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It is with great pleasure that I extend my warmest greetings to everyone attending the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival.

Now in its 31 st year, the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival has earned a reputation for quality and diversity. Indeed, the Festival offers a wine for every palate: from those who have just discovered their favourite red or white, to those whose can fully appreciate the subtle differences of colour, texture, flavour and nose that give each wine its unique character. With a host of events including tastings and pairings, educational seminars and signature galas, this event has become an internationally respected festival attended by vintners, wine professionals and enthusiasts from across Canada and around the world.

I have no doubt that you will all enjoy this year’s event, with its special focus on the wines of British Columbia. This is an ideal forum in which to showcase great BC Wines to the rest of the world, and I would like to congratulate the organizers for their continued efforts to build a festival that exceeds expectations.

On behalf of the Government of Canada, please accept my best wishes for an enjoyable event and for every success in raising funds in support of the Playhouse Theatre Company.

The Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper, P.C., M.P.

OTTAWA 2009

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESENTING SPONSOR

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 particularpleasure to support this prestigious North American wine festival. Each year, the wine industry from around the world looksforward to this iconic Vancouver event, and all of us from Vancouver are delighted to welcome everyone to our city to joinin the celebration.

The Playhouse Theatre Company has a reputation and tradition as one of Vancouver’s cultural highlights. The Playhouse Wine Festival gives usall 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 AisenstatProprietor

The Shore Club

WELCOME FROM THE BOARD

On behalf of the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival’s Board of Directors, I am pleased to welcome you to our31st annual wine show. This year we are proud to present British Columbia as our theme region and to provide theopportunity to taste some of B.C.’s best wines side by side with wines from around the world.

We are also proud to support the Playhouse Theatre Company and want to thank all of the participants in the Wine Festivalincluding the wineries, their principals and agents, sponsors, partners, restaurants, hotels, the many volunteers, and allwho attend the Festival for contributing to its success and that of the Playhouse.

Tony RyanChair

Playhouse Wine Festival Board

MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

As Vancouver prepares to invite the world to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, we’redelighted to host the largest assembly of British Columbia wineries ever at an international festival or trade show. We’relooking forward to sharing their incredible story of growth and excellence – a story reflected in the 31-year history of thePlayhouse Wine Festival – with the rest of the wine world.

The mandate of the Playhouse Wine Festival is to inform, educate and entertain, and this year we have 61 events that willappeal to wine aficionados and neophytes alike, including a program of trade-specific events to keep industry members upto date on the latest trends and developments.

Please raise a glass with me to welcome all our 183 wineries from 15 countries to the 2009 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival.

Harry HertschegExecutive Director

Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival

THANK YOU FROM THE PLAYHOUSE

“Wine, one sip of this will bathe the drooping spirits in delight beyond the bliss of dreams. Be wise and taste.” John Milton,English poet (1608-1674)

A delicious blend of great words and great wine are enjoyed every year in Vancouver under the Playhouse banner.“Playhouse” is the name given to both our pre-eminent wine festival and our pre-eminent theatre company. Together, weengage all the sense and provide Vancouver with a portal to a world of experiences. As a BC boy, I’m especially thrilledthat in this, my first season with the Playhouse, the theme region is British Columbia! I congratulate my Wine Festival

colleagues for the spectacular success and thank them and you, their patrons, for the tremendous contribution to the art of theatre through theappreciation of wine.

Max ReimerArtistic Managing Director

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Welcome to Canada’s premier wineevent. Whether you collect wine foryour cellar or buy or sell wine for aliving; whether you just love howwine smells and tastes or arecompletely new to serious tasting,we have a world of wine for you toexplore. And the wine world is hereto pour it for you.

What makes the Playhouse WineFestival extraordinary is the numberof top winery personalities fromaround the world who travel toVancouver to pour their winesdirectly for you in the InternationalTasting Room. You can identifythese visiting winery principals(owners, winemakers, seniorexecutives) at each booth by theroyal blue lanyard holding theirnametag. Also look for their namesincluded in the winery blurb in theTasting Notes section of thisFestival Program. Don’t hesitate to

ask them your questions. Whether in the International Festival TastingRoom or at special events, they are here to share their knowledge and telltheir stories.

The International Festival Tasting Room is the heart of the PlayhouseWinefest, and this Festival Program serves as your guide to making themost of your tasting experience. Keep in mind that there’s even more toexplore in the Tasting Room, including the Riedel Tasting Booth, RegionalTasting Stations and Pinot(s) Tasting Station.

This year’s theme region is the Wines of British Columbia, a spectaculartribute to the extraordinary growth of the industry in our province. Fifty-eight BC wineries take centre stage in a special section of the TastingRoom and at 15 special events this year, the largest number of BC wineriesever gathered at an international wine fair. Take a trip around the CelebrateBC section of the Tasting Room, exploring the varied wine regions of ourprovince, including the Okanagan Valley, Similkameen Valley, FraserValley, Gulf Islands and Vancouver Island. The Festival Program includes aspecial section on British Columbia wines, with detailed information onspecial theme region events and the inside scoop on the province’s wineindustry.

The global focus for 2009 is Pinot(s), with more than 150 differentexpressions of this versatile grape being poured for the public in theTasting Room. Explore the many different facets of this food-friendly wine,including Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc and sample the differentstyles at the Pinot(s) Tasting Station.

To assist in putting your tasting plan together, go to the Festival Programmap and look at the wine indexes of all the BC wines and Pinots fromaround the world, as well as the Tasting Notes section. For trade profes-sionals, there is also an index of wines being poured exclusively at theTrade Tastings.

1,700 wines * 183 wineries * 15 countries * 61 events * 7 days * 25,000 attendees

TABLE OF CONTENTSSponsors ................................................................................................9Festival Countries ...............................................................................12More to Explore ..................................................................................17Participating Wineries/Tasting Room Map ....................................18Tasting Notes – British Columbia ....................................................22Tasting Notes – Rest of the World...................................................42Pinot(s)..................................................................................................90Pinot(s) Index ......................................................................................92BC Wine Index ....................................................................................94Trade Wine Index ...............................................................................96Participating Chefs.............................................................................98Featured Speakers ...........................................................................109Bacchanalia Gala .............................................................................114Beringer Private Reserve Vertical Tasting...................................115A Vertical Tasting of Oculus ...........................................................115Pinot-Rama!.......................................................................................116Riedel in the Home: The Glory of the Glass .................................117Osoyoos Larose Component & Vertical Boardroom Tasting ....117Bin and Now: New and Old Australian Wines ............................118Bourgogne: Tour de Terroir.............................................................119Icewine, Well Thawed Out..............................................................120Blind-Blind .........................................................................................120The Nota Bene Vertical Tasting .....................................................121The Century Mark.............................................................................1212009 Symposium ...............................................................................122Trade Days Lunch.............................................................................123What’s Behind Pairing with Pinots?..............................................123Riedel in the Restaurant: Capitalize on Quality ...........................1246th Annual Awards Lunch...............................................................125Trade Competitions...........................................................................126Festival Supporters ..........................................................................127Special Thanks..................................................................................128Festival at a Glance..........................................................................130

Please remember to taste responsibly. The pros don’t swallow everythingthey taste and neither should you. There are buckets at every table for youto spit or dump any unfinished wine before you move on to your next taste.

Also included in this Festival Program are the profiles of our featuredspeakers and chefs at various special events and wine seminars, as wellas a selection of the event programs.

No matter which Festival event you attend, please remember that winetasting is a sensory experience, so slow down to enjoy it. See. Swirl. Sniff.Sip. Savour. Cheers!


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F E S T I VA L C O U N T R I E S

BRITISH COLUMBIA It’s easy to find wine regions that are bigger,older, or more famous. However, it is not easyto find a region that is newer, more diverse ormore exciting. From the Cowichan Valley toKeremeos, from Auxerrois and Barbera toTempranillo and Zinfandel, British Columbiais full of surprises. As the theme region forthe 2009 Vancouver Playhouse InternationalWine Festival, British Columbia will berepresented by 58 wineries – a concept thatwould have been inconceivable only adecade ago. Be sure to visit the BritishColumbia region in the Tasting Room – it’s aunique opportunity to taste what the provincehas to offer and to meet the personalitiesbehind the wine.

8th Generation VineyardArrowleaf CellarsArtisan SakeMaker at Granville IslandAverill Creek VineyardBlack Hills Estate WineryBlasted ChurchBlue Mountain Vineyard and CellarsBurrowing Owl Estate WineryCedarCreek Estate WineryCherry Point VineyardsChurch & State WinesDeep Creek Wine Estate & Hainle Vineyards

Estate WineryDesert Hills Estate WineryDomaine de Chaberton Estate WineryDunham & Froese Estate WineryElephant Island Orchard WineryFairview Cellars Forbidden Fruit WineryGarry Oaks Ganton & Larsen Prospect WineryGehringer Brothers Estate WineryGray Monk Estate WineryHerder Winery & VineyardsHester Creek Estate WineryHillside Estate WineryHowling Bluff Estate WineryInniskillin Okanagan VineyardsJackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate WineryJoieFarmKettle Valley Winery La Frenz WineryLake Breeze VineyardsLaughing Stock VineyardsMission Hill Family EstateMt. Boucherie Estate WineryNk’Mip CellarsNoble Ridge Vineyard & WineryOsoyoos LarosePeller EstatesPentâge WineryPoplar Grove WineryQuails’ GateRed Rooster WineryRoad 13 Vineyards

Salt Spring WinerySandhillSee Ya Later RanchSt Hubertus & Oak Bay Estate WineryStoneboat VineyardsSumac Ridge Estate WinerySummerhill Pyramid WineryTantalus VineyardsTherapy VineyardsThornhaven Estates WineryTinhorn Creek VineyardsTownship 7 Vineyards and WineryTwisted Tree Vineyards & WineryWild Goose Vineyards & Winery

ARGENTINA The Argentine wine industry is booming:even superstar oenologist Michel Rollandhas invested in a vineyard. If in the pastemphasis was on immense quantity designedfor domestic consumption, today Argentina’svast potential for quality is being revealed tothe world. Argentina’s Playhouse contingentrepresents some of the best wines in theworld, as well as some of the best values.

Casa de CampoCatenaFinca FlichmanHumberto CanaleTrivento Bodegas y ViñedosXumekFamilia Zuccardi

AUSTRALIA Australia is a respected leader in combiningtradition with new ideas and technicalinnovation and produces a diversity of winestyles. The solid value mega-brands continueto grab attention for their well-deserveddomination of retail shelves around theworld… it is extremely difficult to argue withvalue for money. With an increasing focus onthe distinct regionality of Australian wines,more and more consumers are coming to therealization that Oz’s premium wines offeroutstanding character and terroir as well asvalue. The ferocious pace of change inAustralia guarantees more than a fewsurprises in the Tasting Room.

Bleasdaled’ArenbergDe Bortoli WinesEvans & TateGalvanized Wine GroupGrant BurgeHill-Smith EstatesInland Trading Co.Jacob’s CreekMajella WinesMount Langi Ghiran VineyardsPeter Lehmann Wines

Pikes Premium Winemakers & VigneronsSt HallettThompson EstateTwo HandsTyrrell’sYabby Lake VineyardYalumbaYering Station

CANADA

Ontario Having established a global reputation for icewine, Ontario has emerged as an outstandingcool-climate growing region, specializing inRiesling, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir.Niagara is without question one of the mostpicturesque wine regions in the world.

Château des Charmes WinesPeninsula Ridge Estates WineryPillitteri Estates Winery

CHILE Wine guru Hugh Johnson wrote that Chile isperhaps more blessed than any other wineregion in the world. The consistently aridclimate is perfect for grape growing. Soilsare well drained and there is a vast amount ofland available for viticulture. Chilean winescan seemingly combine the best of Old Worldstyle and New World fruit, yet not so long agoChile was saddled with a “cheap-or-else”image. Today, new vineyards are beingplanted on ideal hillside locations in carefullychosen areas such as Casablanca. Earlyresults are stunning – demonstrating Chile’sability to crank up the quality, with wines ofgreat purity, complexity and balance.

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

CHINA In 2009, China makes its debut at the WineFestival. Wine has actually been made inChina for centuries, but efforts to produceWestern-style wine only began in the 1980s.There are reportedly more than 400 wineriescurrently producing in China today, and manyare attempting to follow a Western model.The possibilities are intriguing…

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FRANCE Spain has more vines, Italy has moregrowers, but France is still the greatest wineproducer in the world. French grapes, Frenchtechniques and French style have profoundlyinfluenced New World winegrowing. NewWorld winemakers have always sought toemulate French archetypes. Yet in the pastgeneration, New World ideas have comeback to France, creating a new wave offruitier, fun-to-drink wines, especially fromthe South. Meanwhile, traditions live on, andwines from Bordeaux, Burgundy,Champagne, Alsace, the Loire, and the Rhôneprovide benchmarks for winemakerseverywhere.

Maison Albert BichotBouchard Aîné & FilsBouchard Père & FilsBoutinotM. Chapoutier Domaine Christian Moreau Père et FilsChampagne Deutz / Delas FrèresGeorges DuboeufHenri Bourgeois / Clos HenriMaison Jean Claude BoissetOlivier Leflaive WinesDomaine Paul MasPerrin & FilsPierre André – Château de Corton AndréPierre SparrPiper HeidsieckDomaines PironSchröder & SchylerChampagne de VenogeDomaine de la Vougeraie

GERMANY Grown at the northernmost point of the wineworld, Germany has long been known as aproducer of hearty grapes. For several yearsa highlight of the Playhouse Festival hasbeen the overall excellence of the Germanwines presented. This year will be noexception. The long line-ups (and quick liquorstore sell-outs!) suggest that we aredefinitely on to something. Compared to theirpeers from other regions, top German winesare amazing value for money.

Bürgerspital EstateGerman Estate WinesSchloss ReinhartshausenSt. Urbans-Hof

ISRAEL The biblical land of milk and honey lays claimto being the cradle of the world’s wineindustry. In the eastern Mediterranean on theshores of the Levant, it leapt to internationalprominence once new, cooler vineyardswere planted in the disputed territory of theGolan Heights in the early 1980s and the

Upper Galilee in the 1990s. Throughtechnology and high altitude, coolervineyards, the Golan led the country to a newdawn of quality wine. They won a host of goldmedals and a number of trophies at the IWSCin London and Vinexpo in Bordeaux. ThatIsraeli wines are worth sampling and evencellaring is now beyond question.

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ITALY The ancient Greeks nailed it when theynamed Italy Oenotria (“the land of wine”).Italy has more producers, more grapevarieties, and more regional wine styles thanyou could ever hope to shake a stick at. Thishas always been true. What many NorthAmericans do not realize is that Italianwinegrowing has been thoroughly revolu-tionized in the past twenty years. Italianwhite wines were once scoffed at. Now theyare cutting-edge – aromatic, balanced andfull of flavour. Today the classic red winestend to be more fruit-driven than in the past,and therefore more enjoyable to drink young.Italy has always been about exceptions torules, individuality, and creative flair…andnow more than ever, Italian wines are abouteasy compatibility with food.

Estates of AntinoriCantina BreganzeCollalbrigio / Tenuta OlivetoFarnese ViniCastello di GabbianoMasiMionettoVilla RinaldiTenuta Sant’AntonioSanta Margherita /

Ca’ del Bosco / Kettmier Cantine TalamontiVilla de VardaCastello di Volpaia

JAPAN Grapes have been grown in Japan since the8th century. Climatic conditions do not favourwinemaking (typhoons tend to make things abit awkward), although there is a small wineindustry. Sake, which is brewed from riceand is therefore technically beer, has its ownrich tradition. The oldest sake brewery inJapan was established in the 12th century.Premium sake is as complex in every way asfine wine, with differences between sakes assignificant as the differences betweenCorton Charlemagne and Puligny-Montrachet or Pauillac and Pomerol. It isalways consumed cool.

Toshimori & Masukagami Sake CompaniesYoshi No Gawa Sake Co.

NEW ZEALAND If ever there were a template for BC wine itwould have to be New Zealand, where thewine industry has made spectacularprogress in the past 15 years. NewZealanders have written the book on coolclimate viticulture and gained a globalreputation for scintillating Sauvignon Blancsthat burst with fruit and lip-smacking acidity.Now the world is ready for the next chapter –juicy Pinot Noirs, live-wire Rieslings, andfresh Chardonnays to make you forget the“anything but Sauvignon Blanc” nonsense.And, naturally, they will all be screwtops!

Allan Scott Wines & EstatesBabich WinesBrancott by Montana Nautilus EstateVilla Maria Estate

PORTUGAL The image of Portuguese wine is dominatedby Port and Madeira, and it should be: Portand Madeira are profoundly great wines, partof a centuries-old tradition. In wine, traditionis good. What makes Portugal exciting todayis that the country is full of dynamic youngwinemakers who are using new technologyto enhance and amplify tradition. Thetraditional wines are better than ever. Newinnovations – such as the dry reds of theDouro and the crisp, distinctive whites ofVinho Verde – must be tasted to be believed.

BroadbentQuinta do CrastoQuinta do Vale Dona MariaSaven

SOUTH AFRICA Following the massive success the RainbowNation enjoyed as 2005’s Playhouse Festivaltheme country, BC wine lovers are nowSouth African wine savvy. Look out for killerChenin Blanc, world-class Sauvignon Blanc,and very serious Chardonnay; mellow,leathery Bordeaux blends, earthy Syrah, andthe inimitable Pinotage. A winemakingtradition and history dating back more than300 years blends the restrained elegance ofthe Old World with the accessible fruit-drivenstyles of the New, making for wines whicheloquently express the unique terroir of theCape.

KWVNederburgSpier Wines


SPAIN Spain is a big country with great culturaldifferences (Galician, Basque, Catalan,Andalusian) from region to region and anancient wine tradition. It is not surprising thatthere is an immense variety of wine producedfrom Cava to Albarino to Rioja and Sherry. Inrecent years, there has been a revolution inquality, with unheralded regions such as LaMancha adopting stainless steel andtemperature control to produce fresh, fruity,and very affordable wines. The wines ofRibiero del Duero and Priorat have becomecult favourites, while wine god Robert Parker,Jr. has declared that Spain is currently thenumber one global source for great winevalue.

Bodegas CastañoEspeltGrupo FaustinoLustauMiguel TorresBodegas MugaBodegas Viña Mayor / Bodegas Palacio

UNITED STATES

CaliforniaThe California wine industry has beenblessed with vintners full of energy, passionand vision, who have established Californiaas one of the great wine regions of the world.Their endless pursuit of excellence isunwavering and it is this profound dedicationto crafting the best possible wines that has

allowed California to remain a top competitorin the new world wine category. But currentsuccess isn’t enough and California vintnersrecognize the need to plan for the future aswell. In an increasingly competitive globalmarketplace, with growing consumerenvironmental awareness, California vintnersare committed to farming responsibly,utilizing the best science available. Thiscommitment to sustainable agriculturedemonstrates that steps are being taken toensure that Golden State winegrowers willhave viable and outstanding land for growingwine grapes and producing world-classwines long into the future.

BeringerByronCaymus VineyardsFess ParkerFetzerGloria Ferrer Caves & VineyardsIronstone VineyardsKenwoodMagnanimus Wine GroupMirassou WineryMurphy-GoodePedroncelli WineryQuadyRavenswoodRobert Mondavi WineryRodney Strong VineyardsSaintsburySeghesio Family VineyardsSignorello Vineyards & Edge WinesWhitehall Lane Winery & Fuse Winery

OregonOf all the winegrowing regions in the UnitedStates, Oregon has the most challengingripening conditions for grapes, but wine ofgreat complexity often come from struggle,which explains the powerhouse Pinots thathave emerged in the past few decades.There’s more to Oregon than Pinot Noir,however. Winemakers are now seeingsuccess with Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, andGamay Noir. Oregon sake has also beenmaking a splash in the (rice) wine world.Water is one of sake’s most criticalingredients and the east slope of Oregon’sCoastal Mountains is an ideal water source,renowned for its purity.

Dobbes Family EstateErathSakeOne CorpSokol Blosser Winery

WashingtonWashington State has an escalatingreputation for consistency, quality, and value.Growing conditions are superb: aridity, well-drained soils, and long hours of sunlight.Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot can bespectacular, and routinely clean up in blindtastings with wines from other regions.Washington Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc,Semillon, Riesling, Chenin Blanc, andGewürztraminer invariably present textbookvarietal character, and all are consistentlygreat value for money.

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With 183 Wineries and 723 wines being poured in the International Festival Tasting Room, yoursampling possibilities are nearly limitless, at least within the three hours allowed to explore.But the IFT’s are more than a tasting; they’re an opportunity to explore all of the wines of theworld, and to find new and exciting ways to enjoy them. Make sure to visit one of theeducational booths in the Tasting Room to ensure that the effects of your visit linger longerthan the hangover. Also be sure to drop by the booths of our Exhibitors and Sponsors forgourmet food items and to learn more about Vancouver’s thriving food and wine scene.

THERE’S EVEN MORE TO EXPLORE…

REGIONAL TASTING STATIONS

EAT ASIAN, DRINK ALSACE @ “BISTRO ALSACE”Alsace produces very distinctive white wines offering a wide range of aromasand flavours. Alsace grape varieties such as Riesling, Pinot Gris andGewürztraminer take the best from the Alsace “terroirs” (including 51 “grandscrus”). Alsace Wines join the Festival this year at “Bistro Alsace” to showcasethe magical pairings of their wines with popular Asian foods. A bite, a sip and achat with our Alsace sommeliers will revolutionize the way you approach Alsacewines – with chopsticks in one hand and a glass of Alsace in the other!

AUSTRALIAN REGIONAL HEROES BOOTH Taste wine, win prizes! Wine Australia will be exploring regionality through theirRegional Heroes Wine Tasting Challenge. Do you know the difference between aBarossa Valley and McLaren Vale Shiraz? An Eden Valley and Clare ValleyRiesling? Find out at their booth in the International Festival Tasting room.

WINES OF GERMANY – NATURAL PLEASURES. Take the German Riesling challenge. Experience the special features of GermanRiesling wines in several side-by-side comparative tasting of Rieslings that willshowcase different wine regions of Germany, or different styles and ripeness ordifferent grape varietals. Be a winner!

VINHO VERDEVinho Verde, a wine from Portugal’s cool, green coast, blends fresh aromas,zesty crispness and soft alcohol in a delicious, refreshing wine. Explore anumber of different expressions of this “green wine” and discover why the wineworld is turning its eye to these youthful wines from Minho. Vinho Verde. Like noother.

PINOT(S) TASTING STATIONWith this year’s Global Focus on Pinot(s), you can expect many foodfriendly wine discoveries from Burgundy, Oregon, California, New

Zealand and British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. Discover 160 different Pinots inthe Tasting Room, including Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and many more. Fora comprehensive comparative tasting of Pinots from around the world, headdirectly to the Pinot(s) Tasting Station, where experts from the InternationalSommelier Guild and Wine Access magazine will be your guides.

RIEDEL TASTING BOOTHPuddifoot presents a unique opportunity for discerning tasters. Although allglassware in the Tasting Room is now Riedel, each varietal requires a differentshape of glass to bring out its full potential. At the Riedel Tasting Booth, you cantry a wine out of the festival glass you were handed at the door, and then try thesame wine out of the correct varietal Riedel glass. Is there a difference? You bethe judge.

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PA R T I C I PAT I N G W I N E R I E SBritish Columbia8th Generation Vineyard 127aArrowleaf Cellars 128Averill Creek Vineyard 129aBlack Hills Estate Winery 130Blasted Church 131Blue Mountain Vineyard

and Cellars 132Burrowing Owl Estate Winery 133CedarCreek Estate Winery 134Cherry Point Vineyards 135Church & State Wines 136Deep Creek Wine Estate & Hainle

Vineyards Estate Winery 127bDesert Hills Estate Winery 137aDomaine de Chaberton

Estate Winery 138Dunham & Froese Estate Winery 137Fairview Cellars 139Ganton & Larsen

Prospect Winery 140Garry Oaks 139bGehringer Brothers

Estate Winery 141Gray Monk Estate Winery 142Herder Winery & Vineyards 143Hester Creek Estate Winery 144Hillside Estate Winery 145Howling Bluff Estate Winery 146aInniskillin Okanagan Vineyards 147

Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate Winery 148

JoieFarm 149Kettle Valley Winery 150La Frenz Winery 151Lake Breeze Vineyards 152Laughing Stock Vineyards 153Mission Hill Family Estate 154Mt. Boucherie Estate Winery 155Nk’Mip Cellars 156Noble Ridge Vineyard & Winery 157Osoyoos Larose 158Peller Estates 159Pentâge Winery 160Poplar Grove Winery 161Quails’ Gate Estate Winery 162Red Rooster Winery 163Road 13 Vineyards 164Salt Spring Winery 129bSandhill 165See Ya Later Ranch 166St Hubertus & Oak Bay

Estate Winery 167Stoneboat Vineyards 168Sumac Ridge Estate Winery 169Summerhill Pyramid

Organic Winery 170Tantalus Vineyards 171Therapy Vineyards 172Thornhaven Estates Winery 146b

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 173Township 7 Vineyards and

Winery 174Twisted Tree Vineyards &

Winery 175Wild Goose Vineyards &

Winery 176

British Columbia Sake and FruitWineries

Artisan SakeMaker at Granville Island 177

Elephant Island Orchard Winery 178Forbidden Fruit Winery 179

The Rest of the WorldMaison Albert Bichot 1Allan Scott Wines & Estates 2Estates of Antinori 3Hacienda Araucano 4Babich Wines 5Beringer 6Viña Bisquertt 7Bleasdale 8Bouchard Aîné & Fils 10Bouchard Père & Fils 11Boutinot 12Brancott by Montana 13Cantina Breganze 14Broadbent 15Bürgerspital Estate 16Byron 17

Casa de Campo 18Viña Carmen 19Bodegas Castaño 20Catena 21Caymus Vineyards 22M. Chapoutier 23Château des Charmes Wines 24Domaine Christian Moreau

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8TH GENERATION VINEYARD | OKANAGAN VALLEYThe story began in 1783 when Christian Schales planted his first grapes inthe small Rheinhesen Village of Dalsheim. And today, eight generationslater, the story continues on Rolling Hills Road in Okanagan Falls, where8th Generation Vineyards and the Schales’ dream became a reality.Overlooking lush vineyards and nestled atop a fairly steep westerlyexposed slope, the Rolling Hills location is ideal. Coupled with their“German-trained” winemaking style and meticulous harvests, 8thGeneration boasts lively fruit driven white wines. Their specialty, Riesling,showcases the richly textured mineral notes of the Rolling Hills location’sgrapes and the superb microclimate that is Okanagan Falls. Bernard &Stefanie Schales, Winemaker & Owners, join us at the Festival.www.8thgenerationvineyard.comRepresented by Quaff Wines & Spirits, 778.829.9463

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DEEP CREEK WINE ESTATE & HAINLE VINEYARDS ESTATE WINERY |OKANAGAN VALLEYCome visit Canada’s first producer of icewine. Hainle Vineyards EstateWinery has been Canada’s first certified organic winery since 1988 andstill makes all wines the old fashioned way. Come and become part of thishistory. Visit them at the Playhouse Wine Festival and experience oldfashioned, handcrafted winemaking with new world grapes. WalterHuber, CEO/Owner, joins us at the Festival. www.hainle.com,www.deepcreekwineestate.comRepresented by Hainle Vineyards Estate Winery & Deep Creek WineEstate, 250.212.5944

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ARROWLEAF CELLARS | OKANAGAN VALLEYArrowleaf Cellars is located in Lake Country between Vernon andKelowna. Their focus is on producing high-quality, cool-climate wines ataffordable prices. They offer a selection of whites and reds, ranging instyles from aromatic and crisp to complex and full-bodied. All Arrowleafwines have VQA status to assure a quality product. Joe & MargritZuppiger, Owners, join us at the Festival. www.arrowleafcellars.comRepresented by New World Wines, 604.898.1004

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ARTISAN SAKEMAKER AT GRANVILLE ISLAND | BRITISH COLUMBIAArtisan SakeMaker at Granville Island is a commercial wineryestablished in 2006 in BC with the purpose of producing hand-made insmall batches, fresh and naturally processed craft sake with no additivesand preservatives. It is the first sake winery in Canada. In 2008, ArtisanSakeMaker’s signature product Junmai Ginjo Nama Genshu received anaward as one of the “Top 100 Wines of 2008” in the Vancouver MagazineInternational Wine Competition in the “Rich White Wine” category. MasaShiroki, President & Sakemaker, joins us at the Festival.www.artisansakemaker.comRepresented by Artisan Sakemaker at Granville Island, 604.985.6862

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AVERILL CREEK VINEYARD | VANCOUVER ISLANDIn the rain shadow of the Olympic mountains on a south-east slope withwell-drained sandy, gravelly soils lies a hidden gem of a winery. Thestriking four-level facility is modern and purpose built for Pinot. Thedesign allows gravity fed handling of the juice and the high ceilings keepthings cooler in summer. The fruit is hand sorted, then de-stemmedwithout crushing, into the special gentle bladder presses and on to thesmall (2 ton) open-top fermenters. Andy & Wendy Johnston, Owners, joinus at the Festival. www.averillcreek.caRepresented by Peacock & Martin, 604.689.9462 / 604.276.2229

