We had another successful year at the Vancouver International Wine Festival for 2025. There was some controversy with western USA states being the theme region this year, but I appreciated that these western states, California, Oregon, and Washington, supplied BC Okanagan wineries that asked with grapes so that they could produce wines for the 2024 harvest. It is good to have good neighbours.
Below is the list of articles that I wrote for VanWineFest 2025 all in one place. There are articles about specific wineries attending VanWineFest 2025, winemaker dinners, seminars, video interviews, and my recommendations from wines at the International Festival Tasting Room. And remember that VanWineFest supports Bard on the Beach.
- Vintage vs Non-Vintage Champagne and Sparkling Wines: What’s…
When you pick up a bottle of Champagne or sparkling wine, you may notice that some have a vintage year on the label, while others do not. The presence or absence of a vintage date can have a significant impact ... - VanWineFest 2025: That’s a Wrap. All My Articles For …
We had another successful year at the Vancouver International Wine Festival for 2025. There was some controversy with western USA states being the theme region this year, but I appreciated that these western states, California, Oregon, and Washington, supplied BC ... - VanWineFest 2025: My Wine Picks From BC, Europe, and the Sou…
The wines of BC and the rest of the world, excluding the USA, were the last of the wines I tasted at the International Festival Tasting Room during VanWineFest 2025. Read through my wine tasting notes below and if you find ... - VanWineFest 2025: My West Coast USA White and Sparkling Wine…
From my recent tastings of white and sparkling wines from west coast USA during VanWineFest 2025, a few key trends emerge. Chardonnay remains a dominant varietal, showcasing a range of styles from richer, rounder textures with lower acidity in Paso ... - VanWineFest 2025: A Video Interview with Taylor Butterfield …
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, one of Washington State’s most influential wineries, has played a leading role in showcasing the region’s world-class wines. With deep roots dating back to the 1930s, the winery has helped put Washington on the global wine ... - VanWineFest 2025: My West Coast USA Red Wine Picks
At every Vancouver International Wine Festival, when I attend the International Festival Tasting Room, I have a plan for which wines to taste. Luckily, as an accredited media person, I can attend the International Festival Tasting Room several times. But ... - VanWineFest 2025: A Video Interview with Samantha Taylor fro…
Hope Family Wines, based in Paso Robles, California, is a renowned family-owned winery known for producing bold, expressive wines that capture the essence of the region’s warm climate and rich soils. Hope Family Wines consists of six individual brands: Liberty ... - VanWineFest 2025: A Video Interview with Rafael Ceballos Alc…
Grupo Marqués del Atrio, a respected name in Spanish winemaking, combines tradition and innovation to craft high-quality wines from some of Spain’s most renowned regions. With deep roots in Rioja, the winery produces elegant, terroir-driven Tempranillo-based wines that showcase rich ... - VanWineFest 2025: The Global Cru Seminar
While the term “Cru” is most often used for the French classification system, the “Cru” concept can apply to any vineyard or group of vineyards recognized for their superior quality. It was first mentioned in Champagne in 1911 and then ... - VanWineFest 2025: An In-depth Video Interview with Scott Shi…
Justin Vineyards & Winery, a benchmark producer in Paso Robles, California is renowned for crafting bold, Bordeaux-style wines that showcase the region’s rich soils and warm climate. Led by winemaker Scott Shirley, Justin focuses on producing structured, expressive wines with ... - VanWineFest 2025: Winemaking on the Edge Seminar
Today we were able to taste California wines crafted on the edge – coastal cliffs, mountain tops, and rugged valleys – where adversity breeds greatness. This seminar at the VanWineFest 2025 showed us bold wines born from unforgiving terrains and ... - VanWineFest 2025: A Video Interview with Joseph Lange of Lan…
LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards, located in the heart of Lodi, California, is a family-owned winery dedicated to crafting sustainably grown, estate-driven wines that capture the essence of the region. With a deep commitment to land stewardship, the Lange family ... - VanWineFest 2025: Three Rings of Sustainability Seminar
The second seminar I attended at VanWineFest 2025 was the “Three Rings of Sustainability“. Dr. Monique Bell (Professor of Marketing, Fresno State University) and Dr. Damien Wilson (Hamel Family Faculty Chair of Wine Business, Sonoma State University) lead a panel ... - VanWineFest 2025: Video Interview With Howard Rossbach of Ci…
