Wine Culture Magazine
Wine Culture Magazine
Vancouver International Wine Festival is a must for any wine lover, with a plethora of seminars, winemaker’s dinners, trade days events and tastings to explore. VIWF photo
October 3
All Vancouver foodies will be eagerly awaiting the announcement of the 2024 entries into the prestigious guide. Catch the latest at: guide.michelin.com/ca/en/british-columbia/ca-vancouver/restaurants.
Rioja, Spain is the theme region at this year’s Victoria International Wine Festival. VICWF photo
October 4 to 5
Sample nearly 400 wines from 16 different countries and, of course, the theme region, Rioja, Spain, at the grand tasting in the Victoria Convention Centre, which is also the location for master classes and seminars. Plus there will be wine dinners and other events at venues around town. Tickets and information at vicwf.com.
October 18 to 27
Honestly, there are so many events that are, or might be, part of the fall festival that you could pretty much celebrate the harvest from mid-September right though the first week of December. But among the events you don’t want to miss are the two big weekends, October 18-19 and 26-27, which feature Après Crush (north and south), a lively grazing event that showcases harvest-inspired bites and B.C. wines. Plus this year sees the launch of an online auction in support of the Okanagan Wine Festivals Society, one of Canada’s largest (and at 44 years old, longest-lasting) not-for-profit wine industry festival and marketing organizations. Check the website for details. thewinefestivals.com
November 2 to 3
Some of the most important discussions around culinary culture happen at this Calgary event, where top names in food and drink engage in transformative discussions, workshops and some terrific dinners. terroirsymposium.com
November 7 to 17
Whistler’s annual celebration of food and drink returns for its 28th year this November with all the signature events, seminars, dinners, parties and tastings you love, including the flagship CRUSH Grand Tasting. whistlercornucopia.com
February 22 to March 2, 2025
It’s never too soon to start planning for VIWF, one of the oldest, biggest and most prestigious wine festivals in the world. Next year’s theme region is the United States, so expect to try some interesting drops from places beyond California. It’s an absolute must for any wine lover, with a plethora of seminars, winemaker’s dinners, trade days events and tastings to explore. vanwinefest.ca
Vitis is is an indispensable seasonal guide for vintners, sommeliers and weekend imbibers alike that is dedicated to British Columbia’s rapidly evolving wine culture.
Vitis is is an indispensable seasonal guide for vintners, sommeliers and weekend imbibers alike that is dedicated to British Columbia’s rapidly evolving wine culture.
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