March 25, 2009

31st Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival

1700 wines • 15 countries • 183 wineries • 61 events • 7 days • 25,000 attendees

The Wine World is Here Canada’s Premier Wine ShowInformative, Educational, EntertainingThe Playhouse Winefest features an exciting program of wine tastings, multi-course lunches, winery dinners, educational seminars, rare boardroom tastings, wine minglers and grazing events. Here are some highlights to help you navigate this diverse and stimulating line-up of events.

International Festival TastingThe Tasting Room is the heart of the festival and the world of wine gathers here. All 183 wineries will be present, pouring a number of wines from their cellars. Many of the wine world’s superstars will be on hand, pouring and discussing their wines with you. You can identify each winery principal (winemaker, proprietor, senior executive) by the royal blue lanyard holding their name tag. Go to pages 10 & 11 for all the details.

Celebrate BCBritish Columbia is this year’s theme region, taking centrestage in the Tasting Room and at 15 special events. Enjoy selections from the cellars of 58 wineries from the Okanagan Valley, Similkameen Valley, Fraser Valley, Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island. Turn to pages 6 & 7 for more information.

Global Focus: Pinot(s)Check out the special Pinot(s) seminar, work through a comparative tasting at the Pinot(s) Tasting Station, or use the Pinot(s) themed map to navigate the International Festival Tasting Room. Learn more about Pinot(s) on page 8.

What a deal!Ticket prices include wine, food (if it’s a food event), gratuities, taxes and service charges. For complete ticket information, see “How to Order” on page 5.

The Shore Club is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of this year’s Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival.

Wine represents a key element in the hospitality we extend to our guests at The Shore Club, so it gives us particular pleasure to support this prestigious North American wine festival. Each year, the wine industry from around the world looks forward to this iconic Vancouver event, and all of us from Vancouver are delighted to welcome everyone to our city to join in the celebration.

The Playhouse Theatre Company has a reputation and tradition as one of Vancouver’s cultural highlights. The Playhouse Wine Festival gives us all a chance to celebrate and support the Playhouse as it enters an exciting time in its history, with an energy and creativity that we all enjoy. Cheers to the Playhouse Theatre Company, and enjoy the Wine Festival!

David Aisenstat Proprietor The Shore Club

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Festival Highlights

The Shore Club

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Welcome!

As Vancouver prepares to invite the world to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, it is a thrill to be turning the spotlight on British Columbia wines this year. This is the largest assembly of British Columbia wineries ever at an international festival, and we’re looking forward to sharing their incredible story of growth and excellence – a story reflected in the 31-year history of the Playhouse Wine Festival – with the wine world. And with the focus on Pinot(s), you can expect many food-friendly wine discoveries from Burgundy, Oregon, California, New Zealand, and the Okanagan Valley. Please raise a glass with me to welcome all our 183 wineries from 15 countries – including Israel and China – to the 2009 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival.

Harry HertschegExecutive DirectorVancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival Society

Some friendly advice...

• Whilewebendoverbackwardstryingtobeperfect,eventdetailsare subject to change without notice and without refund.

• Seatingforlatecomersatformalsit-downtastingsisnotguaranteed and money will not be refunded. Be on time!

• Nothingshouts“winerookie”louderthanfragrance.Refrainfrom stinky stuff like perfume, cologne, aftershave and hairspray. The noses, palates and wines in the room will thank you.

• Dresscode:Smart,sophisticatedandcomfortable.Mostwear business attire, and we recommend black. (Red wine never looks good on your best white outfit.) Sore feet make it hard to enjoy good wine, so wear comfortable shoes.

• Pleasetasteresponsibly.Weserveone-ouncetastingpours,butit’s not necessary to swallow every ounce that’s poured. Try to master the fine art of spitting into the buckets provided at each station.

• Thereisawholelotofwineandashorttimetotasteit.Arrivewith a plan to tackle the room, or use one of the maps prepared by a wine expert to make the most of your time in the International Festival Tasting Room.

• Makethisthebestnightofyourlife…nottheworst.Takeadvantage of an amazing deal by staying overnight at one of our partner hotels. Take a taxi. Take the bus (BC Liquor Stores offers you a free ticket). Assign a designated spitter. Walk. Whatever you do, don’t drink and drive.

• Youmustbeatleast19yearsoldandshouldbepreparedtoproveit.

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How to Order

All events are available through the Playhouse Box Office Phone orders 604.873.3311MondaytoFriday9:30am-8:00pmSaturday12:00-4:00pm

Online at PlayhouseWinefest.com (select events only)

In person at127 East 2nd AvenueVancouver, BCMondaytoFriday9:30am-5:00pm

At the FestivalIn the unlikely event that tickets are still available, you may buy them at the Festival Box Office at the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre, 999 Canada Place, only on March 26, 27 and 28 (the dates of the International Festival Tastings). Avoid disappointment and buy in advance. Tickets to special events such as winery dinners and lunches are not sold at the door or by the host venue. They must be purchased in advance at 604.873.3311 or at the kiosk (if available).

Trade DaysTradeDaysEventsarerestrictedtomembersofthehospitalityandfoodandbeverageindustry.Individuals purchasing tickets for these events must provide their name, occupational title, and name of establishment at the time of the booking.

Words to the wise• TicketstoallconsumereventsgoonsaleJanuary27,2009at9:30am.

• TicketstoalltradeeventsgoonsaleFebruary3,2009at9:30am.

• Buyearly!Manyeventswillselloutwellinadvance.

Notes:• ThePlayhouseTheatreCompanyBoxOfficesellsalltickets,includingtheTastingRoom. Tickets for the International Festival Tastings and other select events may be purchased online. All other tickets must be purchased by phone or in person.

• Ifyouwantspecialeventsonly,ortradeeventsonly,oracombinationof,say,dinners,seminars and the Tasting Room, call the Playhouse Box Office at 604.873.3311

• Allticketpricesincludewine,food(ifitisafoodevent),gratuities,GSTandservicescharges. GST R119251403.

• AlimitednumberofFestivalpackagesandpassesareavailable.Besuretoorderearly.

• TheFestivalprogramissubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

• TheVancouverPlayhouseInternationalWineFestivaldoesnotacceptliabilityforticketslost in the mail or misplaced after they are issued. No refunds, exchanges, or replacement tickets will be issued.

• Alleventsbeginpromptly.Toavoiddisappointment,andinconsiderationofothers,pleasearrive on time. Seating for latecomers at formal sit-down tastings is not guaranteed and money will not be refunded.

Please taste responsibly.

2009 is an important milestone for the British Columbia wine industry. As the featured region at the 31st Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival, British Columbia will have 58 wineries pouringwinesatthefestival.It’sahugelysignificantriteofpassage:we’vefinallyhitthebigtime,joining the ranks of France, Italy, Australia, Chile, and California. Like a rookie NHLer lining up for the first time with his boyhood heroes, we have plenty of reasons to be proud, and every reason to celebrate.

Not too long ago, this kind of showing would have been impossible. As recently as the mid-80s, there were only 13 wineries in operation, and only a thousand acres of vineyard in all of BC. We were about as far from the big time as you could get. We were the seventh defenseman on an Eastern League team, riding the pine at the wrong end of the bench.

Since then, our growth has been phenomenal. We’re starting to put up some impressive numbers. As of October 2008 there were 154 grape wineries in BC, with additional licences pending approval. Over 9,100 acres of grapes planted, with 710 vineyards growing over 60 grape varieties. We’vegrownupquickly,butlet’snotkidourselves.Intermsofsize,wewillnevermatchup:itissimply impossible. We will always be a Cliff Ronning, skating in a league full of Chris Prongers.

British ColumbianWine Regions

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MondayGet Uncorked!Burrowing Owl Goes GlowbalCedarCreek at Bishop’sWest + Road 13, A Sense of Place

TuesdayA Great Big Kitchen Party for a Great Little Wine RegionCuisine de Terroir Epicurean Fête

WednesdayA Vertical Tasting of Oculus

ThursdayOsoyoos Larose Component & Vertical Boardroom TastingCurtain Raiser (by invitation)

FridayThe Nota Bene Vertical Tasting

SaturdayOur Land, Our BestIcons of British ColumbiaBlasted Church Midnight Service

SundayGreat Estates of the Okanagan, theUltimateWineDinnerAncient Culture, Local Ingredients

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Which brings us to the all-important point. In the International League of Wine, it’s ok to be small. In fact, it’s very good to be small. Small is beautiful. The trick is to be different. The glory of wine is that it celebrates diversity. In an increasingly urbanized and homogenized world, wine’s concept of terroir is precious. It teaches that place matters. Very small differences are quantifiable, and it is difference that adds value. The key is to focus on the special attributes of a given place. In BC, this is our strength. We know that our wine-growing environment is truly unique. All we have to do is tell the world about it.

We will always be dwarfed by big brands. We can never be one. But if we skate hard and keep our sticks on the ice, we can be the world’s greatest BC. The scouts will notice us. They will come to appreciate our uniqueness. They will understand that the world’s greatest BC wine deserves the same respect as the world’s greatest Burgundy or the world’s greatest Barossa. The same, onlydifferent.Different,andthereforeworthyofattention.

Here’s to British Columbia joining the big league of wine at the 2009 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. And here’s to the day when the Stanley Cup is filled to the brim with Steller’sJayBrut!

BritishColumbia: Our Land, Revealed

British Columbian Events

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Event Legend

Wine and Food Grazinga stand-up event with wine and food

Wine and Food Pairinga menu designed to complement a flight of featured wines

Wine Tastingan informal, stand-up tasting at winery tables

Wine Seminaran educational sit-down tasting

Pinot(s)Global focus event

British ColumbiaTheme Region Event featuring the wines of British Columbia

Global Focus

“ Only somebody who really takes the time to understand Pinot’s potential can then coax it into its fullest expression. Then, I mean, oh its flavors, they’re just the most haunting and brilliant and thrilling and subtle and... ancient on the planet.” – Miles, Sideways

Pinot: Who knew one word could mean so many different and delectable things? Believed to be derived from the characteristic pinecone shape of the grape bunches, the name Pinot encompasses a cluster of different varietals. Led by Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc – the Big Three, as it were – each grape asserts completely different characteristics and can be produced in a variety of styles.

Pinot Noir can range from restrained and earthy to full on ballsy and fruity, with every incarnation in between. Pinot Gris’ name even changes when the style changes. Pinot Grigio is used to describe the dry, grassy, refreshing style of Pinot Gris specialized by the Italians. Pinot Gris is generally fuller bodied when developed in cooler climates like Alsace, Oregon and British Columbia, where it can take on completely different flavours and reach amazing depths of complexity. And don’t forget about Pinot Blanc, which also produces fresh, exciting wines in a wide variety of styles. BC Pinot Blanc is reminiscent of summer fruit, pinched from the roadside fruit stand. Check out the seminar dedicated to Pinot(s), drop by the Pinot(s) Tasting Station in the International Festival Tasting Room or navigate from winery to winery via the Pinot(s) map to learn more.

ThursdayPinot-Rama!

Thursday, Friday and SaturdayPinot(s) Tasting Station – Compare Pinot(s) from around the world at this tasting station in the International Festival Tasting Room, sponsored by the International Sommelier Guild and Wine Access magazine

Pinot(s)

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Events highlighting Pinot(s)

The Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction: The centrepiece of the Playhouse Wine Festival and one of the most spectacular events in the city.

