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My Recommended Wineries to Try at Vancouver International Wine Festival 2014

mywinepal February 20, 2014

February 24, 2014. That’s the kick off for the Vancouver International Wine Festival. On Thursday – Saturday in the Acura International Festival Tasting Room you have the opportunity to try wines from near and far; red, white, and pink; sparkling and still; sweet and dry. But which ones? Luckily, I have had a chance over the years to try wines from many of these wineries, so below are my recommended wineries to try.

FRANCE

ALSACE
Hugel & Fils
Pierre Sparr

BORDEAUX

Baron Philippe de Rothschild
Dourthe

BOURGOGNE
Maison Louis Jadot
Maison Louis Latour

CHAMPAGNE
Nicolas Feuillatte <very special Champagne.>
Champagne Taittinger
Thiénot

Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d'Or Rose Brut 2003 — Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d’Or Rose Brut 2003

LOIRE
Domaine Joseph Mellot

RHÔNE <all of these wineries are highly recommended!>
M. Chapoutier
Delas Frères
Ogier
Famille Perrin

SOUTHWEST FRANCE
Vignobles Brumont

ARGENTINA

Bodegas Graffigna
Bodega Haarth
Las Perdices <try their Bondard if it’s there!>
Bodega Vistalba

WASHINGTON <These last 2 are quite local so try if you have time, otherwise, drive to visit them this summer at their winery!>
Charles Smith Wines / K Vintners
Chateau Ste. Michelle

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Drink Good Wine. That is my motto and I really want to help you drink good wine. What is good wine? That can be a different thing for each people. Food also loves wine so I also cover food and wine pairings, restaurant reviews, and world travel. Enjoy life with me. MyWinePal was started by Karl Kliparchuk, WSET. I spent many years with the South World Wine Society as the President and then cellar master. I love to travel around the world, visiting wine regions and sharing my passion for food & wine with you. Come live vicariously through me, and enjoy all my recommended wines.