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SALT SPRING WINERY | GULF ISLANDSThey were the crazy people that believed a winery on Salt Spring couldbe a possibility. Eleven years later, there are now two licensed winerieson Salt Spring, and two licenses pending! When making decisions, SaltSpring Winery considers the impact on people, planet, profit, andproduct. Their wines are Burgundian by nature, specializing in Pinot Gris,Pinot Noir, and Millotage. They are grateful to be part of the Salt Springagritourism community. Dev McIntyre, Owner, joins us at the Festival.www.saltspringvineyards.comRepresented by Vino Allegro Wine Imports Inc., 604.608.1892

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BLACK HILLS ESTATE WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEYBlack Hills Estate Winery is located between Oliver and Osoyoos on theBlack Sage bench. The rugged dessert earth, long sunlight hours andcool nights yield the intensely flavourful grapes that are used to producefour wines. This includes the popular Nota Bene (Bordeaux-style blend),our Alibi (Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blend), Carmenère, and a barrel-fermented Chardonnay. Graham Pierce, Winemaker, and Glenn Fawcett,President, join us at the Festival. www.blackhillswinery.comRepresented by Landmark Selections, 604.986.4000

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BLASTED CHURCH | OKANAGAN VALLEYBlasted Church is a family owned and operated team of committed,passionate individuals who relish the challenge of bringing the very bestout of the land, and converting it into the most enchanting wines.Okanagan Falls is a lovely little town with a history of commitment andpassion too. A quiet place, really, except for summer when people comefrom all over to enjoy the lake. Swimming’s better than the fishing thesedays. If you are lucky enough to meet some of the locals, you’ll find thatOkanagan Falls is steeped in strange stories, history. Some curious,others downright fascinating. Like the story of the church that wasdynamited in 1929... Evelyn Campbell, Owner, joins us at the Festival.www.blastedchurch.comRepresented by Free House Wine + Spirits, 604.269.9040

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BLUE MOUNTAIN VINEYARD AND CELLARS | OKANAGAN VALLEYBlue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars is located in the Okanagan Valleyand is surrounded by natural parkland and a Big Horn sheep preserve.Blue Mountain is an estate dedicated to producing complex wines,consistent in style and quality from year to year. Located at south end ofthe valley with 31 hectares of vines planted, the property supplied grapesto other wineries for 21 years before the Mavety family founded thewinery in 1991. In addition to Pinot Noir, the 12,000 case yearly productionconsists of Gamay Noir, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and a

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BURROWING OWL ESTATE WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEYBalance is a time-honoured goal in making premium wines, and workingtoward balance is a way of life at Burrowing Owl Estate Winery. FounderJim Wyse is committed to the world-class wines he produces. BurrowingOwl Estate Winery combines state-of-the-art technologies with proven,classic winemaking traditions. A gravity-flow system handles ripe grapesdelicately. The Wyse family feels the winemaking opportunities andpossibilities at this unique location are immeasurable. They continue toapply their pioneering, yet traditional, approach to winemaking as theyresearch, study and explore the potential of the land – choosing the verybest it has to offer and fine tuning the results at every step. Chris Wyse,President & Family Member, joins us at the Festival. www.bovwine.caRepresented by Grady Wine Marketing, 604.264.0554

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CEDARCREEK ESTATE WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEYCedarCreek Estate Winery – Canada’s Winery of the Year in 2002 and2005 celebrated its 20th Anniversary in 2007. Located in the heart of theOkanagan Valley, CedarCreek is owned and operated by the FitzpatrickFamily and is passionately dedicated to crafting 100% BC premium wine.Gordon Fitzpatrick, President, and Tom DiBello, Winemaker, join us at theFestival. www.cedarcreek.bc.caRepresented by CedarCreek Estate Winery, 250.764.8866

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CHERRY POINT VINEYARDS | VANCOUVER ISLANDCherry Point Vineyards, established in 1990, resides in its ownmicroclimate. The vineyard is 22 acres of more than 35,000 vines; eachyear, over 10 grape varietals are pruned and harvested by hand, creatinga number of award-winning 100% estate-grown wines. The vineyard isplanted on a glacial moraine, a gravel and stony hill rich in minerals ontop of the surrounding clay countryside. White round stones that layexposed under the vines retain and reflect the sun’s heat and help toripen the fruit long after the sun sets. The grapevines thrive in the graveland sandy soil, an open soil they can get their roots down deep into,searching for water and nutrients. Today the 24-acre vineyard is thesecond largest on Vancouver Island and consists of grapevines thatflourish in Cherry Point’s microclimate. Ten main varieties and eightlimited varieties are planted including Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot

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CHURCH & STATE WINES | OKANAGAN VALLEYChurch & State Wines is proud to offer handcrafted wines that over-deliver. Only the best grapes from single designation vineyards are usedfor the Church & State label. Kim Pullen, Proprietor, and Bill Dyer,Winemaker, join us at the Festival. www.churchandstatewines.comRepresented by Church & State Wines, 250.652.2671

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DESERT HILLS ESTATE WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEY Welcome to the Desert Hills Estate Winery Experience! The Wine Capitalof Canada, Oliver, BC, is home to a premier terroir known as the BlackSage Bench. It is here in the sun-soaked desert climate of the southOkanagan that you’ll find this 24-acre vineyard and family owned estatewinery. This estate was purchased in 1988 and the planting of VitisVineifera were introduced in 1995. Today, the vineyard is in fullproduction with planting of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Gamay, Malbec,Merlot and Pinot Gris. The family has hand-selected this gentle east towest sloping property for its natural attributes to potentially deliver someof Canada’s finest grapes. The Black Sage Bench has become notoriousfor its long hot summer days that concentrate the flavours in the grapes,and its gentle cool evenings that round the complexity of each variety.The moderating effect of the Okanagan River on the lower western edgeof the vineyard is also a natural deterrent against October frost. Truepleasure is only a sip away, as you will discover when you try one ofthese select wines. The estate is not only a family owned and operatedbusiness; it is also their life and passion. Randy Toor, Owner, joins us atthe Festival. www.deserthills.caRepresented by Desert Hills Estate Winery, 604.767.6129

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DUNHAM & FROESE ESTATE WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEYFounded in 2005 by partners Gene & Shelly Covert and Kirby & CrystalFroese, Dunham & Froese is a boutique-style producer of premium wine.The partners’ passion for fine food and wine, having helped shape thewine industry in the Okanagan, led them to the winery’s launch. Theirorganically farmed vineyard, utilizing biodynamic methods, is located atthe base of the legendary landmark McIntyre Bluff on the 700 acre CovertFarms. The focus in the winery is to nurture wine to complement cuisine.The wines showcase the fruit from the vines and a minimal interferencephilosophy is employed. Crystal Froese, Proprietor, joins us at theFestival.www.dunhamfroese.caRepresented by Vino Allegro, 604.608.1892

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DOMAINE DE CHABERTON ESTATE WINERY | FRASER VALLEYLocated just 45 minutes from Vancouver, Domaine de Chaberton EstateWinery and Bacchus Bistro is truly a unique place to visit. Open daily,year-round, the on-site tasting room/retail store welcomes visitors.Winery tours are offered daily at 2pm and 4pm (weather permitting). Seehow wine is made, from vine to bottle. Enjoy lunch or dinner at the Zagat-rated Bacchus Bistro. Overlooking the 55-acre vineyard, it servesauthentic French bistro cuisine with a BC flair. (For hours andreservations please call 604.530.9694) Eugene Kwan, Proprietor, joins usat the Festival. www.domainedechaberton.comRepresented by Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery

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ELEPHANT ISLAND ORCHARD WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEYElephant Island: Not your typical wine moniker – not your typical wine.Fusing classic winemaking processes with an unconventional line-up offruits – Stella cherries, organic Bartlett pears, Goldrich apricots, Heritageraspberries, and black currants – Elephant Island aspires to createtradition with a twist, wine with a spine. “One of only five wineriesrecommended as a ‘Must Taste’ in the landmark article defining theOkanagan Valley as a wine region .” Wine Spectator, July 2004. Del &Miranda Halladay, Owners, join us at the Festival. www.elephantislandwine.comRepresented by Peacock & Martin, 604.689.9462 / 604.276.2229

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FAIRVIEW CELLARS | OKANAGAN VALLEYBill Eggert, Proprietor of Fairview Cellars, located in Oliver on SouthOkanagan’s Golden Mile, produces some of the best BC reds in theOkanagan from his single vineyard of classic Bordeaux varietals ofCabernet Franc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Bill’s philosophy ofwinemaking is the wine is always in the vine. Get the growing right andthe wines make themselves. Located adjacent to the first green of theFairview Mountain Golf Course in Oliver, BC, these wines are from theheart for the heart. Bill Eggert, Proprietor, joins us at the Festival.www.mypage.uniserve.ca/~beggert/fairview3.htmlRepresented by Red Dog Sales & Marketing, 604.323.9515

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GARRY OAKS | GULF ISLANDSMarcel Mercier and Elaine Kozak turned their love of the country andgood wine into a way of life with Garry Oaks Winery, located on aterraced ten-acre vineyard carved out of the south-facing gravel slopesoverlooking the Burgoyne Valley on Salt Spring Island, BC. The essenceof Garry Oaks’ wine growing philosophy is balance and harmony – alsothe hallmark of a fine wine. They practice a total ecological approach,managing all of the elements in the vineyard. From this they produceaward-winning, hand-crafted wines that blend tradition and adventurethrough their classic Estate Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir, along with theiroriginal series of Prism, Fetish, and Zeta. Elaine Kozak & Marcel Mercier,Winemaker & Proprietors, join us at the Festival.www.garryoakswinery.comRepresented by Red Dog Sales & Marketing, 604.323.9515

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FORBIDDEN FRUIT WINERY | SIMILKAMEEN VALLEYForbidden Fruit Winery is a small lots boutique winery located onVen’Amour Organic Farms, a 142-acre mixed fruit farm and nature estatein the Southern Similkameen Valley. They produce both tree fruit winesand grape wines from organic and sustainable farming practices. Thewinery is four years young, and they have been farming organically forover 30 years. Steve Venables, Owner, joins us at the Festival.www.forbiddenfruitwines.comRepresented by Forbidden Fruit Winery, 250.499.2649

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GANTON & LARSEN PROSPECT WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEYThe Ganton & Larsen Prospect Winery is a tribute to the OkanaganValley’s rich and colourful history, geography and incredible wines. Thewines pay homage to the Ganton and Larsen families, original andlongstanding land-owning partners of the winery. The grapes are sourcedfrom vineyards all across the Okanagan Valley, allowing for diversity,consistency and distinctiveness. Each varietal features a gem: ahistorical place, figure, animal or item from the Okanagan Valley,commemorated by original artwork from local Okanagan artists. WadeStark, Winemaker, joins us at the Festival. www.prospectwinery.comRepresented by Mark Anthony Wine Merchants, 604.264.4060

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GEHRINGER BROTHERS ESTATE WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEYFrom the sun-drenched southwest benches of the Golden Mile come theworld-class wines of Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery. Uncompromisingin their dedication to quality, Walter and Gordon Gehringer are producingexceptional wines. They are perhaps best known for their Rieslings andoffer dry, medium, and private reserve labels as well as superb ice wines.Gehringer Brothers Estate Winery is one of the original wineries in theSouth Okanagan. After high school, Walter spent five years in Germany,graduating from the University of Geisenheim with an Engineering degreein viticulture and oenology. Gordon also spent four years in WestGermany acquiring the wine masters art, graduating with a degree fromWeinsberg. All Gehringer Wines are VQA. Walter Gehringer, Co-Owner,joins us at the Festival. Represented by International Cellars Inc., 604.713.0833

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GRAY MONK ESTATE WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEYLocated in the heart of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, Gray Monkwas established in 1972 by George and Trudy Heiss. Today, they haveover fifty acres of lush vineyards overlooking Lake Okanagan, whichproduce some of the world’s finest wines. George Heiss, Proprietor, joinsus at the Festival. www.graymonk.comRepresented by Represented by Charton-Hobbs, 604.420.5009 x 321

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HERDER WINERY & VINEYARDS | SIMILKAMEEN VALLEYHerder Winery & Vineyards has distinguished itself as a high-quality wineproducer through the efforts of its management to secure contracts forsmall quantities of premium grapes from a variety of growers in theSimilkameen Valley and Okanagan Valley appellations. They focus on theproduction of limited-quantity vineyard designate wines that will providerecognition for local growers. The winery conducts crush, processingand bottling on site. Fifteen years ago, Lawrence Herder decided to turnhis love for wine into a profession. He went to Fresno State Universityand received his degree in Enology and minor in Viticulture. After eightyears of winemaking experience in California, Lawrence and his wifeSharon moved to BC and began searching for the land for their winery. Itwas in the Similkameen Valley that Lawrence found the ideal setting fortheir winery. Lawrence has 10 years winemaking experience at B.R.Cohn, Sonoma, California, Herder Vineyard, Paso Robles, California,Jackson-Triggs (Vincor), and Golden Mile Cellars, Oliver, BC. Sharon,originally from Nanaimo, has a background in graphic design, marketing,and the wine industry. Together they manage all aspects of the wineryoperations. Lawrence Herder, Winemaker & Owner, joins us at the

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HESTER CREEK ESTATE WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEYHester Creek’s 85-acre vineyard enjoys an enviable position with itssouthwest location in the coveted “Golden Mile” of Oliver, BC. With aharvest that is handpicked and the winemaker’s meticulous attention todetail from vineyard to bottle, they are able to produce award-winningwine that is “truly remarkable.” By the spring of 2009, the new winery willbe in full operation. This 23,000 sq. ft. building will house cellar operationsand a spectacular wine shop and tasting room. Complementing the wineshop is a full demonstration kitchen where guests can get hands-onlearning in the art of food preparation from accredited chefs. The Villa atHester Creek offers six deluxe suites high above the vineyard, all withprivate patios and a panoramic view of the valley below. For reservations1.866.498.4435. Robert Summers, Winemaker, joins us at the Festival.www.hestercreek.comRepresented by Peacock & Martin, 604.689.9462 / 604.276.2229

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HILLSIDE ESTATE WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEYHillside Estate Winery’s legacy began in 1984 when the old apricotorchard was replaced with grapevines. In 1989, Hillside lobbied the BCgovernment in order to produce and sell their wine to the public directlyfrom their winery; that year also marked their first commercial release. In1996, Hillside Estate saw an impressive expansion to include a 15,000square foot timber frame structure. The multi-story building completewith 72-foot tower dominates the view as you drive north along NaramataRoad. The massive structure conceals an expanded cellar dug deep intothe side of the hill. The walls are solid river rock, 22 feet high, three feetthick at the base, and house stainless steel tanks and racks of Frenchand American oak barrels. The solid, stone walls create a natural winecellar temperature and the tower, architecturally impressive, also servesas a cooling draw for the cellar, circulating warm air out and pushingcooler air in. This well-equipped cellar, under the direction of winemakerKelly Symonds, produces top quality Okanagan Valley wines. Kelly’scommitment to quality has been awarded numerous times throughoutNorth America. Under her guidance, Hillside is the only BC wineryproducing Muscat Ottonel, a truly unique and unusual aromatic whitewine, which has developed a huge customer following. In addition totheir winemaking and storage facilities, Hillside offers a wine tasting barand gift shop where you can sample and purchase the wines and otherunique gift items. Their award-winning, rustic Barrel Room Bistro offersmemorable lunches and dinners, featuring a second story patio with anamazing view of Okanagan Lake as well as the surrounding orchards andvineyards. Bill Carpenter, Proprietor, joins us at the Festival.www.hillsideestate.comRepresented by Christopher Stewart Wine & Spirits, 778.861.0399

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HOWLING BLUFF ESTATE WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEYHowling Bluff Estate Winery is the culmination of a 20-year dream tomake exceptional wines through a combination of hard work, extensiveresearch, a passion for wine and a dedication to growing spectaculargrapes. In 2004, they planted their first vines at the Summa Quiesvineyard. The Summa Quies vineyard is now a contiguous 20 acressurrounding the winery on the Naramata Bench. The first harvest wasSeptember 2006 and their focus has always been to produce superquality ultra-premium wines. Therefore, they are committed to using theirown estate-grown grapes, state-of-the-art winery equipment and onlypremium oak, combined with a no-compromise attitude towards quality inmaking their select wines, which are only available in limited quantities.Howling Bluff makes only three wines: an Estate Sauvignon Blanc usingSemillon for blending; an Estate Pinot Noir; and Sin Cera, an estate blendmade from Merlot, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Verdot andCabernet Franc grapes. Luke Smith, Proprietor, joins us at the Festival.www.howlingbluff.caRepresented by Red Dog Sales & Marketing, 604.323.9515

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THORNHAVEN ESTATES WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEYThornhaven Estate is a southeast facing vineyard and winery at thetreeline of Little Giant’s Head Mountain. The adobe theme structure suitesthe dry setting and the panorama from the deck is breathtaking. TheFraser family have enjoyed considerable critical success with theiraromatic white wines and are about to release a new series of reservereds. They invite you to visit their vineyard tasting room. Jan & JasonFraser, Owner & Winemaker, join us at the Festival. www.thornhaven.comRepresented by Peacock & Martin, 604.689.9462 / 604.276.2229

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INNISKILLIN OKANAGAN VINEYARDS | OKANAGAN VALLEYLocated in Oliver, British Columbia, Inniskillin Okanagan has establisheda reputation for creating outstanding, quality wines year after year.International accolades pour in for wines from the winery’s differenttiers: Reserve, Single Vineyard, and the unique Discovery Series. TheDiscovery Series are unique, small lot wines made with varietals notoften found in the Okanagan. Sandor Mayer, Winemaker, joins us at theFestival. www.inniskillin.comRepresented by Vincor Canada, 250.494.0451

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JACKSON-TRIGGS OKANAGAN ESTATE WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEYOne of Canada’s most celebrated wineries both at home and in theinternational arena, Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate produces some ofthe country’s leading premium and super-premium VQA wines includingthe “Best Shiraz/Syrah Worldwide,” recognized at the 2006 InternationalWine and Spirit Competition in London, England. Jackson-Triggs isuncompromising in the pursuit of crafting wines that offer exceptionalquality and value. Derek Kontkanen and Brooke Blair, Winemaker, join usat the Festival. www.jacksontriggswinery.comRepresented by Vincor Canada, 250.494.0451

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JOIEFARM | OKANAGAN VALLEYJoieFarm is owned and operated by Heidi Noble and Michael Dinn and islocated on the beautiful Naramata Bench in the Okanagan Valley in theinterior of British Columbia. JoieFarm is interested exclusively in thegrape varieties of Alsace and Burgundy, which excel in the cool-climate,desert landscape of the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys. They areparticularly interested in making these wines because not only are theywines that they love and enjoy drinking, but they also feel these varietiesthrive and are relevant in the area. As young winemakers at the forefrontof a new wine region, they are interested in exploring the potential andsynergy between these aromatic varietals and their role in distinguishingthe culinary West Coast of Canada as an emerging and unified cuisine.Michael Dinn & Heidi Noble, Owners/Winemakers, join us at the Festival.www.JoieFarm.comRepresented by JoieFarm, 250.496.0093

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KETTLE VALLEY WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEYKettle Valley is a small winery located in Naramata, BC, family owned andfocusing on small lot production of hand-crafted wines. Having growngrapes in the Okanagan since 1987, their first wines were produced in1992, and they have had the opportunity to be part of the exceptionalgrowth of the BC wine industry. Bob Ferguson & Tim Watts,Owners/Winemakers, join us at the Festival. www.kettlevalleywinery.comRepresented by Kettle Valley Winery Ltd., 250.496.5898

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LA FRENZ WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEYLa Frenz is owned by Niva and Jeff Martin, with a combined experienceof 35 years in winemaking. Their focus is to consistently producepremium wines that are complex, vibrant and fruit forward that reflecttrue varietal character year after year. They source grapes from theirown three vineyards and two other key vineyard sites from the OkanaganValley. In 2005, La Frenz was honoured to have both the 2002 Merlot and2003 Chardonnay selected for the bicentennial dinner in Edmonton forHRH Queen Elizabeth. In the last two years, from just a handful of winecompetitions, La Frenz has been awarded six trophies, 19 gold and 20silver medals, including Best Fortified twice, Best Red Wine, Best WhiteWine, Best BC Wine. La Frenz was the first Canadian winery to win Bestin Show at the NWWS (the largest wine competition in the PacificNorthwest). Jeff Martin, Owner, joins us at the Festival.

www.lafrenzwinery.comRepresented by Quaff Wines & Spirits, 778.829.9463

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LAKE BREEZE VINEYARDS | OKANAGAN VALLEYLake Breeze Vineyards is located on the beautiful Naramata Bench justnorth of Penticton. It has been described as the most idyllic setting for awinery in British Columbia due to the lake view it has from the tastingroom and patio, and its dramatic vineyard which seemingly flows into thelake below. The mature vines, along with sandy soils, daily breezes fromthe lake and west facing slopes for maximum sun exposure, providewinemaker Garron Elmes with the best fruit possible for our portfolio ofwines. Gary Reynolds, Managing Partner, and Garron Elmes, Winemaker,join us at the Festival. www.lakebreeze.caRepresented by Peacock & Martin, 604.689.9462 / 604.276.2229

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Okanagan Spring Wine Festival Savour spring and fine wine in

the warm Okanagan sunshine. Described as “one of Canada’s best

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over 165 events throughout the valley including vineyard tours,

lunches, dinners, events and the fall wine harvest.

2009: Oct 1 - 11 2010: Sept 30 - Oct 10

Okanagan Icewine Festival The most unique of all the festivals,

the Icewine Festival is held at Sun Peaks Resort. Enjoy winemasters

dinners, educational seminars and a unique progressive tasting of

acclaimed wines and world famous Okanagan Icewines.

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LAUGHING STOCK VINEYARDS | OKANAGAN VALLEYLocated on the picturesque Naramata Bench, Laughing Stock Vineyardsis a serious enterprise with a light-hearted attitude. Established in 2003,Laughing Stock has quickly gained a reputation of being a top-classboutique producer. Their flagship wine is Portfolio, a Bordeaux-styleblend, which has received many accolades and awards. David Enns,Owner/Winemaker, joins us at the Festival. www.laughingstock.caRepresented by Laughing Stock Vineyards, 250.493.8466

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MISSION HILL FAMILY ESTATE | OKANAGAN VALLEYMission Hill Family Estate is a family owned and operated winery locatedin the heart of British Columbia’s ruggedly pristine Okanagan Valley.Nestled between the Coastal Mountain ranges to the west and theMonashee Mountains to the east, the Okanagan Valley is 155 miles eastof the Pacific Ocean, and just north of Washington State. The Okanaganoffers a variety of unique microclimates. Hot summer days, cool nightsand sandy loamy soils result in fully ripened, fruit forward, and vibrantwines. They invite you to visit the winery, taste the wines and discoverwhat wine enthusiasts around the world are talking about. John Simes,Chief Winemaker, joins us at the Festival. www.missionhillwinery.comRepresented by Mark Anthony Wine Merchants, 604.264.4060

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MT. BOUCHERIE ESTATE WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEYMt. Boucherie Estate Winery is one of British Columbia’s newest estatewineries, producing award-winning red wines, white wines, dessertwines and icewine. With a 20,000 sq. ft. facility for processing, fermen-tation and bottling, Mt. Boucherie Estate is poised at the forefront of theOkanagan wine industry. A long time dream of the Gidda family, thewinery uses 100% estate-grown grapes from the family’s vineyardholdings, BC’s largest family owned and operated. Nirmal Gidda,Proprietor, joins us at the Festival. www.mtboucheriewinery.comRepresented by Pacific Wine & Spirits, 604.543.1696

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NK’MIP CELLARS | OKANAGAN VALLEYNk’Mip Cellars (pronounced “in-ka-meep”) is North America’s firstaboriginal owned and operated winery. Overlooking the shores ofOsoyoos Lake, the winery sits on natural desert land surrounded by thestunning contrast of vineyards. Using grapes grown on site and from theOsoyoos Indian Band’s own Inkameep Vineyard, winemaker Randy Pictonproduces quality wines in two tiers: Nk’Mip Cellars and the ReserveQwam Qwmt (pronounced kw-em kw-empt) series. Wines receivingconstant acclaim include a Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Riesling,Merlot, Meritage and Riesling icewine. The winery is open year-roundwith seasonal fare. Special events celebrating native traditions are heldthroughout the year. Randy Picton, Winemaker, joins us at the Festival.www.nkmipcellars.comRepresented by Vincor Canada, 250.494.0451

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NOBLE RIDGE VINEYARD & WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEYThe commitment to Excellence starts in the vineyard. From the choice ofvine location and trellis system, to the individual attention each vinereceives throughout the season, to hand picked grapes and exactingwinemaking practices and cellarwork, the focus is on bringing out thefinest in the wines. Visit the vineyard and wine shop to taste the winesand see for yourself. Jim & Leslie D’Andrea, Owners, join us at theFestival. www.nobleridge.comRepresented by Peacock & Martin, 604.689.9462 / 604.276.2229

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OSOYOOS LAROSE | OKANAGAN VALLEYCreated on an extraordinary site in the south Okanagan, renowned forboth its special growing conditions and its stunning beauty, thisremarkable wine is the outcome of an inspired partnership. In 1998,Groupe Taillan of France united with Vincor Canada to bring centuries oldFrench winemaking to one of the world’s newest wine regions. Together,their shared goal was to develop Osoyoos Larose, a Canadian wine ofexceptional quality made from classic Bordeaux varietals grown in theunique terroir of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. The partners believethat the exceptional growing conditions combined with Bordeauxwinemaking expertise conspire to enable the crafting of red winesranking amongst the finest in the world. Pascal Madevon, SeniorWinemaker and Vineyard Manager, joins us at the Festival.www.vincor.caRepresented by Vincor Canada, 250.494.0451

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PELLER ESTATES | OKANAGAN VALLEYAs a BC pioneer to the wine industry, it has been 50 years since AndrewPeller raised a glass to toast his first vintage. Today, the Peller familycontinues to strive for excellence. True to his vision, exceptional care andattention goes into each step of the winemaking process. From vine tobottle, nothing but the best is used. Andrew Peller would have it no otherway. The results of this hard work have not gone unnoticed. London’sInternational Wine & Spirit Competition Awards, the oldest and largestinternational tasting competition, named Peller Estates Best CanadianWinery of the Year for 2006. This honour truly represents the ultimaterealization of Andrew Peller’s dream from so many years ago. StephanieLeinemann, Winemaker, joins us at the Festival. www.peller.comRepresented by Andrew Peller Ltd., 604.269.3127

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PENTÂGE WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEYPentâge Winery is a boutique winery nestled on 23 acres overlookingSkaha Lake in Penticton, BC. Owned and operated by Paul Gardner andJulie Rennie, it produces premium wines from the Okanagan Valley. Thesmall annual production of 5000 cases allows them to hand-craft worldclass wines and capture their true varietal expression that reflect theterroir of the unique sites. At Pentâge, they create wines for every palateand hope you enjoy their premium award-winning wines as much as theyhave enjoyed creating them. Thank you for sharing their passion! JulieRennie, Proprietor, joins us at the Festival. www.pentage.comRepresented by Pentâge Winery, 250.493.4008

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POPLAR GROVE WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEYPoplar Grove began as the quintessential garage winery, where the mostimportant asset was a shared obsession to produce world-class wines.Over the past ten years, Poplar Grove has helped bring the OkanaganValley to the world’s attention. It was done by consistently producingimpressive wines from their Naramata Bench Estate. Ian Sutherland,Founder, Winemaker and GM, and Tony Holler, Proprietor, join us at theFestival. www.poplargrove.caRepresented by Pacific Wine & Spirits, 604.543.1696

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QUAILS’ GATE ESTATE WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEYQuails’ Gate Estate Winery is nestled in the beautiful Okanagan Valley inthe southern interior of British Columbia. The 125-acre estate vineyard,located on the shores of Lake Okanagan, is owned and operated by theStewart family, pioneering horticulturists since the turn of the 20thcentury. Internationally recognized as a top quality producer of Pinot Noirand Chardonnay, the entire portfolio is consistently endorsed by wineexperts as one of Canada’s most outstanding. Visit them daily, year roundfor a unique taste of the Okanagan. Tyler Galts, General Manager, joins usat the Festival. www.quailsgate.comRepresented by Quails Gate Winery, 250.769.4451

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RED ROOSTER WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEYProudly perched on BC’s scenic Naramata bench, Red Rooster Wineryblends craftsmanship and creative spirit in each of its award-winningwines. Nestled in the heart of the Okanagan and surrounded by stunningviews of our vineyard and Lake Okanagan, their wines reflect a truepassion for life in BC. It is a unique place to grow grapes, make qualitywine and enjoy life, always remembering to have a little fun along theway. At Red Rooster – they bring together the craft of winemaking, a loveof local art and a taste for delicious seasonal food. Karen Gillis,Winemaker, joins us at the Festival. www.redroosterwinery.comRepresented by Andrew Peller Ltd., 604.269.3127