A must for any serious wine collector: The evening provides an unparalleled opportunity to enhance your wine cellar through auctions of rare, valuable and unusual wines, donated by some of the world’s top winemakers and private collectors. These unique wines may never again be available.

Experience the ultimate in wine and food pairing: One reception Champagne, two wines per course, five courses. The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver’s Executive Chef Robert LeCrom creates a series of gastronomic delights that will leave your senses reeling. And if that’s not enough, auctions will include unique culinary experiences, excursions and extravaganzas, featuring chefs and sommeliers from the West Coast’s top restaurants.

Featured dinner wineries and wines:• ChampagnedeVenogeCordonBleuSélectN/VFrance,Champagne• SantaRitaFlorestaSauvignonBlanc2007Chile,Leyda• RobertMondaviToKalonVineyardReserveFuméBlanc2006California, Napa Valley• Quails’GateStewartFamilyReserveChardonnay2006BC,Okanagan• BeringerPrivateReserveChardonnay2006California,NapaValley• XumekSolHuarpeGranReservaMalbec2007Argentina,SanJuan• OsoyoosLaroseLeGrandVin2006BC,Okanagan• PerrinChâteaudeBeaucastelChâteauneuf-du-Pape2000France, Rhône Valley• Jacob’sCreekJohannShirazCabernet2002SouthAustralia• InniskillinOkanaganRieslingIcewine2007BC,Okanagan• PillitteriCabernetSauvignonIcewine2004ON,NiagaraPeninsula

Barry Scott, of Maynard’s Industries Ltd., leads the bidding charge. Auction lots will be announced a week prior to the event on PlayhouseWinefest.com.

The Playhouse Theatre Company, Western Canada’s leading theatre company receives all the proceeds from Gala. Since its inception in 1979, the festival has raised 6.3 million for the Playhouse, helping it mount 209 theatrical productions and to create extensive educational and community outreach programs. A tax receipt is issued for a portion of each ticket purchased.

Also Sponsored by: Acqua Panna/San Pellegrino, Deloitte, Silver Wheaton, Union Securities, and Vancouver Wine Vault

Ticket information available at gala@playhousewinefest.com or 604.637.3098

Wednesday, March 25

The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver5:45-11:00pm

Early bird rate to February 16, 2009$350 per person; $2800 table of eight

Regular rate from February 17, 2009$400 per person; $3200 table of eight

Bacchanalia: An ancient Roman festival in honour of Bacchus, god of wine; a boisterous celebration and festivity.

Presented by

Bacchanalia GalaDinner+Auction

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Tasting Room Sponsors

Balderson CheeseCaffè UmbriaFreybe Gourmet FoodsKrinos FoodsTerra BreadsTerra International FoodsTillen Farms

Take a trip around the wine world in the International Festival Tasting Room, three nights of unparalleled tasting opportunities. Explore wines from Vancouver Island to New Zealand, with 13 other countries in between. Tickets are available online at PlayhouseWinefest.com

Thursday, Friday & SaturdayMarch 26, 27 & 28 7:00-10:00 pmInternational Festival Tasting RoomVancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre, Exhibit Hall A999 Canada Place

$89$80 each for groups of eight or more. Group rates available only until March 14Friday and Saturday only

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International Festival Tasting

723 wines • 183 wineries • 15 countries

The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival is widely regarded as the best consumer wine show on the continent, and the International Festival Tasting Room is the heart of it.

The Wine World is Here.

The big room is home to all 183 participating wineries, who will be pouring 723 different wines. Wineries are organized alphabetically and listed in the free Festival Program handed out at the door to help you keep track of the wines you like. The Tasting Room offers a unique opportunity to taste rare bottles and discover new treasures as you visit with renowned winery principals from around the globe.

A winery principal, identified by their royal blue lanyard, is a senior member of the winery, intimately involved in the wine-producing process as a winemaker, proprietor or senior executive and is therefore thoroughly familiar with the wines being poured. Feel free to ask questions of them at their booth – and learn from the experts about your favourite wine.

The Tasting Room plays out over three consecutive nights. Thursday night’s capacity is guaranteed to be 30 percent lower than the other two evenings, attracting wine collectors and trade professionals who appreciate more room to interact with the winery principals. Friday is great for groups and the after-work crowd looking to kick off the weekend in style. Saturday night is perfect for couples and friends wanting to spend a night on the town. Groups of eight or more can save $9 each on Friday and Saturday nights.

Be forewarned that this is a wine tasting, not a dinner event. We strongly recommend that you have a meal before tackling the room. However, you will find plenty of plain bread for cleansing the palate and small food samples will be served throughout the room.

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Highlights

It’s easy to find wine regions that are bigger, older, or more famous. However, it is not easy to find a region that is newer, more diverse or more exciting. From the Cowichan Valley to Keremeos, from Auxerrois and Barbera to Tempranillo and Zinfandel, British Columbia is full of surprises. As the theme region for the 2009 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival, British Columbia will be represented by 58 wineries – a concept that would have been inconceivable only a decade ago. Be sure to visit the British Columbia region in the Tasting Room – it’s a unique opportunity to taste what the province has to offer and to meet the personalities behind the wine.

Sponsored by Wines of British Columbia

With this year’s Global Focus on Pinot(s), you can expect many food-friendly wine discoveries from Burgundy, Oregon, California, New Zealand and British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. Guests will find 160 different Pinots in the Tasting Room, including Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and many more. For a comprehensive comparative tasting of Pinots from around the world, head directly to the Pinot(s) Tasting Station, where experts from the International Sommelier Guild and Wine Access magazine will be your guides.

Sponsored by Wine Access

This year, the Tasting Room will play host to four Regional Tasting Stations, providing guided tours to four of the world’s most exciting, thriving wine regions. Wine Australia, Wines of Germany, Alsace Wines and the Vinho Verde Commission will be present to offer a unique viticultural experience. At the Alsace station, you can pair Alsatian wines with spicy Asian foods in a match made on two continents. Each Regional Tasting Station will pour a selection of exciting and expressive wines emblematic of their terroir, giving you a chance to visit entire wine regions at a single table.

Sponsored by Wine Australia, Wines of Germany, Alsace Wines, Vinho Verde Commission

Treat yourself by spending a night or weekend in one of the premium hotels offering special Festival packages. These hotels are a short walk or cab ride from the convention centre and other venues. Relax, kick your heels up and leave the driving for another day. Packages are listed on page 34.

Puddifoot presents a unique opportunity for discerning tasters. Although all glassware in the Tasting Room is now Riedel, each varietal requires a different shape of glass to bring out its full potential. At the Riedel Tasting Booth, you can try a wine out of the festival glass you were handed at the door, and then try the same wine out of the correct varietal Riedel glass. Is there a difference? You be the judge.

Make your Saturday night at the Wine Festival one to remember by attending the Blasted Church Midnight Service at Christ Church Cathedral after the Tasting Room closes. For details, see page 24.

British Columbia: Our Land, Revealed

Pinot(s) Tasting Station

Hotel Packages

Riedel Tasting Booth

Blasted Church Midnight Service

Regional Tasting Stations

Tuesday, March 24

Brunello, Barolo and BeyondItalian Kitchen1037 Alberni Street6:30-10:30pm$150

Glowbal, one of Vancouver’s hottest, innovative and flavourful restaurants, pairs up with one of British Columbia’s most renowned wineries in Burrowing Owl Estate Winery. Burrowing Owl will be offering a rare opportunity to try a two-glass flight of library wines witheachcourseexpertlypairedbyGlowbalExecutiveChefJohnCrook and his culinary brigade.

In Truth There Is Wine. You’re probably more familiar with the adage theotherwayaround:“Inwinethereistruth.”ButCedarCreekbelieves“truth”isavitalingredientwhenitcomestowinemaking.With more than 20 years experience as founder of CedarCreek Estate Winery, Senator Ross Fitzpatrick will share the very best of Okanagan wines – CedarCreek’s Platinums. There could be no better venue than Bishop’sfortheunveilingofCedarCreek’snewlabels,asJohnBishopis the pioneer of west coast cuisine and the consummate restaurant host.Jointwopioneerswhohavebeenpursuingperfectionfortwodecades and enjoy the fruits of their labour.

Vancouver’sWestrestaurant,thecity’sperennial“RestaurantoftheYear,”joinstheflagshipterroir-basedwinesofRoad13 – formerly known as Golden Mile Cellars – in an indulgent exploration of the senses showcasing British Columbia’s remarkable ingredients and wines. Winemaker Michael Bartier will complement an exclusive multi-course menu featuring the contemporary regional cuisine of Michelin star-studded executive chefWarrenGeraghty.JoinusforASenseofPlace,aculinaryjourney through the majestic South Okanagan vineyards of Road 13.

The legendary Antinori family has been making premium wines for over six centuries in Italy and throughout the world. They have created wines of the highest quality including Brunello from Toscana, Barolo from Piemonte, Primitivo from Puglia, and an exciting Chardonnay from their new Napa Valley Estate. All these wines express the unique excellence, true appellation, and varietal distinctivenessthatonlyAntinoricandeliver.“Brunello,BaroloandBeyond”findsitshomeattheItalianKitchen–theperfectlocation that, like Antinori, unites old world charm with new world sophistication. Combining multi-regional, modern Italian cuisine with a line up of exceptional wines, this dinner will offer a true tasteof“ladolcevita.”

Together, Robson Street’s acclaimed CinCin Ristorante and California’s iconic Caymus Vineyards present an exclusive ingredient-driven multi-course menu expertly paired with an extraordinarylineupofwines.KristySkrabec,ExportDirectorfor esteemed Napa Valley producers—the Wagner Family—will leadgueststhroughaselectionoftheirflagshipwines:CaymusCabernetandnoted“SpecialSelection,”thelivelyConundrumproprietary blend, two distinctive chardonnays, and the exciting new portfolio of Belle Glos Pinot Noirs.

Monday, March 23

Burrowing Owl Goes GlowbalGlowbal Grill & Satay Bar1079 Mainland Street6:30-10:30pm$135

CedarCreek at Bishop’sBishop’s2183 West 4th Avenue6:30-10:30pm$175

WineryDinners

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A sumptuous and informative food and wine exploration where the vision of the chef is shaped and influenced by a selection of premium and exclusive wines from around the world.

West + Road 13,A Sense of Place West2881 Granville Street6:30-10:00pm$150

Caymus @ CinCinCinCin1154 Robson Street6:30-10:30pm$185

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d’Arry’s ClubThe Vancouver ClubGeorgian Room915 West Hastings Street6:30-10:30pm$125

Tuesday, March 24

Cuisine de Terroir Epicurean FêteDBBistroModerne2551 West Broadway6:30-10:30pm$175

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Enjoy a sumptuous Cuisine de Terroir evening, a seasonal and regional approach to dining that is meticulously crafted around Mission Hill FamilyEstatewinesandlocalartisanalingredientsofDBBistroModerne’sincomparableExecutiveChefDanielBoulud.Oneoftheculinary world’s most respected figures, Chef Boulud brings his award-winningcuisinetoCanadaforthefirsttimeatthenewDBBistroModerne, working with Chef de Cuisine Stephane Istel. The family estate vineyards in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley reflect the origin anduniquecharacteroftheterroirandofthecareful“pruningtobottle”programofworld-renownedWinemakerJohnSimes.ThepremiericonicwinesOculus,QuatrainandPerpetuarepresentunparalleledexcellence in BC winemaking, uniting New World flavours and Old Worldrefinement.PerfectlypairedwithDBBistroModerne’seclecticblend of European sophistication, modern French cuisine and North American ingenuity, this opulent feast will captivate your palate!

