| Mar 14th
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Mar 22nd
| | Wine Dinner - Rombauer Estate (Napa) |
Mar 22nd
| | "A New Century" Vintage Dinner |
Mar 25th
| | Wine Class Series - Trends in Blends and Varietals |
Mar 25th
| | Dining Out for Life - Vancouver/Whistler |
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Gold Medal Celebrations Continue....
So much to celebrate, and so many ways to do just that, throughout Beautiful BC. For a full list of all the events we know about, check out our calendar, where you'll find scores of tempting events like these....
But first. Planning ahead.
Urgent action required!....
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Dining Out for Life. |
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Vancouver, Whistler, Vancouver Island,
Gulf Islands, Okanagan. Mar 25 |
Simply the easiest good deed you'll do all year! Invite your friends, relatives, colleagues to join you for breakfast, lunch or dinner and join thousands of diners, who will fill their plates to fight AIDS on this special day. Be sure to check out their Corporate Challenge, too....you could win a dinner for 8!...
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Playhouse International Wine Festival |
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April 19-25. Heads up!
Many events already SOLD OUT! |
| If you're planning to sample any of the 1,700+ wines, from 196 wineries, in 14 countries, you'll need to take action right now!... |
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Naramata Bench Spring Release Events |
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Westin Bayshore, Vancouver. April 12
Inn at Laurel Point, Victoria. April 14
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| Quickly now, these events always sell out in a heartbeat. For very good reason. Dozens of BC's most delicious new wines get their first showing at this event.... |
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Meanwhile, in Vancouver....
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Open Up to Wines from Australia Series |
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Catching the Next Wave. March 26th
housewine, at Buschlen Mowatt Gallery, Vancouver |
| Catch a glimpse of off the beaten track gems! Discover new Aussie wine styles and explore unusual grape varieties like.... |
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AWAS Gala Dinner |
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NU Restaurant, Vancouver. March 22 |
| As you would expect, the Australian Wine Appreciation Society always hosts first class, thoroughly enjoyable events....and this Gala Dinner is typically the highlight of their calendar.... |
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Winemaker's Dinner - Laughing Stock |
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Bistrot bistro, Vancouver. March 29
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| Another Winner!....weighing in at an astounding $75 per person!....a delicious, 4-course tasting menu, perfectly paired with Laughing Stock's fabulous wines.... |
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There's more!...
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Introduction to Food & Wine Pairing |
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Quince, Vancouver. March 30 |
| Educational, lively, sometimes controversial, and always tasty, this class will prepare you for further food and wine explorations.... |
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California Wine Fair Ballroom Tasting |
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Vancouver Convention Centre. April 07 |
This is a signature fundraising event for the Arts Club Theatre Company, and part of a California Wine-centred series of events, which also includes a sensational Winemakers Dinner, and the ever popular Wine 101 evening....
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In the bustling 'burbs....
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Hot Night in Madrid - Tapas y Vino |
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Well Seasoned, Langley. March 22 |
| Join wine expert John Gerum on a sunny trip to Spain, to discover great wine and amazing, authentic tapas.... |
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Winemaker's Dinner - Road 13 Vineyards
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Tapenade Bistro, Steveston. March 25 |
| Another sure-fire winner, orchestrated by the maestros at Richmond's Sip Wines.The first dinner, on March 24, sold out so fast that this second dinner has been quickly added! Hurry now, the same will happen!... |
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In our Capital City....
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Wine & Cheese "with a view" |
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Vista 18, Chateau Victoria. March 18. |
| A wine and cheese pairing event extraordinaire! A collaboration between the proprietor of Ottavio Italian Bakery & Delicatessen....Sommelier, Stuart Brown....and Vista 18's Executive Chef, Garrett Schack.... |
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Winemaker's Dinner - Muse Winery |
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Brentwood Bay Lodge & Spa, Victoria. March 31 |
| Join Winemaker Peter Ellmann, for a delicious 5 course chef's tasting menu, paired to perfection with the finest wines from one of Vancouver Island's premiere wineries... |
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And in the Okanagan....
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Winemaker Wednesdays |
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The Rotten Grape, Kelowna. Wednesdays, 5-7pm |
| Here's a delightful way to sample some of the Okanagan's "impossible-to-get" wines, along with scrumptious appies. For the princely sum of $12, you'll enjoy.... |
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7th Annual International Wine Exhibition |
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Rotary Club of Kelowna & Sunrise.
Coast Capri Hotel, Kelowna. March 12.
| To be honest, I know little about this event. I do know that it's a Rotary Club fundraiser, and last year's effort featured some 50+ wineries and distributors. A worthy cause, and $45 all in....risk it!....
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That's it for this edition.
Cheers for now,
Charlie Richardson
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