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ROAD 13 VINEYARDS | OKANAGAN VALLEYRoad 13 is the location of the winery and two of the vineyard sites: theHouse and the Castle. This land was first cultivated in the early 1920s,when BC premier Honest John Oliver turned the area into rich farmlandby constructing an irrigation canal from Okanagan Falls. Their manta – it’sall about the dirt – means the wines start in the vineyard. It’s about theland, the site, the soil profile, the viticulture practices and the desire togrow the best fruit they can. As winemaker Michael Bartier notes,“These wines are the Okanagan Valley in a glass.” Pam Luckhurst,Owner, and Michael Bartier, Winemaker, join us at the Festival.www.road13vineyards.comRepresented by Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants, 604.708.5022

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SANDHILL | OKANAGAN VALLEYTo create great wine you must start with the soil and the vines. Our firstfocus at Sandhill is in the vineyards. Each of their Okanagan Valleyvineyards has unique characteristics that are expressed in each of theirwines. That is why they make only single vineyards wines and put thespecific name on the label of each wine they make. Master winemaker,Howard Soon works with grapes from four outstanding BC vineyards;Sandhill Estate, Phantom Creek, King Family and Osprey Ridge. Sandhill isa true expression of the vineyard. Howard Soon, Master Winemaker, joinsus at the Festival. www.sandhillwines.caRepresented by Andrew Peller Ltd.,604.269.3127

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SEE YA LATER RANCH | OKANAGAN VALLEYLocated high above the Okanagan Valley, See Ya Later Ranch atHawthorne Mountain was named in 2003 to salute both the site’s quirkyhistory as well as the man who first planted grapes in the beautifulmountain setting, Major Hugh Fraser. The Major made the ranch hishome for more than 45 years and became a favourite among the locals,due to his kind nature, eccentric parties and love of dogs. The label forSee Ya Later Ranch wines features a white dog with angel wings incelebration of “man’s best friend.” The portfolio, crafted by winemakerDave Carson, includes a Brut, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling,Gewürztraminer, Ehrenfelser Icewine, Pinot 3 (a blend) as well as twoblends named for the Major’s dogs: Ping and Jimmy My Pal. Dave Carson,Senior Winemaker, joins us at the Festival. www.sylranch.comRepresented by Vincor Canada, 250.494.0451

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ST HUBERTUS & OAK BAY ESTATE WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEYThe St Hubertus and Oak Bay Vineyards were originally planted in 1928by J.W. Hughes during a time when good agricultural land was plentiful.Since 1984, the Gebert family has used sustainable farming practices ontheir 76-acre vineyard to produce wines that reflect the terroir of thenorth Okanagan Valley under the St Hubertus & Oak Bay label. U. AndyGebert, Vintner Proprietor, joins us at the Festival. www.st-hubertus.bc.caRepresented by St Hubertus & Oak Bay Estate Winery, 1.250.764.7888 or1.800.989.9363

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STONEBOAT VINEYARDS | OKANAGAN VALLEYStoneboat Vineyards is one of the newest premium artisan wineproducers in the South Okanagan Valley. Owned and operated by theMartiniuk family, the winery is a natural evolution of the family’s 25-year

experience in grape growing. The vineyards thrive atop hundreds of feetof calcium encrusted stones, enjoying long, warm days and cool nightson the Black Sage Bench. These conditions are perfect for Pinotvarietals, and enable them to grow intensely flavoured whites withrefreshing minerality and rich, layered reds. The 25 years they have spentgrowing grapes has affirmed their belief that great wines are impossiblewithout great fruit. Wines are made in the vineyard and they aim formaximum complexity through minimum intervention – a balancedapproach to achieving the truest expression of the grape and its terroir.Lanny Martiniuk, Owner/Family Member/Grower, joins us at the Festival.www.stoneboatvineyards.comRepresented by Stoneboat Vineyards, 250.498.2226

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SUMAC RIDGE ESTATE WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEYFounded by Harry McWatters in Summerland, British Columbia in 1979,Sumac Ridge Estate Winery is the oldest operationing estate winery inBritish Columbia, celebrating its official 25th anniversary in July 2006.Notable wines crafted by winemaker Mark Wendenburg from SumacRidge’s vineyards (including its acclaimed 115-acre Black Sage Vineyard)include Gewürztraminer, Meritage, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, “MethodeClassique” sparkling wines, and icewine. Open year-round, Sumac RidgeEstate Winery offers tours, a retail shop, a wine tasting bar, and a privateFounder’s Tasting Room. The winery is also home to the highly praisedCellar Door Bistro which offers exceptional regional cuisine. MarkWendenburg, Senior Winemaker, and Harry McWatters, Founder, join usat the Festival. www.sumacridge.comRepresented by Vincor Canada, 250.494.0451

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SUMMERHILL PYRAMID ORGANIC WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEYEstablished with the 1990 harvest and the passion for the pristine grapegrowing conditions of the Okanagan Valley, Summerhill Pyramid Wineryquickly made a name for itself in the worldwide wine industry, eventaking the gold in France in a 38-country competition with the 1991 CipesGabriel Chardonnay Cuvée sparkling wine, and again in 2008 with thePeace Chardonnay Icewine. Today, Summerhill is known as Canada’slargest and most visited organic winery and vineyard and continues to bea leader in organic wine production. Organic winemaking is the fastestgrowing segment of the wine industry worldwide, and they are veryproud to be a part of it! Why buy “vin ordinaire” when you can order “vinextraordinaire” for no more money? Stephen Cipes & Eric Von Krosigk,Proprietor & Winemaker, join us at the Festival. www.summerhill.bc.caRepresented by Renaissance Wine Merchants, 604.637.9005

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TANTALUS VINEYARDS | OKANAGAN VALLEYTantalus Vineyards is situated on the eastern slopes of the OkanaganValley overlooking the shores of Lake Okanagan and the city of Kelowna.Tantalus is dedicated to growing and vinifying limited quantities ofexceptional Riesling and Pinot Noir. Originally known as PioneerVineyards, the site was first planted to grapes in 1927 and is one of theoldest continuously producing vineyards in British Columbia. Today,Riesling vines planted in 1978 and Pinot Noir vines planted in 1983 makeup the backbone of the vineyard. Tantalus’ winemaking philosophy iscentered on the concept of terroir, or sense of place. Each wine is madeexclusively from fruit grown at the vineyard, using sustainable viticulturepractices. A non-interventionist approach to the winemaking processallows the wines to convey the fine quality and unique character of thishistoric vineyard. Matt Holmes, Winemaker, joins us at the Festival.www.tantalus.caRepresented by Tantalus Vineyards, 250.764.0078

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THERAPY VINEYARDS | OKANAGAN VALLEYDeep in the heart of the beautiful Naramata Bench lies TherapyVineyards & Guesthouse – one of the Naramata’s finest emergingwineries. While the label is young, the vines are mature. The winery andguesthouse live in harmony with the breathtaking, natural setting. Theyoffer overnight bed and breakfast accommodations; or visit the tastingroom and celebrate the wines. Steven Latchford, Chief Winemaker, joinsus at the Festival. www.therapyvineyards.comRepresented by Whitefish Beverage Agency Ltd., 604.685.8686 x.243

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TINHORN CREEK VINEYARDS | OKANAGAN VALLEYTinhorn Creek Vineyards sits high atop Oliver, BC’s Golden Mile ofvineyards in the southern Okanagan Valley. A true estate winery, TinhornCreek produces wines exclusively from their own estate grapes,maintaining complete control over the winemaking process from plantingto bottling. It is this hands-on approach that has long ensured TinhornCreek wines to be true expressions of the vineyard. Sandra Oldfield,Winemaker/Owner, and Shaun Everest, CFO/GM, join us at the Festival.www.tinhorn.comRepresented by Renaissance Wine Merchants, 604.637.9005

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TOWNSHIP 7 VINEYARDS AND WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEY/FRASERVALLEYA boutique winery focused on handcrafted premium BC wines, Township7 sources its grapes from the best vineyards in the Okanagan Valley andFraser Valley to produce complex, flavourful and well-balanced wines insmall lots. The wineries are located at the start of the Naramata Benchand in Langley. Mike Raffan, Owner/Operator, joins us at the Festival.www.township7.comRepresented by Township 7 Vineyards and Winery, 250.486.3236

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TWISTED TREE VINEYARDS & WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEYTwisted Tree Vineyards and Winery was established in 2004 by Chris andBeata Tolley, Proprietors and Winemakers. Located on the east benchabove Lake Osoyoos in the South Okanagan region, they enjoy thebenefits of one of the best viticultural sites in the valley. This familyowned winery only produces small quantities of wine each year in orderto ensure they remain the hands-on winemakers, and are able to providethe care and attention necessary to make the best wine possible. Theirwines are an expression of the regional terroir and their passion forwinemaking. Chris & Beata Tolley, Proprietors/Winemakers, join us at theFestival. www.twistedtree.caRepresented by Renaissance Wine Merchants, 604.637.9005

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WILD GOOSE VINEYARDS & WINERY | OKANAGAN VALLEYIn the heart of the South Okanagan on the east side of Sun Valley inOkanagan Falls are the gently sloping Wild Goose Vineyards. One of BC’sfirst farm gate wineries, Wild Goose is one of the most awarded littlefamily wineries in Canada. Their resuscitated vineyard Mystic River inOliver now produces outstanding fruit including Wine Access magazine’s“Best White Wine in Canada” (Mystic River Gewürztraminer 2007). TheKruger family invite you to visit them at the winery. Adolf, Hagen, Rolandand Nikolas Kruger, Founder, Winemaker, General Manager and AssistantWinemaker, join us at the Festival. www.wildgoosewinery.comRepresented by Peacock & Martin, 604.689.9462 / 604.276.2229

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TA S T I N G N O T E S – REST OF THE WORLDMAISON ALBERT BICHOT | BURGUNDY/CHABLIS, FRANCESince 1831, Albert Bichot, a family owned and run winery, has safeguarded its independence. The choice to invest in the purchase of vineyards provesits merit today through the control of the indispensable raw material. Bichot is internationally known as a top Burgundian house. Bichot also manageskey partner estates where they impose the same quality criterions, right from the vineyard to the bottling. Château Moujan in the Languedoc is anexemplary example of one of these Bichot managed quality estates. Jean Christophe Rolland, Export Director, joins us at the Festival. www.albert-bichot.comRepresented by Mark Anthony Wine Merchants, 604.264.4060

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ALLAN SCOTT WINES & ESTATES | MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALANDAllan Scott Wines & Estates Ltd. is a family owned and operated vineyard and winery group. The company was founded in 1990, although the family’shistory in winegrowing began in 1975 when they planted their first vineyard as a contract grower. Allan began his viticultural career in 1973 as a vineyardmanager for a national wine company until shifting allegiance to a rival company, first establishing vineyards in the Rapaura district, and then taking asenior role as Viticultural Manager responsible for the group’s grape intake from all the New Zealand wine regions, as well as being part of thewinemaking team. Allan Scott produces regionally definitive wines that continue to be recognised by the major wine writers and publications in theworld. Victoria Scott, Export Manager, joins us at the Festival. www.allanscott.comRepresented by Whitefish Beverage Agency Ltd., 604.685.8686 x.243

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ESTATES OF ANTINORI | PIEDMONT/APUGLIA/TUSCANY, ITALYThe Antinori family has been in the wine business since Giovanni di PieroAntinori joined the Florentine Guild of Vintners in 1385 – more than 26generations ago. Throughout the company’s long history it has remainedfamily owned and operated, and today it is directed by Marchese PieroAntinori. Though Antinori has played an important role in preservingItaly’s enological traditions, it is also one of Italy’s most dynamic andvisionary producers of fine wines, with estates concentrated in the bestviticultural areas of Tuscany and Umbria. The company devotes atremendous effort to improving the quality of its wines, through carefullyplanned investments and research programs that cover all aspects ofproduction. The success of these programs allows the company toproduce a comprehensive range of quality wines from its differentestates in Tuscany and Umbria. Over the years Antinori has receivedinternational recognition and gained numerous awards, and enjoys areputation as a leader and trendsetter. Glenn Salva, Senior WineryExecutive – Winemaker, joins us at the Festival. www.antinori.itRepresented by Mark Anthony Wine Merchants, 604.264.4060

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HACIENDA ARAUCANO | COLCHAGUA, CHILEHacienda Araucano was set up in 1988 by two brothers, Jacques andFrançois, sons of André Lurton, a renowned Bordeaux producer(Châteaux Bonnet, La Louvière, Dauzac…). The estate is located near thehistorical village of Lolol, in the Colchagua Valley, 33 km west of SantaCruz and 250 km south of Santiago. The region has a tempered climate,with a strong coastal influence due to the proximity to the Pacific Ocean.The arid soils are highly resistant to water. Moreover, fresh nights allowthe grapes to reach a level of maturity difficult to obtain in other places.The wines produced are vinified from grapes coming from the estate’svineyards and grapes bought from local wine growers who have signedspecific contracts for a very high quality production. This winery followsFrançois Lurton’s policy of establishing itself around the world, withinregions of great quality potential, with the aim to produce premium wines.François Lurton, Chief Executive Officer, joins us at the Festival.www.jflurton.comRepresented by Vinterra Wine Merchants Inc, 604.736.9497

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BABICH WINES | MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALANDOne of New Zealand’s largest family owned wine companies, BabichWines was established in 1916 and has evolved as a major producer, nowexporting to numerous markets around the world. Babich Winescombines the craftsmanship of today with the experience won from yearsof pioneering viticulture and winemaking. Sustainable production and awillingness to invest in the future ensure that this approach will continueto deliver fine wines that fully reflect the fruit of the variety and the terroirof the land. These are wines that are designed to be enjoyed. Over 90

years after its founding, Babich offers wines at several price points, all ofthem great value. According to Joe Babich, the Babich WinemakingPhilosophy is to have vineyards in the right regions on superior sites, andgetting the right varieties on those superior sites. They aim to createwines that are stylish and refined and have easy drinking appeal.Winemaking is the Babich family way of life. Martin Tutty, ExportManager, joins us at the Festival. www.babichwines.co.nzRepresented by Grady Wine Marketing, 604.264.0554

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BERINGER | NAPA VALLEY, USANo winery more thoroughly embodies the timeless appeal and seductiveflavours of the Napa Valley than Beringer Vineyards, Napa’s benchmarkproducer since its establishment in 1876. Now in its third century ofcrafting classic wines from Napa’s finest appellations and vineyards,Beringer continues to produce cutting-edge quality and contemporaryelegant wines. Laurie Hook, Winemaker, joins us at the Festival.www.beringer.comRepresented by Foster’s Wine Estates Canada, 604.484.3718

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VIÑA BISQUERTT | COLCHAGUA, CHILEIt all began in the heart of the Colchagua valley over 100 years ago whenthe Bisquertt Family settled on 1000 ha, 800 of which have been inproduction since. Thus, it is not difficult to find single vineyards with 50 to80 year old vines still in production at present time. La Joya CabernetSauvignon and the Carmenère Gran Reserves both received SilverMedals at the London International Wine Challenge 2008. LA JoyaViognier Reserve was commended at the same occasion. NicolasMontes Bisquertt, Export Manager, joins us at the Festival.www.bisquertt.clRepresented by Marfful Consultants Ltd., 604.277.5997

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BLEASDALE | LANGHORNE CREEK, AUSTRALIABleasdale Vineyards is Australia’s second oldest family owned winery.Established in 1850 by English migrant Frank Potts, Bleasdale is ownedand operated by fifth generation members of the Potts family, and islocated in the picturesque Langhorne Creek Region of South Australia.The vineyards are situated on the fertile flood plains of the Bremer Riverwhich runs parallel to Langhorne Creek. The area is a low rainfall, coolclimate region which produces outstanding wines year after year.Bleasdale is one of the most historic wineries in Australia, drawing upon63.5 ha of vineyards that are flooded every winter by diversion of theBremer River, providing moisture throughout the dry, cool, growingseason. “The wines offer excellent value for money, all showing thatparticular softness which is the hallmark of the Langhorne Creek region.Production has soared; export markets established in the UK, the US, NZ,Switzerland and Germany.” – James Halliday, Australian WineCompetition, 2008 Edition. Today’s winery has the latest technology butstill maintains the family traditions – the Potts’ philosophy of producinghonest, consistent, reliable wines, which are receiving accoladesthroughout the world. Graeme McDonough, International ExportManager, joins us at the Festival. www.bleasdale.comRepresented by International Cellars Inc., 604.713.0833

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BOUCHARD AÎNE & FILS | BURGUNDY, FRANCEAll the wines made by our house are signed Bouchard Aîné & Fils, abrand that since 1750 has been synonymous with tradition, excellenceand know-how. This signature, affixed to a wide range of wines, isvisually exclusive and carries the name Bouchard to the four corners ofthe world. Over the years this name and the House of Bouchard Aîné &Fils have become synonymous with the Great Wines of Burgundy. JeanLupatelli, Winemaker, joins us at the Festival. www.boisset.frRepresented by Charton-Hobbs, 604.420.5009 x 321

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BOUCHARD PÈRE & FILS | BURGUNDY, FRANCEFounded in 1731, Bouchard Père & Fils was owned by the family for ninegenerations until 1995, when they passed the helm to the Henriot familyfrom Champagne, whose history as vineyard owners goes back to the12th century. Joseph Henriot has been committed to establishingBouchard Père & Fils as the quality standard for fine Burgundies. To datethey are the most prestigious owner in the Côte d’Or with propertiesexpanding over 325 acres of vineyards, out of which 185 acres arelocated in premiers crus vineyards and 30 acres are in grands crusvineyards (Montrachet, Chevalier Montrachet, Corton, CortonCharlemagne, Clos Vougeot, Beaune Grèves Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus,

Chambertin, Clos Vougeot to name only a few). To make the most out oftheir domains, Bouchard Père & Fils have invested in sophisticatedwinemaking facilities to be able to express the best of each terroir. Theircellars are located in the underground galleries of the former Château deBeaune. A few million bottles, including a rare collection of pre-phylloxera wines, enjoy the protection of the thick walls of this 15thcentury fortress to smoothly and thoroughly mature under the bestpossible conditions. Luc Bouchard, Export Director & Family Member,joins us at the Festival. www.bouchard-pereetfils.comRepresented by Grady Wine Marketing, 604.264.0554

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BOUTINOT | BURGUNDY/RHÔNE, FRANCEBoutinot Limited is one of the UK’s best known and respected wineproducers, importers and distributors. It imports from all the major wineproducing countries and distributes products through the on-trade,independent sector and major multiples. The portfolio offers a compre-hensive range of wines, from the classics through to the more esoteric.Jenny Harrop, Export Manager, joins us at the Festival.www.boutinot.comRepresented by Saverio Schiralli Agencies Ltd. / Vanrick Corporation Ltd.,604.681.0860

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BRANCOTT BY MONTANA | MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALANDMontana planted the first modern-day vineyards in Marlborough andcreated New Zealand’s first varietal wine with Montana GisborneChardonnay. Then they made the original vintage of what was to becomethe country’s signature wine – Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Theirsearch for fresh possibilities continues to this day. Around the world,more people discover New Zealand wine though Montana than any otherwine. In North America, Montana wines are known as Brancott, thename of one of their premium vineyards. Jim Robertson, Global BrandAmbassador, joins us at the Festival. www.montana.co.nzRepresented by Corby Distilleries Limited, 416.479.2463

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CANTINA BREGANZE | VENETO, ITALYIn 1950, 121 vineyard owners in the Breganze district (located 80 kmnorthwest of Venice) joined together to create a co-operative – CantinaBeato Bartolomeo Breganze. Today, 1000 growers under 800 ha of vinecontribute to production. Combining traditional and contemporarytechniques and maintaining sustainable farming practices, theircollection ranges from Prosecco and other sparkling wines, to white, redand dessert wines, including their unique grape of the region, Vespaiolo.Paola Duso, International Export Manager, joins us at the Festival.www.cantinabreganze.itRepresented by Vino Allegro Wine Imports Inc., 604.608.1892

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BROADBENT | MADEIRA/VINHO VERDE, PORTUGALKnown as a lively, witty and informative wine lecturer, BartholomewBroadbent is also one of the world’s most foremost authorities on Portand Madeira. He is credited with the growth of Port consumption in NorthAmerica during the 1980s, was responsible for the re-introduction ofMadeira to America in 1989, and has been instrumental in its growthsince then. Broadbent’s Madeira is hand-selected on the island byMichael Broadbent (Chairman of Christie’s International WineDepartment and the world’s most experienced taster of Madeira), whilethe Ports are made to Broadbent specifications by Dirk van der Niepoort.Bartholomew Broadbent was named one of the fifty most influentialpeople in the wine world by Decanter Magazine – the faces to watch inthe new millennium. He was also nominated for “Importer of the Year2005” by Wine Enthusiast Magazine. Bartholomew Broadbent, Owner,joins us at the Festival. www.broadbent.comRepresented by Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants, 604.708.5022

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BÜRGERSPITAL ESTATE | FRANKEN, GERMANYBürgerspital Estates is a Franconian wine growing estate in Würzburg. Itis one of the oldest and biggest estates in Germany (fourth biggest, with110 hectares), with a tradition in winemaking since 1316. It was foundedas an endowment fund in support of the poor and elderly citizens ofWürzburg. Wine sales from the estate continue to fund their hospital.Liveliness, youthful freshness and the distinctive influences of theirterroir are what set these wines apart from their competitors. They havebeen awarded numerous prestigious national and international prizes.This winery is also the birthplace of bocksbuetel, a distinctive bottlefeature that lends considerable recognition value to the wines. CarinaZeitler, Export Director, joins us at the Festival. www.buergerspital.de Represented by RES Marketing Services, 604.943.4464

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BYRON | SANTA BARBARA, USAByron Vineyard and Winery was founded in 1984 by winemaker KenBrown. With years of experience as a winemaker in Santa BarbaraCounty, Ken recognized the region’s potential for great wines in theBurgundian style, and was the first winemaker to introduce Rhône-stylegrape varieties to the area. The first crush at Byron Vineyard & Wineryproduced 7,600 cases, and Byron soon gained national recognition forhigh quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Lea Brandy, Brand Manager,joins us at the Festival. www.byronwines.comRepresented by Summit Fine Wines, 604.247.0055

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CASA DE CAMPO | MENDOZA, ARGENTINACasa de Campo wines can offer their quality to the world thanks to aregion ideal for the development of viticulture. Watered by the meltingsnow from the Andes Mountains, the Cuyo region, especially Mendozaand San Juan, has cold and dry weather during the winter, while itssummer days are hot and sunny with nice cool nights. These factors,combined with the experience and know-how of their technical team,allow them to produce wines of the highest quality. Casa de Campo’shistory is reflected in over 115 years in the winemaking industry, reachingover 45 countries worldwide. Innovation is part of this rich history, and ithas been a key factor in Casa de Campo’s ability to adapt themselves tothe continuous changes in the consumer’s taste. Cutting-edge technologyprocesses and production techniques are Casa de Campo’s daily bread.Maria Virginia Zarategui, Export Manager, joins us at the Festival.www.bodegas-santa-ana.com.arRepresented by International Cellars Inc., 604.713.0833

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VIÑA CARMEN | MAIPO VALLEY, CHILEViña Carmen, the oldest of the Chilean wine houses, was named by itsfounder, Christian Lanz, in honour of his wife in 1850. The Viña Carmenwinery is located in the foothills of the Andes Mountains where thenatural slopes surrounding the facility have been taken advantage of withthe creation of a state-of-the-art gravity fed winery. Felipe Smith, ExportArea Manager, joins us at the Festival. www.carmen.comRepresented by Calibrium International, 778.331.8958

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BODEGAS CASTAÑO | YECLA, SPAINBodegas Castano is truly a family owned and operated winery. FatherRamon and his three sons, Daniel, Ramon Jr. and Juan Pablo, manage thewinery on a day to day basis. Their focus is on a commitment to theindigenous grape variety Monastrell, which grows extremely well in thevery hot and dry vineyards in Yecla. Their wines continue to offeroutstanding value for your dollar. Guillermo Planas, International ExportDirector, joins us at the Festival. www.bodegascastano.comRepresented by The Delf Group Inc., 604.940.9557

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CATENA | MENDOZA, ARGENTINACatena is the only winery from Argentina and Chile selected by RobertParker Jr. as “one of the great wines estates of the world.” Nestled in thefoothills of the majestic Andes Mountains is Nicolas Catena’s state of theart winery. This Mayan inspired pyramid is located in the high-altitudewinegrowing district of Agrelo in Mendoza, Argentina. In Nicolas’ mind,the monuments built by the Mayans are the grandest examples of pre-Colombian architecture. The Catena winery symbolizes a family’s pride inits roots and a keen desire to show the world the uniqueness of Mendozaas a wine-producing region. Jorge Crotta, Export Manager, joins us at theFestival. www.catenawines.comRepresented by Calibrium International, 778.331.8958

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CAYMUS VINEYARDS | NAPA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, USACaymus Vineyards was founded in 1972 by Charles F. (Charlie) Wagner,Lorna Belle Glos Wagner and their son Charles J. (Chuck) Wagner on thefamily’s Rutherford property. The Wagners produced their first CabernetSauvignon from the 1972 vintage. Their first Special Selection – fromoutstanding Cabernet Sauvignon lots given extended barrel aging – wasmade from the 1975 vintage. Caymus has made Napa Valley CabernetSauvignon every year since its founding, and now focuses entirely on thisvariety. Production has remained at the same level since the 1989vintage. Kristy Skrabec, National Accounts Manager – Export, joins us atthe Festival. www.caymus.comRepresented by Grady Wine Marketing, 604.264.0554

+278937 BELLE GLOS “MEIOMI” PINOT NOIR 2007+390831 CONUNDRUM 2007+709808 ZINFANDEL 2005+109702 MER SOLEIL SILVER CHARDONNAY 2007

M. CHAPOUTIER | RHÔNE VALLEY, FRANCEWhen 26-year-old Michel Chapoutier assumed the role of winemaker 16years ago, he heralded a shift in the philosophy and direction of thewinery. A man of dynamic energy, fuelled by an unbridled enthusiasm andan obsessive commitment to quality, Michel’s goal was and remains,“authenticity.” A visionary with no frontiers or prejudice, he focuses onrespecting the intrinsic value of the legendary soils and on recognizingthe true significance of biodynamic farming practice. Antoine DeBoysson, Regional Export Manager, joins us at the Festival.www.chapoutier.comRepresented by Pacific Wine & Spirits, 604.543.1696

+432385 CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE LA BERNARDINE 2006+395699 CÔTE DU ROUSSILLON VILLAGES LAPIDEM 2005+541524 HERMITAGE LA SIZERANNE 2005+092569 TAVEL 2007

CHÂTEAU DES CHARMES WINES | NIAGARA, CANADAA visit to Château des Charmes is an exploration of Canadian winemakingof the past, present and future. Driven by passion and vision, Paul Bosc,Sr., and his family planted the country’s first commercial vinifera vineyardin 1978, and Château des Charmes was born. At the time, the estatewinery was unlike anything else in the country and has helped shape theCanadian winemaking industry into what it is today. In the belief that finewine is grown and not made, Château des Charmes has been committedto employing and advancing sustainable viticultural practices fordecades. The four vineyard sites, totalling 270 acres on two distinct sub-appellations, have been carefully tended to produce the quality grapesnecessary to make world-class and award-winning VQA wines. For theBosc family, making wine is not what they do, it is who they are. PaulAndre Bosc, Vice President Marketing and Administration, joins us at theFestival. www.chateaudescharmes.comRepresented by Blue Note Wine & Spirits Inc., 604.904.5171

+433110 BRUT SPARKLING METHOD TRADITIONNELLE N/V+421685 SAUVIGNON BLANC ST. DAVID’S BENCH VINEYARD 2007+582353 GAMAY NOIR DROIT ST. DAVID’S BENCH ESTATE 2007+230961 CHARDONNAY MUSQUEE 2007

DOMAINE CHRISTIAN MOREAU PÈRE ET FILS | CHABLIS, FRANCEDomaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils is a top Chablis producer, locatedin the heart of Chablis at the foot of its famous Grand Cru vineyards. Thegrapes are hand-picked and vinified in small batches to ensure thehighest quality. An ultra award-winning winery, Domaine ChristianMoreau wines consistently receive only the highest accolades from wineindustry reviewers like Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and WineAdvocate magazines. Corporately owned by the Boisset family, theproduction is carefully controlled by Christian Moreau, who we are happyto host at this year’s Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival.Christian Moreau, Owner, joins us at the Festival. www.domainechristianmoreau.comRepresented by Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants, 604.708.5022