The prestigious Vancouver Club hosts d’Arenberg Wines – an undisputed king of both Australian Shiraz and Rhône varietals – for a dining experience of uncompromising quality. The evening will offer a rare opportunity to experience the elegance and superb cuisine of Vancouver’s most notable club while tasting wines from one of Australia’s most internationally acclaimed wineries. Chef Sean Cousin’s celebrated cuisine, utilizing the best of our local ingredients, will indulge diners with six exciting courses. The wines, all expertly matched, will include some bottles rarely seen outside of Australia. Come early and enjoy a glass of wine before dinner with the principal from d’Arenberg at6:30,withdinnerservicebeginningatseven.DressCodeineffect.Please no denim, and a jacket is required for men.

WineryDinners

Sunday, March 29

Great Estates of the Okanagan, the Ultimate Wine DinnerBlueWaterCafé1095 Hamilton Street6:30-10:30pm$135

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Come on a journey to explore the best that BC has to offer in the world of food and wine. One of Vancouver’s most loved restaurants, BlueWaterCaféandRawBar,issettohostabeautifuleveningpairing their innovative and brilliantly executed West Coast plates, created by Executive Chef Frank Pabst, with the best wines that BC has to offer from CedarCreek Estate Winery, Inniskillin Okanagan Estate,Jackson-TriggsOkanaganEstate,Nk’MipCellars,OsoyoosLarose, See Ya Later Ranch and Sumac Ridge Estate Winery. This multi-course meal paired with two wines per course will truly be a culinary evening to remember.

This year the Playhouse Wine Festival comes to the landmark dining room at Bridges on historic Granville Island. Soak in the breathtaking views of False Creek while enjoying a five-course meal specially paired by Chef Shane McNeil to wines from the Okanagan’s Gray Monk, Chateau Ste Michelle and Columbia Crest from Washington State and Oregon’s Erath vineyards. The Pacific Northwest’s finest wines and produce will come together to showcase all that this little corner of the world can offer.

IndulgeyoursensesatBistroPastis.JohnBlakeley,oneofthemosttalented restaurateurs in the city, takes you on a tour of France’s classicwine-growingregionswithsomeoftheirfinestproducers:ChristianMoreau–Chablis;DomainedelaVougeraie–Burgundy;HenriBourgeois–Sancerre;PaulMas–Languedoc;JeanClaudeBoisset–Burgundy; Perrin – Rhône; and Schroder & Schyler – Bordeaux. This is as close as you will get to France without a plane ticket!

Using ancient culture for inspiration, Chef Todd Bright will use the best local ingredients to create a modern Chinese menu to pair with an impressive line-up of local wines. This spectacular event presents a unique approach to the classic winery dinner by combining the progressive Chinese cuisine of this celebrated restaurant with some of the most vibrant and exciting wines from the Okanagan. Featuring wines from Elephant Island, Hester Creek, Noble Ridge, Thornhaven and Wild Goose.

WineryDinners

Bridges Showcases the Pacific NorthwestBridges1696DuranleauStreet6:30-10:00pm$100

Tour de FranceBistro Pastis2153 West 4th Avenue6:30-10:00pm$150

Ancient Culture, Local IngredientsWild Rice117 West Pender Street6:00-9:30pm$125

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Brunches

Sunday, March 29

Vintners BrunchVCEC, Exhibit Hall A999 Canada Place11:30am-2:00pm$129$1290 (table of 10)

A wine-and-food-pairing extravaganza, Vintners Brunch takes you on a tour of some of the city’s top restaurants and the world’s great wines. Each tasting station features one dish paired specifically with one wine. Make forays to each tasting station to collect the delectable petit plat and the corresponding wine, and then evaluate the chef’s and winemaker’s arts at your own table. There will also be professionals in the food and wine industry on hand to choosethewinneroftheannualJudgesChoiceAward,sponsoredbyEAT magazine. Be sure to chat up the celebrated chefs and wine personalities along your route. Throughout the brunch, you can burn off some calories on the dance floor to live music. This event is a perennial Winefest favourite.

• AquaRiva• TheCannery• CulinaryCapersCatering• TheFishHouseinStanleyPark• GoldfishPacificKitchen• GothamSteakhouse• HartHouseRestaurant• JoeFortesSeafood&ChopHouse• LiftBarGrillView• MonkMcQueensFreshSeafood&OysterBar• NorthwestCulinaryAcademyofVancouver• PacificInstituteofCulinaryArts• SalmonHouseontheHill• TheShoreClub• VancouverConventionandExhibitionCentre• Watermark

Cheese station provided by Arla FoodsBread supplied by Terra BreadsSponsored by Acqua Panna, San Pellegrino and EAT Magazine

These multi-winery, multi-restaurant food and wine extravaganzas are the perfect way to celebrate the close of the Playhouse Winefest on Sunday.

This bountiful brunch offers a fabulous menu prepared by an assortment of British Columbia’s top destination dining rooms and a world tour of terroir. The province is ably represented from the coast to the interior by some of British Columbia’s finest kitchens, using local produce as the inspiration for their dishes. The wines continue the theme of collective quality, with great selections from around the world. What better way is there to wile away an afternoon than indulging in the sumptuous fare, world-class wines and sophisticated ambience of Flavours of the Festival?

• CedarRoom,Tigh-Na-MaraSeasideSpaResort• DivaattheMet,MetropolitanHotelVancouver• ElixirRestaurant,OpusHotel• GranvilleRoom• TheGrapevineRestaurant,GrayMonkEstateWinery• HeronsRestaurant,TheFairmontWaterfront• LaTerrazza• lesamisduFROMAGE• Manhattan,DeltaVancouverSuites• MosaicBar&Grille,HyattRegencyVancouver• ThePointeRestaurant,TheWickaninnishInn• TheShoreClub• TheSonoraRoom,BurrowingOwlEstateWinery• WhistlerCooks

Sponsored by Pedersen’s Rentals and Flavours Magazine

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Brunches

Sunday, March 29

Flavours of the FestivalThe Fairmont WaterfrontWaterfront Ballroom900 Canada Place WayNoon-2:30pm$99$900 (table of 10)

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Sit-DownLunches

Saturday, March 28

Cape CoastalHart House Restaurant6664DeerLakeAvenue11:30am-2:00pm$79

Burnaby’s Hart House Restaurant plays host this year to outstanding South Africanwinesatthe6thannual“CapeCoastal”lunch,afestivalfavourite.HartHouse’sacclaimedExecutiveChefDennisPeckhamwillprepareamulti-course menu perfectly suited to these premium wines, featuring uniqueculinaryofferingswithaWestCoasttwist.Joinwineryprincipalsfrom KWV, Leopard Frog Vineyards, Nederburg, and Spier Wines for an afternoon of outstanding food and award-winning wines with a special added treat for dessert.

Sponsored by Wines of South Africa

Festival-goerswon’twanttomissthisspecial“PeaksandPampas”lunch,featuring wines from Argentina paired with authentic South American cuisine. Argentina is known for its perfectly prepared steaks from grass-fed cattle, its tasty empanadas, and the sweet tooth favourite dulce de leche.The“PeaksandPampas”lunchwillbeheldatCobreRestaurant,whichspecializesin“nuevalatino”cuisine,ahappyfusionofSouthAmerican culinary traditions. This extraordinary food will be paired with wines from Casa de Campo, Catena, Finca Flichman, Humberto Canale, TriventoBodegasyViñedos,Xumek,andFamiliaZuccardi.

Sponsored by participating wineries

Enjoy the best of Italy in a superb multi-course lunch prepared by La Terrazza’s renowned chef Gennaro Iorio. La Terrazza’s classic cuisine has been recognized with numerous food and wine awards. Fresh local ingredients, timeless Italian cuisine and the wines of Bolla, Cantina Breganze, Castello di Gabbiano, Masi, Mionetto, Tenuta Oliveto, Prunotto, Villa Rinaldi, Tenuta Sant’Antonio, Santa Margherita, Cantine Talamonti, Villa de Varda and Castello di Volpaia blend together to compose an unforgettable afternoon.

Sponsored by participating wineries

Here is a bond that is always sure to please – the expressive wines of Germany and the great flavours of internationally inspired, award-winning cuisine. And the outstanding character of Germany’s 2007 vintage – a special feature of this luncheon presentation – complemented by the culinary artistry of three-star Michelin-trained chef Nico Schuermans of Chambar Belgian Restaurant is sure to shake up your tastebuds. You’ll be partofawine/foodexperiencefromtheheartofcontinentalEurope–withlove.ParticipatingGermanwineriesinclude:AylerKupp,Bürgerspital,Dr.Pauly-Bergweiler,SchlossReinhartshausen,St.Urbans-Hof.Definitelythegold standard in a food and wine experience.

Sponsored by Wines of Germany

TheculinarycreationsatWatermarkaresimplyincredible…andsoisthe view! Their West Coast menu of seafood, steaks and popular Kitsilano favouritesarethe“PerfectPairings”forthefood-friendlywinesofNewZealand. Your lunch-time adventure begins with a personal wine tasting reception where you’ll meet the visiting personalities from six renowned New Zealand wineries, including Allan Scott, Babich, Clos Henri, Montana, Nautilus, and Villa Maria. An amazing culinary experience follows! Watermark chefs are already developing food creations that will deliver exciting new taste experiences to match the diverse styles and flavours of NewZealandwines–SauvignonBlanc,PinotGris,Gewürztraminer,PinotNoir, and sensational Syrah!

NewZealandWinesatWatermark-AworldofPureDiscovery!

Sponsored by participating wineries / Event Partner New Zealand Winegrowers

A Culinary TangoCobre Restaurant52 Powell StreetNoon-2:30pm$79

Dine ItaliaLa Terrazza1088 Cambie Street11:30am-2:30pm$99

Perfect Pairings – New Zealand Wines, BC CuisineWatermark1305 Arbutus Street Noon-2:30pm$79

Licensed to Thrill – Germany’s 007 VintageChambar Belgian Restaurant562 Beatty StreetNoon-2:30pm$79

Sit-down or grazing, these multi-winery food and wine extravaganzas are the perfect way to explore a particular wine region on Saturday.

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Wild salmon, Fanny Bay oysters, Gulf Island mussels, artisan cheese andbreads,andexceptionalproduce:experiencethebestcuisinethat BC has to offer. And this exciting reception-style gourmet lunch will showcase the finest Wines of British Columbia, with the largest selection outside the Tasting Room.

Sponsored by the Wines of British Columbia

Ooh la la! This is your opportunity to indulge in all things French – wine, food, music and more – all the while enjoying the stunning view off the deck of the Vancouver Rowing Club. An exquisite selection of wines from France will be sampled, offering you a delicious opportunity to taste and enjoy the country’s many decadent styles and flavours. An extensive selection of wineries from around France and their principals will be offering you the fruit of their wine making art. Music by the ever-popular Mimosa and catering by local culinary legends at Chef Claire’s. Wines of France – CHOOSE YOURS!

