Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Fest 2012
February 27 - March 4, 2012
Feature Region: CHILE!
Global Focus: Cabernet(s)                                                      sister site to WineDiva
posted Feb 22, 2012 by Daenna Van Mulligen

photo credit : David Niddrie via Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival

Each year they come, from around the world to celebrate, introduce and attempt to sell wine into an influential Vancouver (and Western Canadian) market. Principals from wineries both large and small, will arrive in Vancouver to tender their vinous merchandise at dinners, sit down tastings, parties and to attendees in the all important, International Tasting Room.

Tickets for one of North America's most important consumer and trade wine fairs, went on sale early in January promising a lineup of impressive events and even more stunning wines.

My wish list the wonderful events happening across the city:

Dinners:

Excellence of Nature
Renowned winemaker Alvaro Espinoza will be in attendance as Cin Cin and Emiliana of Chile put together a stunning example of organic and biodynamic food and wine.
Read about Emiliana here
Monday, Feb. 27 6:30
$140

Classe Italian
Italy's historic Antinori family wines paired with Chef Pino Posteraro's unparalleled 'cucina naturale'!
Monday, Feb. 27 6:30pm
$195

40 and Fabulous
Edible Canada at the Market (one of Vancouver's newest restaurants) will be the scene of celebration for Gray Monk Estate's 40th anniversary.
Wednesday, Feb 29 6:30pm
$100

Cabernet International
The stunning new Hawksworth restaurant in the Georgia Hotel, will be the backdrop for the pairing of David Hawksworth's gastronomical delights with Napa Valley's Stag's Leap Napa and the Bordelais Pichon-Longueville Baron.
Wednesday, Feb 29 6:30pm
$200

West Coast Montes
Aurelio Montes will be in attendance for this exclusive evening of Montes wines of Chile and West's exceptional Chef Quang Dang.
Read about Montes here
Wednesday, Feb 29 6:30pm
$150

Wagner Family at Cactus Club
Who hasn't wanted to check out the new Cactus Club on English Bay? If you did get tickets you'll be one of the first and you'll be joined by Chuck Wagner from Napa Valley and dine on Chef Rob Feenie's fine cuisine.
Read about the Wagner Family here
Wednesday, Feb 29 6:30pm
$175

Wine Seminars:

Diva(s) at the Met, join Daenna Van Mulligen (aka WineDiva) for the 4th edition of this inspiring tasting, featuring women from around the world of the wine
business. Wine, engaging chat , more wine and even, canapés!
It's a perfect pairing and loads of fun on Leap Year Day!
details here
Wednesday Feb 29 6pm
$75

Don Melchor Behind the Blend
Concha Y Toro's ultra premium 'first growth'. Don Melchor's celebrated winemaker Enrique Tirado from Chile, will be pouring seven parcels of this esteemed blend to lucky guests.
Read about Don Melchor here
Wednesday, Feb 29 4pm
$125

Chadwick's Iconic Quest
Eduardo Chadwick has made Errazuriz, not only a household name but one of the most sought after, ultra-premium wines in the world.
Read about Errazurriz here
Thursday, March 1 5pm
$85

Pingus Perfect
Arguably, Spain's most iconic and one of the world's most highly sought wines, PSI and Flor de Pingus, will be tasted with esteemed winemaker Peter Sisseck.
One-of-a-kind tastng!
Thursday Mar 1 5:15pm
$175


Minglers - Saturday March 3

A Sauv Blanc Kitchen Party - New World Savvy & paired bites at the Miele showroom
 3-4:45pm $49

Cinq-à-Sept (five-to-seven) the French Aperitif, rooftop at the VAG with DJ and snacks
$59 5-7pm

(photo right: David Niddrie)

Sit~Down Lunches:

Dine Italia - La Terrazza pairs a multi-course lunch with the celebrated wines of Italy.
Saturday, March 3, 11:30am

Grazing Lunches:

Passionate Pairings - A fabulous casual Kiwi wine grazing lunch and paired at The Boathouse at Kits Beach
Read about New Zealand here
Saturday, March 3, 12 noon $69

Raise a Glass for Argentina - Argentine wines, a grazing lunch at V in Yaletown. Winery principles will be in attendance.
Saturday, March 3, 12 noon $69
read about Argentina here

Aussie Barbie - Go Down Under for an enjoyable afternoon at the Vancouver Rowing Club!
Read about  Australia here
Saturday, March 3, 12 noon $69

BC Paired: Indulge your Senses - The best wine and food BC has to offer at Yaletown’s famed Provence Marinaside! Award-winning BC VQA wines paired with locally inspired cuisine from Executive Chef Jean-Francis Quaglia.
Saturday, March 3, 12 noon $69

International Tasting Room

180 wineries from 15 countries will be pouring more than 790 wines  
A do not miss tasting event $95
Thursday, March 1 - get tickets
Friday, March 2 - get tickets
Saturday, March 3 - get tickets
 

What to look for in the International Tasting Room...
My picks - Who to talk to and What to Taste!
Find out here

MORE Wine...
Want to see 80+ more wines from the producers attending Playhouse Wine Festival - wines you can buy and enjoy at home! Link here

Hola! Great Chilean Bottles - you can buy! Here

Winners! Playhouse Wine Fest Wine List Awards, Sommelier of the Year + here
 

It's a Wrap - Memorable Moments from the 2012 VPIWF here

 
 

for more details and to find tickets to events not yet sold out - click on the VPIWF logo