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VanWineFest 2025: people in International Festival Tasting Room

VanWineFest 2025: That’s a Wrap. All My Articles For You to View

 mywinepal  April 2, 2025

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…

A Perfect Pairing: How the Vancouver International Wine Festival Supports Bard on the Beach

 mywinepal  April 1, 2025

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 since grown into one of North America’s largest and most prestigious wine festivals. Every year, it attracts wineries from around…

Taylor Butterfield from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

VanWineFest 2025: A Video Interview with Taylor Butterfield from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, WA State

 mywinepal  March 25, 2025

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 map, crafting elegant and expressive wines that highlight the state’s diverse terroir. Their Cabernet Sauvignon is bold and structured, with…

Samantha Taylor from Hope Family Wines

VanWineFest 2025: A Video Interview with Samantha Taylor from Hope Family Wines, California

 mywinepal  March 22, 2025

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 School, Treana, Quest, Austin Hope, Troublemaker, and Austin.  Led by winemaker and owner Austin Hope, the winery has built a…

Rafael Ceballos Alcoba from Groupo Marques del Atrio

VanWineFest 2025: A Video Interview with Rafael Ceballos Alcoba from Groupo Marques del Atrio, Spain

 mywinepal  March 19, 2025

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 fruit, balanced oak, and refined structure. Expanding beyond Rioja, Marqués del Atrio also works with vineyards in Navarra, Utiel-Requena, and…

Scott Shirley from Justin Vineyards and Winery

VanWineFest 2025: An In-depth Video Interview with Scott Shirley from Justin Vineyards and Winery

 mywinepal  March 15, 2025

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 depth and elegance. Their flagship Isosceles blend—crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc—delivers layers of dark fruit, spice, and…

Joseph Lange from LangeTwins Family Winery and Vineyards

VanWineFest 2025: A Video Interview with Joseph Lange of LangeTwins Family Winery

 mywinepal  March 12, 2025

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 has been farming in Lodi for five generations, producing exceptional wines that reflect their rich heritage. Zinfandel, Lodi’s flagship grape,…