Sponsored by French Ministry of Agriculture

Thereisn’tanythingmorequintessentiallyAustralianthanthe“Barbie”– except, of course, for outstanding Australian wine. This year’s Aussie Barbie has an exceptional line-up of 18 wineries from all corners ofAustralia.BackatDocksideRestaurantforthesecondyear,theafternoon promises to be reminiscent of summer afternoons spent on Sydney Harbour – yachts on the water, patio sipping, and sunshine! The barbiewillbefiredupatnoon,thewinewillstartflowingandtheDJwill spin some groovy tunes.

Sponsored by Wine Australia and participating wineries

Wine lovers are invited to discover the quality and diversity of Chilean wines. Sample and mingle with representatives from Chilean wineries atO’Doul’sRestaurant&Bar.ExecutivechefChrisWhittaker’sdeliciousgrazing menu will be paired to the marvellous wines from Hacienda Araucano, Bisquertt, Carmen, Casa Tamaya, Cono Sur, Errazuriz, M. Torres, Santa Rita and Undurraga. Festive music puts the final touch on the afternoon’s lunch.

Sponsored by participating wineries

Back by popular demand at Senova Restaurant – you won’t want to miss Manny Ferreira’s fabulous tapas paired with Spain’s top wines. ThinkJamonSerrano,QuesoManchegoandGambaswhilesippingRioja,YeclaandRiberadelDuero.FeaturedwineriesincludeBodegasCastaño, Espelt, Grupo Faustino, Lustau, Miguel Torres, Bodegas Muga, and Bodegas Palacio. Spain is all about food and wine – come find out why! Great food and wine, not to mention Flamenco guitar. This event sells out quickly so don’t be late.

Sponsored by the Trade Commission of Spain

Art De VivreVancouver Rowing Club450StanleyParkDriveNoon-2:00pm$65

Aussie BarbieDockside1253JohnstonStreetNoon-2:00pm$65

Salud Chile!O’Doul’sRestaurant&Bar1300 Robson StreetNoon-12:00pm$65

Spain: Vinos & TapasSenova Restaurant1864 West 57th Avenue12:30-2:30pm$65

Saturday, March 28

Our Land, Our BestPan Pacific VancouverOceanview Suite999 Canada PlaceNoon-2:30pm$89/$80eachforgroupsofeightormore

Diva(s) at the Met6:00-9:00pm

Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver

Wine & Food Grazing$85 /Page22

Brunello, Barolo

and Beyond6:30-10:30pmItalian KitchenWinery Dinner

$150 /Page13

Caymus @ CinCin6:30-10:30pm

CinCinWinery Dinner

$185 /Page13

Cuisine de Terroir Epicurean Fête6:30-10:30pm

DBBistroModerneWinery Dinner

$175 /Page14

d’Arry’s Club6:30-10:30pm

The Vancouver ClubWinery Dinner

$125 /Page14

A Great Big Kitchen Party for a Great

Little Wine Region7:00-9:00pm

Inform InteriorsWine Mingler

$49/$40 groups of 8+ Page 23

Pinot-Rama!5:00-6:45pm

VCECWine Seminar

$50 Page 26

Festival at a Glance

International Festival Tasting7:00-10:00pm

VCECWine Tasting

$89Page 10

Trade Tasting with Buyers Hour1:30-5:00pm

VCECWine Tasting (Trade)

$39

Monday, Mar. 23 Tuesday, Mar. 24 Wednesday, Mar. 25 Thursday, Mar. 26

Trade Tasting2:30-5:00pm

VCECWine Tasting (Trade)

$29

Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction5:45-11:00pm

The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Winery Dinner, Auction

$400/$350 until Feb. 16

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Fetzer presents Great Beginnings

Best New Flavoursof the City5:30-7:30pmThe Fairmont WaterfrontWine & Food

Grazing$69/$60 groups

of 8+Page 22

Wines of BC: Our Land, Revealed9:30 -11:15am

VCECOpening Plenary (Trade)

$40

Trade Days Lunch11:30am-1:15pm

VCEC, Parkview TerraceLunch (Trade)

$65

Get Uncorked!5:00 -7:00pmEarls Hornby

Wine & Food Grazing$65/$55 groups of 8+

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Burrowing Owl Goes Glowbal

6:30-10:30pmGlowbal Grill &

Satay BarWinery Dinner

$135 /Page13

CedarCreek at Bishop’s

6:30 -10:30pmBishop’s

Winery Dinner$175 /Page13

West + Road 13,A Sense of Place6:30 -10:00pm

WestWinery Dinner

$150 /Page13

California Wine Rush9:00-11:30pm

Canvas LoungeWine Mingler

$55/$45 groups of 8+Page 23

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Curtain Raiser6:00-7:00pm

VCECWine & Food Grazing

Invitation & passes only

Osoyoos Larose Component & Vertical Boardroom Tasting

5:15-6:45pmTerminal City ClubBoardroom Tasting$150/Page25

Eco-friendly Wine: Over-hyped, Over-priced?

1:30-5:00pmMorrisJ.WoskCentreforDialogue

Simon Fraser UniversityTrade Symposium /$40

A Vertical Tasting of Oculus4:00-5:30pm

The Vancouver ClubBoardroom Tasting$150/Page25

Beringer Private Reserve Vertical Tasting3:30-5:00pm

The Vancouver ClubWine Seminar

$160/Page26

Riedel in the Home: The Glory

of the Glass5:15-6:45pm

The Vancouver Club

Wine Seminar$170

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For more information and for full event details, visit PlayhouseWinefest.comAll events available through Playhouse Box Office 604.873.3311Group rates only available until March 14

The Nota Bene

VerticalTasting

5:15-6:45pmPan Pacific

Hotel Boardroom

Tasting$150

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International Festival Tasting

7:00-10:00pmVCEC

Wine Tasting$89/

$80 groups of 8+

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Bin and Now: New and Old

Australian Wines

5:00-6:45pmVCEC

Wine Seminar$80

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Friday, Mar. 27 Saturday, Mar. 28 Sunday, Mar. 29

What’s Behind Pairing with

Pinots?10:00 -11:30am

VCECWine & Food

Pairing Seminar (Trade)

$40

BC Reds Reach for

the Top10:00-11:30am

VCECWine Seminar

(Trade)$40

6th Annual Awards Lunch: Celebrating Excellence

Wine List Awards, Sommelier of the Year, Spirited Industry Professional Award, Fetzer Great Beginnings,

Quady Dessert Competition11:45am-1:15pm

VCECLunch (Trade) / $65

Vintners Brunch11:30am - 2:00pm

VCECBrunch

$129/$1290 table of 10Page 16

Flavours of the Festival 12:00- 2:30pm

The Fairmont Waterfront Brunch

$99/$900 table of 10 Page 17

Gold Pass Tasting Lounge

5:30-9:00pmVCEC

Wine & Food Grazing

$150 includes Friday IFTPage 23

Gold Pass Tasting Lounge5:30 -9:00pm

VCECWine & Food

Grazing$150 includes Saturday IFT

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International Festival Tasting

7:00-10:00pmVCEC

Wine Tasting$89/

$80 groups of 8+

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Blasted Church Midnight Service10:00pm-12:45am

Christ Church CathedralWine + BBQ

+ Concert$89/$169 with Saturday IFT

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Vinho Verde: The Fresh Taste of Spring11:30am-1:30pm/VCEC

Wine & Food Pairing Seminar$49 / Page 27

Great Estates of the Okanagan, the Ultimate

Wine Dinner6:30 - 10:30pmBlueWaterCafé

Winery Dinner$135 /Page15

Bridges Showcases the

Pacific Northwest6:30 - 10:00pm

BridgesWinery Dinner

$100 /Page15

Tour de France6:30 - 10:00pmBistro PastisWinery Dinner

$150 /Page15

Ancient Culture, Local Ingredients6:00 - 9:30pm

Wild RiceWinery Dinner

$125 /Page15

Trade Tasting with

Buyers Hour1:30-5:00pm

VCECWine Tasting

(Trade)$39

Trade Tasting 2:30-5:00pm

VCECWine Tasting

(Trade)$29

Wine Tasting

Wine Mingler

Wine Seminar

Boardroom Tasting

Wine & Food Grazing

Lunch & Brunch

WineryDinner

Trade Events

Icewine, Well Thawed Out5:00-6:45pm

VCECWine Seminar

$60Page 27

Bourgogne: Tour de Terroir5:00-6:45pm

VCECWine Seminar

$60Page 27

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Riedel in the Restaurant:

Capitalize on Quality

10:00-11:30amThe

VancouverClub

Wine Seminar (Trade)

$40

20 Things to Know for 2010

1:30-3:00pmVCEC

Wine Seminar/(Trade)

$39 includes

Trade Tasting

Cape Coastal11:30am-2:00pm

Hart House Restaurant

Sit-down Lunch$79

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Licensed to Thrill –

Germany’s 007 Vintage

12:00- 2:30pmChambar Belgian

RestaurantSit-down Lunch

$79Page 18

Dine Italia11:30am-2:30pm

La TerrazzaSit-down Lunch

$99Page 18

Perfect Pairings – New Zealand

Wines, BC Cuisine12:00- 2:30pm

WatermarkSit-down Lunch

$79Page 18

A Culinary Tango12:00-2:30pm

Cobre Restaurant

Sit-down Lunch$79

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Art de Vivre12:00-2:00pm

Vancouver Rowing ClubGrazing Lunch

$65Page 19

Aussie Barbie12:00- 2:00pmDockside

Grazing Lunch $65

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Our Land, Our Best

12:00-2:30pmPan Pacific Vancouver

Grazing Lunch $89/$80 groups

of 8+Page 19

25 Under $254:30-6:30pmChill WinstonWine Mingler

$39Page 24

Salud Chile!12:00- 2:00pmO’Doul’s

Restaurant & BarGrazing Lunch

$65Page 19

Blind-Blind3:00-4:45pm

VCECWine Seminar

$40Page 28

The Century Mark5:00-6:45pm

VCECWine Seminar

$80Page 28

Spain: Vinos & Tapas

12:30- 2:30pmSenova

RestaurantGrazing Lunch

$65Page 19

Gaga for Gewürz!

3:00-4:45pmMiele

ShowroomWine Mingler

$49Page 24

Icons of British

Columbia5:00-6:45pm

VCECWine Seminar

$50Page 28

Tuesday, March 24

Diva(s) at the MetMetropolitan Hotel Vancouver645 Howe Street 6:00-9:00pm$85

Monday, March 23

Get Uncorked!Earls Hornby905 Hornby Street5:00-7:00pm$65/$55eachforgroupsof eight or more

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Wednesday, March 25

Fetzer presents Great Beginnings – Best New Flavours of the CityThe Fairmont WaterfrontWaterfront Ballroom900 Canada Place Way5:30-7:30pm$69/$60eachforgroups of eight or more

The Earls Get Uncorked event is your chance to kick-off the Playhouse Wine Festival in style. Come and celebrate a pioneering partnership betweenEarlsandInniskillinDiscoverySeriesWines,showcasingvarietals that are experimental for the Okanagan. This exciting joint venture has Earls collaborating with Inniskillin to create an exclusive to Earls, Rhône-inspired Okanagan blend with experimental plantings of classic red Rhône varieties including Grenache, Mouvedre and Counoise. JoinEarlsHeadChefReubenMajorandInniskillinOkanaganWinemakerSandor Mayer for a truly Canadian culinary experience. Spend the evening indulginginInniskillinDiscoverySerieswines,perfectlypairedwithEarls’locally inspired eats, created exclusively for this special evening.