+116863 CHABLIS PREMIER CRU VAILLON 2007+116517 CHABLIS GRAND CRU VALMUR 2007+116533 CHABLIS GRAND CRU LES CLOS 2007

COLLALBRIGO / TENUTA OLIVETO | TUSCANY/VENETO, ITALYTenuta di Collalbrigo, located on the first hill outside of Conegliano – theheart of the Veneto Region – with its beautiful steep slopes, has beentreasured by noble Venetian families for centuries. Tenuta Oliveto issituated in the southern half of Montalcino on the slopes belowCatelnuovo dell’Abate. The estate had been abandoned for years beforeAldemaro Machetti purchased the property in the mid 1990s and setabout planting the estate’s 12 hectares of vineyards. He wisely engagedoenologist Roberto Cipresso every step of the way. Both Aldemaro andFrancesco believe that to make a great wine you must take risks andembrace the artistic and purist side of winemaking. In accordance withthis philosophy, they have granted Roberto great freedoms to follow hisown method, a decision which has yielded tremendous result. Thisproperty is located in one of the most desirable parts of Montalcino andis positioned to continue to hold a distinguished place in the ranks of thenoble Brunello di Montalcino. Francesco Cosulich, Owner, joins us at theFestival. www.tenutaoliveto.itRepresented by Catalano Estate Wines, 416.446.0084

+846097 PROSECCO TI AMO 2008+917120 PROSECCO BRUT 2008+447136 BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO DOCG 2002+749150 ROSSO DI MONTALCINO DOC IL ROCCOLO 2004

VIÑA CONO SUR | CASABLANCA/CENTRAL VALLEY/COLCHAGUA,CHILECono Sur Vineyards & Winery was founded in 1993, with the specific goalof producing premium, expressive and innovative wines conveying thespirit of the New World. Cono Sur is the adventure of creating originaland distinct wines with a fresh and contemporary approach to viticultureand winemaking. Passion, quality and innovation are reflected in themotto, “No family trees; no dusty bottles; just quality wine.” Jose Luis(JL) Lavin, Director of Export, joins us at the Festival. www.conosur.comRepresented by Authentic Wines & Spirits Merchants, 604.708.5022

+341602 PINOT NOIR 2008+077644 ORGANIC PINOT NOIR 2008+221028 VISION PINOT NOIR 2008+739706 20 BARRELS PINOT NOIR 2007


D’ARENBERG | MCLAREN VALE, AUSTRALIAA pioneer of McLaren Vale, over the decades d’Arenberg has introducedmany wines that have become defining styles for the region, and todayremains an industry innovator and one of the undisputed kings ofAustralian Shiraz and Rhône varietals. d’Arenberg is one of the fewwineries to boast vineyards that are over 100 years old. With theseoutstanding vineyards and a painstaking commitment to handcraftingeach and every wine (foot treading is still commonplace at d’Arenberg)this fourth-generation, family owned winery has garnered worldwiderecognition as one of the greatest producers of old vine Grenache andShiraz. This is one of South Australia’s most renowned wineries and aninstitution in McLaren Vale; regardless of whether it is their lessexpensive wines or the single vineyard, old vine cuvées, nearlyeverything is impeccably made. Robert Parker. Claire Scott, RegionalBrand Ambassador, joins us at the Festival. www.darenberg.com.auRepresented by Liberty Merchant Company, 604.739.7804

+892729 THE HERMIT CRAB VIOGNIER MARSANNE 2007+118570 THE LAUGHING MAGPIE SHIRAZ VIOGNIER 2007+603845 THE CUSTODIAN GRENACHE 2006+911305 D’ARRY’S ORIGINAL SHIRAZ GRENACHE 2001

DE BORTOLI | VICTORIA/NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIAOwned by the De Bortoli family, De Bortoli Wines is one of Australia’soldest and largest family run wineries. The winemaking team is overseenby third generation winemaker Darren De Bortoli and his brother-in-lawSteve Webber, who is married to Leanne De Bortoli. The dynamic duo hasbeen responsible for many winemaking innovations and developments.Darren De Bortoli is the creator of the world acclaimed Noble One. SteveWebber was recently chosen Gourmet Traveller WINE’s 2007 Winemakerof the Year from amongst some of Australia’s most renownedwinemakers. Steve established the Yarra Valley winery, the King Valleyvineyards, and oversees the Hunter Valley winery and vineyards. Thewinemaking philosophy is that great wine begins in the vineyard and thatthe winemaker should use minimal handling and interference in thewinery. Wine should have a sense of regionality and be an expression ofthe soil in which it is grown. De Bortoli’s winemakers strive to createwines that they find interesting and exciting – wines that may be quirkyor unusual, but wines that above all have provenance and a sense ofplace. Darren Blood, Vice-President of Export, joins us at the Festival.www.debortoli.com.auRepresented by Grady Wine Marketing, 604.264.0554

+336750 SELECTION PETITE SIRAH 2007+943779 EMERI PINK MOSCATO N/V+080358 DEEN PETIT VERDOT 2006+539213 YARRA VALLEY ESTATE GROWN PINOT NOIR 2006


CHAMPAGNE DEUTZ / DELAS FRÈRES | CHAMPAGNE/RHÔNE, FRANCEChampagne Deutz has been making distinctive Champagnes since 1838.Consistently rated Best Buys in Wine Spectator and Wine Advocate,Delas Frères was established over 166 years ago. Robert Parker says thefollowing about Delas Frères: “Delas has now become one of the mostserious players in the northern Rhône… the quality of Delas wines isstunning.” Phillipe Privet, Export Director for Champagne Deutz, andHerve Robert, Export Director for Delas Frères, join us at the Festival.www.mmdusa.netRepresented by David Herman & Son Ltd., 604.737.0018

+056358 BRUT CLASSIC N/V+032235 CUVÉE WILLIAM 1998+557736 DELAS ST. ESPRIT 2007+595710 DELAS HERMITAGE MARQUISE DE LA TOURETTE 2006

DOBBES FAMILY ESTATE | WILLAMETTE VALLEY, USAOregonian winemaker Joe Dobbes has been crafting wine for over 20years. He apprenticed at Wiengut Erbhof Tesch in the German Naheregion. Soon thereafter, he received the opportunity to apprentice atDomaine G. Roumier and Domaine Comtes Lafon in the Burgundy regionof France, with winemasters Christophe Roumier and Dominique Lafon.Back in Oregon, Joe has produced wine for Elk Cove Vineyards, EolaHills, Hinman/Sylvan Ridge, Paschal Winery and Willamette ValleyVineyards. In 2002, Joe created Wine By Joe, LLC, a vertically integratedcompany producing a family of labels: the ultra-premium Dobbes FamilyEstate line focusing on Oregon Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Viognier and Syrah;the value line Wine By Joe featuring Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noirand Rosé; and the restaurant label Jovino Oregon Pinot Noir. Joe Dobbes,President/Winemaker, joins us at the Festival. www.winebyjoe.com,www.dobbesfamilyestate.com, www.dobbesfamilyestate.com

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+884494 WINE BY JOE PINOT BLANC 2006+656231 WINE BY JOE PINOT NOIR 2007+496901 PINOT GRIS 2007+843896 GRIFFIN’S CUVÉE PINOT NOIR 2005

ERATH | WILLAMETTE VALLEY, USAErath, the original winery of the Dundee Hills, has played a major role increating Oregon’s wine industry and solidifying its reputation as a worldclass wine region. As the winery enters its fourth decade of winemaking,Erath remains committed to crafting exceptional Pinot Noir that reflectsthe rich history of the brand and the prestige of the region. Dedicated toproducing world-class Pinot Noir available across all price points, Erathoffers three distinct styles of Pinot Noir. The Oregon Pinot is designed tohighlight the varietal’s best characteristics, the Estate Selection PinotNoir highlights the vintage’s best vineyard sites, and the single-vineyardPinots highlight the distinctive characteristics of their respective growingsites. The winery also produces cool-climate Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc.Gary Horner, Winemaker, joins us at the Festival. www.erath.comRepresented by Charton-Hobbs, 604.420.5009 x 321

+793059 PINOT GRIS 2007+919779 PINOT NOIR 2007+705467 PINOT NOIR ESTATE SELECTION DUNDEE 2006+704569 OREGON PINOT BLANC 2006

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VIÑA ERRAZURIZ | ACONCAGUA, CHILEChile is a land of soaring Andes mountains, a mild Mediterranean climateand fine wines. From the premium wine-producing regions of Chile comethe best grapes, and it is here that Viña Errazuriz has been producing thehighest quality Chilean wines for more than 128 years. Don MaximianoErrazuriz founded Viña Errazuriz in 1870 in the Aconcagua Valley, 100 kmnorth of the capital, Santiago, recognising that this valley, with its cool,rainy winters, hot, dry summers and moist Pacific Ocean breezes, wasideal for growing grapes. Rodrigo Rodero, Regional Director, WesternCanada, joins us at the Festival. www.errazuriz.comRepresented by Philippe Dandurand Wines, 604.324.4499

+706093 WILD FERMENT PINOT NOIR 2007+957654 SAUVIGNON BLANC SINGLE VINEYARD 2008+361311 MAX RESERVA SHIRAZ 2007+287805 MAX RESERVA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007

ESPELT | EMPORDÀ, SPAINEspelt winery is a family enterprise that has been in operation since 1910.The oldest vineyards consist of black and grey Garnacha together withCariñena, which are planted on slate, gravel, and granite soils in twodifferent natural parks. Virtually the only way to the world-famous three-star Michelin restaurant El Bulli is directly through Espelt’s prettyvineyards. It’s no surprise that some of their wonderful wines arefeatured on the El Bulli wine list. In the year 2000 the family, who have along history of involvement with the land and viticulture, decided to builda modern winery around this beautiful area. Today, with oenologist/biologist daughter Anna at the helm, Espelt produces modern wines from

Spain with a real respect for the vineyards, grape varieties and terroir.Ramuntxo Andonegui, Export Manager, joins us at the Festival.www.cellerespelt.comRepresented by Charton-Hobbs, 604.420.5009 x 321

+151332 SAULO 2007+783902 VAILET 2008+150995 TERRES NEGRES 2006+507640 QUINZE ROURES 2007

EVANS & TATE | MARGARET RIVER VALLEY, AUSTRALIABased in the heart of Margaret River, Evans & Tate have a reputation asone of the region’s pre-eminent wine producers, crafting wines of thepurest expression of varietal and regional character. The Margaret Riverarea is a cooler climate wine region, allowing Evans & Tate to producewines of exceptional structure and finesse. The MR Chardonnay scoresextremely high with every vintage; the MR Shiraz has the samereputation; both of these fine wines are available in the BC market (andacross Canada). Sue Croft, Export Manager, joins us at the Festival.www.evansandtate.com.auRepresented by Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants, 604.708.5022

+379149 MARGARET RIVER CHARDONNAY 2007+587469 MARGARET RIVER SHIRAZ 2004+914820 RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2004+906057 RESERVE CHARDONNAY 2005


FARNESE VINI | ABRUZZO, ITALYFarnese Vini is a dynamic company based in Abruzzo, which has receivedinnumerable awards for its wines. Farnese makes wines of very highquality at all price levels and offers wines of exceptional value. ValentinoSciotti, Export Director, joins us at the Festival. www.farnese-vini.com Represented by Wine Rhapsody, 604.682.4879

+145920 PINOT GRIGIO IGT 2007+914119 MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO DOCG COLLINE

TERAMANE 2004+914390 MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO OPI DOC COLLINE

TERAMANE RISERVA 2005+104224 EDIZIONE 7 2005

GRUPO FAUSTINO | RIOJA, SPAINThe Faustino Group, a family company in its fourth generation, hasbecome the unquestionable leader in making and exporting top-of-the-range Spanish wines. The Group has seven wineries in four of Spain’sleading designations of origin: Rioja, Mancha, Navarra and Ribera delDuero. The new generation of Bodegas Faustino has successfully upheldthe family tradition of purchasing land as a guarantee of the quality of thewines made at its wineries; so much that Bodegas Faustino has becomethe leading vineyard owner in the Rioja region. Federico Vazquez, ExportManager, joins us at the Festival. www.bodegasfaustino.esRepresented by Select Wine Merchants, 604.687.8199

+916452 FAUSTINO I 1996+519520 CAMPILLO RESERVA SELECTA 2001

+923805 FORTIUS TEMPRANILLO 2006+916254 MARQUES DE VITORIA ECCO 2007

FESS PARKER | SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA, USAWhen Fess Parker was cast in the role of Davy Crockett in the mid-1950s,it caused an international sensation and changed his life forever. So, too,did the purchase of 714 acres in the Santa Ynez Valley change the courseof the Parker family’s history. Realizing the potential of Santa BarbaraCounty as a premium grape-growing region, Fess and his son Elioriginally set out to plant a small vineyard and sell fruit to localproducers. But, as Fess’ daughter Ashley explains, “Fess is from Texas,so he can’t do anything small.“ The Fess Parker Winery and Vineyardnow farms almost 700 acres on four vineyards throughout Santa BarbaraCounty. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Viognier are among thevarietals grown that form the cornerstone of the production program.Tim Snider, CEO, joins us at the Festival. www.fessparker.comRepresented by Pacific Wine & Spirits, 604.543.1696

+001495 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY VIOGNIER 2007+340000 PARKER STATION SYRAH 2006+339903 PARKER STATION PINOT NOIR 2006+277137 BIEN NACIDO PINOT NOIR 2003

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FETZER | MENDOCINO, CALIFORNIA, USASince our founding in 1968 in beautiful Mendocino County, FetzerVineyards has been a pioneer of California winemaking and earth-friendlypractices. At Fetzer, they’ve always believed that the more they refinetheir winemaking practices to be in harmony with the environment, themore they improve the quality of their wines – and of everyday life. Thecreativity and passion of the winemaker, Dennis Martin and his teamhave always been central to the Fetzer spirit. While they pridethemselves on technological innovation, they’ve always believed thathands-on attention to detail comes first. Fetzer also understands that thequality of their wine and the quality of the natural environment fromwhich it originates go hand-in-hand. They continually renew theircommitment to the environment, to innovate and grow in a sustainableway, to ensure that the wines they create are in harmony both with ourpalates and our planet. Charlie Gilmore, Winemaker, joins us at theFestival. www.fetzer.comRepresented by Charton-Hobbs, 604.420.5009 x 321

+739854 SANCTUARY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006+984765 CORO MENDOCINO 2005+353797 PINOT GRIGIO 2007+234617 ZINFANDEL 2007

FINCA FLICHMAN | MENDOZA, ARGENTINAFinca Flichman is a company composed of those who are dedicated tothe hard task of making wines of recognised quality. Their wines have notonly a defined Argentine character, but also an international style thatdefines their art worldwide. Damian Rubin, Export Manager, joins us atthe Festival. www.flichman.com.arRepresented by Charton-Hobbs, 604.420.5009 x 321

+507707 EXPRESIONES CABERNET MALBEC 2007+864033 GESTO SHIRAZ 2007+757245 MISTERIO MALBEC 2007+714014 DEDICADO 2004

CASTELLO DI GABBIANO | TUSCANY, ITALYCastello di Gabbiano was built in the 12th century, just south of Florencein the heart of the Chianti Classico region. Today, this 252-acre wineryproduces wines that are still crafted in the rich and ancient Tuscanwinemaking tradition. Ivano Reali, General Manager, joins us at theFestival. www.gabbiano.comRepresented by Foster’s Wine Estates Canada, 604.484.3718

+250365 TOSCANO ALLEANZA 2005+780486 BELLEZA 2000+479337 CHIANTI CLASSICO 2005+025163 CHIANTI RISERVA 2005


GALIL MOUNTAIN / YARDEN | GALILEE, ISRAELThe mountains of the Upper Galilee are among the highest mountains inIsrael, rising to heights of over 1,000 metres. The topographical structure,quality of the soil and climate, make this an ideal location for vineyardswith grapes of the highest quality. In 1997, the first vineyard was plantedin Kibbutz Yiron and at the same time the kibbutz, in a joint venture withGolan Heights Winery, decided to establish Galil Mountain Winery amidstthe natural landscape surrounding it. The winery has five vineyards in theUpper Galilee Mountains, characterized by different topographical andclimatic conditions. This unique feature enables the production of blendsusing a large variety of grapes. Ninety percent of the harvest consists ofred grapes used for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah,Barbera and Sangiovese. The rest are white grapes grown forChardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. Galil Mountain wines are kosher andkosher for Passover. The Golan Heights Winery produces premiumvarietals, proprietary blends and traditional method sparkling wines,marketed under the label Yarden. When the first Yarden wines werelaunched, they were recognized as Israel’s first world-class wines. Sincethen, the Golan Heights Winery has repeatedly won high recognition atmajor international wine exhibitions when competing against fine winesfrom around the world. By combining state-of-the-art technology withtraditional vinification techniques, the company has succeeded in firmlyplacing Israel on the international wine map. Ronit Badler, CEO, joins usat the Festival. www.yardenwines.comRepresented by International Cellars Inc., 604.713.0833

+658088 YIRON CABERNET MERLOT SYRAH 2005+513663 CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2007+532812 YARDEN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2004+611293 YARDEN MOUNT HERMON RED 2007

GALVANIZED WINE GROUP | MCLAREN VALE, AUSTRALIAPenny’s Hill is a relatively new McLaren Vale brand, its first wines beingproduced from the 1995 vintage. Recognised by its distinctive “red dot”packaging, the Penny’s Hill range is made by extremely talentedwinemaker Ben Riggs, who uses only estate-grown fruit from thecompany’s McLaren Vale vineyards. Sophie Robson, International ExportDirector, joins us at the Festival. www.pennyshill.com.auRepresented by The Delf Group Inc, 604.940.9557

+171991 BLACK CHOOK SHIRAZ VIOGNIER 2007+172015 WOOP WOOP SHIRAZ 2007+224089 MR. RIGGS “THE GAFFER” SHIRAZ 2007+578427 PENNY’S HILL SHIRAZ 2007

GEORGES DUBOEUF BEAUJOLAIS, FRANCEThe Duboeuf family has lived in the Mâconnais (on the northern border ofBeaujolais) since the 15th century and has been involved in the winebusiness for over 300 years. Although Georges Duboeuf originally went toParis to study physical education, he returned home in 1953 and beganselling wine to restaurants and became a contract bottler. In 1957, heformed a group of 45 growers called the Beaujolais Casket. The venturewas not to be. Three years later he branched out on his own and in 1964formed his own négociant and bottling firm based in Romanèche-Thorins.Today, his son Franck works with him and is intimately involved in thebusiness. His firm offers the most wines of any in Beaujolais, at the best

prices, and the most consistent style. He works with 20 cooperatives andover 400 growers. Of an annual production of 20 million bottles, over 4million of those bottles are Beaujolais Nouveau. In fact, the Duboeuflabel appears on more than 15 percent of the bottles of Beaujolais soldanywhere. Franck Duboeuf, General Manager, joins us at the Festival.www.duboeuf.comRepresented by Philippe Dandurand Wines, 604-324-4499

+093914 BROUILLY 2007+275735 BEAUJOLAIS VILLAGES 2007+570093 MOULIN-À-VENT PRESTIGE 2005+917328 MORGON PRESTIGE 2005

GERMAN ESTATE WINES | MOSEL/NAHE/RHEINHESSEN/SAAR,GERMANYGerman Estate Wines (Germany) unites the top producers of the greatestwine-growing regions of Germany. Each winery is located on first-classvineyards that combine terroir and traditional winemaking techniques toproduce the finest premium wines. All of these estates have receivedinternational praise and set the standard for German winemaking. PeterSchleicher, Owner, joins us at the Festival.Represented by Winspeer International Group Ltd., 604-320-7302

+987826 RAPPENHOF ALSHEIMER FISCHERPFAD RIESLING KABINETT RHEINHESSEN 2007

+141218 DR. PAULY-BERGWEILER RIESLING QBA MOSEL 2007+708297 KRUGER-RUMPF MUENSTERER KAPELLENBERG RIESLING

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GLORIA FERRER CAVES & VINEYARDS | CARNEROS, USAGloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards, in the heart of Sonoma’s Carnerosregion, is where seven generations of European winemaking tradition isskilfully combined with state-of-the-art winemaking techniques. Visitorscan enjoy Gloria Ferrer’s wines, accompanied by Catalan tapas ofroasted and spiced almonds, either in the expansive tasting room oroutdoors on the broad vista terrace overlooking the winery’s estatevineyards and the southern Carneros appellation. Our tasting room isopen daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, please call707.996.7256 or visit www.gloriaferrer.com. Eva Bertran, Executive VicePresident, joins us at the Festival. www.gloriaferrer.comRepresented by Vinterra Wine Merchants Inc, 604.736.9497

+192898 SONOMA BRUT N/V+638361 CARNEROS PINOT NOIR 2005+000109 CARNEROS CHARDONNAY 2006+244392 BLANC DE NOIR N/V


GRANT BURGE | BAROSSA VALLEY, AUSTRALIAEstablished in 1988, Grant Burge Wines has grown to become one of thetop 10 privately owned wine companies in Australia. The company has astrong commitment to its loyal Australian consumers and energeticallypursues overseas markets in the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, theUnited States and Asia. Grant Burge is a fifth-generation winemakerabsolutely committed to the Barossa Valley. He strongly believes that finewines are born in the vineyard and that vineyards are the cradle of winequality. With this in mind, he has developed one of the most extensivenetworks of premium quality vineyards in Australia, strategicallypositioned in the Barossa. Grant Burge is a loyal and dedicated Barossanand he proudly displays the Barossa name on every bottle as anassurance of regional integrity. Nick Doumanis, Global Sales Director,joins us at the Festival. www.grantburgewines.com.auRepresented by Calibrium International, 778.331.8958

+456988 THORN EDEN VALLEY RIESLING 2008+007773 BAROSSA VINES SHIRAZ 2006+835108 FILSELL SHIRAZ 2006+019166 THE HOLY TRINITY GRENACHE SHIRAZ MOURVEDRE 2003

GREAT WALL | SHACHENG, CHINAAs the excusive wine supplier for the 2008 Beijing Summer OlympicGames, Great Wall wine comes from the best vineyard from China inHebei, Li Chang county. Located at 40 degrees north latitude withproximity to the sea, the Great Wall Changli vineyard enjoys the idealconditions with steeply sloped hills and four distinct seasons. The uniquethree layers of soil make this wine different. Great Wall wine also hasgarnered over 30 international awards. Wang Shou Kang, Family Member,joins us at the Festival. www.cofco.com.cnRepresented by Hi-Bridge Consulting Corp., 778.889.6827

+792630 CABERNET SAUVIGNON 1997+791491 CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2003+383737 PINOT CHARDONNAY 2003+913533 GOLDEN CABERNET SAUVIGNON

HENRI BOURGEOIS / CLOS HENRI | LOIRE, FRANCEOf all the Loire Valley appellations, North Americans are probably mostfamiliar with easy-to-pronounce Sancerre, and from this area they aremost familiar with Domaine Henri Bourgeois, founded in 1950. Theyconsistently bring in 90 Point Scores from Wine Spectator, which says,“Henri Bourgeois is a classicist. His reserve Sancerre is firm with cleanapple and mineral flavors; his Pouilly-Fumé is ripe with lush fruit and thelingering, smoky character that gives the appellation its name.” Jean-Marie Bourgeois, Director, joins us at the Festival. www.bourgeois-sancerre.comRepresented by Charton-Hobbs, 604.420.5009 x 321

+911941 CLOS HENRI SAUVIGNON BLANC 2008+626101 PETIT BOURGEOIS SAUVIGNON BLANC 2007+910786 CLOS HENRI PINOT NOIR 2007+542548 SANCERRE BLANC LES BARONNES 2007


HILL-SMITH ESTATES | EDEN VALLEY, AUSTRALIAYalumba is Australia’s oldest family owned winemaker and todaycontinues to remain fiercely independent and extremely progressiveunder the ownership of the Hill Smith family, who settled in the townshipof Angaston, Barossa, in 1849. With Yalumba firmly established, the HillSmith family’s passion to make wines that best represent a singlevineyard site led them to develop unique wine offerings from the HeggiesVineyard and Pewsey Vale Vineyard of Eden Valley, WrattonbullyVineyards in the Limestone Coast, Nautilus Estate in Marlborough, NewZealand, and Jansz Tasmania, Australia’s premium sparkling wine. TheHill Smith family are also acutely aware of how their presence impactsthe environment and continue to practice sustainable winemaking. TheHill Smith family’s philosophy is: never be too big to do the little thingsbrilliantly. Brenton Fry, Director for Negociants International, joins us atthe Festival. www.hillsmithestate.comRepresented by Charton-Hobbs, 604.420.5009 x 321

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HUMBERTO CANALE | PATAGONIA, ARGENTINAThis family company was founded by Eng. Humberto Canale in 1909.Located in the heart of the Alto Valle de Rio Negro, Patagonia, the wineryhas 150 hectares of old vineyards of traditional French varieties and newvines with excellent clones of the same varieties: Merlot, Pinot Noir,Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon in reds and Semillon,Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier and Torrontes in whites. The climate iscontinental, dry, arid and cold. Rains are around seven inches per year,usually coming in the end of autumn and during winter. Winters are coldand without snow. Summers are hot and dry, with cool nights. Autumnnights are cooler and with an average 18 degrees Celsius during March.This develops ideal weather conditions for a full, slow and plain ripeningof the grapes, resulting in a surprising intensity, responsible for the nicestcolours of wine in the region. In this slow ripening period, we obtain thebest sugar content, with ideal contents of natural acidity remaining (sogood for ageing). The Valley is an oasis in the Argentine Patagonia and isone of the best places for premium wines in the country. Guillo Barzi,Export Director/Family Member, joins us at the Festival. www.bodegahcanale.comRepresented by Vinterra Wine Merchants Inc, 604.736.9497

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INLAND TRADING CO. | SOUTH AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIAInland Trading Co. represents many of the best small producers inAustralia. This year they are showcasing the wines from Rolf Binderwines, Kilikanoon wines and the joint venture Binder/Mitchell wines.Robert Parker describes Rolf Binder as, “one of Australia’s finestwinemakers” and Kevin Mitchell from Kilikanoon as “talented.” Thewines produced by both are simply amazing. Greg Corra, ManagingDirector, joins us at the Festival. www.inlandtrading.com.auRepresented by Landmark Selections, 604.986.4000

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IRONSTONE VINEYARDS | SIERRA FOOTHILLS, USANestled against the Sierra Foothills, in the heart of California’s scenicGold Rush Country, Ironstone Vineyards will surprise and delight you witha winery that places as much emphasis on the natural beauty and historyof our surroundings as it does on the quality of its wines. The story ofIronstone Vineyards started in the hands of John Kautz, a young row cropfarmer, who saw the future in growing wine grapes in Lodi. With 12 acresin 1948, John quickly built an excellent reputation as a premium winegrape supplier, amassing over 5,000 acres of grapes in Lodi and theSierra Foothills and eventually becoming one of the top ten wine grapegrowers in California. Over the years, Ironstone Wines and the IronstoneWinery have each grown and become famous in their own way. Truly afamily business, John, Gail and their four children – Stephen, Kurt, Jack,and Joan – remain actively involved in the growth of both the winery

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JACOB’S CREEK | SOUTH EASTERN AUSTRALIA, AUSTRALIAIt all started back in 1847 when Johann Gramp planted the firstcommercial vineyard in the Barossa Valley. His first vintage was in 1850,and he committed to make wine in his small ironstone winery by thebanks of Jacob’s Creek for the rest of his days. On the original site by thecreek, which meanders through the folds of the Barossa Ranges, JohannGramp’s cellar still stands, preserving the heritage of what is nowAustralia’s most successful wine enterprise. “Jacob’s Creek, the cradleof winemaking in the Barossa since 1847. Welcome to our place.” PhilipLaffer, Winemaker, joins us at the Festival. www.jacobscreek.comRepresented by Corby Distilleries Limited, 416.479.2463

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MAISON JEAN-CLAUDE BOISSET | BURGUNDY, FRANCELike family itself, the Maison Jean-Claude Boisset is a subject close tothe hearts of the Boisset family. After all, it is by devoting themselves toserving the company that they honour their father. Their efforts can bedescribed in a single word: uncompromising! Each separate aspect oftheir work has been subject to scrupulous examination and anindefatigable determination to create exceptional wine: strict parcelselection, the careful choice of perfect grapes, exemplary wineproduction techniques, and an in-depth labour of love, breathing life intothe sort of rare wines which are the stuff of dreams. Gregory Patriat,Winemaker, and Alexandre Graffard, Managing Director, join us at theFestival. www.jcboisset.comRepresented by Charton-Hobbs, 604.420.5009 x 321

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KENWOOD | SONOMA, USAAt Kenwood, grapes from Sonoma County’s finest vineyards get theattention they deserve. The harvest from each vineyard is handledseparately within the winery to preserve its individuality. This small lotwinemaking allows winemaker Pat Henderson to bring each lot of wine toits fullest potential. In the California tradition, Kenwood Vineyardsproduces a full line of premium quality varietal wines including CabernetSauvignon, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir andMerlot. Wine & Spirits Magazine named Kenwood as one of its “TOP 50Restaurant Wines of 2008”; Beverage Dynamics April ’08 issue includedKenwood in its “Top California Brands” list, and wrote, “An impressive

line of wines.” Paul Young, Director Sales & Marketing, joins us at theFestival. www.kenwoodwinery.comRepresented by Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants, 604.708.5022

