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Keynote Speaker Lunch

February 26, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Keynote Speaker Andrew Jefford will address climate-change perspectives, underlining the uncertainties and challenges which lie ahead.  Using French examples, he observes that vineyard change has been incessant though history; these changes offer opportunities as well as posing challenges.  What are France’s long-term lessons for ambitious growers in new vineyard regions such as those of BC and of Canada more generally? Sponsored by the participating wineries Featured wines: Angove Family Winemakers Warboys Single Vineyard McLaren Vale Shiraz 2017 Culmina Family Estate…

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Celebrating Excellence: 17th Annual Awards Lunch Featuring France, presented by ContainerWorld

February 28, 2020 @ 11:15 am - 1:15 pm

Discover exciting French wines worthy of the best wine lists in the city. This awards ceremony includes the presentation of the Wine Program Excellence Awards, Sommelier of the Year and Spirited Industry Professional (SIP) Award. Emcee: Sophie Lui, Global BC Anchor Menu: Artisan French breads Pissaladière with onions and anchovies Green asparagus Mimosa • gf ve Salad verte with a Champagne vinaigrette • ve gf Mini quiche Lorraine Albacore tuna Nicoise • gf df Brome Lake Duck rillettes with crostinis…

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Keynote Speaker Lunch Featuring Evan Goldstein MS

April 26, 2023 @ 11:45 am - 1:30 pm

Bridging the morning and afternoon discussions, Evan Goldstein MS will explore the importance - and the evolving role - of place in wine in this year's keynote speech. An internationally recognized authority and educator, Goldstein is a born teacher who has dedicated his adult life to introducing and sharing with others his passion for wine. One of just 269 Master Sommeliers worldwide, Goldstein has authored four books, and co-authored several more. He is also a Founding Board Member of the…

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Principals Welcome Lunch, presented by Hillebrand Gori

April 27, 2023 @ 11:45 am - 1:15 pm

Join the 147 participating winery principals at this kick-off to the first tasting room session. Get a first taste of select wines from the room while catching up with colleagues from around the world. Then take a seat at the long tables to enjoy a delectable buffet-style menu created by VCC’s Executive Chef Nandakishore Rangan. Wines will be grouped alphabetically by wine agency. Presented by Hillebrand Gori Trade events are available only to those in the wine, restaurant and hospitality…

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Celebrating Excellence: 19th Annual Awards Lunch Featuring South America, presented by ContainerWorld

April 28, 2023 @ 11:15 am - 1:15 pm

This year’s annual awards lunch will feature exciting wines from South America intended to capture the attention of sommeliers and trade wine buyers. This is an opportunity to intrigue and inspire the on-premise trade with wines that would shine on a well-respected wine list. Attended by owners, wine directors, sommeliers and representatives from many of British Columbia and Alberta’s top restaurants, this awards ceremony includes the presentation of the Wine Program Excellence Awards, Sommelier of the Year, Terry Threlfall Scholarship,…

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Rethinking Food & Wine Pairing

February 28 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm

A lot has changed in pairing wine and food. We find ourselves living with globally evolving foods and more variety in wine than ever before. Join Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein, author of the acclaimed books Perfect Pairings and Daring Pairings, as he unpacks this new thinking over the span of a working lunch. Following Rethinking Food & Wine Pairing, Filippo Bartolotta will provide his keynote address: 3,000 vs 30. That is, 3,000 years of Italian winemaking vs. 30 years of…

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Principals Welcome Lunch, presented by Hillebrand Gori

February 29 @ 11:45 am - 1:15 pm

Join the 149 participating winery principals at this kick-off to the first tasting room session. Get a first taste of select wines from the room while catching up with colleagues from around the world. Then take a seat at the long tables to enjoy a delectable buffet-style menu created by VCC’s Executive Chef Nandakishore Rangan. Wines will be grouped alphabetically by wine agency. Presented by Hillebrand Gori Menu: Pre-set salad family style: Roasted squash salad, baby kale, pecorino, cranberry, sunflower…

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Celebrating Excellence: 20th Annual Awards Lunch Featuring Italy

March 1 @ 11:15 am - 1:15 pm

This year’s annual awards lunch will feature exciting wines from Italy intended to capture the attention of sommeliers and trade wine buyers. The awards ceremony includes the presentation of the Wine Program Excellence Awards, Sommelier of the Year, Terry Threlfall Scholarship, and Spirited Industry Professional. Presented by ContainerWorld Sponsored by the participating wineries Featured wines: Gruppo Martellozzo Pura Terra Prosecco DOC NV Cantine Leonardo Losito Falanghina 2022 Azienda Agricola Bocale di Valentini Trebbiano Spoletino DOC 2021 Villa Sandi Borgo Conventi…

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