Bring your ehs and your appetite.

What happens when a group of women get together? They talk wine, of course. This two-part event starts by exploring a series of wines brought to you by a group of fabulous women from around the world. Host DaennaVanMulligen,akaWineDiva,willintroduceyoutowinemakers,proprietors and international sales agents who will share the wines they represent as well as their own delicious history during a sit-down tasting. Women like Sandra Oldfield from Tinhorn Creek, Eva Bertran from Gloria Ferrer,AntonellaDiTonnofromCantineTalamonti,HeidiNoblefromJoieFarm,AndreaBesslichfromSchlossReinhartshausen,CathySeghesiofromSeghesioandEveJellfromSpierwillsharetheirlifeinwine–howthey got there and what it’s like being a woman in the grape trade! The second part of this first-ever event will allow participants to stretch their legs, chat and schmooze with these accomplished principals while sipping wines set up at numerous stations. Every station will feature a delicious andharmoniousbitecreatedbyDivaattheMetchefandsommelierDinoRenaerts to pair with each wine. Educational and social – what more could a gal (or curious wine appreciator) want? Save your questions for these international women in wine – perhaps a career change is in your future.

Sponsored by City Food Magazine

Come see what defines British Columbia as Canada’s trend-setting Culinary Arts province. Chefs from the hippest establishments square off to win Gold. They have chosen the ingredients and decided the best wine from the extensive Fetzer range to go with their meal. Now you taste, compare, and vote on who you think is the top leading edge food and wine pairing restaurant. This event is a great way to get a snap shot of the who’s who in Vancouver – a way to test out exciting new local food and wine wonders while relaxing after work.

Sponsored by Fetzer Vinyards and the Vancouver Courier

An informal wine and food event, where patrons browse from tasting station to tasting station while enjoying a casual buffet.

Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28

Gold Pass Tasting LoungeVCEC, Meeting Room 19999 Canada Place5:30-9:00pm$150 (includes access to International Festival Tasting, 7–10 pm)

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The Gold Pass Tasting Lounge is the perfect place to amplify your wine festival experience with VIP treatment. Sample an assortment of the festival’s premium bottles, unavailable in the Tasting Room, served in a Riedel Ouverture glass that is yours to keep. Enjoy a light buffet before headingtotheInternationalFestivalTastingRoom,whichopensat7:00pm. Sommeliers will be on hand to guide you through themed flights while pouring unique and exclusive wines. Whenever you need a break from the Tasting Room crowds, simply return to the lounge for a more intimateexperience.Newthisyear…Saturdaynightadded!

Sponsored by Vancouver Wine Vault / Event Partners Puddifoot and Inform Interiors

Chef Rob Feenie celebrates BC wine.

Don’tmissBC’skick-offpartyatthenewInformInterior’sGastownlocation – featuring the wines of BC and renowned Chef Rob Feenie of the Cactus Club Cafe. Come taste tapas-style small plates, designed as the perfect complement to the unique fresh flavours of the Wines of British Columbia. Participating wineries include Blasted Church, CedarCreek Estate Winery, Elephant Island Orchard Winery, Fairview Cellars, Ganton & Larsen Prospect Winery, Garry Oaks, Lake Breeze Vineyards, Nk’Mip Cellars, Osoyoos Larose, Peller Estates, See Ya Later Ranch, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards and Wild Goose Vineyards & Winery.Sponsored by Wines of British Columbia and Western LivingEvent Partner Inform Interiors

Experience a California Wine Rush at the trendy Canvas Lounge and Gallery in Gastown. The magic of California’s exciting wine industry is the focus at this high-energy, but relaxed wine bash that is designed for passionate lovers of wine, food, music and more. No one throws a better party than California’s coolest wineries, whose innovative and dynamic wine making techniques produce great wines in a variety of stylestopleaseeveryone’spalates.Joinusforafuneveningfeaturingarange of wines from all over the Golden State including Beringer, Caymus Vineyards, Edge Winery, Fess Parker, Fetzer, Fuse Wines, Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards, Ironstone Vineyards, Kenwood, Magnanimus Wine Group,MirassouWinery,Murphy-Goode,PedroncelliWinery,Quady,Ravenswood, Robert Mondavi Winery, Rodney Strong Vineyards and Seghesio Family Vineyards. Style, schmooze and wine are all on the menu enhanced by gourmet snacks and nibbles from Glowbal Catering – owned by Yaletown favourite, Glowbal Grill & Satay Bar. Set amongst two stories of contemporary urban art and elegance; get your glasses ready for a different wine tasting with a laid-back California vibe.

Sponsored by Wines of California

Tuesday, March 24

A Great Big Kitchen Party for a Great Little Wine RegionInform Interiors 97 Water Street7:00-9:00pm$49/$40eachforgroups of eight or more

Wednesday, March 25

California Wine RushCanvas Lounge99 Powell Street9:00-11:30pm$55/$45forgroups of eight or more

An upbeat wine tasting where patrons browse from station to station in an informal and entertaining setting. Some food will be served, but it is advised to eat ahead of time. Wine Minglers

Wine+BBQ+ Concert

25 Under $25Chill Winston3 Alexander Street4:30-6:30pm$39

Saturday, March 28

Blasted Church Midnight ServiceChrist Church Cathedral690 Burrard Street10:00pm-12:45am$89/$169withSaturdayIFT

Saturday, March 28

Gaga for Gewürz!Miele Showroom69 Smithe Street3:00-4:45pm$49

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AreyouafanofGewürztraminer?Whatstyleisyourfavourite? What region? What should it be paired with?ThisGewürzfestwillexploretheversatilityof this opulently aromatic grape by showcasing 24 differentGewürz’sfrom10distinctlydifferentwineregions set among eight unique flavour stations. TimPawseyandChefDanaReinhardtwillhostthisafternoon of tasting and testing at the dramatic Miele Showroom in Yaletown. Small samples of a variety of flavours like spicy, smoky, sweet and rich will allow guests to find their favourite style and region as well astheidealfoodpairingforeach.Gewürztraminerinall its glory!

Sponsored by Tidings

Back again by popular demand, 25 Under $25 introduces your discerning taste buds to great wines from around the world. These selections prove that half the fun in searching out a remarkable wine can betherewardoffindingitatagreatvalue.JamesNevison and Kenji Hodgson (halfaglass.com; The Wine Guys at The Province newspaper; authors of Have a Glass and Had a Glass) will help everyone understand that wine is what you make it – as simple, fun and tasty as you like. Chill Winston, the modern resto-lounge in historic Gastown hosts this early evening of discovery. Sample a selection of 25 top wines from around the world. From Spain to Argentina, France to South Africa, New Zealand to Italy, Chile to Australia, California to Portugal, and from Oregon to BC, the selection will shock you.

Sponsored by Acqua Panna, San Pellegrino and The Province

Make your pilgrimage to the most unique event on the schedule at this year’s Playhouse Wine Festival. Throughout the evening, surrender yourself totemptationwithMemphisBluesBBQHouse’ssinful“foodforthemasses,”pairedwithafocusedselection of Blasted Church wines. For entertainment, the full complement of the Gospel Experience Choir will“raisetheroof”ofVancouver’sstunningChristChurch Cathedral. Guaranteed to be one of the most memorable events of the festival! Patrons must be advised that thou shalt not bring glorious wines and food into the main hall of Christ Church Cathedral.

Sponsored by the Georgia Straight

Boardroom Tastings

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OculusisaCanadianoriginal:Deeplyrootedinthetraditionofclassic Bordeaux winemaking, Mission Hill’s flagship wine makes a persuasive argument for the magic of south Okanagan Merlot when married with its companion Bordeaux grape varieties. Since its debut in 1999 (the ’97 and ’98 vintages were released together), Oculus has garnered critical acclaim from sommeliers, wine writers, chefs and collectors alike. This signature wine has been gathering momentum like few luxury wines in recent memory. As Oculus reaches new heights of quality and commands even greater respect and recognition, it is bound to become ever more precious and scarce. PleasejoinwinemakerJohnSimesandproprietorAnthonyvonMandlforanepictastingofelevenvintagesofOculus(1997-2007).Dresscode in effect. Please no denim or athletic wear.

Sponsored by Mission Hill Family Estate

Osoyoos Larose is one of the most sought after wines available in Canada. Created on an extraordinary site in the south Okanagan, renowned for both its special growing conditions and its stunning beauty, Osoyoos Larose is the outcome of an inspired partnership. In 1998, Groupe Taillan of France united with Vincor Canada to bring centuries old French winemaking to one of the world’s newest and most exciting wine regions. Together, their shared goal was to develop Osoyoos Larose, a Canadian wine of exceptional quality made from classic Bordeaux varietals grown in the unique terroir of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. The partners believe that the exceptional growing conditions combine with Bordeaux winemaking expertise to enable the crafting of red wines ranking amongst the finestintheworld.JoinwinemakerandviticulturalistPascalMadevonfor this exciting opportunity to taste barrel samples of the individual components as well as a vertical tasting of Le Grand Vin from 2001 through to 2007.

Sponsored by Osoyoos Larose

Nota Bene is the iconic cult wine proudly produced by Black Hills Estate Winery in Oliver, BC. This is a single vineyard blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes grown on the winery’s Black Sage Road Vineyard. The terroir on this 27-acre property is some of the most exceptional in the country. The deep sand and intense heat of this micro-climate enable the growth of exceptional Bordeaux grapes which are carefully hand-picked by the Black Hills team. In the winery, painstakingly exact vinification techniques are employed to truly reflect this terroir. The resulting wine has been extremely approachable; which in turn has created a wildly loyal following with wine enthusiasts across Canada. The most recent release of 3300 cases of Nota Bene sold out in only 47 minutes! Come see what the magic is all about! Winemaker Graham Pierce and President Glenn Fawcett will be on hand for a very special and very rare tasting of nine consecutive vintages of Nota Bene (1999-2007).

Sponsored by Black Hills Estate Winery

Wednesday, March 25

A Vertical Tasting of OculusThe Vancouver ClubUniversity Room915 West Hastings Street4:00-5:30pm$150(Dresscodeineffect)

Thursday, March 26

Osoyoos Larose Component & Vertical Boardroom TastingTerminal City ClubPresident’s Room837 West Hastings Street5:15-6:45pm$150

Friday, March 27

The Nota Bene Vertical TastingPan Pacific Hotel Suite One999 Canada Place5:15-6:45pm$150

Boardroom Tastings are the hottest ticket at the Playhouse Winefest. These are single-winery tastings featuring verticals of rare or unique vintages in an intimate setting. There is a purchase limit of TWO tickets per person for all Boardroom Tastings.