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KWV | PAARL, SOUTH AFRICAFrom its origins as a wine co-operative, founded to stabilise the SouthAfrican wine industry, during which it fulfilled the role of custodian andregulator of the industry, to the dawn of the 21st century, KWV haspioneered the way forward for South African wine. In 1997, KWVtransformed itself into a dynamic, modern and commercially successfulorganisation and retains its place as a leading South African alcoholicbeverage company. Piet Momberg, Business Director – Americas, FarEast, UK, joins us at the Festival. www.kwv.co.zaRepresented by Maxxium Canada, 778.233.1906

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LONG SHADOWS | COLUMBIA VALLEY, USAAfter twenty years at the helm of the Stimson Lane wine group, AllenShoup retired to pursue a personal dream. For years, he had envisioned ajoint venture with highly acclaimed winemakers from different regions ofthe world. His goal was to bring their expertise to Washington to createsome of the most luxurious wines ever crafted from the region’s fabledviniferous grapes. Wines that would stand shoulder to shoulder with theworld’s best. Long Shadows winemaker-partners are designing world-class wines comparable in stature to those they crafted in their nativewine regions. Like artists selecting paints for their palette and tints fortheir canvas, they pick out the vineyards from those clusters that will intime work magic under their hands. Gilles Nicault, Winemaker, joins us atthe Festival. www.longshadows.comRepresented by Mark Anthony Wine Merchants, 604.264.4060

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LUSTAU | JEREZ, SPAINThe name Lustau has not only become synonymous with the highestquality sherry, it has transcended the traditional sherry market toestablish a whole new category of sophisticated drinking. Lustau is aboutsuper-fresh tapas and cutting-edge food and wine pairing. Described byRobert Parker as, “simply staggering in quality... must be tasted to bebelieved.” Paul Sharp, Export Director North America, joins us at theFestival. www.emilio-lustau.comRepresented by The Delf Group Inc, 604.940.9557

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MAGNANIMUS WINE GROUP | MENDOCINO, USAMagnanimus Wine Group is an artisan wine company producing a greenportfolio of wines from sustainable, organic and biodynamic vineyards inMendocino County, California. Ukiah Cellars and Talmage Collection aresourced from small sustainably farmed vineyards throughout MendocinoCounty. Each of these growers participates in the California WineInstitutes Code of Sustainable Winegrowing practices. Old River Road isthe name of the road where the winery is located and the grapes forthese wines are sourced from 100% certified organic vineyards.Mendocino Farms wines are sourced from certified biodynamic vineyardsand represent some of the finest wines in the portfolio. Owsley Brown IIIcreated Magnanimus Wine Group in 2005, hiring Steve Ryan asWinemaker and Josh Metz as Director of Sales & Marketing. The teamworks with oenological consultation from Italian oenologist PaoloCaciorgna to combine progressive sustainable farming practices andinnovative winemaking techniques that produce wines of distinction.Magnanimus Wine Group believes Mendocino County offers a deephistory of natural winegrowing and incredible terroir. Their aim is tohonour this place and its winegrowers by producing world class wines.Josh Metz, Director of Sales & Marketing, joins us at the Festival.www.magnanimuswines.comRepresented by Charton-Hobbs, 604.420.5009 x 321

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MAJELLA WINES | COONAWARRA, AUSTRALIAMajella is a family owned winery in the heart of the famous Coonawarrawine region in South Australia. It is widely regarded as a producer ofsome of Coonawarra’s finest wines. Brian Lynn, Director, joins us at theFestival. www.majellawines.com.auRepresented by Landmark Selections, 604.986.4000

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MASI | VENETO, ITALYMasi has been family owned for over six generations by the Boscainifamily. They are also involved in the management of the most historicestate in Valpolicella, which has belonged to the Serego Aligheri family,descendants of the poet Dante, since 1353. Masi is a specializedproducer of premium wines from the Venetian area. This led HughJohnson to refer to Masi as a touchstone for Verona wines. The winery isspecialized in the production of Amarones and Reciotos, using thehistoric technique of appassimento (drying of the grapes), for which ithas gained a worldwide reputation. Masi rediscovered and refined thetechnique of double fermentation using semi-dried grapes and marketssuccessful wines from Veneto & Tuscany as well as their property inArgentina. Raffaele Boscaini, Owner, joins us at the Festival. www.masi.itRepresented by Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants, 604.708.5022

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MIGUEL TORRES | PENEDES, SPAINWith roots back 300 years in Catalan history, today the Torres family ownsover 1300 hectares. The use of modern viticultural techniques, thepreservation of traditional methods and the desire not to use chemicalproducts all contribute to making Torres a success. Toni Batet, ExportDirector, joins us at the Festival. www.torreswines.comRepresented by Pacific Wine & Spirits, 604.543.1696

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MIONETTO | VENETO, ITALYLocated in the very heart of Valdobbiadene, the Mionetto family has beenproducing great wines – in particular the much loved Prosecco – withadvanced winemaking techniques and tremendous dedication since 1887.This has helped put Prosecco wines on the international map andachieve widespread appreciation. Well-respected oenologist SergioMionetto supervises the winemaking process from grape selection tobottling. As a result, Mionetto continues to maintain the higheststandards in quality and achieve international recognition and acclaim fortheir wines. Mark Tucker, North American Export Manager, joins us at theFestival. www.mionetto.itRepresented by Stile Wines, 604.255.2518

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MIRASSOU WINERY | MONTEREY, USAFor over 150 years the Mirassou family has crafted uniquely expressivewines made with equal parts optimism and California sunshine. Sharingthe gift and joy of winemaking has been the Mirassou family’s greatprivilege for six generations, and it continues today. David Mirassou,Family Member, joins us at the Festival. www.mirassou.comRepresented by E & J Gallo Winery, 905.816.8318

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MOUNT LANGI GHIRAN VINEYARDS | GRAMPIANS REGION,AUSTRALIAOriginally established in the 1870’s Mount Langi Ghirans reputation is builton vision, quality and passion. Nestled in the Grampians at the Southernend of the Great Dividing Range, Langi is one of Australia’s most distin-guished wine producers. The cool climate of Mount Langi Ghiran isunique for growing wine in Australia, and the Shiraz vines like to taketheir time to ripen and develop their spicy, peppery flavours, making Langione of the last vineyards to be harvested in Victoria. More importantly,they are significant in producing the benchmark characteristics of LangiShiraz. Dan Buckle, Winemaker, joins us at the Festival.www.langi.com.auRepresented by Select Wine Merchants, 604.687.8199

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+869727 BLANCO 2007+049254 RESERVA 2004+836205 RESERVA SELECCION ESPECIAL 2003+915124 ROSADO 2005

MURPHY-GOODE SONOMA, USAAt Murphy-Goode they love making wine. Flat-out love it. They have wonplenty of awards and plan to win a whole lot more. That said, they alsolove football. And family. And laughing till they can barely breathe. Yousee, the same passion they have for wine, they unabashedly bring toeverything they do. They live every day as if it were the best day of theirlives. And who’s to say it isn’t. Are you in? Lorri Emmerich, GeneralManager, joins us at the Festival. www.murphygoodewinery.conRepresented by Summit Fine Wines, 604 247 0055

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NAUTILUS ESTATE | MARLBOROUGH, NEW ZEALANDThe wines of the Nautilus Estate range are carefully crafted; moderntechnology and traditional techniques have been deftly combined; Frenchoak is used extensively during fermentation and maturation tocomplement and enhance the fruit. The resulting wines are stylish andindividual. Each is an appreciation of the unique quality of the variety inits South Pacific setting. Katy Prescott, Export Director, joins us at theFestival. www.nautilusestate.comRepresented by Mark Anthony Wine Merchants, 604.264.4060

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NEDERBURG | PAARL, SOUTH AFRICAAn irresistible blend of tradition, innovation and excellence, Nederburg isSouth Africa’s leading and most decorated winery, winner of moreinternational awards than any other in South Africa. Nestling in theWestern Cape’s historic Paarl valley against the majestic DrakensteinMountains, this historic farm has been the home of a succession ofinnovative and visionary winemakers, and their wines. Their grapes areselected from a variety of the Capes finest vineyards to ensure an idealmatching between terroir and varietal. These vineyards are establishedand managed to yield outstanding quality fruit, the most important facetof winemaking at Nederburg. Deveron Wilcock, Export Director, joins usat the Festival. www.distell.co.za Represented by Mark Anthony Wine Merchants, 604.264.4060

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OLIVIER LEFLAIVE WINES | BURGUNDY, FRANCEIn October 1984, Olivier Leflaive decided to create new renown for thewines of Burgundy with the help of his brother, Patrick, and his uncle,Vincent. He had one ambitious objective in mind: to apply all the savoir-faire acquired from the Domaine Leflaive to the vinification of various redand white Burgundy appellations. Their family motto: We learn respectfrom the vine, modesty from the wine. Patrick Leflaive, Proprietor, joins usat the Festival. www.olivier-leflaive.comRepresented by Diamond Estates Wines and Spirits, 416.488.4922+899070 VOLNAY 2005+758763 POMMARD 1ER CRU EPENOTS 2005+915397 PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 1ER CRU CHAMP GAIN 2006+761676 CHABLIS LES DEUX RIVES 2005

DOMAINES PAUL MAS | LANGUEDOC, FRANCEJean-Claude Mas is perhaps the most open-minded French winemakerthere is. Each harvest, he is joined in the Languedoc by an old Italianfrom the Piedmont region and a Russian-born Australian with a degree inwinemaking from Moscow University. Between them they create old-world wines with character, finesse and length that also have bags of up-front, new-world style fruit. Jean-Claude also has a tremendous sense offun. For some time, he has been referring to himself as the “arrogantfrog,” and in 2005 he launched The Arrogant Frog line of wines. Wine &Spirits International: Silver & Bronze Medal winner. Anthony Hurdy,Director of Export, joins us at the Festival. www.paulmas.comRepresented by Charton-Hobbs, 604.420.5009 x 321

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PEDRONCELLI WINERY | SONOMA, USAThe Pedroncelli family proudly celebrate 75 years of viticulture andwinemaking in Dry Creek Valley Sonoma. While much has evolved in thattime, two elements from 75 years ago remain unchanged: the exceptionalplace the Pedroncelli family grows grapes, and the family’s dedication tomaking fine wines. Dry Creek Valley is widely recognized as one ofCalifornia’s finest vineyard regions. Only 25 miles from the Pacific Ocean,the valley enjoys a climate of warm days and cool nights that enablesgrapes to develop generous, fully ripened fruit at maturity. Over 100 acresof Pedroncelli estate vineyards are situated on the valley’s easternbenches and hills, where well-drained, gravelly soils help develop andconcentrate varietal character. Julie St. John Pedroncelli, Director ofSales, joins us at the Festival. www.pedroncelli.comRepresented by Peacock & Martin, 604.689.9462 / 604.276.2229

+853341 RUSSIAN RIVER PINOT NOIR 2006+473744 MOTHER CLONE DRY CREEK ZINFANDEL 2006+339523 THREE VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2004+968883 SAUVIGNON BLANC EAST SIDE VINEYARDS 2007

PENINSULA RIDGE ESTATES WINERY | NIAGARA, CANADASince opening in August 2000, Peninsula Ridge Estates Winery has beencommitted to producing the finest wines Niagara has to offer. From thevery earliest planning stages, owner Norman Beal has made every effortto meet the many requirements for producing world-class wines inNiagara. The winery property encompasses 80 acres on the NiagaraEscarpment, which is designated by UNESCO as a World BiosphereReserve. The vineyards are located on the Beamsville Bench, consideredby many to be one of the premier grape growing regions in Canada. Theyhave planted 42 acres of vinifera grapes and also manage a neighbouring43-acre vineyard, producing Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah,Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier. In addition, Peninsula Ridge

has entered into long-term contracts with some of the best growers inNiagara to ensure the finest-quality fruit for our wines. Norman Beal,President/Owner, joins us at the Festival. www.peninsularidge.comRepresented by Peninsula Ridge Estates, 905.563.0900 x23

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PERRIN & FILS | RHÔNE, FRANCEThe Perrin family owns vineyards within the best terroirs of the SouthernRhône Valley. Amongst these are the plots that produce such famouswines as the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château de Beaucastel, Vacqueyras,Côtes du Rhône Perrin Réserve and La Vieielle Ferme wines. Beaucastelis one of the only 38 French estates to be awarded 3 stars by the Bettaneet Desseauve 2004 guide. This guide, published by the two most acclaimedFrench critics, awards stars like the Michelin guide does for restaurants.“Jean-Pierre and François Perrin – chosen among the Most InfluentialWine Personalities of the last 20 Years. The Perrins believe in naturalwinemaking, unfiltered wines, and routinely produce long-lived classicsthat are among the finest in the world.” – Robert Parker Jr., WineAdvocate. Thomas Perrin, Co-Owner, joins us at the Festival. www.perrin-et-fils.comRepresented by Charton-Hobbs, 604.420.5009 x 321

+917971 VINSOBRES “LES CORNUDS” 2007+125856 RASTEAU “L’ANDEOL” 2006+277988 CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL RED 2006+614503 COUDOULET DE BEAUCASTEL ROUGE 2006


PETER LEHMANN WINES | BAROSSA VALLEY, SOUTH AUSTRALIA,AUSTRALIASince inception in 1979, Peter Lehmann Wines has emerged as one ofAustralia’s most respected, energetic and innovative winemakers. PeterLehmann Wines has earned many medals and trophies along with greataccolades from wine judges in Australia and throughout the world.World-renowned wine authority and Master of Wine Jancis Robinsonwrote that Peter Lehmann is one of the most trustworthy names inBarossa – synonymous with fairly priced, reliable expressions of whatthat hot valley has to offer the wine world. Howard Duncan, ExportManager – Canada, Asia and Middle East, joins us at the Festival.www.peterlehmannwines.comRepresented by International Cellars Inc., 604.713.0833

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PIERRE ANDRÉ – CHÂTEAU DE CORTON ANDRE | BURGUNDY, FRANCEPierre André is reputed worldwide for its famous Burgundy Domaineslocated in both the prestigious Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. ThePierre André terroir stretches over 130 acres, of which 80% are PremiersCrus and Grands Crus. The Château de Corton-André is a symbol oftradition in Burgundy as the only Château in the Grands Crus of the Côtede Beaune. The pride of the Château is the signature roof presented onits label. Neal Ruane, Export Manager, joins us at the Festival.www.pierre-andre.comRepresented by Peacock & Martin, 604.689.9462 / 604.276.2229

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PIERRE SPARR | ALSACE, FRANCEOver 300 years of making a difference. The origin of the estate dates backto 1680, when Jean Sparr established vineyard holdings. Nearly twocenturies later, in 1861, Charles Sparr developed the wine and grapetrade activity. His son Pierre, born in 1900, took over at the age of 20. Hismotto is best summed up by the words, “invest, improve and hold tight.”In 1945, Sigolsheim and the surrounding vineyards were completelydestroyed, but with courage and fortitude, Pierre Sparr rebuilt the wineryand the vineyards and became one of the most respected and prestigiousestates in Alsace. Denise Sparr, Director of Sales & Marketing, joins us atthe Festival. www.alsace-wines.comRepresented by Pacific Wine & Spirits, 604.543.1696

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PIKES PREMIUM WINEMAKERS & VIGNERONS | CLARE VALLEY,AUSTRALIAEnglishman Henry Pike settled in the Adelaide Hills in 1878 and by 1886had established H. Pike and Co., which became known throughout SouthAustralia for its quality beer, soft drinks and tonic ale. The company usedthe English pike fish on its labels. Henry’s great-grandson Edgar was wellestablished in the wine industry and his sons Andrew and Neil bothfollowed in their father’s footsteps, establishing Pikes Winery in 1984 inthe beautiful Clare Valley. The winery and vineyards are situated in thehistoric and picturesque Polish Hill River sub region on the eastern sideof the valley. Though they produce a number of high quality varietals,Riesling has become the flagship for which Pikes have become bestknown. The winery has consistently met its goals of producing absolutetop quality varietal wines – worthy of the longstanding distinctive fishlogo that is still found on all Pikes wines. Peter Bentley, Export Manager,joins us at the Festival.www.pikeswines.com.auRepresented by Stile Wines, 604.255.2518

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PILLITTERI ESTATES WINERY | NIAGARA, CANADAPillitteri’s winemaking philosophy is quite simple: to produce the finestVQA wines possible from the highest quality grapes grown in Niagara.This approach has earned Pillitteri Estates over 450 international anddomestic medals, including the coveted Civart Trophy, and Grand Goldsfrom Vinitaly. Award-winning VQA wines include full-bodied red winesfrom Bordeaux cultivars; lively, fresh white wines; and exquisite varietalsof their flagship product, Icewine. As the world’s largest estate producer

of icewine, Pillitteri is also recognized as one of the most innovative,creating diverse and award-winning varietals such as Chardonnay, Shirazand Semillon icewines. The family’s commitment to producing wine ofexceptional quality and character is demonstrated in each bottle bearingthe Pillitteri name. Charles Pillitteri, President, Sales, joins us at theFestival. www.pillitteri.comRepresented by RES Marketing Services, 604.943.4464

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PIPER HEIDSIECK | CHAMPAGNE, FRANCECreated in 1785, Piper-Heidsieck is the third biggest internationalchampagne brand. Founded under the reign of Louis XVI and hisfashionable wife, Marie-Antoinette, Piper-Heidsieck’s long history hasbeen marked by creativity, elegance and festive mood. The preferredChampagne of the French Queen, then of Marilyn Monroe, (who famouslydeclared that she went to bed with Chanel nº5 behind her ears and wokeup every morning with Piper Heidsieck), Piper-Heidsieck has in its genesan extravagance that could hardly be contained. Piper Heidsieck is thefirst House to design special cuvées with designers: Fabergé, Van Cleef &Arpels, Jean-Paul Gaultier (the revolutionary red vinyl lace-up corset)and most recently, Viktor and Rolf. Christian Cowley Holthausen,International House Communications Manager, joins us at the Festival.www.piper-heidsieck.comRepresented by Select Wine Merchants, 604.687.8199

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DOMAINES PIRON | BURGUNDY (BEAUJOLAIS), FRANCEDomaines Piron, winemakers since 1590, specialize in the Beaujolaisappellation of Morgon. Dominique Piron, the 14th generation winemakerin the family and his wife, Kristine Mary, an American oenologist, are nowcrafting some of the most interesting, not to mention delicious wines fromthe 60 hectares of 45-year-old vines. Dominique has been called the“Dom Piron of Morgon.” The Cru of Morgon covers 1100 ha, situated onan ancient volcanic hill. The Côte du Py is the heart of the Morgonappellation on granite and schist soils, laced with iron. Piron producessome of the best Crus: Morgon Côte du Py, Moulin á Vent – Les Vignes duVieux Bourg, Régnié, Domaine de la Chanaise – all are available at BCSignature Liquor Stores. Domaines Piron is dedicated to continuing thetradition of hand-crafted wines made with a deep respect for nature andthe expression of the soils. These wines are rich and firmly structured,capable of aging into silky, elegant wines over a long period withcellaring up to 15 to 20+ years (recommended for exceptional vintages).These are very food friendly wines that will not overpower. Enjoy.Dominique & Kristine Mary Piron, Owner/WineMaker, join us at theFestival. www.domaines-piron.frRepresented by Red Dog Sales & Marketing, 604.323.9515

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QUADY | MADERA, USAFirst there were two. Andrew and Laurel Quady left crowded southernCalifornia and their jobs in pyrotechnics and merchandising to pursuetheir dream: a non-urban way of life making wine. Returning to school,Andrew graduated with a Masters in Food Science-Enology from UCDavis and Laurel became a licensed CPA. In 1975, at the urging of friendDarrell Corti, they made their first Port from Amador County Zinfandel atthe now defunct Lodi Vintners where Andrew was working as anassistant winemaker. In 1977, now settled in Madera in California’sCentral Valley with Andrew working at Heublein, they built a small winerybehind their country home and made Port on evenings and weekends. In1980, they decided to add a fortified white dessert wine to their line. Thewine, from the obscure Orange Muscat grape variety, was namedEssensia and became a major success. In 1983, opportunity knockedwhen they were offered a crop of Black Muscat grapes which becamethe first Elysium. By 1984, the expanding business needed space andAndrew and Laurel needed help. Fresno State graduate and formerPeace Corp member Michael Blaylock, now winemaker, and CherylRussell, now general manager, joined and a new winery was completed.With their enthusiasm and dedication the winery continued to grow,developing more unique wines: Starboard (their euphemism for Port),Electra (white and red) Deviation (scented geramium infused wine), andVYA Vermouth. Andrew & Laurel Quady, Owners, join us at the Festival.www.quadywinery.comRepresented by Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants, 604.708.5022

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QUINTA DO CRASTO | DOURO, PORTUGALQuinta do Crasto is a 130-hectare property located in the heart of theDouro Valley. Owned by the Roquette family for over a century, it hasestablished a worldwide reputation for the quality of its Douro and Portwines. All the wines are still foot trodden and bottled unfiltered. Everywine made at Crasto has scored 90 or better in Wine Spectator and, at 95points, the classic-rated Douro red wine Vinha da Ponte is the highest-ever scoring table wine from Portugal. Miguel Roquette, Proprietor, joinsus at the Festival. www.quintadocrasto.ptRepresented by Seacove Group (The), 604.240.5773

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QUINTA DO VALE DONA MARIA | DOURO, PORTUGALThe wines and Ports from Quinta do Vale Maria’s south facing 19 hectareRio Torto property have soared in international stature since its return tothe family of Joana Lemos and Cristiano van Zeller in 1996. Both the tablewines and Ports are produced in the traditional foot-trodden andunfiltered manner from grapes coming from 40 year-old vines. Cristianovan Zeller, Principal, joins us at the Festival. www.valedonamaria.comRepresented by Seacove Group (The), 604.240.5773

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RAVENSWOOD | SONOMA, USAIn the early 1970s, when California’s claim to fame was the “best jug winein the world,” Joel Peterson, founding winemaker of Ravenswood,dreamed of creating wines that would rival the greatest in Europe. Turnedout Joel wasn’t dreaming. In his first vintage, 1976, he produced 327cases of Dry Creek Zinfandel that took first place in a prestigious SanFrancisco tasting. Conceived on Joel’s conviction that, besides greatwine, the world needs good, affordable wine – “a lake of wine an inchdeep” – it redefined the concept of Best Jug Wine in the world; inparticular Zinfandel wines through which the Ravenswood Winery nowhas achieved world-wide critical acclaim. Joel Peterson, Founder andWinemaker, joins us at the Festival. www.ravenswood-wine.comRepresented by Vincor International, 604.451.9511 x 1166

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VILLA RINALDI | VENETO, ITALYVilla Rinaldi is an authentic and exuberant Italian Maison de Négoce,famous for the extraordinary decadence of their classic methodSpumante and Amarone DOC wines. Villa Rinaldi is a creative winemakerthat re-invented its style back in the 1960s by sourcing very elegantChardonnay and Pinot Noir vines from Italy’s Adige Valley and by reintro-ducing age-old, meticulous winemaking methods such as the longrefinement of base wines in French barriques and Dégorgement à lavolée. This was done to respect the magical balance that only themarriage of nature and great expertise are able to produce. This is howthe reputation of Villa Rinaldi Spumante wines was forged: masterpiecesof elegance and harmony that celebrate ripe grapes and dedication toobtaining a very fine and creamy perlage, which lingers in the memory oftheir fortunate tasters. Teresa Rinaldi, Family Member/Marketing Director,joins us at the Festival. www.villarinaldi.itRepresented by Zamperini Trade, 604.291.7616

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ROBERT MONDAVI WINERY | NAPA VALLEY, USAThe Icon of the Napa Valley: “Our goal at Robert Mondavi Winery hasalways been to produce wines that belong in the company of the greatwines of the world.” – Robert G. Mondavi. Bringing fine wine to the tablewith a firm conviction that California would produce world-class wines,Robert Mondavi Winery believes that wine and food with the arts is thepath to a gracious lifestyle. Since its beginning, Robert Mondavi Wineryhas been a leader in innovation, education and the relentless pursuit ofperfection in the art of winemaking. Robert Mondavi Winery hasachieved world-wide acclaim as the icon of American winemaking. MarkdeVere, Master of Wine, joins us at the Festival. www.robertmondaviwinery.comRepresented by Vincor International, 604.451.9511 x 1166

+221887 NAPA VALLEY FUMÉ BLANC 2007+255513 NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006+947101 NAPA VALLEY PINOT NOIR 2007+463091 OAKVILLE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006

RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS | SONOMA, USARodney Strong Vineyards was founded on the recognition of SonomaCounty’s potential for excellence. Through decades of grape growing andwinemaking, they continue to fulfill the promise of this fine land. Theirapproach is for the grapes from each vineyard and growing region toexpress their intrinsic character in the special wines we craft. Today thewinery owns and farms many exceptional vineyards in Sonoma County’sprime grape growing appellations where their critically acclaimed Estate,Vine Designated and Reserve wines are grown. Dan Wildermuth, VicePresident of Marketing, joins us at the Festival. www.rodneystrong.comRepresented by Mark Anthony Wine Merchants, 604.264.4060

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SAINTSBURY | CARNEROS, USAProbably the first hint that Saintsbury might turn out to be a bit differentfrom other wineries was when Dick Ward and David Graves chose tomake a 1979 Santa Barbara barrel-fermented dry Riesling as one of theirfirst wines, a bottling that didn’t exactly have consumer demand behind it.It turns out that the limb upon which Saintsbury’s founders stepped in thelate 1970s and early 1980s was occupied by a few other trailblazers whowere caught up in what David describes as a “Zeitgeist” of innovationand change that pervaded the California wine industry at the time. Withthe release of Saintsbury’s first 2000 cases of Pinot Noir in 1981, and bycommitting to pursuing high-quality California Pinot Noir, Dick and Daveput themselves in the forefront of a movement that would eventuallycatapult California wines, Carneros Pinot Noir, and Saintsbury onto theworld wine stage. An important part of the success of Saintsbury hasbeen its unwavering commitment not just to demonstrating that world-class Pinot Noir could be a California mainstay, but also the founders’commitment to the vineyards of Carneros as a source of outstandinggrapes. The appellation was officially created in 1983, two years afterSaintsbury’s founding. In the more than a quarter century since jumpinginto wine, Dick and Dave have always believed that innovation and acritical look at the vineyard, terroir and winemaking is the best route toincreasing quality. Experimentation in the vineyard and in the cellar led tothe early adoption of new Pinot Noir clones, the acceptance of new andintricate irrigation regimens, and critical evaluations of the impact offiltering and must manipulation, all results of a “philosophy of investi-gation” that have helped make Saintsbury one of America’s foremostPinot Noir producers. David Graves, Co-Owner, joins us at the Festival.www.saintsbury.comRepresented by International Cellars Inc., 604.713.0833

+359281 CARNEROS CHARDONNAY 2007+359265 CARNEROS PINOT NOIR 2007+236695 BROWN RANCH CHARDONNAY 2006

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SAKEONE CORP | OREGONSakeOne was founded in 1992 by a group of folks who simply loved sakeand had a vision – to produce world-class sake in the United States.Although sake is traditionally made in Japan, they believed that premiumGinjo sake could be produced in the United States. With water as one ofsake’s most critical ingredients, the east slope of Oregon’s CoastalMountains was identified as an ideal water source for its purity. And soForest Grove Oregon became the home of SakeOne, producer ofMomokawa and Moonstone (first fruit flavour-infused sake), America’smost honoured sakes! It was established through a joint partnership withMomokawa Brewing Inc. Japan of Momoishi, Aomori Prefecture, Japan,a sake producer since 1856 that brought deep product knowledge andages of experience. With strong ties to tradition and its Japanese roots,SakeOne is the leading producer of Ginjo (premium) grade sake in theU.S. Jim Sculace, Vice President Sales, joins us at the Festival.www.sakeone.comRepresented by Blue Note Wine & Spirits Inc., 604.904.5171

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TENUTA SANT’ANTONIO | VENETO, ITALYPassion, enthusiasm, business skills and experience: these are fourqualities for four brothers – Armando, Tiziano, Massimo and PaoloCastagnedi. A passion originated in the family vineyards when, aschildren, they lived in San Zeno di Colognola ai Colli countryside, an areaof the extended Valpolicella region which produces the most famousVerona wines, including Amarone, Valpolicella and Soave. The family offour brothers has ensured quality and prestige through their meticulousefforts, taking care of the manual work involved throughout the entire lifeof the grape, from the seed to the bottle, in order to create that little,fantastic alchemic wine miracle which is pure nectar for the gods. TheTenuta Sant’Antonio brand name, on the market since 1995, is well knownin the wine sector. This has spilled over to the consumer sector throughnumerous awards in wine books like Gambero Rosso Guida Vini d’Italia,Slow Food, and Tre Bicchieri. Aldo Steccanella, Export Director, joins usat the Festival. www.tenutasantantonio.itRepresented by Stile Wines, 604.255.2518

