Wine, Whisky and Winter
THE SHOW
First Guest is Harry Hertscheg – Executive Director 45th Annual Vancouver Wine Festival
Harry-Hertscheg-
Acknowledged as the largest combined consumer and trade wine show in North America. Also one of the biggest and oldest in the World. Not Harry…the festival.
The 45th festival will take place February 24 to March 3!
8 days with 42 events.
Harry takes us through some of the events including the California Wines Sun Fest Mingler and a public seminar.
The theme region is Italy. With an amazing 71 Italian wineries represented. In many cases attendees include winery owners and winemakers.
The Italians alone are featured in 22 events, 12 dinners, a public seminar, trade seminars , The Bacchanalia Gala, the Festival Toast, Awards Lunch and La Dolce Vita.
Daenna van Mulligen – The Wine Diva hosts one of two Gerard Bertrand wine events. Harry also advises us to watch for the Global Cru and The Shape of Wine.
Daenna van Mulligen – The Wine Diva
Van Wine Fest have partnered with StayVancouverHotels.com.. Harry suggests “don’t just plan a couple of hours in the tasting room, make a wish list that covers a couple of days. Make a weekend of it.”
Details at www.vanwinefest.ca
Second Guest is Adam Bradshaw – Digital & Premium Experience manager at The Strath. (Victoria)
Victoria Whisky Festival. Thursday Jan 18 to Sunday Jan 21.
Adam is also local ambassador for the Scotch Malt Whisky Society
Held annually at the Hotel Grand Pacific. The festival hosts four days of events including the
Canadian Whisky Awards. Grand Tastings, Masterclasses and consumer tastings.
Adam is personally presenting a single cask masterclass
Details at www.victoriawhiskyfestival.com
The third guest is Kimberly Hundertmark – General Manager Okanagan Wine Festivals
Kimberley Hundertmark
The 2024 Okanagan Winter Wine Festival
- Jan 20 . Winter Sips South. Penticton Trade and Convention Centre
- Jan 20/21 TASTE Passport – District Wine Village Oliver
- Jan 27 Winter Sips North. Revelry Food and Music Hub
Kimberly takes us through all of the events and the fun to be had. Why winter and wine go together. A great pairing.
The District Wine Village intends to become a great destination. Finish with lunch at Wards Kitchen.
ALL of the details you need can be found at www.thewinefestivals.com
STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON
Victoria Whisky Festival
Fort Berens
Celebrating Winter Whites