to purchase, don’t wait until the end of the session to buy it as it might be sold out – put it in the handy bottle check, and then continue tasting. Repeat as necessary. When you’re ready to leave, check out your wines. And if you live in British Columbia, your purchases can be shipped free of charge to your nearest BC Liquor Store. Note that entry to the store is restricted to those who have a current tasting session ticket. Registration required The Trade Tastings are restricted to those in the wine, restaurant and hospitality industries who buy, sell, serve or market wine in their business. Members of the trade must register online to purchase Trade Days tickets. Individuals purchasing tickets for these events must provide their name, occupational title, and the name of their establishment prior to booking. A name tag with this information is required for entry to all Trade Tasting sessions, including the Trade Buyers Entry. To access the Trade Buyers Entry from 1:30-2:30 pm, please ensure that you identify yourself as a buyer during the registration process. Event details subject to change Trade events are available only to those in the wine, restaurant and hospitality industries who buy, sell, serve or market wine in their business. Registration is required. 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.
Friday Trade Tasting, Presented by ContainerWorld
2:30pm - 5:00pm
$49The Trade Tasting, presented by ContainerWorld, is the best opportunity to explore the Tasting Room with your industry peers. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet wine producers from around the world, to taste rare wines, and perhaps to discover the next big thing in the industry. Looking for the full Trade Days experience? Purchase the Trade Days Pass, which includes two Trade Tastings, two seminars and two lunches + plus the Thursday evening IFT. Trade Buyers Entry (1:30-2:30 p.m) The first hour in the room (1:30-2:30 pm) is reserved for trade buyers and executive chefs only, providing the time and freedom to taste wines and connect with wine industry personalities away from the crowds. VanWineFest defines buyers as wine and/or food industry trade professionals who purchase multiple cases of wine per month on behalf of their establishment. You must register as a qualified buyer before you are able to purchase the a Trade Tasting Ticket with Trade Buyers Entry. BC Liquor Stores Festival Wine Shop – all wines served in the Tasting Room are available for purchase in the onsite store, but some are in VERY limited supply. When you discover a wine that you want to purchase, don’t wait until the end of the session to buy it as it might be sold out – put it in the handy bottle check, and then continue tasting. Repeat as necessary. When you’re ready to leave, check out your wines. And if you live in British Columbia, your purchases can be shipped free of charge to your nearest BC Liquor Store. Note that entry to the store is restricted to those who have a current tasting session ticket. Registration required The Trade Tastings are restricted to those in the wine, restaurant and hospitality industries who buy, sell, serve or market wine in their business. Members of the trade must register online to purchase Trade Days tickets. Individuals purchasing tickets for these events must provide their name, occupational title, and the name of their establishment prior to booking. A name tag with this information is required for entry to all Trade Tasting sessions, including the Trade Buyers Entry. To access the Trade Buyers Entry from 1:30-2:30 pm, please ensure that you identify yourself as a buyer during the registration process. Event details subject to change Trade events are available only to those in the wine, restaurant and hospitality industries who buy, sell, serve or market wine in their business. Registration is required. 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.