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SANTA MARGHERITA / CA’ DEL BOSCO / KETTMIER | VENICE/VENETO/ERBUSCO/LOMBARDY, ITALYThe ongoing development of know-how in the selection of grapes andwines in areas of north-eastern Italy with a strong viticultural vocationand strengthening of cooperative relationships with suppliers; theapplication of advanced technologies to winemaking, wine storage andbottling processes, under the constant supervision of a well-equippedquality control laboratory; the development of new products that respondto the requirements of a more demanding consumer – this is what hashelped Santa Margherita achieve its success and its history. Theprincipal product innovations developed by Santa Margherita include thecreation of Pinot Grigio, Italian-style Chardonnay and the first qualitysemi-sparkling wine: Müller Thurgau. Bruno Zaratin, International ExportDirector, joins us at the Festival. www.santamargherita.comRepresented by Saverio Schiralli Agencies Ltd./ Vanrick Corporation Ltd.,604.681.0860

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VIÑA SANTA RITA | COLCHAGUA/LEYDA/MAIPO, CHILEChile’s diversity doesn’t end at the Andes, the Pacific Ocean, the Andeandesert or Easter Island. It is found in everything authentically Chilean, andit represents the style of the Premium wines of Viña Santa Rita. With fourvinification centers, vineyards in six different valleys, a large barrelprogram and world-renowned winemakers, the wines showcase the bestthat Chile has to offer. Come by the booth to try the reds from the MapioValley and the whites from Casablanca. Javier Calvo, North AmericanSales Director, joins us at the Festival. www.santarita.comRepresented by Mark Anthony Wine Merchants ,604.264.4060

+214627 FLORESTA SAUVIGNON BLANC 2007+539601 RESERVA PINOT NOIR 2007+489526 FLORESTA APALTA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2005+098442 TRIPLE C 2005

SAVEN | ALENTEJO/BAIRRADA/RIBATEJO/VINHO VERDE, PORTUGALWith a team of excellent producers and winemakers, Wines &Winemakers was born. It’s an innovative group who are at the forefrontof modern technology, while staying true to the unique flavours, charac-teristics and personalities of each region, including Vinho Verde andAlvarinho, Douro and Port, Dão Bairrada, Ribatejo, Palmela and Alentejo.Wines & Winemakers is strongly represented every year at the maininternational fairs and wine tastings, where the respective winemakersare always present to promote their own products. The philosophy ofWines & Winemakers is to allow the client to communicate directly withthe producer to obtain quality guaranteed products, with the advantageof being supplied by just one company and avoiding the added costsusually involved. Candice Rosa, North American Export Director, joins usat the Festival. www.saven.pt

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SCHLOSS REINHARTSHAUSEN | RHEINGAU, GERMANYSchloss Reinhartshausen is the largest privately owned wine estate inthe Rheingau, Germany. With vineyards spreading over more than 80hectares, Reinhartshausen counts amongst the most renowned wineproducers world-wide. Also belonging to the Estate are the 5-star-hotelSchloss Reinhartshausen-Kempinski and the Island Mariannenaue, whichis the largest island of the River Rhine. Over many centuries, spirit,history, art and beauty have moulded a unique cultural landscape alongthe Rhine’s river bank: famous sights such as the Zisterzienser Monasteryin Eberbach; the castles and estates so characteristic of viticulture; aswell as Eltville – the Medieval City of Roses, Wine and Champagne – arein the vicinity of the wine estate of Reinhartshausen. Andrea Besslich,International Export Director, joins us at the Festival. www.schloss-reinhartshausen.deRepresented by Vino Allegro Wine Imports Inc., 604.608.1892

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SCHRÖDER & SCHŸLER | BORDEAUX, FRANCESchröder & Schÿler was established in 1739 by Jean-Henri Schÿler, atrader from Hamburg, and Jacques Schröder in the heart of Bordeaux.Today Yann Schÿler, representing the 8th generation, runs the firm. Thecompany owns châteaux all across Bordeaux, including the prestigiousKirwan in Margaux. It also buys grapes from carefully selected growersand vinifies a wide range of wines. Quality is consistently high and thefirm is an excellent source of good value, quality clarets. Yann Schyler,Proprietor, joins us at the Festival. www.schroder-schyler.comRepresented by Charton-Hobbs, 604.420.5009 x 321

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SEGHESIO FAMILY VINEYARDS | SONOMA, USASeghesio Family Vineyards and Winery was founded by Italianimmigrants Eduardo and Angela Seghesio. They had immigrated toAmerica with the dream of growing grapes and producing wine and in1895 they purchased and planted their first vineyard in Zinfandel. In doingso they began a legacy and tradition that is continued by theirgrandchildren and great-grandchildren. Today, the family business is overa century old and is still in the hands of the Seghesio family. Third, fourthand fifth generation family members hand farm over 400 acres in SonomaCounty’s finest grapegrowing appellations: Alexander, Dry Creek andRussian River Valleys. They specialize in the grape varieties theirgrandparents planted: Zinfandel and Italian varietals. Using newadvanced viticultural techniques and old vines, with European tradition

married to New World terroir, the family crafts intense, passionate winesreflective of the lands they steward. Peter Seghesio, CEO & FamilyMember, joins us at the Festival. www.seghesio.comRepresented by Grady Wine Marketing, 604.264.0554

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SIGNORELLO VINEYARDS & EDGE WINES | NAPA VALLEY, USASignorello Vineyards is a producer of estate-grown wines includingChardonnay, Seta (Bourdeaux Blanc blend of Semillon & SauvignonBlanc) and Cabernet Sauvignon. Signorello Vineyards strives for lush,concentrated fruit flavours and good acid balance in all of their wines.The goal is to have wines that are accessible early on, but that also havethe potential to develop additional complexity as they mature in thebottle. Ray Signorello, Proprietor/Winemaker, joins us at the Festival.www.signorellovineyards.comRepresented by Seacove Group (The), 604.240.5773

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SOKOL BLOSSER WINERY | WILLAMETTEVALLEY, USASokol Blosser Winery was established in 1971 inthe Dundee Hills of Oregon by Bill and SusanSokol Blosser. Siblings Alex and Alison SokolBlosser now run the vineyards and winery as thebusiness has transitioned into the secondgeneration. Elegant and age-worthy Pinot Noircontinues to be the focus, with fun and interestingproprietary blends Evolution and Meditrinarounding out their portfolio. Their 50-hectareestate is certified organic by Oregon Tilth, and thebusiness uses sustainable practices throughoutits whole operation. Alex Sokol Blosser, Co-President, joins us at the Festival.www.sokolblosser.comRepresented by PMA Canada, 604.922.8934

+185744 MEDITRINA N/V+616938 EVOLUTION N/V+608786 DUNDEE HILLS PINOT NOIR 2006+055939 DUNDEE HILLS PINOT GRIS 2007

SPIER WINES | STELLENBOSCH, SOUTH AFRICASpier Wines is a leading producer of ultra-premium wines located in Stellenbosch, SouthAfrica. Tireless dedication and commitment toquality has resulted in substantial awards andaccolades both locally and abroad. A quality-certified organization, Spier Wines operateswithin a strict framework of fair and ethicaltrading and was the first South African winery toreceive certification from the Wine IndustryEthical Trade Association. Sustainability is of keyimportance to the entire operation, and activeprograms are in place to maintain theenvironment and the communities that lie at theheart of Spier. Eve Jell, Sales Director, joins us atthe Festival. www.spierwines.co.zaRepresented by Whitehall Agencies Ltd.,604.685.4746

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ST HALLETT | BAROSSA VALLEY, AUSTRALIASt Hallett is a winery of tremendous individuality and reputation, nestledin the heart of the Barossa Valley, Australia’s best known winemakingregion. St Hallett is renowned for crafting full-flavoured, textured winesentirely from Barossa Valley fruit and is credited with producingbenchmark wines of the region such as the iconic St Hallett Old BlockShiraz, made from vines a century old. Stuart Blackwell, St Hallettwinemaker, was voted 2003 Barossa Winemaker of the Year, inrecognition to his contribution to St Hallett and to the Barossa. StuartBlackwell, Senior Winemaker, joins us at the Festival.www.sthallett.com.auRepresented by Select Wine Merchants, 604.687.8199

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ST. URBANS-HOF | MOSEL-SAAR-RUWER, GERMANYWiengut St. Urbans-Hof is a privately held estate winery, located in theMosel Valley of Germany. Nicolaus Weis, the grandfather of today’sowner and winemaker Nik Weis, established the winery in 1947. In thelast 50 years, the winery has grown to 33 hectares with vineyards in veryfine sites such as Piesporter Goldtropfchen and Ockfener Bockstein. Nikbelieves in traditional winemaking methods and in handcrafting hiswines. The winery is known for its distinctive and complex Riesling winesthat perfectly reflect the terroir on which they are grown. Nik Weis,Winemaker/Owner, joins us at the Festival. www.weingut-st-urbans-hof.deRepresented by Renaissance Wine Merchants, 604.637.9005

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STE. MICHELLE WINE ESTATES | COLUMBIA VALLEY, USAWashington State’s oldest and most acclaimed winery offers award-winning wines and a tasting experience second to none at their chateauand historic grounds near Seattle. Their vineyards are located in EasternWashington where the warm and sunny climate is ideal for growingworld-class wine grapes. Winemaker Bob Bertheau crafts Washingtonwines that are expressions of some of the best vineyards in the state. AtChateau Ste. Michelle, enjoying great wine is a way of life...and you don’thave to be an expert. American Winery of the Year 2004, Wine Enthusiast;2005 Winery of the Year, Restaurant Wine Magazine. Alexandra LaFontaine, Business Development Manager Export, joins us at the Festival.www.ste-michelle.comRepresented by Charton-Hobbs, 604.420.5009 x 321

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CANTINE TALAMONTI | ABRUZZO, ITALYThe Talamonti vineyard-estate was born in 2001 as a result of theintroduction of innovative winemaking techniques into an historicwinemaking area. This stride was generated by a tremendous passion forwine, the respect for a local culture, and above all the affection to ourroots, the Abruzzo region. The founders of Talamonti, a group of 18leading entrepreneurs, kicked off this adventure with the goal to promotethe interest in Montepulciano and Trebbiano d’Abruzzo, the historicgrape varieties of the region. Today, this desire and objective are stillvibrantly alive, yet paired with a great attention to detail and respect ofthe vine. The Talamonti mission is to continuously search for perfectionin the art of viticulture, never forgetting the respect for tradition. Thewinemaking facilities include state-of-the-art equipment, necessary toproduce fine wines that satisfy even the greatest of palettes of theworld’s wine aficionados. The Talamonti winemaking philosophy is basedupon two pillars: Firstly, the belief that there cannot be any innovationwithout tradition. Secondly, that the vine has always been and willcontinue to be first and foremost a nutrient of the body and soul. Inaddition there is great respect for family values. Rural civilizations, withtheir strong ties to nature, always reveal the importance of a familyapproach in the management of land, production, staff, and even themarketplace. The particular microclimate of the area produces grapes ofthe finest quality. These are subsequently vinified in a modern winery,created with the intent to value, through traditional winemakingtechniques, the unique qualitative characteristics of the grapes.Antonella Di Tonno, Proprietor, joins us at the Festival. www.cantinetalamonti.comRepresented by Diamond Estates Wines and Spirits, 416.488.4922

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VIÑA CASA TAMAYA | LIMARI VALLEY, CHILEIn the vineyards of Viña Casa Tamaya, located in the Limari Valley (400km north of Santiago and only 20 km from the Pacific Ocean), were foundvestiges of the ancient Diaguita culture, which reigned in this regionbetween the 8th and 15th centuries. Inspired by its culture, the winerywas named after the highest peak above the Limarí Valley: Tamaya.Tamaya is strategically located in the foothills of the majestic AndesMountains. There, the winery has succeeded in achieving a perfectequilibrium between the combination of its varietal grapes and thecharacter of its land. This balance of privileged characteristics bestowsunparalleled quality upon each of the varieties of the grapes, which arethen carefully harvested by hand. This is the secret of how Tamayabrings to life the very finest, most innovative wines produced in the Northof Chile. Claudia Saporta, Export Manager, joins us at the Festival.www.tamayawines.clRepresented by Stile Wines, 604.255.2518

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THOMPSON ESTATE | MARGARET RIVER, AUSTRALIAThompson Estate is recognized as one of the rising stars in MargaretRiver, Western Australia. It has a most impressive list of press and wineshow accolades. It is blessed with a unique regional character, capableof producing some of the world’s best Cabernet and Chardonnay wines.The Thompson Estate wines show a stylish elegance and intensity, eachmade by a different master winemaker to maximise the potential of eachvariety. Peter Thompson, Owner, joins us at the Festival. www.thompsonestate.comRepresented by New World Wines, 604.898.1004

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M. TORRES | CURICO, CHILEIn 1979, Miguel Torres, a hundred year-old winemaking company,acquired a small winery in Curicó, in the Chilean central valley, becomingthe first foreign company to back Chilean vineyard production located ina unique magical landscape at the foot of the Andes volcanoes. Nearlythirty years later, the 100 hectares acquired have turned into 445 hectaresof vineyards owned by the company. The first estates in these lands wereMaquehua, San Francisco Norte and Cordillera. At the end of the ‘90sTorres added San Luis de Alico and Empedrado. The excellent climateconditions for cultivating grapevines, with great temperature differencesbetween night and day and lands free of grape phylloxera, havecontributed to the fact that sublime wines are being made in lands fromwhere one can view the greatness of the Andes, crowned by snow and anoble beauty. Cristian Castro, Export Manager, joins us at the Festival.www.torreswines.comRepresented by Pacific Wine & Spirits, 604.543.1696

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TOSHIMORI & MASUKAGAMI SAKE COMPANIES | OKAYAMA &NIIGATA, JAPAN1. Toshimori Shuzo Sake Co., Ltd. (Okayama, Japan) was founded in 1868in the southwestern region of Japn where the famed variety of Omachisake rice is grown. From this small winery, distinctly unique styles of sakeare produced using an heirloom rice variety known as Akaiwa Omachi.The winery is one of the few aged sake producers and their 1998 JunmaiVintage Sake won the honours of Top 100 Wines in the VancouverMagazine International Wine Competition in both 2006 and 2007. Also,their 1994 Junmai Dai Ginjo Vintage Sake was chosen Top 25 Wines ofCornucopia 2008. 2. Masukagami Sake Corporation (Niigata, Japan) is aboutique sake winery located in the north-central region of Japan whereJapan’s best rice is grown. The region has the highest number of sakemakers in Japan and is highly regarded for its outstanding level of sakeproduction. The winery was founded in 1892 and is highly respected forproducing prized premium grade products. Hiromitsu Toshimori,Managing Director, joins us at the Festival. www.sakehitosuji.co.jp,www.masukagami.co.jpRepresented by CMC Sake + Wine Merchants, 604.985.6862

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TRIVENTO BODEGAS Y VINEDOS | MENDOZA, ARGENTINAFounded in 1996 by world-renowned Vina Concha y Toro, Trivento is oneof the most dynamic and fastest growing Argentinean wineries. Situatedin the foothills of the Andes, the winery owns extensive vineyards in theMendoza area, where it regularly invests in technology and humansavoir-faire to ensure production of premium wines. Mendoza is the best-known wine region in Argentina. Trivento is quickly gaining internationalrecognition as a premium wine producer thanks to the many differentterroirs and micro-climates of the area that allow the growth of almostany grape varietals. Lucas Dalla Torre, Export Manager, joins us at theFestival. www.trivento.comRepresented by Select Wine Merchants, 604.687.8199

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TWO HANDS | BAROSSA VALLEY, AUSTRALIATwo Hands is one of Australia’s most decorated wineries, making itswines most sought-after. The “two hands” are Michael Twelftree andRichard Mintz, who formed the company in 1999 with the clear objectiveof making the best possible Shiraz wines from prized Shiraz producingregions within Australia. From the start, the wines have been wellreceived with a healthy stream of reviews, culminating with RobertParker’s 2004 declaration of Two Hands as, “the finest negociantoperation south of the equator.” Two Hands concentrates its efforts onsourcing the best fruit from the best Shiraz vineyards in Australia,working with its growers on achieving the full potential from eachindividual site. The results speak for themselves. Jennifer Leombruno,

North American Export Manager, joins us at the Festival.www.twohandswines.comRepresented by Stile Wines, 604.255.2518

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TYRRELL’S | HUNTER VALLEY, AUSTRALIATyrrell’s has been 100% Australian family owned for 150 years. Buildingtheir original inheritance of just 60 acres up to 900 acres today, premiumvineyards extend from the Tyrrell’s legendary home in the Hunter Valley toother distinguished grape growing regions of Australia includingLimestone Coast and McLaren Vale in South Australia and the Heathcoteregion in Victoria. The motto “nothing is great unless it is good” has beena guiding beacon for the family through the past 150 years. With an eyetoward the future, they will continue to create individual wines ofcharacter, flavour and above all, integrity. Bruce Tyrrell, Owner, joins usat the Festival. www.tyrrells.com.auRepresented by Maxxium Canada, 778.233.1906

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UNDURRAGA | LEYDA/MAIPO/COLCHAGUA, CHILEViña Undurraga is one of Chile’s oldest and most prestigious wineries. In1882, Don Francisco Undurraga Vincuna, a politician, lawyer andentrepreneur, planted vineyards he had brought personally from Europein the Maipo Valley, 34 kms from the capital Santiago. Traces of theoriginal estate still exist today on the Maipo property. The serene,manicured gardens surround the charming, whitewashed hacienda-stylebuildings. Over the years the winery has hosted royalty and celebritiesfrom the around the world. Viña Undurraga was one of the first exportersof Chilean wine. The first shipments to the United States took place in1903. Today, with over 120 years of tradition, the Undurraga brands arepresent in over 60 countries on all five continents. Its vineyards extendover 2500 acres, distributed over four properties in the Maipo andColchagua Valleys. The Chilean vines are the only “pre-phylloxera” vinesremaining in the world. Miraculously, Chile was not affected by thisbeetle, which destroyed European vineyards toward the end of the 19thcentury. Cristobal Duke, International Marketing Director, joins us at theFestival. www.undurraga.clRepresented by International Cellars Inc., 604.713.0833

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VILLA DE VARDA | TRENTINO, ITALYVilla de Varda is a firm producing fine wines and spirits situated inMezzolombardo (Trentino, Italy), a land where winemaking and distillationare deeply rooted traditions which have always led to top-classproducts. Owned by a family whose commitment to the fields of winesand spirits has now reached the fifth generation, Villa de Varda iscurrently managed by its chairman Luigi Dolzan, his two sons, Mauro andMichele, and a staff of competent and skilled collaborators. Villa deVarda is managed as a modern winery, keeping with technologicalchanges and innovations that are also fully respectful of tradition. Itsproduct range consists of wines bearing the brand “Campo Maseri,” thegrappa and liqueurs marketed as “Villa de Varda,” in addition to theunique “Vodka Italiana.” Claudio Minatti, Export Manager, joins us at theFestival. www.villadevarda.comRepresented by Stile Wines, 604.255.2518

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CHAMPAGNE DE VENOGE | CHAMPAGNE, FRANCEFounded in 1837, the House of de Venoge is situated on the prestigiousAvenue de Champagne in Espernay. It is one of the only – if not the only –house to still produce all nine styles of Champagne: Brut Mellesime, ExtraBrut Millesime, Rosé, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs, Dry, Demi-secand a Tête de Cuvée. De Venoge allows the Champagne to rest sur-lie fora minimum of 3-4 years for non-vintage and five years or more forvintaged wines, which permits the wines the maximum time in the cellarsto develop structure and elegance. Gilles de la Bassetiere, President,joins us at the Festival. Gilles de la Bassetière, President, joins us at theFestival. www.champagnedevenoge.comRepresented by Seacove Group (The), 604.240.5773

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VILLA MARIA ESTATE | GISBORNE/HAWKES BAY/MARLBOROUGH,NEW ZEALANDVilla Maria Estate is one of New Zealand’s leading winemakers. A familyowned New Zealand winery, Villa Maria was founded in 1961 by itscurrent owner and Managing Director, George Fistonich. Villa Maria is100% New Zealand owned, and has been New Zealand’s leading wineaward winner, both nationally and internationally since the early 1980s.Recently, Villa Maria was named one of the world’s 50 great wineproducers by Wine Spectator. After extensive research in the 1990s, VillaMaria made the decision to introduce Stelvin screwcap closures acrossall ranges. Villa Maria was the first major wine company in the world todeclare the winery a “cork free zone,” with all wines produced as of 2004sealed with a screwcap. George Fistonich believes the consistency ofwines under screwcap is one of the contributing factors to the company’sincredible success recently. John Ferris, Export Manager, joins us at theFestival. www.villamaria.co.nzRepresented by PMA Canada, 604.922.8934

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BODEGAS VINA MAYOR / BODEGAS PALACIO | RIBUERO DELDUERO/RIOJA, SPAINIn the early 1970s, Hijos de Antonio Barcelo established the Pensascalwinery in the region of Castille y Leon, in the area known as Tudela deDuero, near the city of Valladolid. Tudela is surrounded by such famouswine areas as Ribera del Duero, Rueda, Toro Cigales and Bierzo.Penascal is famous for its exceptional value for quality. The project ofBodegas Viña Mayor started in 1986 with the purchase of land inQuintanilla de Onesimo (Valladolid) belonging to the D.O. (the officialSpanish wines classification) Ribera del Duero, north of Madrid. Theunquestionable success of Viña Mayor from its beginnings is due to theexcellent conditions of the area (soil, weather, varietal) as well as theinitial ambitious objectives of the project. Bodegas Palacio ~ Rioja: Themain objective of Bodegas Palacio has been, and still is, to obtain thehighest quality wines. It has the right grapes, from the heart of the Alavaregion of Rioja. These are nearly one hundred percent Tempranillograpes. The wines are matured and produced in six thousand casks ofFrench oak and three hundred of American oak. Bodegas Palacio hasbeen an innovator in viticultural methods and style under oenologistsRoberto Rodriguez and Michel Rolland. The latter, a Bordeaux-based

winemaker-consultant, has had an enormous influence on the fruit-driven“international” style dominant today. Faced with the temptation of thispopular approach, Rodriguez, a Laguardia native, has neverthelesscreated his own style. Using indigenous Tempranillo, and through carefulfruit selection from old vines and slow fermentation, he balances fruitwith mainly French oak. Wine Enthusiast magazine just announced thatRioja, Spain has been named the Wine Region of the Year and a recipientof its 2007 Wine Star Award. John Samaritano, North American ExportManager, joins us at the Festival.Represented by International Cellars Inc., 604.713.0833

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CASTELLO DI VOLPAIA | TUSCANY, ITALYJust as in the 12th Century, the village itself still plays an essential role inwine and oil production. The interiors of its ancient houses, churches,underground passages and deconsecrated churches have beendiscreetly converted into wine cellars, bottling plants and olive pressesup to the ceiling in the latest equipment and all connected by an amazingunderground “wineduct.” The first thing that one sees upon arriving atCastello di Volpaia is its Wine Shop, located in what was the principaltower of the castle. To reach the tasting room one must pass throughnarrow corridors and ancient staircases. The wine of Castello di Volpaiamay be tasted and purchased. In addition, Castello di Volpaia producedHoney, Red Wine Vinegar, White Wine Vinegar, Infused Vinegars andExtra Virgin Olive Oil. Nicolco Stianti, Proprietor, joins us at the Festival.www.volpaia.itRepresented by Pacific Wine & Spirits, 604.543.1696

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DOMAINE DE LA VOUGERAIE | BURGUNDY, FRANCELe Domaine de La Vougeraie was founded in 1999, uniting under a singlesignature the 91 acres of vineyards owned by the Boisset family. Thevineyards are in 30 different appellations in the Côte d’Or, with two-thirdsin the Côte de Nuits and one-third in the Côte de Beaune. Their firstvineyard, purchased by Jean-Claude and Claudine Boisset in 1964, is thesingle vineyard Gevrey Chambertin Les Evocelles, and their latest jewel,the Clos Blanc de Vougeot Monopole, is part of 24 acres in the Vougeotappellation. Pierre Vincent, general manager and winemaker, focuses onthe pure expression of Burgundian terroir using natural farming andbiodynamics, respecting the environment and making truly unique wines.Burgundy Today, an influential French magazine, voted Domaine de laVougeraie as the Top Producer in 2008. Stéphane Oudar, ManagingDirector, joins us at the Festival. www.domainedelavougeraie.comRepresented by Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants, 604.708.5022

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WHITEHALL LANE WINERY & FUSE WINERY | NAPA VALLEY,CALIFORNIAA small, family owned winery in Napa Valley’s historic Rutherfordappellation, Whitehall Lane owns approximately 110 acres of primeValley-floor vineyards including the Leonardini Vineyard in St. Helena andis committed to making the finest Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon,Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Reserve wine. The winerycontinues to receive accolades and awards for producing some of thegreatest wines in the world. In Wine Spectator magazine’s year-endranking of wines, Whitehall Lane has been honoured an unprecedentedthree times in five years for producing wines rated among the top five inthe world. The winery has also been voted Winery of the Year by theQuarterly Review of Wines and Wine and Spirits. Fuse Wine is a newventure of Ray Signorello and keen friends. Tom Leonardini, Proprietor,joins us at the Festival. www.whitehalllane.comRepresented by Seacove Group (The) ,604.240.5773

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XUMEK | SAN JUAN, ARGENTINAXumek is a winery located in Zonda Valley, 20 km northwest of San Juan’scapital city, one of the most import wine provinces in Argentina. Xumekwas conceived in 1995 as a boutique cellar oriented to produceexclusively high quality wines. The first harvest was in 2002. Xumek offersa new concept in the wine business of Argentina, with wines promotingtheir typically Argentine character to New World standards, and amanagement style based on quality and excellence, long-terminvestments, and the support of a solid worldwide structure. Xumek isplaced as an important representative in the world of wines for thecoming years. Anibal Marengo, Export Manager, joins us at the Festival.www.xumek.com.arRepresented by Patagonia Imports Ltd., 604.628.7858

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YABBY LAKE VINEYARD | MORNINGTON PENINSULA/HEATHCOTE,AUSTRALIAYabby Lake Vineyard was established in 1998 on Victoria’s MorningtonPeninsula, with the long-term goal of producing benchmark wines fromthe Burgundian varieties Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Yabby LakeVineyard is owned by Robert and Mem Kirby who have been intimatelyinvolved in the Mornington Peninsula region for decades. The Kirbys arejoined by two outstanding and renowned winemakers: Group WinemakerTod Dexter and Consulting Winemaker Larry McKenna. Tod and Larry areknown for their relaxed and unassuming personalities, and they apply thesame approach to their winemaking: they work with the grapes todevelop beautiful and distinctly superior wines that are truly expressiveof Yabby Lake Vineyard. The first vintage from Yabby Lake Vineyard wasproduced in 2002. Hugh Matthews, General Manager, joins us at theFestival. www.yabbylake.comRepresented by Renaissance Wine Merchants, 604.637.9005

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YALUMBA | BAROSSA/EDEN VALLEYS, AUSTRALIAYalumba winery was founded in 1849 by Samuel Smith. He named hissmall property Yalumba, an aboriginal word meaning all the land around.Today, the family tradition continues as Robert Hill Smith, Samuel Smith’sgreat-great-grandson, heads this wine company. As the oldest family runwinery from Australia, the original 30 acres has expanded to over 1,000acres and Yalumba has developed an enviable reputation worldwide as aproducer of distinctive premium quality wines from the Barossa Valley.Robert Hill Smith, Winemaker, joins us at the Festival. www.yalumba.comRepresented by Mark Anthony Wine Merchants, 604.264.4060

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YERING STATION | YARRA VALLEY, AUSTRALIAVictoria’s first vineyard, Yering Station, was originally planted in 1838.This historical wine estate was purchased by the Rathbone family in1996, marking the beginning of a new era, with the construction of astate-of-the-art winery and award-winning wine tourism destination.International Winemaker of the Year, International Wine and SpiritCompetition London, 2004 Australian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame, 2006.Gordon Gebbie, Commerical Director/Winemaker, joins us at the Festival.www.yering.comRepresented by Select Wine Merchants 604.687.8199

+699785 SHIRAZ VIOGNIER 2007+912030 RESERVE PINOT NOIR 2006+912121 YARRABANK CUVÉE 2004+795898 PINOT NOIR 2008

YOSHI NO GAWA SAKE CO. | NIIGATA, JAPANThe Yoshi no Gawa family has been producing sake since 1200 A.D. Thebrewery was established in 1548 A.D. (455 years of premium sakebrewing history) and is the oldest producer from the premier sake region– Niigata, Japan. The 19th President, Mr. Koji Kawakami, is a directdescendant of the founder. The Toji (Head Brew Master), Mr. Takahashi isalso from a long list of consecutive generations of Master Brewers atYoshi no Gawa Sake Co. (a rarity in Japan’s sake world). Yoshi no Gawa isone of the most highly awarded sake breweries in Japan. Throughout thehistory of the prestigious All Japan Sake Competition, Yoshi no Gawa isdistinguished as the only sake producer to be honoured five times withthe Grand Champion Diamond Award. Koji Kawakami, (19th Generation)President, joins us at the Festival.Represented by Blue Note Wine & Spirits Inc., 604.904.5171

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FAMILIA ZUCCARDI | MENDOZA, ARGENTINAFamilia Zuccardi is now one of the most innovative wineries in Argentinaand maintains its reputation for quality in all markets. This is seen not justin the daring choice of vineyard sites — such as the desert of SantaRosa or of the cooler, mountainous sites at Vista Flores and Altamira —but also in their championing of the modified vine trellis system, and theirexperimentation with new grape varieties; irrigation techniques; organicfarming and hail control. Familia Zuccardi has spent thirty years plantingnew grape varieties and establishing fresh vineyard sites in order toextract the maximum varietal potential from their vines – the real taste ofArgentina. Zuccardi “Serie A” is a range of wines combining the finestgrapes from each region, blended to showcase the best of theArgentinian microclimates and soils. Since 1998, Familia Zuccardi hasbeen working on a project to convert many of its vineyards to organicland. The wines are the result of their strong interest in the knowledgeand respect for the natural environment as a way of improvement for lifequality. They have also assumed the commitment not only to improve theworking conditions of their people, but all the aspects that confirm thelife of individuals as social beings. Jose Asensio, International ExportDirector, joins us at the Festival. www.familiazuccardi.comRepresented by Bacchus Group (The), 604.279.1500 ext 230

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P I N O T ( S )Pinot’s numerous mutations, degenerations and clones form an ancient story that has widely impacted the development and enjoyment of winesacross the globe. Think Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Meunier and Pinotage – Pinot is planted in one form or another in virtuallyevery corner of the world – an ambitious Global Focus indeed. With more than 150 purely Pinot wines on offer in the International FestivalTasting Room, it will take a fair amount of ambition and focus to sample them all. Every winery that is pouring a Pinot will have the easilyrecognizable Pinot symbol on their winery sign. Let’s break down each variety individually so that we can see how they fit into the story of Pinotas a whole.

