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There's More than Wine at VanWineFest
There are a lot, of course, over 850 wines in the Tasting Room and at special events. But wine is supremely food-friendly, and food is integral to festival events.
From winery dinners, with dishes carefully paired to select wines, to minglers where you can nibble on appetizers between sips, to Saturday lunches, where you can wine and dine your afternoon away, festival events celebrate the grape and all the other food groups we enjoy.
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The Grand Tasting Room in the Vancouver Convention Centre East is home to 112 wineries from 14 countries, four regional tasting stations, and two wine bars, and an amazing array of non-winery exhibitors. There are hundreds of wines to try, but intersperse your tasting journey with non-alcoholic beverages and gourmet food samples.
Cleanse your palate with Rishi Tea & Botanicals, Caffè Umbria, FIJI Water, or ONES non-alcoholic wines.
Sample international and local foods at ARC Iberico Imports, Chocolats Favoris, Lesley Stowe Raincoast Crisps and La Panzanella, Terra International Foods, and the Italian Chamber of Commerce booth.
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Pre-Game the Tasting Room
Sample a selection of festival wines and appies at the IFT + Happy Hour prior the Tasting Room on Friday and Saturday evening. Light bites include skewers, sliders, and samosas, rolls and dumplings, and other delights to take the edge off your appetite. Only a few tickets remain!
Fri. March 13, 6-7:30 p.m. / $195 all-in
Sat. March 14 6-7:30 p.m. / $195 all-in
Admission to the Tasting Room (7-10 p.m.) is included.
| | | Already have an IFT ticket? Contact the box office to purchase the Happy Hour portion as an add-on. | | |
French Bistro Fare
From Poulet Rôti to Salade Niçoise, Fondue de Brie to Saumon Fumé à chaud, A Taste of France at LaSalle promises exactly that. Stroll through the state-of-the art college, alternating between food stations and wineries representing seven French regions for a decadent Saturday afternoon invoking la belle vie.
Saturday, March 14, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
$109 all-in
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Sip Like a Star
This year's Cruising California has an Oscar party theme, and while the wines have top billing - more than two dozen to sip and sample - food plays an important supporting role. Snack on sliders and satay, tacos, flatbreads, and poke from The Earls Yaletown Kitchen, while you enjoy wines from across the Golden State.
Wednesday, March 11, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
$75 all-in
| | | Book a stay at one of StayVancouverHotels.com’s 43 downtown hotels and receive a free International Festival Tasting ticket (a $119-$129 value) to the session of your choice. Book two nights or more and get two tickets! This offer is only available until March 6 or while allocations last, so book early and turn your tasting into a weekend trip. | | | | |
By phone:
604-873-3311
1.877.321.3121 (toll free)
Mon-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m
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All prices inclusive of wine, food (where applicable), gratituties, service charges, and taxes. No surprises at checkout!
“There is no better way to taste, sip, learn, laugh, mingle, and celebrate what wine can bring to life.”
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March 6
StayVancouverHotels Deal ends
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March 7
Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction
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March 12-14
Tasting Room Dates
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