Thursday, March 26

Pinot-Rama!VCEC, Meeting Room 11999 Canada Place5:00-6:45pm$50

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Beringer Vineyards, Napa’s benchmark producer since 1876, embarked on their Private Reserve Program in the 1970s. After modernizing its winemaking facility, upgrading and expanding vineyards, they began making limited production wines with their best fruit to celebrate Beringer’s 100th birthday. Today, Winemaker Laurie Hook works with Napa Valley sites, identified for producing intensely coloured and flavoured grapes. The most expressive components from their best vineyards are blended to craft the Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Bancroft Ranch, Tre Colline Vineyard (both on Howell Mountain), Chabot Vineyard, and St. Helena Home are all regular Private Reserve contributors. It’s this mosaic of single vineyards that creates wines of uncommon richness, complexity and concentration.

Sponsored by Beringer

JoincelebratedwinepersonalityDavidScholefieldforaneducational,entertainingexplorationofthisyear’sGlobalFocus:Pinot(s).Listentohiscaptivating tales of Pinot’s long history of mutation, passion and terroir, whilesamplingPinotBlanc,PinotGrigio/Gris,PinotNoir,PinotMeunierandeven Pinotage. A unique, exciting line-up of wines will highlight the wide variety of styles (including sparkling and icewine) from both the Old and New Worlds. Featuring wines from Ata Rangi, Burrowing Owl, Champagne deVenoge,DomainedelaVougeraie,HaciendaAraucano,HenriBourgeois,MaisonAlbertBichot,PierreSparr,Quails’Gate,Saintsbury,SantaMargherita, Sandhill, Sokol Blosser, Spier and Sumac Ridge.

Sponsored by Wine Access

Georg Riedel, the 10th generation patriarch of glassware royalty brings his Vitis series to Vancouver with the Glory of the Glass. A fusion of functionality and artistic statement, the Vitis series is the pinnacle of modern stemmed glass technology. Seminar participants will experience the superiority of varietal specific Vitis glassware as they sample premium wines from a selection of renowned producers, including Nautilus from New Zealand, Australia’s Thompson Estate, British Columbia’s own Herder Winery & Vineyard and Napa Valley icon Signorello. The added bonus? Guests take home their own set of Vitis series glasses, valued at $170.

Sponsored by Riedel: The Wine Glass Company and Western LivingEvent Partner The Vancouver Club

This comparative tasting of premium Australian Wines will put current and old vintages of the same wine side by side. Witness first hand the ageing characteristics, ageing capabilities and the effects of closures. Look at the ageing capacity of Eden Valley Riesling and Hunter Valley Semillon; compare old and new vintages of Barossa Valley Shiraz, CoonawarraCabernetSauvignonandMcLarenValeGSM.MarkDavidsonwill moderate a stellar line-up of Aussie winemakers, including Stuart Blackwell(St.Hallett),DanBuckle(MountLangiGhiran),GordonGebbie(YeringStation),RobertHillSmith(Yalumba),PhilipLaffer(Jacob’sCreek),Brian Lynn (Majella) and Bruce Tyrrell (Tyrrell’s Wines). This seminar will be conducted using Riedel glassware.

Event Partner Wine Australia

Riedel in the Home: The Glory of the GlassThe Vancouver ClubThe Grand Ballroom915 West Hastings Street5:15-6:45pm$170(Dresscodeineffect)

Friday, March 27

Bin and Now: New and Old Australian WinesVCEC, Meeting Room 2999 Canada Place5:00-6:45pm$80

An exploration of issues and trends in the wine industry, or an overview of a particular wine or varietal, led by winemakers or other experts in the field.

Wednesday, March 25

Beringer Private Reserve Vertical TastingThe Vancouver ClubGrand Ballroom915 West Hastings Street3:30-5:00pm$160(Dresscodeineffect)

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Friday, March 27

Bourgogne: Tour de TerroirVCEC, Meeting Room 11999 Canada Place5:00-6:45pm$60

Wine Seminars

Red and white Burgundy are undeniably THE reference for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Burgundy’s best expressions have inspired producers from around the globe to attempt to emulate these iconic wines. Nowhere else in the world does the notion of terroir become more important than in Burgundy. From Chablis to Beaujolais and every district in between, Michelle Bouffard and Michaela Morris from “housewine”takeyouonatourtoexplorehowthesetwograpesexpress themselves differently as terroir changes. Featuring wines from Boisset,BouchardPère&Fils,ChâteaudeCordonAndré,ChristianMoreauPère&Fils,GeorgesDuboeuf,DomainesPiron,DomainedelaVougeraie and Olivier Leflaive.

Sponsored by EAT Magazine

At this tasting of some of the best icewines from Canada, Germany and theUnitedStates,apanelofexpertproducers,hostedbyJohnSchreiner – who wrote the book on icewine – will reveal the magic of this wine. No wine is made under conditions that are more difficult. Under regulations that are strictly enforced everywhere icewine is made, the grapes cannot be picked until they are hard frozen. This requires pickers to work in bone-chilling conditions, often at night. The grapes remain frozen for pressing, yielding only 15-20% of the usual volume of juice. The resulting juice is 35-45% sugar by volume, with the potential to make wines of remarkable intensity of flavour and aroma. Exuberant when young, icewine changes its personality dramatically as it ages. Is icewine best consumed when young or should it be aged? The experts will address this and other issues concerningicewine,includingthis:globalwarminghasalreadyreduced eiswein vintages in Germany. Is icewine production under threat? Featuring Schloss Reinhartshausen and St. Urbans-Hof from Germany,ChateauSte.MichellefromtheUnitedStates,ChâteaudesCharmes, Peninsula Ridge and Pillitteri from Ontario, and Gehringer Brothers,Hainle,Inniskillin,Jackson-Triggs,MissionHillandSummerhill from British Columbia.

Sponsored by Pedersen’s Rental

Vinho Verde, a wine from Portugal’s cool, green coast, blends fresh aromas, zesty crispness and soft alcohol in a delicious, refreshing wine. JoinVinhoVerde-loverDJKearneyinalivelyseminarfeaturingthesedistinct,aromatic“green”whitespairedperfectlywithsmallplatescreated by Blair Rasmussen, the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre’s Executive Chef. Food-friendly wines (think west coast seafood) fromAgri-Roncão,QuintaDasArcas,VinhosBorgesandSolardaPenawill show that Vinho Verde is the next red-hot white.

Sponsored by the Vinho Verde Commission and the Portuguese Trade and Tourism Commission

Icewine, Well Thawed OutVCEC, Meeting Room 13999 Canada Place5:00-6:45pm$60

Saturday, March 28

Vinho Verde: The Fresh Taste of SpringVCEC, Meeting Room 11999 Canada Place11:30am-1:30pm$49

Icons of British ColumbiaVCEC, Meeting Room 11999 Canada Place5:00-6:45pm$50

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An exploration of sensory deprivation in the art of wine appreciation. Experts worldwide claim that tasting in the dark heightens your senses to smellandtastewine.Takea“blind”lookatawhiteandaredwine–willyoubeabletotellthedifference?JoinwineeducatorandsommelierMireilleSauvéofTheWineUmbrellaasshetakesparticipantsthroughaflight of wines double blind. Blind taste, blindfolded and see for yourself how impartial judgment affects your opinions. Bibs optional (but no peeking).

Sponsored by Flavours Magazine

Old vines are said to produce intense wines, full of character. This seminar is designed to put that theory to the test. The prerequisite for participation in this tasting is simple – only wines from vines at least 100 years old are allowed. The participating wineries have pulled out all of the stops, with severalcomingfromvinescloserto150yearsold.JoinperennialWineFestivalmoderatorsMarkDavidsonandCristianovanZeller,withanall-star cast of winemakers, as they guide you through a centenarian tasting toremember.FeaturingwinesfromHenschke,M.Torres,QuintadoCrasto,QuintadoValeDonaMaria,Ravenswood,RolfBinder,Seghesio,Tyrrell’sand Yalumba.

Sponsored by Vines Magazine

To the list of things that define what is quintessentially British Columbian, we now need to add our wines. In this seminar, we’ll look at benchmark examples of a wide range of white and red BC wines. How do they compare to international benchmarks? How and why are they different? Is there suchathingas“BCterroir”?Isthereadefinitive“BCstyle”?Joinustofindout!Anall-starwinemakerpanelwillbemoderatedbyDavidScholefield.FeaturingwinesfromBurrowingOwl,BlackHills,CedarCreek,Jackson-Triggs,LakeBreeze,MissionHill,Nk’Mip,Quails’Gate,Sandhill,SeeYaLater Ranch, Tantalus, Thornhaven and Wild Goose.

Sponosored by Wines of British Columbia

The Century MarkVCEC, Meeting Room 13999 Canada Place5:00-6:45pm$80

Saturday, March 28

Blind-BlindVCEC, Meeting Room 8999 Canada Place3:00-4:45pm$40

Gold Pass$395

Gold Pass

Enjoy the red carpet treatment with our Gold Pass. A terrific value, this pass offers incomparable access to the Festival.

Three evenings (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) in the International Festival Tasting Room (a $267 value).

Two afternoons (Thursday and Friday) at the exclusive Trade Tasting with Buyers Hour sessions in the International Festival Tasting Room (a $78 value).

Admission to the Curtain Raiser VIP reception onThursdayfrom6:00-7:00pm(notavailableforpublicsale).

Admission to the Gold Pass Tasting Lounge on Friday and Saturday from5:30-9:00pm,featuring:• AselectionofpremiumwinesfromtheTastingRoom and special events• ComplimentaryRiedelOuvertureglass• Lightbuffet (a $120 value)

• Priority access to the Tasting Room – no line-ups!

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TradeDaysEvents

TheTradeDaysprogramencompassesthreedaysofseminars,lunches,and tastings designed for the food and beverage and hospitality industries. Admission is restricted to industry professionals and topics are chosen to reflect the top trends in the wine world. This trade conference connects wine producers directly with the retailers, buyers, servers and restaurateurs who promote and sell their wines.

Reducing carbon footprints, being eco-friendly, having organic certification…howimportantaretheseinitiatives,anddoconsumersreally care? A symposium on the search for truth in green wine marketing.

Two afternoon tastings dedicated for industry members, with an emphasis on wines that are not yet available in the marketplace. The first hour in the room is reserved for trade buyers, executive chefs and Trade Super Pass holders.

An overview of the past, present and future of the BC wine industry and an exploration of the province’s unique terroir.

The wine industry’s power lunch of the year. Each table includes two or more winery principals, pouring a special selection of their wines.

An unprecedented tasting of BC’s most sought-after red wines, as a panel of experts assesses the state the BC red wine art.

Pinot Noir is regarded as the most food-friendly varietals. An experienced panel of sommeliers and chefs will put this assumption to the test, pairing a variety of dishes with a selection of Pinot(s) from around the world.

Georg Riedel will introduce his new Flow series to Vancouver’s hospitality industry, with an impressive line-up of wines to demonstrate the many benefits of varietal-specific glassware.

A buffet trade lunch honouring the stars of the local wine and food world, and pairing the wines of British Columbia with the exquisite cuisine of VCEC executive chef Blair Rasmussen.

A seminar for frontline retail and restaurant staff on BC food and wine. BCwineguyDavidScholefielddishesthedirtinaninformalsessionoftasting and talking terroir.

Visit PlayhouseWinefest.com for more information or call 604.873.3311 to purchase tickets.