Pinot NoirPerhaps most famous as the grape that makes the legendary red wines of Burgundy, Pinot Noirs can vary from dark and rich wines reminiscentof velvet to lighter coloured drops that should be consumed quickly. Unlike other more hearty varieties, Pinot Noir demands ambition, patienceand near perfect conditions to create the elegant and beautiful wines for which Burgundy is famous. The most highly regarded of these winesare the Grand Crus, which, in a good year, can deliver an intensity of fruit and subtle sophistication that is without equal. Interestingly, thegreatest increase of Pinot Noir plantings in France has been in Champagne, where it is used as a key ingredient in the world’s best bubbly.

New World wine producers have embraced the challenge of Pinot Noir and continue to make delicious, fruity wines that are unique to theirterroir. Here in British Columbia, the wines are increasingly gaining the attention of Pinot Noir lovers, producing wines that are fresh, varied,well made and worthy of praise. In the United States, Oregon lives up to its reputation as a cool climate hot spot for Pinot Noir, while Californianregions like the Russian River district, the Central Coast and the Anderson Valley are coming out with some serious wines. The quality of PinotNoir produced in the cooler climates of Chile is also promising. New Zealand is becoming as famous for its Pinot Noir as it is for its SauvignonBlanc. There are several regions delivering impressive results including Central Otago, Canterbury, Martinborough and Marlbourough. InAustralia, the relatively cool areas in Southern Victoria often offer the best quality Pinot Noir.

Pinot GrisThese wines are enjoying a current surge in popularity, and with good reason. This variety can produce fragrant wines with more substanceand colour than most other whites, which is no surprise when you consider that it is likely the most famous mutation of Pinot Noir. BritishColumbia is having notable success with this variety, producing bright, fresh and food friendly wines with world class potential. That being said,there are two international benchmarks that set the standards for both style and consistency. In Alsace, Pinot Gris is revered for its spicy notes,acidity and full bodied texture. In Italy, Pinot Grigio (traduzione evidente, or obvious translation, no?) is also in great demand for its lean, crispwhites. Among other New World producers, Pinot Gris is being enthusiastically produced in Oregon, California and New Zealand.

Pinot BlancPinot Blanc is a white mutation of Pinot Gris, which, in turn, is a clone of Pinot Noir.It is often referred to as poor man’s Chardonnay because of its similar appearance, flavour and texture profile. When well made, it is intense,concentrated and complex. Plantings are extensive in Italy, where the grape is known as Pinot Bianco. The variety is also well suited to theOkanagan and is currently producing delicious wines of serious quality.

Pinot MeunierAnother notable mutation of Pinot Noir, Meunier is most recognizable as a quiet contributor to the traditional three variety blend of Champagne,where it makes up a significant proportion of the region’s vineyards. It is said to contribute a bright fruitiness to complement the weight andfinesse of its counterparts in the mix. Outside of France Pinot Meunier can be found in regions that specialize in making traditional sparklingwines like Carneros in California and Victoria in Australia.

PinotageA modern chapter in Pinot’s tumultuous history opened in South Africa in the 20th century. In 1925, A. I. Perold, a professor at StellenboschUniversity, crossed Pinot Noir and Cinsault with the hope of creating a wine with the classic flavour profile of Pinot Noir and the resilient vinesof Cinsault, also known as Hermitage. The resulting wine is now recognized for an exotic fruitiness, deep colour and enviable depth. Being afairly new variety, the outcome can sometimes be surprising to say the least – every bottle is an adventure!

This year’s Festival is packed with Pinots. Check out one of the seminars dedicated to Pinot(s), drop by the Pinot(s) Tasting Station in theInternational Festival Tasting Room or navigate from winery to winery via the Pinot(s) signs to learn more.


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INTERNATIONAL PINOT(S):

+053678 MAISON ALBERT BICHOT Pommard Clos DesUrsulines Domaine Du Pavillon 2006

+758953 MAISON ALBERT BICHOT Bourgogne PinotNoir Vielles Vignes 2006

+467217 ALLAN SCOTT Marlborough Pinot Noir 2007

+912576 HACIENDA ARAUCANO Pinot Noir CentralValley 2007

+790675 BABICH WINES East Coast Pinot Noir 2008

+927244 BABICH WINES Marlborough Pinot Gris 2008

+765248 BERINGER Napa Valley Pinot Noir 2006

+363622 BOLLA Pinot Grigio

+493544 BOUCHARD PÈRE ET FILS Bourgogne Rouge 2007

+366310 BOUCHARD PÈRE ET FILS Beaune GrèvesVigne De L’Enfant Jesus 2006

+019265 BOUCHARD PÈRE ET FILS Beaune du ChâteauRouge Premier Cru 2006

+335646 CANTINA BREGANZE Savardo Pinot Grigio 2007

+335893 CANTINA BREGANZE Savardo Pinot Nero 2006

+599498 BYRON Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2007

+032284 BYRON Nielson Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006

+278937 CAYMUS Belle Glos “Meiomi” Pinot Noir 2007

+341602 VIÑA CONO SUR Pinot Noir 2008

+077644 VIÑA CONO SUR Organic Pinot Noir 2008

+221028 VIÑA CONO SUR Vision Pinot Noir 2008

+739706 VIÑA CONO SUR 20 Barrels Pinot Noir 2007

+539213 DE BORTOLI Yarra Valley Estate Grown PinotNoir 2006

+884494 DOBBES FAMILY ESTATE Wine by Joe PinotBlanc 2006

+656231 DOBBES FAMILY ESTATE Wine by Joe PinotNoir 2007

+496901 DOBBES FAMILY ESTATE Pinot Gris 2007

+843896 DOBBES FAMILY ESTATE Griffin’s Cuvée PinotNoir 2005

+793059 ERATH Pinot Gris 2007

+919779 ERATH Pinot Noir 2007

+705467 ERATH Pinot Noir Estate Selection Dundee 2006

+704569 ERATH Oregon Pinot Blanc 2006

+706093 VIÑA ERRAZURIZ Wild Ferment Pinot Noir 2007

+145920 FARNESE VINI Pinot Grigio IGT 2007

+339903 FESS PARKER Parker Station Pinot Noir 2006

+277137 FESS PARKER Bien Nacido Pinot Noir 2003

+353797 FETZER Pinot Grigio 2007

+638361 GLORIA FERRER Carneros Pinot Noir 2005

+244392 GLORIA FERRER Blanc de Noir N/V

+910786 HENRI BOURGEOIS / CLOS HENRI Pinot Noir 2007

+740019 HUMBERTO CANALE Gran Reserva Pinot Noir 2007

+913574 MAISON JEAN CLAUDE BOISSET Beaune 1erCru Bressandes 2005

+913632 MAISON JEAN CLAUDE BOISSET Morey SaintDenis 1er Cru Clos Des Ormes 2005

+913111 MAISON JEAN CLAUDE BOISSET Santenay1er Cru Clos Rousseau 2005

+219931 KENWOOD Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2006

+944371 KWV Café Culture Pinotage 2008

+528786 MIGUEL TORRES Mas Borras Pinot Noir 2006

+913145 MIRASSOU Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2005

+366880 MIRASSOU California Pinot Noir 2007

+914986 MONTANA South Island Pinot Noir 2007

+914952 MONTANA Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir 2006

+915082 MOUNT LANGI GHIRAN Pinot Gris 2008

+035576 NAUTILUS ESTATE Pinot Noir 2007

+915215 NAUTILUS ESTATE Pinot Gris 2008

+899070 OLIVIER LEFLAIVE Volnay 2005

+758763 OLIVIER LEFLAIVE Pommard 1er Cru Epenots 2005

+853341 PEDRONCELLI Russian River Pinot Noir 2006

+906156 PIERRE ANDRÉ Aloxe Corton Domaine 2006

+915967 PIERRE ANDRÉ Savigny Les Beaune “LeChampier” 2006

+195479 PIERRE SPARR Pinot Gris GC Mambourg 2005

+509984 PIERRE SPARR Pinot Gris Reserve 2006

+915454 PIKES PREMIUM WINEMAKERS &VIGNERONS Pikes & Joyce Pinot Noir 2007

+947101 ROBERT MONDAVI Napa Valley Pinot Noir 2007

+545343 RODNEY STRONG VINEYARDS Russian RiverEstate Pinot Noir 2007

+359265 SAINTSBURY Carneros Pinot Noir 2007

+972307 SAINTSBURY Brown Ranch Pinot Noir 2006

+106450 SANTA MARGHERITA Pinot Grigio ValdadigeDOC 2007

+915777 SANTA MARGHERITA Kettmeir Pinot BiancoAlto Adige DOC 2007

+539601 VIÑA SANTA RITA Reserva Pinot Noir 2007

+766089 SEGHESIO Pinot Grigio 2007

+608786 SOKOL BLOSSER Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2006

+055939 SOKOL BLOSSER Dundee Hills Pinot Gris 2007

+915116 SPIER Pinotage 2006

+915298 THOMPSON ESTATE Pinot Noir 2006

+761205 UNDURRAGA Sibaris Pinot Noir Reserve 2008

+915348 VILLA DE VARDA Campo Maseri Pinot NeroDOC 2006

+915561 VILLA DE VARDA Campo Maseri Pinot GrigioDOC 2007

+915611 VILLA MARIA ESTATE Cellar Selection PinotNoir 2007

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+158774 DOMAINE DE LA VOUGERAIE Gevrey-Chambertin “Les Evocelles” 2006

+917245 DOMAINE DE LA VOUGERAIE Beaune “LaMontee Rouge” 2006

+669994 YABBY LAKE VINEYARD Pinot Noir 2006

+912030 YERING STATION Reserve Pinot Noir 2006

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+043745 SALT SPRING WINERY Pinot Noir Reserve2006

+588459 ARROWLEAF CELLARS Solstice Pinot Noir 2007

+037770 ARROWLEAF Pinot Gris 2007

+329441 BLUE MOUNTAIN Pinot Blanc 2007

+329458 BLUE MOUNTAIN Pinot Gris 2007

+329466 BLUE MOUNTAIN Pinot Noir 2007

+510941 BURROWING OWL ESTATE WINERY Pinot Gris 2007

+556613 BURROWING OWL ESTATE WINERY Pinot Noir 2007

+585711 CEDARCREEK ESTATE WINERY PlatinumReserve Pinot Noir 2006

+022475 CHERRY POINT Pinot Noir 2007

+131268 CHERRY POINT Pinot Gris 2007

+824482 CHURCH & STATE Pinot Gris 2008

+865238 CHURCH & STATE Pinot Noir – Coyote BowlVineyard 2007

+178285 DESERT HILLS ESTATE WINERY Desert HillPinot Gris 2007

+175687 DUNHAM & FROESE Pinot Noir 2007

+627638 DOMAINE DE CHABERTON Pinot Gris 2007

+037440 GARRY OAKS Estate Pinot Gris 2007

+080010 GARRY OAKS Estate Pinot Noir 2006

+171496 GEHRINGER BROTHERS Classic PinotAuxerrois 2007

+534883 GEHRINGER BROTHERS Optimum Pinot Gris 2007

+534909 GEHRINGER BROTHERS Optimum Pinot Noir 2007

+096222 GRAY MONK ESTATE WINERY Pinot Auxerrois 2006

+251835 GRAY MONK ESTATE WINERY Pinot Noir 2006

+321612 GRAY MONK ESTATE WINERY Pinot Blanc2007

+118638 GRAY MONK ESTATE WINERY Pinot Gris 2007

+094201 HERDER Pinot Gris 2007

+560037 HESTER CREEK Pinot Gris 2007

+536219 HILLSIDE ESTATE WINERY Reserve Pinot Gris 2007

+164350 HOWLING BLUFF Estate Pinot Noir 2006

+827303 THORNHAVEN Barrel Reserve Pinot Noir 2007

+053934 THORNHAVEN Pinot Gris 2007

+558429 INNISKILLIN OKANAGAN VINEYARDS DarkHorse Vineyard Pinot Blanc 2007

+598383 KETTLE VALLEY WINERY Reserve Pinot Noir 2005

+620443 KETTLE VALLEY WINERY Pinot Gris 2007

+353805 LAKE BREEZE Seven Poplars Pinot Noir2005/06

+568709 LAKE BREEZE Pinot Gris 2007/08

+073114 LAUGHING STOCK VINEYARDS Pinot Gris 2007

+624437 MT. BOUCHERIE Summit Reserve Pinot Noir 2006

+626432 NK’MIP CELLARS Pinot Blanc 2007

+324459 NK’MIP CELLARS Qwam Qwmt Pinot Noir 2007

+489690 NOBLE RIDGE Pinot Noir 2006

+478065 NOBLE RIDGE Pinot Gris 2007

+618314 PELLER ESTATES Private Reserve Pinot Noir 2007

+782698 PENTÂGE Pinot Gris 2007

+356048 POPLAR GROVE WINERY Pinot Gris 2008

+585760 QUAILS’ GATE Pinot Noir 2007

+533174 RED ROOSTER WINERY Pinot Gris 2007

+533190 RED ROOSTER WINERY Pinot Noir 2007

+859421 ROAD 13 VINEYARDS Jackpot Pinot Noir 2007

+541185 SANDHILL Pinot Blanc 2007

+626002 SANDHILL Pinot Gris 2007

+075739 SEE YA LATER RANCH Pinot Gris 2007

+433243 SEE YA LATER RANCH Pinot 2007

+344978 ST HUBERTUS Pinot Blanc 2007

+588954 OAK BAY VINEYARD Pinot Noir 2006

+436766 OAK BAY VINEYARD Pinot Meunier 2007

+318444 OAK BAY Gebert Family Reserve Pinot Noir 2005

35007-A OAK BAY Gebert Family Reserve Merlot 2007

+383836 STONEBOAT Pinotage 2006

+498170 STONEBOAT Pinot Noir 2006

+565598 STONEBOAT Pinot Gris 2007

+446484 SUMMERHILL Organic Pinot Noir 2006

+978064 SUMMERHILL Cipes Brut Pinot Noir Sparkling N/V

+808154 SUMMERHILL Organic Pinot Gris 2007

+200881 TANTALUS VINEYARDS Pinot Noir 2007

+776716 THERAPY VINEYARDS Pinot Noir 2007

+530683 TINHORN CREEK Pinot Gris 2007

+536227 WILD GOOSE VINEYARDS Pinot Gris 2007

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+560318 8TH GENERATION VINEYARD Pinot Gris 2007+588459 ARROWLEAF CELLARS Solstice Pinot Noir

2007+844142 ARROWLEAF CELLARS Solstice Reserve Red

2006+227942 ARROWLEAF CELLARS Solstice Chardonnay

2006+037770 ARROWLEAF CELLARS Pinot Gris 2007+394361 AVERILL CREEK VINEYARD Pinot Noir 2006+155804 AVERILL CREEK VINEYARD Pinot Gris 2006+708073 BLACK HILLS ESTATE WINERY Nota Bene

2006+129114 BLACK HILLS ESTATE WINERY Alibi 2007+780403 BLACK HILLS ESTATE WINERY Chardonnay

2007+380063 BLACK HILLS ESTATE WINERY Carmenere

2006+711200 BLASTED CHURCH Gewürztraminer 2007+734475 BLASTED CHURCH Hatfield’s Fuse 2007+734541 BLASTED CHURCH Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot 2006+037515 BLASTED CHURCH Merlot 2006+329441 BLUE MOUNTAIN Pinot Blanc 2007+329458 BLUE MOUNTAIN Pinot Gris 2007+329466 BLUE MOUNTAIN Pinot Noir 2007+471672 BLUE MOUNTAIN Brut Gold Label N/V+510941 BURROWING OWL Pinot Gris 2007+556613 BURROWING OWL Pinot Noir 2007+510933 BURROWING OWL Chardonnay 2007+509885 BURROWING OWL Merlot 2006+306332 CEDARCREEK Ehrenfelser 2008+607218 CEDARCREEK Platinum Reserve Chardonnay

2007+163303 CEDARCREEK Merlot Cabernet 2006+585711 CEDARCREEK Platinum Reserve Pinot Noir

2006+022475 CHERRY POINT VINEYARDS Pinot Noir 2007+131268 CHERRY POINT VINEYARDS Pinot Gris 2007+138172 CHERRY POINT VINEYARDS Siegerrebe 2007+149336 CHERRY POINT VINEYARDS Cowichan

Blackberry Dessert Wine 2006+824482 CHURCH & STATE Pinot Gris 2008+865238 CHURCH & STATE Pinot Noir – Coyote Bowl

Vineyard 2007+809053 CHURCH & STATE Merlot – Coyote Bowl

Vineyard 2007+259358 CHURCH & STATE Syrah – Coyote Bowl

Vineyard 2007+073205 DEEP CREEK Pinot Noir Estate 2006+814657 DEEP CREEK Zweigelt Estate 2006+178285 DESERT HILLS ESTATE WINERY Desert Hill

Pinot Gris 2007+080473 DESERT HILLS ESTATE WINERY Desert Hill

Mirage 2006+632091 DOMAINE DE CHABERTON Syrah 2006+482273 DOMAINE DE CHABERTON Canoe Cove

Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2004+627638 DOMAINE DE CHABERTON Pinot Gris 2007+953224 DOMAINE DE CHABERTON Bacchus 2007+175687 DUNHAM & FROESE Dunham & Froese Pinot

Noir 2007+594697 DUNHAM & FROESE Dunham & Froese

Merlot 2006+020610 FAIRVIEW CELLARS Cabernet Franc 2006+394833 FAIRVIEW CELLARS The Bear 2006+402305 GANTON & LARSEN PROSPECT WINERY

Council’s Punch Bowl Sauvignon Blanc2007

+814137 GANTON & LARSEN PROSPECT WINERYCensus Count Chardonnay 2007

+842245 GANTON & LARSEN PROSPECT WINERYRed Willow Shiraz 2006

+609974 GANTON & LARSEN PROSPECT WINERY TheLost Bars Vidal Icewine 2007

+037440 GARRY OAKS Estate Pinot Gris 2007+080010 GARRY OAKS Estate Pinot Noir 2006+504860 GEHRINGER BROTHERS Riesling Ice Wine

2007+171496 GEHRINGER BROTHERS Classic Pinot

Auxerrois 2007+534883 GEHRINGER BROTHERS Optimum Pinot Gris

2007+534909 GEHRINGER BROTHERS Optimum Pinot Noir

2007+096222 GRAY MONK Pinot Auxerrois 2007+251835 GRAY MONK Pinot Noir 2006+321612 GRAY MONK Pinot Blanc 2007+118638 GRAY MONK Pinot Gris 2007+094201 HERDER Pinot Gris 2007+749119 HERDER Chardonnay – Twin Benches 2006+114819 HERDER Merlot 2006+319442 HERDER Josephine 2006+560003 HESTER CREEK Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

2005+077347 HESTER CREEK Selected Barrels Reserve

2004+560037 HESTER CREEK Pinot Gris 2007+603738 HESTER CREEK Semillon Chardonnay 2007+536219 HILLSIDE ESTATE WINERY Reserve Pinot

Gris 2008+434803 HILLSIDE ESTATE WINERY Reserve Muscat

Ottonel 2007+528935 HILLSIDE ESTATE WINERY Cabernet Franc

2006+489245 HILLSIDE ESTATE WINERY Reserve Merlot

2005+164350 HOWLING BLUFF Estate Pinot Noir 2006+370775 HOWLING BLUFF Estate Sin Cera 2006+558429 INNISKILLIN OKANAGAN VINEYARDS Dark

Horse Vineyard Pinot Blanc 2007+584433 INNISKILLIN OKANAGAN VINEYARDS

Discovery Series Zinfandel 2006+273573 INNISKILLIN OKANAGAN VINEYARDS

Discovery Series Chenin Blanc 2007+587758 INNISKILLIN OKANAGAN VINEYARDS

Okanagan Riesling Icewine 2007+206516 JACKSON-TRIGGS OKANAGAN ESTATE

WINERY Proprietors’ Grand Reserve WhiteMeritage 2007

+080564 JACKSON-TRIGGS OKANAGAN ESTATEWINERY Proprietors’ Grand Reserve RedMeritage 2006

+433375 JACKSON-TRIGGS OKANAGAN ESTATEWINERY SunRock Chardonnay 2007

+365635 JACKSON-TRIGGS OKANAGAN ESTATEWINERY SunRock Vineyard Shiraz 2006

+138263 JOIEFARM A Noble Blend 2008+441279 JOIEFARM Un-Oaked Chardonnay 2008+426551 JOIEFARM Rosé 2008+661249 JOIEFARM Riesling 2008+598383 KETTLE VALLEY Reserve Pinot Noir 2005+620443 KETTLE VALLEY Pinot Gris 2007+553123 KETTLE VALLEY Old Main Red 2005+620419 KETTLE VALLEY Malbec 2005+716423 LA FRENZ Small Lots Riesling 2007+716639 LA FRENZ Chardonnay 2007+726869 LA FRENZ Merlot 2006+111005 LA FRENZ Shiraz 2006+145532 LAKE BREEZE Tempest 2006

+353805 LAKE BREEZE Seven Poplars Pinot Noir 2006+464545 LAKE BREEZE Seven Poplars Sauvignon

Blanc 2008+568709 LAKE BREEZE Pinot Gris 2008+836700 LAUGHING STOCK Portfolio 2006+073114 LAUGHING STOCK Pinot Gris 2007+738088 LAUGHING STOCK Chardonnay 2007+492421 LAUGHING STOCK Blind Trust 2006+045732 MISSION HILL Oculus 2005+350504 MISSION HILL Quatrain 2005+226779 MISSION HILL Perpetua 2006+240127 MISSION HILL Select Lot Collection Riesling

Icewine 2006+624437 MT. BOUCHERIE ESTATE WINERY Summit

Reserve Pinot Noir 2006+064428 MT. BOUCHERIE ESTATE WINERY Summit

Reserve Blaufrankisch 2004+064527 MT. BOUCHERIE ESTATE WINERY Summit

Reserve Chardonnay 2005+723759 MT. BOUCHERIE ESTATE WINERY Summit

Reserve Merlot 2005+626432 NK’MIP Pinot Blanc 2007+086405 NK’MIP Quam Qwmt Reserve Chardonnay

2007+324459 NK’MIP Qwam Qwmt Pinot Noir 2007+206763 NK’MIP Quam Qwmt Meritage 2006+694513 NOBLE RIDGE King’s Ransom 2006+489690 NOBLE RIDGE Pinot Noir 2006+478065 NOBLE RIDGE Pinot Gris 2007+477455 NOBLE RIDGE Meritage 2005+129999 OSOYOOS LAROSE Le Grand Vin 2006

+402578 OSOYOOS LAROSE Le Grand Vin 2004+343103 OSOYOOS LAROSE Les Petales 2005+186049 PELLER ESTATES Private Reserve Riesling

2008+618298 PELLER ESTATES Private Reserve

Chardonnay 2007+128850 PELLER ESTATES Private Reserve Cabernet

Franc 2006+618314 PELLER ESTATES Private Reserve Pinot Noir

2007+156729 PENTAGE Blend 2005+166785 PENTAGE Merlot 2005+782698 PENTAGE Pinot Gris 2007+534552 PENTAGE Riesling 2007+326629 POPLAR GROVE Cabernet Franc 2005+480392 POPLAR GROVE Merlot 2005+356048 POPLAR GROVE Pinot Gris 2008+035048 POPLAR GROVE Monster Man Made 2008+585760 QUAILS’ GATE Pinot Noir 2007+639641 QUAILS’ GATE Stewart Family Reserve

Chardonnay 2007+391854 QUAILS’ GATE Chenin Blanc 2007+639633 QUAILS’ GATE Merlot 2006+498832 RED ROOSTER Gewürztraminer 2007+533174 RED ROOSTER Pinot Gris 2007+533208 RED ROOSTER Meritage 2006+533190 RED ROOSTER Pinot Noir 2007+450890 ROAD 13 VINEYARDS Old Vine Chenin Blanc

2008+753251 ROAD 13 VINEYARDS Pinot Noir 2007+045922 ROAD 13 VINEYARDS 5th Element 2006+580910 ROAD 13 VINEYARDS Jackpot Chardonnay

2007+043745 SALT SPRING WINERY Pinot Noir Reserve

2006+263038 SALT SPRING WINERY Millotage 2007+541185 SANDHILL Pinot Blanc 2007+626002 SANDHILL Pinot Gris 2007

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+556035 SANDHILL Cabernet Franc 2006+620351 SANDHILL Small Lots One 2006+075739 SEE YA LATER RANCH Pinot Gris 2007+433243 SEE YA LATER RANCH Pinot 2007+579045 SEE YA LATER RANCH Riesling 2007+220145 SEE YA LATER RANCH Ping 2006+344978 ST HUBERTUS Pinot Blanc 2007+588954 OAK BAY ESTATE WINERY Vineyard Pinot

Noir 2006+436766 OAK BAY ESTATE WINERY Vineyard Pinot

Meunier 2007+318444 OAK BAY ESTATE WINERY Gebert Family

Reserve Pinot Noir 2005+383836 STONEBOAT VINEYARDS Pinotage 2006+498170 STONEBOAT VINEYARDS Pinot Noir 2006+565598 STONEBOAT VINEYARDS Pinot Gris 2007+259176 STONEBOAT VINEYARDS Nebbia 2007+264879 SUMAC RIDGE Steller’s Jay Brut 2005+433250 SUMAC RIDGE Pinnacle White 2007+593046 SUMAC RIDGE Black Sage Vineyard

Meritage 2006+593053 SUMAC RIDGE Black Sage Vineyard Merlot

2006+446484 SUMMERHILL Organic Pinot Noir 2006+978064 SUMMERHILL Cipes Brut Pinot Noir

Sparkling N/V+314419 SUMMERHILL Cipes Brut Sparkling N/V+808154 SUMMERHILL Organic Pinot Gris 2007

+442665 TANTALUS Old Vines Riesling 2006+802280 TANTALUS Riesling 2007+200881 TANTALUS Pinot Noir 2007+481846 TANTALUS Riesling Icewine 2007+664938 THERAPY Merlot 2007+776716 THERAPY Pinot Noir 2007+284711 THERAPY Chardonnay 2007+290494 THERAPY Shiraz 2007+827303 THORNHAVEN Barrel Reserve Pinot Noir

2007+053934 THORNHAVEN Pinot Gris 2007+530725 TINHORN CREEK Merlot 2006+530683 TINHORN CREEK Pinot Gris 2007+153213 TINHORN CREEK Oldfield’s Collection Merlot

2005+307157 TINHORN CREEK Oldfield’s Collection

2Bench 2007+034579 TOWNSHIP 7 Reserve Chardonnay, Harmony

One 2006+726596 TOWNSHIP 7 Merlot 2005+726380 TOWNSHIP 7 Seven Stars Sparkling 2005+037929 TOWNSHIP 7 Reserve Merlot 2005+586578 TWISTED TREE Syrah 2006+931006 TWISTED TREE Tempranillo 2007+825711 TWISTED TREE Viognier Roussanne 2007 +667840 TWISTED TREE Chardonnay 2007+318329 WILD GOOSE Gewurztraminer Mystic River

Vineyard 2007+434316 WILD GOOSE Riesling Stony Slope 2007+536227 WILD GOOSE Pinot Gris 2007+414755 WILD GOOSE Autumn Gold 2007

