We had another successful year at the Vancouver International Wine Festival for 2026. The Festival was a little smaller in size, I think, due to the ongoing political developments happening around the world. Hopefully, these events will resolve themselves before the end of this year so that next year will have more wines and wineries for us to enjoy at VanWineFest 2027.
Below is the list of articles that I wrote for VanWineFest 2026, all in one place. There are articles about specific wineries attending VanWineFest 2026, 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.
- That’s a Wrap! All My Posts for VanWineFest 2026
We had another successful year at the Vancouver International Wine Festival for 2026. The Festival was a little smaller in size, I think, due to the ongoing political developments happening around the world. Hopefully, these events will resolve themselves before the ... - My French White and Sparkling Wine Picks at the Vancouver In…
I started my wine tasting at the International Festival Tasting Room during VanWineFest 2026 with French white and sparkling wines. Below are my favourite white and sparkling wines. I noticed after making my list that almost all the wines are ... - My French Red Wine Picks at the Vancouver International Wine…
I spent Friday afternoon at the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2026 tasting French red wines. Here are my favourite French wines from the International Festival Tasting Room. There is a fairly even distribution of red wines from different regions of ... - A Video Interview with Chocolats Favoris at VanWineFest 2026
My interviews in the past for Vancouver International wine Festivals have always been with winery principals, but at the Festival this year, I came across Chocolats Favoris, offering Canadian-made chocolates, so had to interview them. Owned and operated by Patrick ... - VanWineFest 2026: A Taste of France at LaSalle College
On a lighter tone, at VanWineFest 2026, I had a chance to attend a walk-about lunch at LaSalle College Vancouver; French bistro fare prepared and served by LaSalle students, while sampling a selection of French wines representing seven French wine ... - A Video Interview With Romain Chevrolat from Domaine Laroche…
Do you know about the long history of Domaine Laroche in Chablis, France? I interviewed Romain Chevrolat from Domaine Laroche in the International Festival Tasting Room during the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2026. Listen in as Romain tells us about ... - A Video Interview With Stephane Dupuch from Chateau Sainte-M…
I had an interesting conversation with Stephane Dupuch, winery owner, from Chateau Sainte-Marie, in the International Festival Tasting room during the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2026. Stephane is the fourth generation in this family-run winery, located in the Entre-Deux-Mers of ... - A Video Interview With Dimitri Matrat from Chateau Monlot at…
In this video interview, I spoke with Dimitri Matrat from Chateau Monlot about their red and white wines from Bordeaux. Château Monlot is an 8-hectare Saint-Émilion Grand Cru estate in Bordeaux, France, with a 400-year history, specializing in Merlot-driven wines. ... - VanWineFest 2026: A Tour de France in Your Glass Seminar
A Tour de France in Your Glass Food and wine go together, especially in France. I attended the VanWineFest 2026 seminar, A Tour de France in Your Glass. With Moderator, Arnica Rowan, we took an oenological journey through seven classic French ... - VanWineFest 2026: An Interview with Evan Saunders from BC&#…
Amidst the clamour of the Vancouver International Wine Festival, I had a conversation with Evan Saunders, winemaker for Blasted Church Vineyards, to discuss the last two years vintages; one made with WA state grapes in 2024, and the latest vintage ... - A Video Interview With Chloe Hattabe from Domaine Francois L…
In this video interview at the International Festival Tasting Room at VanWineFest 2026, I spoke with Chloe Hattabe from Domaine Francois Lurton about their Fumees Blanches Sauvignon Blanc wine. If you have heard about Fume Blanc before, it is not ... - A Video Interview With Camilla De Vere Green from Chartron e…
Chartron et Trebuchet from Burgundy makes a wonderful crémant wine. I’ve enjoyed this sparkling wine over many years. At the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2026, I had a chance to interview Camilla De Vere Green from Chartron et Trebuchet in ... - VanWineFest 2026: Beaujolais – Dig into Diversity Sem…
What do you think about when you hear about Beaujolais wines? The seminar, Beaujolais: Dig into Diversity, for the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2026 was an exploration into Beaujolais wines and how it should now be regarded, rather than keep ... - An Evening of M. Chapoutier Wines at L’Abbatoir For Va…
I attended one dinner during the Vancouver International Wine Festival this year, courtesy of the Festival. It was with Maison Chapoutier at L’Abattoir. It was a truly spectacular evening with Mr. James Leonardo De Sá from M. Chapoutier telling us ... - BC and France: Two Visions of Terroir, One Conversation in t…
Wine lovers often talk about “Old World vs. New World,” but the comparison becomes far more interesting when you look at two regions that share a deep respect for terroir while expressing it in completely different ways. British Columbia and ... - VanWineFest 2026: Get Your Tickets To Events Before They All…
The Vancouver International Wine Festival 2026 will soon be upon us; March 7 – 14, 2026. I checked today for the status of the events to see which events still have tickets and which are sold out. As you may ... - Taste Chablis from Domaine Fourrey at VanWineFest 2026
Domaine Fourrey is bringing their Chablis wines to the Vancouver International Wine Festival. As we all know, Chablis is from Chardonnay, and that the soil and climate play a very important part of what makes these wines special. Jean-Luc Fourrey ... - A Toast to Famille J-M Caze at VanWineFest 2026
Here we have the Famille J-M Caze winery, which originated in Bordeaux and spread across France and into Portugal, telling us about their history and the wines they will be pouring at the Vancouver International Wine Festival 2026. Enjoy. Some Background ... - VanWineFest 2026: Get Your Tickets for Public or Trade Event…If you have been waiting to find out about purchasing tickets for public or for Trade events for VanWineFest 2026, this press release came out today. Read on! ~~~~~ VANCOUVER, BC (January 2, 2026) — The 47th annual Vancouver International Wine Festival returns for a weeklong ...
- Welcome Vignobles Ducourt to VanWineFest 2026
Let’s welcome Vignobles Ducourt to VanWineFest 2026. Here is some information about the winery in their own words plus the wines that they will pour at the Festival Tasting Room. About Vignobles Ducourt Having acquired Château des Combes in 1858, the Ducourt ... - Say Bonjour to Vignobles Jalousie Beaulieu at VanWineFest 20…
Say Bonjour to Vignobles Jalousie Beaulieu from Bordeaux in France. Below is some information from the winery in their own words and the wines they will pour at VanWineFest 2026. Enjoy! Some Background Information The Jalousie Beaulieu vineyards are in a small commune called ... - Let’s Celebrate Again the Wines of Gérard Bertrand at …
Six years ago we welcomed Gérard Bertrand and the Gérard Bertrand Group to VanWineFest 2020. Now, we can welcome them back to VanWineFest 2026. Read about their history and wines in their own words. Introducing Gérard Bertrand In 1975, Georges Bertrand introduced ...