Wednesday, March 25

Eco-friendly Wine: Over-hyped, Over-priced? 1:30-5:00pmMorrisJ.WoskCentreforDialogueSimon Fraser University

Friday, March 27

BC Reds Reach for the Top 10:00-11:30am,VCEC

What’s Behind Pairing with Pinots? 10:00-11:30am,VCEC

Riedel in the Restaurant: Capitalize on Quality 10:00-11:30am The Vancouver Club

6th Annual Awards Lunch: Celebrating Excellence 11:45am-1:15pm,VCEC

20 Things to Know for 2010 1:30-3:00pm,VCEC

Thursday, March 26 &Friday, March 27

Trade Tasting2:30-5:00pm,VCECBuyers Hour –1:30-2:30pm

Thursday, March 26

Wines of BC: Our Land, RevealedOpening Plenary 9:30-11:15am,VCEC

Trade Days Lunch11:30am-1:15pm, VCEC, Parkview Terrace

VANCOUVER AND AREA

PlatinumBlueWaterCafé+RawBarWest

Gold[C] RestaurantChambar Belgian RestaurantCinCin RistoranteCioppino’s Mediterranean GrillCRUThe Fish House in Stanley ParkFuel RestaurantLa TerrazzaPearl on the Rock (White Rock)Salt Tasting RoomVij’s

SilverBrix Restaurant & Wine BarCaffédéMediciGoldfish Pacific KitchenJoeFortesSeafood&ChopHouseLe GavrocheThe Observatory on Grouse MountainProvence MarinasideThe William Tell Restaurant

BronzeThe Beach HouseBistrot BistroBravo Restaurant and Lounge (Chilliwack) GastropodGramercy GrillHart House Restaurant Haus Uropa Restaurant (Gibsons)Italian KitchenNu Restaurant + LoungeRestaurant 62 (Abbotsford)Salmon House on the HillSeymour Golf & Country ClubTomatoFreshFoodCaféZest

Honourable MentionThe Cannery Seafood HouseHamilton Street GrillPair BistroThe Ocean ClubRare RestaurantRelish

WHISTLER

GoldAraxi Restaurant & BarRimrockCafé

SilverFifty Two 80 Bistro

Honorable MentionThe Mountain Club

VANCOUVER ISLAND

PlatinumSooke Harbour House

GoldIl Terrazzo

SilverThe Aerie Resort & SpaNautical Nellies Steak & Seafood House

BronzeAtrevida Restaurant (Galiano Island)CANOE BrewpubHastings House (Salt Spring Island)Hotel Grand Pacific

Honorable MentionMoxie’s on YatesShelter Restaurant (Tofino)Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub

INTERIOR

GoldToasted Oak Wine Bar & Grill (Oliver)

BronzeSal’s Prime Steak House (Kelowna)

ALBERTA GoldCatch Restaurant (Calgary)DivinoWineandCheeseBistro (Calgary)

Honorable MentionHardware Grill (Edmonton)La Ronde (Edmonton)

Best First Time EntryTapastree Restaurant, Vancouver

Sommelier Of The YearNeil Ingram, Boneta RestaurantSponsored by the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association and the International Sommelier Guild of Canada

Spirited Industry ProfessionalChristine Coletta

Quady Dessert Competition1st Place:SteveHodge,ThomasHaas Fine Chocolates & Patisserie2nd Place: Sam Shem, Four Seasons Hotel3rd Place: Tomiko Mayede, DeuceRestaurantSponsored by Quady Winery and PlanitBC.com

Fetzer Great Beginnings – Best New Flavours of the CityJudges’ Choice: Ryan Mah, Wild RicePeople’s Choice: RickDavidson,Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort Sponsored by Fetzer Vineyards

Vintners Brunch Wine & Food PairingTim MuehlbauerNorthwest Culinary Academy of Vancouver

Mission Hill Family Estate Reserve Riesling IcewineSponsored by EAT Magazine

The Puddifoot Award – Sommelier ChallengeChris GirouxBacchus Restaurant,Wedgewood Hotel

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2008 TRADE COMPETITION WINNERS

WINE LIST AWARDS

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Kye Agrios chef, Granville Room Flavours of the FestivalKaren Barnaby executive chef, The Fish House in Stanley Park Vintners BrunchJeff Batt executive chef, MonkMcQueensFreshSeafood&OysterBar VintnersBrunchEva BertranGloriaFerrer Diva(s)attheMetAndrea BesslichSchlossReinhartshausen Diva(s)attheMetJohn Bishop Bishop’s CedarCreek at Bishop’sJohn Blakeley Bistro Pastis Tour de FranceJulian Bond Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts What’s Behind Pairing with Pinots? Vintners BrunchMichelle BouffardHouseWine Bourgogne:TourdeTerroirTodd Bright executive chef, Wild Rice Ancient Culture, Local IngredientsRichard Carras proprietor,AuthenticWineandSpiritsMerchants TradeDaysLunchBernard Casavant The Sonora Room, Burrowing Owl Estate Winery Flavours of the FestivalJonathan Chovancek chef de cuisine, Culinary Capers Catering Vintners BrunchRick Cluff CBC broadcaster 6th Annual Awards LunchGrant Cousar chef and owner, Whistler Cooks Flavours of the FestivalSean Cousins chef, The Vancouver Club d’Arry’s ClubJohn Crook chef, Glowbal Grill & Satay Bar Burrowing Owl Goes GlowbalMark Davidson wine educator BinandNow:NewandOldAustralianWines The Century MarkRick Davidson chef, Cedar Room, Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort Flavours of the FestivalJean Claude Douguet chef, Gotham Steakhouse Vintners BrunchAntonella Di Tonno Cantine Talamonti Diva(s)attheMetGlenn Fawcett president, Black Hills Estate Winery The Nota Bene Vertical TastingRob Feenie chef, Cactus Club Cafe A Great Big Kitchen Party for a Great Little Wine RegionManny FerreiraSenova Spain:Vinos&TapasMario Fortin executive chef, Aqua Riva Vintners BrunchFrançois Gagnon executive chef, CinCin Caymus @ CinCinMargaret Gallagher CBC broadcaster 6th Annual Awards LunchRyan Gauthier executive chef, Italian Kitchen Brunello, Barolo and BeyondWarren Geraghty executive chef, West West + Road 13, A Sense of PlaceAnthony Gismondi executive editor,WineAccess Eco-FriendlyWine:Over-Hyped,Over-Priced? wine columnist,TheVancouverSun WinesofBC:OurLand,Revealed co-host“TonyandKasey’sBuzzonFoodandWine,”Talk1410AM, BCRedsReachfortheTop gismondionwine.comRene Haudenschild executive winery chef, The Grapevine Restaurant, Gray Monk Estate Winery. Flavours of the FestivalPark Heffelfinger co-owner,MemphisBluesBBQHouse BlastedChurchMidnightService Kenji Hodgson wine writer, halfaglass 25 Under $25Laurie Hook winemaker, Beringer Vineyards Beringer Private Reserve Vertical TastingGennaro Iorio chef,LaTerrazza DineItalia Flavours of the FestivalStuart Irving executive chef, Cobre Restaurant A Culinary TangoStephane Istel chef de cuisine,DBBistroModerne Cuisine de Terroir Epicurean Fête Eve Jell SpierWines Diva(s)attheMetDave Jorgensen executive chef, Salmon House on the Hill Vintners BrunchDJ Kearney wine educator VinhoVerde:TheFreshTasteofSpring What’s Behind Pairing with Pinots?Scott Kidd executive chef, Lift Bar Grill View Vintners BrunchTony Lawrence A Chef for You What’s Behind Pairing with Pinots?Robert LeCrom executive chef, The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Bacchanalia GalaPhillip Less executive chef, Watermark Vintners Brunch Perfect PairingsDon Letendre chef, Elixir Restaurant, Opus Hotel Flavours of the FestivalPascal Madevon winemaker and viticulturalist, Osoyoos Larose Osoyoos Larose Component & Vertical Boardroom Tasting

Featured Speakersand Chefs

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Reuben Major head chef, earls Get Uncorked!Shane McNeil chef, Bridges Bridges Showcases the Pacific NorthwestChad Minton chef, Mosaic Bar & Grille, The Hyatt Regency Hotel Flavours of the FestivalMichaela MorrisHouseWine Bourgogne:TourdeTerroirTim Muehlbauer pastry chef instructor, Northwest Culinary Academy Vintners BrunchJames Nevison wine writer, halfaglass 25 Under $25Heidi NobleJoieFarm Diva(s)attheMetSandra Oldfield winemaker,TinhornCreek Diva(s)attheMetFrank Pabst executive chef,BlueWaterCafé GreatEstatesoftheOkanagan, theUltimateWineDinnerTim Pawsey wine and food writer GagaforGewürz! Fetzer presents Great Beginnings – Best New Flavours of the CityDennis Peckham executive chef, Hart House Restaurant Cape Coastal Vintners BrunchJoe Perera executive chef, The Shore Club Vintners Brunch Flavours of the FestivalGraham Pierce winemaker, Black Hills Estate Winery The Nota Bene Vertical TastingScott Pratico executive chef,JoeFortesSeafoodandChopHouse VintnersBrunchBlair Rasmussen executive chef, Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre What’s Behind Pairing with Pinots? Vintners BrunchDana Reinhardt chef GagaforGewürz!Dino Renaerts chef and sommelier,DivaattheMet Diva(s)attheMet Flavours of the Festival What’s Behind Pairing with Pinots? Georg Riedel RiedelintheHome:TheGloryoftheGlass RiedelintheRestaurant:CapitalizeonQualityMireille Sauvé sommelier, Wine Umbrella Blind-BlindDavid Scholefield wine personality Pinot-Rama! Icons of British Columbia 20 Things to Know for 2010 WinesofBC:OurLand,RevealedJohn Schreiner wine writer Icewine, Well Thawed OutNico Schuermans chef, Chambar Belgian Restaurant Licensed to Thrill – Germany’s 007 VintageBarry Scott auctioneer, Maynard’s Industries Bacchanalia GalaCathy SeghesioSeghesio Diva(s)attheMetGlenn Sigurdson consultant,CSEGroup Eco-FriendlyWine:Over-Hyped,Over-Priced?John Simes winemaker, Mission Hill A Vertical Tasting of OculusGeorge Siu co-owner,MemphisBluesBBQHouse BlastedChurchMidnightService Alice Spurrell Les Amis du Fromage Flavours of the FestivalWayne Sych executive chef, The Cannery Vintners BrunchWilliam Tse executive chef, Goldfish Pacific Kitchen Vintners BrunchDaenna Van MulligenWineDiva Diva(s)attheMetCristiano van ZellerQuintaDoValeDonaMaria TheCenturyMarkMichael Viloria executive chef,Manhattan,DeltaVancouverSuites FlavoursoftheFestivalAnthony von Mandl proprietor, Mission Hill A Vertical Tasting of OculusJohn Waller executive chef, The Wickaninnish Inn Flavours of the FestivalChris Whittaker executive chef,O’Doul’sRestaurant&Bar SaludChile!Shannon Wrightson executive chef, Herons Restaurant, The Fairmont Waterfront Flavours of the Festival

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Speaker/Chef Event

Executive Hotel Vintage Park 1379 Howe Street

Tasting Room Package$129 per person based on double occupancy, plus taxes and fees

Spend your evening tasting some of the best wines the Festival has to offer then retire to your own personal suite.