Citation Winery, based in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, is dedicated to crafting age-worthy, small-production wines that reflect the region’s cool-climate elegance. With a focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The winery’s approach emphasizes patience, often releasing wines with extended aging to ... - VanWineFest 2025: Giusti Wine Dinner at La Piazza Dario Rest…
Did you know that Giusti Wine, comes from the Valpolicella region of Italy, but is owned by a BC businessman, Mr. Joe Giusti? Mr. Ermenegildo “Joe” Giusti, was born and raised in Italy and moved to Vancouver, where he became ... - VanWineFest 2025: Value & Variety, West Coast Style Sem…
We all love to get good value from our purchases, especially in wine when the quality of the wine exceeds bottle price. In this VanWineFest 2025 seminar, “Value & Variety, West Coast Style“, we were introduced to 10 different wineries along ... - VanWineFest 2025: A Video Interview with Dennis Koelewijn fr…
Bodegas Salentein, located in Argentina’s renowned Uco Valley, is a winery that seamlessly blends tradition with innovation to produce world-class wines. Situated at the foothills of the Andes, its high-altitude vineyards benefit from intense sunlight, cool nights, and well-drained soils, ... - VanWineFest 2025: Video Interview With Billy Grant from Cali…
McPrice Myers Winery, nestled in California’s Paso Robles region, is a standout producer known for crafting expressive Rhône-style and Bordeaux-inspired wines. Founded by McPrice “Mac” Myers, the winery focuses on small-lot, terroir-driven bottlings that highlight the richness and complexity of ... - VanWineFest 2025: From Coast to Continent Riley’s Fish &…
This was my first dinner to attend at the Vancouver International Wine Festival. Justin Seidenfeld, Senior Vice President of Winemaking & Winegrowing, of Rodney Strong Wine Estates spoke at the dinner providing us insights into the excellent wines that they ... - VanWineFest 2025: Kick-Off Video
It is official. The Vancouver International Wine Festival 2025 has started. I know this as I was at the official Kick-Off that was held at JOEY Bentall I yesterday, Feb 24. I recorded a video of the kick-off ceremony with ... - VanWineFest 2025 Dinners and Lunches AvailablePalate Pleasing Wine & Food Events (Press release) Vancouver has a world-class, award-winning restaurant scene, and our festival welcomes world-class, award-winning wineries to the city each year. It’s a match made in culinary heaven! From paired menus to light bites, festival ...
- VanWineFest 2025: A Feast for Your Palate Winery Dinners
Here is an announcement about the VanWineFest 2025 winery dinners that go on sale, Jan 8, 2025. The Announcement Looking for an exceptional dining experience this February? VIWF winery dinners go on sale Wednesday, January 8, at 9:30 a.m. Many dinners sell ... - VanWineFest 2025: Taste ASV Wines from California
ASV Wines is a new California winery to me, but it has been around for several years. Let’s welcome ASV Wines and taste their wines at VanWineFest 2025. ASV Wines is certified or affiliated with the California Sustainable Vineyard & ... - VanWineFest 2025: Enjoy the Range of 689 Cellars Wines
California’s 689 Cellars offers a variety of wines for different classes of wine drinkers, from casual to serious. Here is some background information from the winery and the wines they will be pouring at VanWineFest 2025. About 689 Cellars Curtis McBride is ... - VanWineFest 2025: Toast Ironstone Vineyards from California
Here is a toast to Ironstone Vineyards from California. Below is some information from the winery in their own words and the wines they will pour at the VanWineFest 2025. Enjoy! About Ironstone Vineyards Ironstone is nestled in the charming gold rush ... - VanWineFest 2025 Advance Tickets and Passes on Sale Now
VANCOUVER, BC (November 13, 2024) — Advance tickets are now on sale for the Vancouver International Wine Festival. Buy early and save up to $30 off your tasting experience. International Festival Tasting (IFT) tickets are $10 off for a limited time. Enhance your experience in the Delta Air Lines ... - VanWineFest 2025: Welcome J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines
Let’s welcome J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines to the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2025 and enjoy their wines from the Paso Robles region of California. Here is some background to the winery and a list of the wines they will ...
- VanWineFest 2025: That’s a Wrap. All My Articles For …We had another successful year at the Vancouver International Wine Festival for 2025. There was some controversy with western USA states being the theme region this year, but I appreciated that these western states, California, Oregon, and Washington, supplied BC ...
- A Perfect Pairing: How the Vancouver International Wine Fest…
The Vancouver International Wine Festival (VanWineFest) has been a staple in the city’s wine scene since its inception in 1979. Originally a one-day event at the Hotel Vancouver featuring just a single winery – Robert Mondavi – the festival has ...
Thank you to the Vancouver International Wine Festival for providing me media access. I really appreciate it.
