Tag: Gala

Luigi Bosca Malbec 2016 and Malbec Terroir Los Miradores 2016 in glasses for us to taste

Getting Insights on Argentinean Malbec and More with Alberto Arizu from Luigi Bosca

 mywinepal  September 18, 2019

The Luigi Bosca family has a 120 history of growing grapes and producing wines in Mendoza, Argentina.  Alberto Arizu the great-grandson for the Luigi Bosca winery spoke to us today about the history of the winery, the family, and the Malbec grape. His great grandfather, originally from Italy, bought land in the Mendoza region is 1901 and started to plant…

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VanWineFest Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction – Get Your Tickets

 mywinepal  January 26, 2017

One of the highlights of the Vancouver International Wine Festival is the Bacchanalia Gala Dinner and Auction.  Beyond the amazing food and wine that you will eat and drink, there is an auction of wines that will make your jaw drop.  Truly an event to open your wallet to try to acquire some of these icon wines, and at the…

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Shine A Light Gala – Thanks to the BC Wineries

 mywinepal  March 13, 2016  2 Comments on Shine A Light Gala – Thanks to the BC Wineries

The 4th AnnualShine a Light Kidney Gala took place on March 3rd, 2016 at The Fairmont Vancouver Hotel.  This event raises awareness of kidney disease for the work and mission of The Kidney Foundation of Canada and the Canadian Society of Nephrology.  A highlight of the Gala was the Wine & Spirit Wall which featured BC wines!  Guests had the opportunity to…

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4th Annual Shine a Light Kidney Gala Featuring BC Wines

 mywinepal  February 9, 2016

I will be volunteering at the 4th Annual Shine a Light Kidney Gala which takes place on March 3rd, 2016 at The Fairmont Vancouver Hotel.  This event raises awareness of kidney disease for the work and mission of The Kidney Foundation of Canada and the Canadian Society of Nephrology. Last year’s Gala, hosted and covered by CTV, was successful thanks…