Packageincludes:• OnenightattheExecutiveHotelVintagePark,DowntownVancouver• InternationalFestivalTastingRoomsessionofyourchoice• Complimentaryparkingandinternet• ComplimentaryshuttletoandfromtheVancouverConvention and Exhibition Centre• DailycomplimentarywinetastinginLaValleeRestaurantlocated in the hotel • UpgradeddeluxeJacuzziguestrooms

To make a reservation call 1.800.570.3932 or for general information visit www.executivehotels.net

Wine tasting, fabulous food and a room at one of Vancouver’s top hotels – across the street from wine festival headquarters – make this package a must for any wine enthusiast.

Packageincludes:• OnenightatTheFairmontWaterfront• InternationalFestivalTastingRoomsession

Call 1.800.441.1414 and ask for in-house reservations or use promo code PRFES1 bookable at www.fairmont.com

After enjoying an evening of spectacular wines in the International Festival Tasting Room, retire to your room at The Listel Hotel.

Packageincludes:• OnenightinaGalleryFloorroom• ComplimentaryFrenchpressmorningcoffeedeliveredto your guest room• InternationalFestivalTastingRoomsession• AsignedcopyofJohnSchreiner’sbook“BCWineCountry”

To make a reservation call 1.800.663.5491 or for general information visit www.thelistelhotel.com

The following hotels are offering special room rates for Wine Festival patrons. Callandaskforthe“VancouverPlayhouseInternationalWineFestivalrate”:

Executive Hotel Vintage Park $119 1.800.570.3932 The Fairmont Waterfront $185 604.691.1991 or 1.800.441.1414The Listel Hotel $129 1.800.663.5491Lord Stanley Suites on the Park $119 604.688.9299 or toll free in Canada and USA 1.888.767.7829 Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver $179 604.687.1122 or toll free 1.800-667-2300Pan Pacific Hotel $195 604.662.8111 or toll free in Canada at 1.800.663.1515 in USA at 1.800.937.1515Terminal City Club $155 604.488.8806 or 1.888.253.8777

For free travel information and accommodation reservations, call Hello BC at 1.800.HELLO BC (1.800.435.5622 (North America). Or visit HelloBC.com

The Fairmont Waterfront900 Canada Place

Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival Package$159 per person based on double occupancy, plus taxes and fees

Special Hotel RatesMake a weekend – or week – of the Playhouse Winefest

Hotel Packages &Accommodation

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Package prices are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to availability. Single supplements available. Hotel taxes not included. Credit card charged at time of booking.

The Listel Hotel1300 Robson Street

Sip, Savour & Snooze Package$164 per person based on double occupancy, plus taxes and fees

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1. Bishop’s 2183 West 4th Avenue 2. Bistro Pastis 2153 West 4th Avenue 3. Blue Water Café 1095 Hamilton Street 4. Bridges 1696DuranleauStreet 5. Canvas Lounge 99 Powell Street 6. Chambar Belgian Restaurant 562 Beatty Street 7. Chill Winston 3 Alexander Street 8. Christ Church Cathedral 690 Burrard Street 9. CinCin 1154 Robson Street10. Cobre Restaurant 52 Powell Street11. Dockside 1253JohnstonStreet12. Earls Hornby 905 Hornby Street13. Executive Hotel Vintage Park 1379 Howe Street14. The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver 900 West Georgia Street 15. The Fairmont Waterfront 900 Canada Place Way16. Glowbal Grill & Satay Bar 1079 Mainland Street17. Hart House Restaurant 6664DeerLakeAvenue18. Inform Interiors 97 Water Street19. Italian Kitchen 1037 Alberni Street

20. La Terrazza 1088 Cambie Street21. Lord Stanley Suites on the Park 1889 Alberni Street22. DB Bistro Moderne 2551 West Broadway23. Metropolitan Hotel Vancouver 645 Howe Street24. Miele Showroom 69 Smithe Street25. O’Doul’s Restaurant & Bar/The Listel Hotel 1300 Robson Street26. Pan Pacific Vancouver 999 Canada Place27. Senova Restaurant 1864 West 57th Avenue28. Terminal City Club 837 West Hastings Street29. The Vancouver Club 915 West Hastings Street30. Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre 999 Canada Place31. Vancouver Rowing Club 450StanleyParkDrive32. Watermark 1305 Arbutus Street33. West 2881 Granville Street34. Wild Rice 117 West Pender Street34. Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue 580 West Hastings Street

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CanadaOntarioChâteaudesCharmes WinesPeninsula Ridge Estates WineryPillitteri Estates Winery

ChileHacienda AraucanoViña BisquerttViña CarmenViña Cono SurViña ErrazurizViña Santa RitaViña Casa TamayaM. TorresUndurraga

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ArgentinaCasa de CampoCatenaFinca FlichmanHumberto CanaleTrivento Bodegas y ViñedosXumekFamilia Zuccardi

AustraliaBleasdaled’ArenbergDeBortoliWinesEvans & TateGalvanized Wine GroupGrant BurgeHill-Smith EstatesInland Trading Co.Jacob’sCreekMajella WinesMount Langi Ghiran VineyardsPeter Lehmann WinesPikes Premium Winemakers & VigneronsSt HallettThompson EstateTwo HandsTyrrell’sYabby Lake VineyardYalumbaYering Station

British Columbia8thGenerationVineyard/ DeepCreekWineEstate & Hainle Vineyards Estate WineryAverillCreekVineyard/ Salt Spring Winery Arrowleaf CellarsArtisan SakeMaker at Granville IslandBlack Hills Estate WineryBlasted ChurchBlue Mountain Vineyard and CellarsBurrowing Owl Estate WineryCedarCreek Estate WineryCherry Point VineyardsChurch & State WinesDesertHillsEstateWinery/ Dunham&Froese Estate WineryDomainedeChaberton Estate WineryElephant Island Orchard WineryFairviewCellars/ Garry Oaks Forbidden Fruit WineryGanton & Larsen Prospect WineryGehringer Brothers Estate WineryGray Monk Estate WineryHerder Winery & VineyardsHester Creek Estate WineryHillside Estate WineryHowlingBluffEstateWinery/ Thornhaven Estates Winery

Inniskillin Okanagan VineyardsJackson-TriggsOkanagan Estate WineryJoieFarmKettle Valley Winery La Frenz WineryLake Breeze VineyardsLaughing Stock VineyardsMission Hill Family EstateMt. Boucherie Estate WineryNk’Mip CellarsNoble Ridge Vineyard & WineryOsoyoos LarosePeller EstatesPentâgeWineryPoplar Grove WineryQuails’GateRed Rooster WineryRoad 13 VineyardsSandhillSee Ya Later RanchSt Hubertus & Oak Bay Estate WineryStoneboat VineyardsSumac Ridge Estate WinerySummerhill Pyramid WineryTantalus VineyardsTherapy VineyardsTinhorn Creek VineyardsTownship 7 Vineyards and WineryTwisted Tree Vineyards & WineryWild Goose Vineyards & Winery

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France Maison Albert BichotBouchardAîné&FilsBouchard Père & FilsBoutinotM. Chapoutier DomaineChristianMoreau Père et FilsChampagneDeutz/ DelasFrèresGeorgesDuboeufHenriBourgeois/ Clos HenriMaisonJeanClaude BoissetOlivier Leflaive WinesPaul MasPerrinPierreAndré– ChâteaudeCortonAndréPierre SparrPiper HeidsieckDomainesPironSchroder & SchylerChampagne de VenogeDomainedelaVougeraie

Germany BürgerspitalEstateGerman Estate WinesSchloss ReinhartshausenSt. Urbans-Hof

IsraelGalilMountain/Yarden

Italy Estates of AntinoriBollaCantina BreganzeCollalbrigio/TenutaOlivetoFarnese ViniCastello di GabbianoMasiMionettoVilla RinaldiTenuta Sant’AntonioSantaMargheritaS.p.A./ Ca’ del Bosco S.p.A. Cantine TalamontiVilla de VardaCastello di Volpaia

JapanToshimori & Masukagami Sake CompaniesYoshi No Gawa Sake Co.

New ZealandAllan Scott Wines & EstatesBabich WinesMontana WinesNautilus EstateVilla Maria Estate

PortugalBroadbentQuintadoCrastoQuintadoValeDonaMariaSavenVinho Verde Commission

South Africa

KWVLeopard Frog VineyardsNederburgSpier Wines

SpainBodegas CastañoEspeltGrupo FaustinoLustauMiguel TorresBodegas MugaBodegasViñaMayor/ Bodegas Palacio

United States of AmericaCaliforniaArrowoodBeringerByronCaymus VineyardsFess ParkerFetzerGloria Ferrer Caves & VineyardsIronstone VineyardsKenwoodMagnanimus Wine GroupMirassou WineryMurphy-GoodePedroncelli WineryQuadyRavenswoodRobert Mondavi WineryRodney Strong VineyardsSaintsburySeghesio Family VineyardsSignorello Vineyards & Edge WinesWhitehallLaneWinery/ Fuse

OregonDobbesFamilyEstateErathSakeOne CorpSokol Blosser Winery

WashingtonLong ShadowsSte. Michelle Wine Estates

Participating Wineries

ImportVintners&SpiritsAssociationofBC:The Import Vintners & Spirits Association of British Columbia is a non-profit association formed in 1975 by a small group of liquor agents who felt a united voice should be heard whencommunicatingwiththeB.C.LiquorDistributionBranch.Theagentmembersaccount for approximately 85% of all imported beverage alcohol in British Columbia.

SpecialThanks To:

The Wine Festival isGraciouslySupportedby:

Consulates ConsulateGeneralofJapanNew Zealand Consulate GeneralConsulate General of PortugalSouth African High CommissionConsulate General of SpainConsulate General of the United States of America

Consulate General of ArgentinaAustralian ConsulateConsulate General of ChileConsulate General of FranceConsulate General of the Federal Republic of GermanyConsulate General of IsraelConsulate General of Italy

Andrew PellerAuthentic Wine & Spirits MerchantsBacchus GroupBlue Note Wine & SpiritsCalibrium InternationalCatalano Estate WinesCharton-HobbsChristopher Stewart Wine & SpiritsCMC Sake + Wine MerchantsCorbyDistilleriesCrush ImportsDavidHerman&SonDiamondEstatesWines&SpiritsE&JGalloWineryCanadaForemostWineDomainesFoster’s Wine Estates CanadaFree House Wine + SpiritsGrady Wine MarketingHi-bridge ConsultingInternational CellarsKeystone Fine WinesLandmark SelectionsLiberty Merchant CompanyMarfful ConsultantsMark Anthony Wine MerchantsMaxxium CanadaNew World Wines

ParticipatingAgents

Next BeverageNonsDrinksToGoPacific Wine & SpiritsPatagonia ImportsPeacock & MartinPhilippeDandurandWinesPMA CanadaQuaffWines&SpiritsRedDogSales&MarketingRenaissance Wine MerchantsRES Marketing ServicesSaverioSchiralliAgencies/VanrickCorporationSeacove Group (The)Select Wine MerchantsStile WinesSummit Fine WinesVincor InternationalVino Allegro Wine ImportsVinterra Wine MerchantsWhitefish Beverage AgencyWhitehall AgenciesWine RhapsodyWinspeer InternationalZamperini Trade

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