SAKE

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FRUIT WINE

+734277 ELEPHANT ISLAND Framboise Dessert Wine2008

+028340 ELEPHANT ISLAND Pink Elephant SparklingPear 2007

+724690 ELEPHANT ISLAND Pear Wine 2008+398602 ELEPHANT ISLAND Stellaport Solara Cherry

Dessert Wine N/V+489377 FORBIDDEN FRUIT WINERY Pearsuasion Dry

Pear 2007+396192 FORBIDDEN FRUIT WINERY Crushed

Innocence Peach 2007+609388 FORBIDDEN FRUIT WINERY Ice Lady

Mistelle’ Apple Aperitif 2006+396283 FORBIDDEN FRUIT WINERY Cerese D’Eve

Red Cherry Port 2006


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54178-A ALLAN SCOTT Marlborough Blanc De BlancsN/V

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Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley 200454188-A BABICH WINES Irongate Cabernet Merlot Franc

200454190-A BERINGER Stanley Ranch Pinot Noir 200754192-A VIÑA BISQUERTT La Joya Cabernet Sauvignon

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Sauvignon Maipo Valley 200554216-A BODEGAS CASTAÑO Macabeo Chardonnay 200754220-A CATENA Nicolas Zapata 200554222-A CAYMUS Belle Glos “Las Alturas” Pinot Noir

200754226-A M. CHAPOUTIER Condrieu Invitare Blanc 200634736-A CHÂTEAU des CHARMES WINES Rosé Brut

Sparkling Methode Traditionnelle 200654228-A DOMAINE CHRISTIAN MOREAU PÈRE ET FILS

Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos “Clos DesHospices” 2007

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54234-A CONO SUR Ocio Pinot Noir 200754236-A d’ARENBERG The Dead Arm Shiraz 200654238-A DE BORTOLI Gulf Station Pinot Noir 200854242-A CHAMPAGNE DEUTZ Delas Domaine Des Grands

Chemins 200654244-A DOBBES Grande Assemblage Pinot Noir 200754248-A ERATH Prince Hill Pinot Noir 200654250-A VIÑA ERRAZURIZ Don Maximiano Founder’s

Reserve 200554252-A ESPELT Vidivi 200654256-A FARNESE VINI Chardonnay OPI IGT 200754258-A GRUPO FAUSTINO Portia 200454260-A FESS PARKER Ashley’s Pinot Noir 200554264-A FINCA FLICHMAN Gesto Malbec 200754268-A GOLAN HEIGHTS Pinot Noir 200754272-A GALVANIZED WINE GROUP Mr. Riggs

Tempranillo 200754274-A GEORGES DUBOEUF Pouilly-Elevé en Fût Chêne

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Merlot 200654294-A HUMBERTO CANALE Estate Pinot Noir 200754296-A INLAND TRADING CO. Kilikanoon Oracle Shiraz

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Blend 200654316-A MAJELLA The Malleea 200554318-A MASI Brolio Di Campofiorin 2005

T R A D E W I N E I N D E X


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Grenache Coteaux Du Languedoc 200554342-A PEDRONCELLI Petit Sirah Family Vineyards 200534740-A PENINSULA RIDGE Ratafia 200554346-A PERRIN Château De Beaucastel Blanc 200754348-A PETER LEHMANN Margaret Barossa Semillion

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Beauversant 200654350-A PIERRE SPARR Gewürztraminer GC Mambourg

200554352-A PIKES PREMIUM WINEMAKERS & VIGNERONS

Pikes & Joyce Sauvignon Blanc 200834742-A PILLITTERI Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine 200454356-A DOMAINES PIRON Beaujolais Villages 200754358-A QUADY Deviation N/V53454-A QUINTA DO CRASTO Touriga Nacional Douro

Tinto 200654362-A QUINTA DO VALE DONA MARIA Curriculum

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Monte Ceriani 200754380-A VIÑA SANTA RITA Pehuen Carmenère 200554384-A SAVEN Quinta Da Veiga Casa Das Mouras

Reserva 200454388-A SCHRÖDER & SCHŸLER Charmes De Kirwan

200654390-A SEGHESIO Costiera Pinot Noir 200654392-A SIGNORELLO Padrone 200554400-A ST. HALLETT Old Block Shiraz 200554402-A ST. URBANS-HOF Ockfener Bockstein Riesling

Auslese 200754404-A STE. MICHELLE WINE ESTATES Ethos Cabernet

Sauvignon 200554406-A CANTINE TALAMONTI Trebi 200654408-A VIÑA CASA TAMAYA Cabernet Sauvignon-

Carmenère-Syrah Special Reserve 200454410-A THOMPSON ESTATE Andrea Cabernet Merlot

200554412-A M. TORRES Manso De Velasco 200554414-A TRIVENTO BODEGAS y VIÑEDOS Golden

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Sauvignon 200554424-A CHAMPAGNE DE VENOGE Louis XV 199554426-A VILLA MARIA ESTATE Reserve Pinot Noir 200654428-A BODEGAS VIÑA MAYOR Barcelo Vina Mayor

Verdejo 200754432-A CASTELLO DI VOLPAIA Bianco 200854434-A DOMAINE DE LA VOUGERAIE Corton “Clos Du

Roi” Grand Cru 200654436-A WHITEHALL LANE WINERY / FUSE Reserve

Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 200454442-A YABBY LAKE VINEYARD Cooralook Pinot Noir

200854446-A YALUMBA Hand Picked Tempranillo Grenache

Viognier 2006

54448-A YERING STATION “Ed” Pinot Noir Rosé 200854450-A FAMILIA ZUCCARDI Q Tempranillo 2005

SAKE

54452-A SAKE ONE Moonstone Plum Sake54456-A MASUKAGAMI-JUNMAI Dai Ginjo Super

Premium 200854458-A YOSHI NO GAWA Gensen Karakuchi N/V

BC

34921-A 8TH GENERATION Syrah 200734917-A AVERILL CREEK Averill Prevost 200734927-A ARROWLEAF Gewürztraminer 200734931-A BLASTED CHURCH Revered Cabernet

Sauvignon 2006+34933-A BLUE MOUNTAIN Stripe Label Pinot Noir 200034937-A CEDARCREEK Platinum Reserve Merlot 200634939-A CHERRY POINT Ortega 200734941-A CHURCH & STATE Quintessential 200534943-A DESERT HILL Gamay 200834945-A DUNHAM & FROESE Amicitia White Blend 200734949-A FAIRVIEW CELLARS The Madcap 200634951-A GANTON & LARSEN Rock Wren Pinot Noir 200634919-A GARRY OAKS ESTATE Zeta 200634955-A GRAY MONK Odyssey Merlot 200634923-A HAINLE Dolce Amore Late Harvest Riesling

200234957-A HERDER Cabernet Franc 200634959-A HESTER CREEK Pinot Blanc 2007/200834961-A HILLSIDE Syrah 200634963-A HOWLING BLUFF Estate Sauvignon Blanc 200834967-A INNISKILLIN Discovery Series Pinotage 200734969-A JACKSON-TRIGGS Proprietors’ Reserve

Riesling Icewine 200734975-A LA FRENZ Tawny Port N/V34977-A LAKE BREEZE Pinot Blanc 2007/0834981-A MISSION HILL Reserve Riesling 200734983-A MT. BOUCHERIE Summit Reserve Bordeaux

Blend 200634985-A NK’MIP Winemaker’s Series Merlot34987-A NOBLE RIDGE Chardonnay 200634991-A PELLER ESTATES Private Reserve Syrah 200634995-A POPLAR GROVE The Legacy 200434997-A QUAILS’ GATE Stewart Family Reserve Pinot

Noir 200734991-A RED ROOSTER Reserve Merlot 200635001-A ROAD 13 Pinot Noir 200734924-A SALT SPRING WINERY Morning Star Sparkling

Wine 200635003-A SANDHILL Small Lots Three 200635005-A SEE YA LATER RANCH Pinot Noir 200635007-A ST HUBERTUS & OAK BAY ESTATE WINERY

Oak Bay Gebert Family Reserve Merlot 200735009-A STONEBOAT VINEYARDS Pinotage 200735011-A SUMAC RIDGE Black Sage Vineyard Meritage

200735013-A SUMMERHILL Platinum Cabernet Franc 200435015-A TANTALUS Old Vines Riesling 200735017-A THERAPY Super Ego 200634965-A THORNHAVEN Pinot Noir 200735019-A TINHORN Cabernet Franc 200635021-A TOWNSHIP 7 Cabernet Sauvignon 200535023-A TWISTED TREE Pinot Noir 200735025-A WILD GOOSE Merlot Reserve 200535027-A ARTISAN SAKEMAKER AT GRANVILLE ISLAND

Osake – Junmai Genshu 200935029-A ELEPHANT ISLAND Black Currant 2008


Karen Barnaby – Executive Chef, The Fish HouseVintners BrunchExecutive Chef of the Fish House in Stanley Park,award-winning cookbook author, and VancouverSun food columnist, Karen also manages tosqueeze in some volunteer time to worthwhilecauses such as the Helping Hands Cookbook,written to support Vancouver’s CommunityKitchens. She sits on the board of the GreaterVancouver Food Bank and is a member and past

president of Les Dames d’Escoffier Vancouver Chapter. Her sense ofhumour and humble attitude are a breath of fresh air and a pleasure tothose she works with. Her philosophy is, “keep it simple, keep it tasty, andkeep thinking outside of the box.”

Jeff Batt – Executive Chef, Monk McQueen’sFresh Seafood & Oyster BarVintners BrunchBorn in Vancouver, Jeff was introduced to thejoys of cooking at the very young age of seven.Jeff began his professional culinary careerstudying at Vancouver Community College. Shortlyafter, it was off to Europe to explore the world offlavours, colours and scents. Upon his arrivalhome he started his apprenticeship at the

Ambleside Bistro, which led to his first Executive Chef position at Café IlNido. Most recently, Jeff was Executive Chef at the award-winningMarine Drive Café. Chef Batt brings years of working with the best thatVancouver has to offer to one of Vancouver’s best-known waterfrontlocations!

John Bishop – Owner, Bishop’sCedarCreek at Bishop’sJohn Bishop’s love for cooking began as a childgrowing up in Newton Powys, Wales. Afterworking as a chef in Great Britain, John moved toVancouver in 1973 and began his career inVancouver with local restaurateur UmbertoMenghi – first as head chef and then as Maitre’d.At the urging of friends and investors, Johnopened Bishop’s on West 4th Avenue in 1985.

Since then, Bishop’s has consistently been one of the city’s toprestaurants, annually receiving top grades from reviewers on a local,national and international level. John Bishop has authored fourcookbooks with Douglas & McIntyre: Simply Bishop’s (2008), Fresh (2007),Cooking at My House (2002) and Bishop’s (1998).

Julian Bond – Chef, Pacific Institute of CulinaryArtsWhat’s Behind Pairing with Pinots?, VintnersBrunchChef Julian Bond is a successful businessman,award-winning chef, and a mentor to some of thebest in the industry. Chef Julian was theAcademic Director – Culinary Programs at the ArtInstitute of Vancouver. Through the institute, ChefJulian has developed a love and flair for teaching

and has mentored many of the up-and-coming chefs in the country. ChefJulian opened Oritalia at the Sheraton Le Soleil, following three years asExecutive Chef and Co-Owner of Star Anise where he received multipleawards. Chef Julian also received an honorary lifetime induction to theBC Chef’s Association, was named Young Chef of the Millennium by theGlobe and Mail, and made MacLean’s Magazine‘s Top 100 YoungCanadians, Entrepreneur.

Todd Bright – Head Chef, Wild RiceAncient Culture, Local IngredientsTodd Bright began his career at age 17 inAustralia as an apprentice at Ming JadeRestaurant under Cantonese chef Kevin Lowe. Hetraveled extensively before settling into theposition of Sous Chef at a high-end gastropub inOxford, England. Upon returning to Australia, hisexperience overseas led to a position at award-winning Vino’s, the largest fine dining restaurant

in Queensland, Australia. In the winter of 2007, Todd ventured toVancouver, Canada. His talents were discovered by Wild Rice, where heis now Head Chef. Todd’s menu reflects his passionate commitment tocreating local and sustainable dishes while never compromising onflavour or creativity.

Bernard Casavant – Executive Chef, SonoraRoom Restaurant @ Burrowing Owl EstateWineryFlavours of the FestivalChef Bernard completed the Culinary ArtsProgram at Malaspina College, graduating withthe “Most Outstanding Student” award. Hereceived his Certified Chef de Cuisine certifi-cation in 1986, one of the inaugural Chefs inCanada to complete the exam. He is a founding

board member of Exclusively BC, a charter member of Farm Folk, CityFolk, and a board member of the B.C. Restaurant and Food Association.His prior positions include Executive Chef roles at the Delta Mountain Innand the Canadian Club at Expo 86, opening Executive Chef at the ChateauWhistler Resort, and operating his own restaurant, Chef Bernard’s Café inWhistler.

Jonathan Chovancek – Chef de Cuisine, CulinaryCapers Catering Vintners BrunchAs Chef de Cuisine, Jonathan Chovancek isresponsible for creating, developing, and refiningnew and existing menu items. In 2006, hespearheaded the Culinary Capers’ kitchen at BCCanada Place at the Olympic Winter Games inTorino, Italy, and as exclusive caterer for BCCanada Pavilion in Beijing, Jonathan oversaw

Culinary Capers’ cuisine during the 2008 Summer Games. Chef Jonathan’sexperience in award-winning restaurants, such as the Aerie Resort andSooke Harbour House, helped prepare him for the challenges of workingin a creative and fast-paced catering environment. A commitment tousing the freshest possible ingredients to produce fine food aligns hisphilosophy with the kitchen team at Culinary Capers.

John Crook – Executive Chef, GlowbalBurrowing Owl Goes GlowbalAt 16, John secured a summer job at theHorseshoe Bay Boathouse in West Vancouver. Heworked his way up the brigade line and quicklyrealized that he could never be satisfied bycooking just one style of food. His travels havetaken him to Los Angeles, New York and Londonbut always back to Vancouver, the city where itall began. John has fine-tuned his craft at local

favorites such as Earl’s, Century Grill, Joe Fortes, Four Seasons Hotelsand Resorts, as well as the exclusive Restaurant Daniel in New York City.He now brings his extensive knowledge, passion and flair for the extraor-dinary to the glowbal team.

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Grant Cousar – Executive Chef/Owner, Whistler CooksFlavours of the FestivalChef Grant Cousar has cooked in restaurants from award-winning finedining to casual high volume since he was teen. Grant studied atrenowned Dubrulle Culinary School in Vancouver, BC before continuinghis education under the direction of many of BC’s top chefs in Vancouverand Whistler. In 1999, Whistler Cooks was created as a personal chefcaterer and has grown into the largest full-service on and off-site catererin the Whistler Valley. Whistler Cooks produces events for two to athousand guests at a time that might include celebrities, public figures

and friends alike from all over the globe.

Sean Cousins – Chef, The Vancouver Clubd’Arry’s ClubAfter graduating from the Professional Culinary Program at DubrulleCulinary Institute, Sean spent time training in London, England, working atthe Dorchester Hotel and the Michelin 3-star L’Odeon Restaurant. Uponreturning to Vancouver, Sean joined ‘C’ restaurant, working with ChefRobert Clark and developing his contemporary skills after working inmany classical environments. Following ‘C’, he moved on to Raincity Grill,where he continued developing a progressive style focusing on regionalcuisine and defined his commitment to indigenous products. After a two-

year stint at the Vancouver Club, Sean opened the critically acclaimed Ocean 6 Seventeen andSo.Cial at Le Magasin, before returning to the Vancouver Club.

Patrick Dore – Executive Chef, Heron’s Restaurant, Fairmont WaterfrontHotelPatrick comes to the Fairmont Waterfront from the Fairmont RoyalPavilion in Barbados. Before becoming Executive Chef at the RoyalPavilion, Patrick spent eight years working his way up the ranks at TheFairmont/Four Season Olympic Hotel. Patrick is originally from BC, startinghis culinary career at The Prow Restaurant at Canada Place, and isexcited to be returning to his home country and province.

Jean Claude Douguet – Chef, Gotham Steakhouse & Cocktail BarVintners BrunchJC knew at an early age, working in his aunt’s hotel in Brittany, France,that cooking would be his calling. He did his apprenticeship at St. Brieuc,followed by a stint in the French Armed Forces, and then honed his skillsover winters in the Alps and summers in St. Tropez. Arriving in Montrealin 1992, he spent six years at Le Soubise, then moved to Vancouver,furthering his experience as Sous Chef at Seasons In The Park, Chef-Owner of Cyrano, Chef of Hy’s Encore, and finally, in 2005, leading thekitchen of Gotham.

Eric Edwards – Chef, Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa ResortFlavours of the FestivalChef Eric Edwards has been the backbone of the culinary vision at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort for 18 years. He leads an innovativeculinary team of over 40 cooks with a focus on local ingredients and freshWest Coast flavours. The latest of Eric’s long list of achievements is Tigh-Na-Mara’s “Spirit Award” for 2008. Under Eric’s leadership, Tigh-Na-Marahas received such accolades as: Grand Marnier Dessert Challenge,People’s Choice 2008; Fetzer Great Beginnings, People’s Choice 2008; BestSpa Café 2008.

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Matt Farrell – Head Chef, The Granville RoomFlavours of the FestivalMatt Farrell knew that he wanted to be a chefsince his days washing dishes in Canada’sMaritimes. As a teenager, Matt learned how tocook under the tutelage of Chef Rob MacDonald,and he followed Chef MacDonald to the Frenchrestaurant Café Henry Burger in Hull, Quebec.After his successful venture in Quebec, Mattenrolled in the Dubrulle Culinary School in 1995.

After graduating from Dubrulle, Matt joined Karen Barnaby at the muchstoried Fish House in Stanley Park. A short five years later, Matt becamethe Head Chef for the Granville Room in Vancouver’s hospitality epicentre.He has since been promoted to Executive Chef of Donnelly HospitalityManagement.

Rob Feenie – Food Concept Architect, CactusRestaurants A Great Big Kitchen Party for a Great Little WineRegionRobert Feenie is one of Canada’s most recognizedand acclaimed independent chefs. Aftergraduating from Dubrulle Culinary Institute, heworked as Sous Chef at Le Crocodile, CheeryStone Cove and The Rim Rock Café, beforeopening Lumière Restaurant, named Vancouver’s

Best Restaurant and Best French Restaurant six years in a row. In 2003,he opened Lumière Tasting Bar and Feenie’s. He has published threecookbooks: Rob Feenie Cooks at Lumière, Lumière Light, and Feenie’s andstarred in New Classics with Chef Rob Feenie on Food Network Canada.He was the first Canadian to win on Iron Chef America, defeating ChefMasaharu Morimoto. In 2008, Feenie joined Cactus Restaurants as FoodConcept Architect, where he is closely involved in the training anddevelopment of young chefs.

Manny Ferreira – SenovaSpain: Vinos & TapasRaised in a traditional European family culture,Manuel Ferreira learned to appreciate fresh foodand fine wines at an early age. He began hisculinary career in Montreal and Toronto, andmoved to Vancouver in 1978 to work atMulvaney’s and The Cannery in the Kanke Groupof restaurants. In 1985, he began working at LeGavroche under Jean Luc Bertrand. By 1990 he

and Bertrand had formed a partnership and owned the restauranttogether. Ferreira is a member of the American Wine Society. November2003 marked Manuel’s induction into the exclusive Commanderie deBordeaux. In November 2005, he opened Senova, named after hishometown in Portugal.

Mario Fortin – Executive Chef, Aqua RivaVintner’s BrunchChef Mario Fortin’s first step on a long andcreative road through the culinary arts started atthe prestigious Pavilion Wilbrod Bherer in LaBelle Province du Québec. He moved to the WestCoast during Expo ‘86 and fell in love with the cityof Vancouver and the flavours and styles of theWest Coast. He has been driven to learn amultitude of cooking styles from which he has

perfected the art and technique of offering guests an extraordinary diningexperience.


Willi Franz – Executive Winery Chef, GrapevineRestaurant at Gray Monk Estate WineryFlavours of the FestivalBorn in Germany to parents who owned acountry inn, Willi was introduced to cooking at avery young age. He apprenticed at The HotelRussischer Hof in Würzburg, Germany and at theWürzburger Hofkellerei for two years. Hisculinary education took Willi through Germany,Switzerland, on cruise ships, and to Canada. Over

the years, Willi has worked in many great establishments with a variety ofcooking styles. Trained in classical French cuisine, his style of cookinghas evolved over the years and has led him to wine country cooking. Heis a member of the Chaine des Rotisseurs and he is the President of theCCFCC Okanagan branch and was voted Chef of the year in 2005.

François Gagnon – Executive Chef, CinCinCaymus @ CinCinFrançois Gagnon brings over 15 years of profes-sional cooking experience to the helm of CinCin’swood-fired kitchen. Gagnon graduated fromQuebec’s distinguished Centre Integer enAlimentation et Tourisme (CIAT) program inCulinary Arts. He continued his training byworking under world-renowned chefs in France,including Roger Verger at Le Moulin de Mougins

and Joel Garault at Monte Carlo’s Hotel l’Hermitage. Gagnon moved toVancouver to work at Lumière Restaurant and then joined Blue WaterCafe in 2003 as Executive Sous Chef. There, he applied his appreciationfor regional seafood and devotion to local and sustainable products.During his tenure, Gagnon was a key factor in establishing the restaurantas one of Vancouver’s finest.

Ryan Gauthier – Executive Chef/Partner, ItalianKitchenBrunello, Barolo and BeyondWorking at Italian Kitchen is a natural fit forRyan, who calls Italian cuisine “true comfortfood.” Like so many chefs before him, Ryan haspaid his dues and worked his way up the ranks ofthe cooking chain. Completing the requisitedishwasher and prep cook stints, he eventuallyfinished the Red Seal Program and after holding

Sous Chef title for a number of years, went on to become the ExecutiveChef at the Beach House Restaurant. Ryan has had the opportunity towork with such notable chefs as a Robert Byford, Tim Muellbauer,Kathleen O’Connor, and Brian Fowke, and the training he received fromeach one has proven invaluable.

Warren Geraghty – Executive Chef, WestWest + Road 13, A Sense of PlaceWarren Geraghty joined West from London,England with a distinguished resume spanningone, two and three star Michelin establishments,including his most recent appointment asExecutive Chef at Marco Pierre White’s illustriousL’Escargot restaurant in Soho. Prior to L’Escargot,Geraghty ascended the culinary ladder at Aurora,The Orrery, Chez Nico, Restaurant Stefano

Cavallini and Pied à Terre. In Cannes, he worked alongside master chefRichard Neat as Head Chef of Restaurant Neat, where during his tenure,the London Evening Standard noted that he was “instrumental inobtaining the Michelin star.”


Frederic Haut Labourdett – Chef de Cuisine,PastisTour de FranceFrederic attended l’Ecole Hôtelière de Morlaas inthe Pyrénées, and spent his summers gainingpractical experience working in restaurants inFrance and England. His first job was as Chef dePartie at the one-star Michelin restaurant ChezRuffet. Chef/Owner Stéphane Carrade acted ashis mentor, encouraging him to work for six

months at Château Belmont in the Loire Valley, a two-star Michelinrestaurant. Frederic helped Chef Carrade open his new restaurant, LaBrasserie Terrace de Baumont, then became Sous Chef de Cuisine atChez Ruffet. Desiring to work in Canada, he joined Bistro Pastis inJanuary 2004 as Sous Chef and took over as Chef de Cuisine two yearslater.

Ken Iaci – Chef/Owner, Papi’s Ristorante ItalianoFlavours of the FestivalKen is a member of Vancouver’s oldest restaurantfamily. He trained at the Dorchester under famedChef Anton Mosimann, returning to Vancouver tobecome Executive Chef at the Cannery SeafoodRestaurant. He was the opening chef/partner atJoe Fortes for ten years. After five years ofconsulting and opening restaurants in Canada andthe US, he settled in Steveston as Head Chef at

Papi’s. He purchased the restaurant with his partner Claudette Piacenzain 2003.

Gennaro Iorio – Executive Chef and ManagingPartner, La Terrazza Restaurant Dine Italia, Flavours of the FestivalGennaro’s restaurant career began in Trail, BritishColumbia, one of British Columbia’s largest andstrongest Italian communities. Life in Trailprepared Gennaro for the hard work of therestaurant business while working on his familyfarm. At 16, influenced by years in his mother’skitchen, he opened up his own pizza parlour. He

moved to Vancouver where he studied at the Dubrulle InternationalCulinary Institute, and then continued his education in Europe. Back inVancouver, he joined the kitchen brigade at Bishop’s before becomingSous Chef at Quattro. There, he met Giulio Miceli and Iqbal Grewal, andthe trio opened La Terrazza in 1998.

Stuart Irving – Owner, Executive Chef, CobreRestaurantA Culinary TangoStuart Irving is the chef who created theinnovative approach to Chinese cooking at WildRice, where he headed its kitchen for the sixyears previous to opening his own restaurant in2007 – Cobre Nuevo Latino. Now Chef Irvingbrings that same creative innovation to histreatment of Latino cuisine – drawing on

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l’Auberge de l’Eridan on the Lake of Annecy was Stephane’s firstexperience working for a member of the prestigious Relais & Châteauxassociation and a Michelin starred restaurant. Stephane Istel workedwith Daniel Boulud in New York for three years before becomingExecutive Chef at Boulud’s latest restaurant, Vancouver’s DB BistroModerne.

Sutha Jeyarasa – Chef, Hy’s Encore Steakhouse Vintners BrunchBorn and raised in Sri Lanka where he did hisearly training in local restaurants, Sutha came toVancouver in 1994, and over the years has hadthe privilege of working and learning with chefsin some of Vancouver’s most well-establishedrestaurants, including Regis Chung and KarenBarnaby. He joined the Hy’s group as a memberof the Gotham team in 2000, and since 2006 has

been at the helm of the venerable Hy’s Encore.

Dave Jorgensen – Executive Chef, Salmon Houseon the HillVintners BrunchChef Jorgensen originally came to The SalmonHouse as chef’s apprentice while completing histraining in the Culinary Arts Program at VancouverCommunity College. He then honed his skills atmany top Vancouver restaurants including: theAmbleside Bistro, The Wedgewood Hotel, TheBeachside Café and Lift. Dave returned to The

Salmon House in the fall of 2008 to lead the kitchen team as ExecutiveChef, bringing with him passion for creating extraordinary local cuisine.

Scott Kidd – Executive Chef, Lift Bar Grill ViewVintners BrunchScott Kidd, Chef of LIFT restaurant in downtownVancouver, moved to British Columbia aftergraduating from the Cordon Bleu in Sussex,England. He ended up at the famed SookeHarbour House in Victoria. Then it was back toLondon and Anthony Worrall Thompson‘sMénage à Trois. Later, in Vancouver, Kidd workedin several of the city’s best restaurants including

Bishop’s, Le Gavroche, The William Tell, Lola’s, Raincity Grill and Araxi inWhistler. He has taught at Dubrulle Culinary Institute and is an avidracquet sports player at the national and professional level. He has twochildren who live in Ireland.

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Robert LeCrom – Executive Chef, The FairmontHotel VancouverBacchanalia Gala + AuctionLike any native born son of France, RobertLeCrom, Executive Chef of The Fairmont HotelVancouver, was weaned on wine. Chef LeCrom ispassionate about the pairing of food and wine,and in his opinion, there is no better opportunity tocelebrate this marriage than Bacchanalia. Theannual Vancouver Playhouse International Wine

Festival is an event of pride and passion for LeCrom. From theannouncement of the feature country to the creation of the menu,LeCrom puts his heart and soul on the table. Celebrating twenty years atThe Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, LeCrom’s accomplishments have beenmany. In 2008 alone, LeCrom was recognized as the culinary recipient ofthe Mayor’s Arts Award, and was selected as an official member of theCanadian Olympic Team to cook for the Canadian athletes in Beijing.

Tim Muehlbauer – Head Pastry Chef, NorthwestCulinary AcademyVintners BrunchAfter graduating from the one-year culinarycourse at Vancouver Community College, Tim waspart of the team that opened Bishop’s Restaurant.After Bishop’s, he joined the world-class pastryshop at the Pan Pacific Hotel. Eager to learnmore, he bought a one-way ticket to London,where he worked at one of the world’s most

famous royal hotels, Coleridge’s. After seven years in Europe, Timreturned to Canada eager to share what he had learned with others.After working in various locations in Alberta and BC, he joined theinstructional team at Dubrulle Culinary Institute, and discovered a newpassion for teaching.

Daryle Nagata – Executive Chef, Pan PacificOur Land, Our BestPan Pacific Vancouver’s Daryle Nagata is knownlocally for his brilliant use of fresh herbs in uniquedishes that showcase the tremendous variety ofingredients the Pacific Northwest has to offer.From elegant bistro dining in Cafe to breath-taking waterfront dining in the Cascades Loungeand Patio, Nagata’s culinary skill, passion andcreativity is evident in every dish. A past

appointee to the tasting board of the illustrious Culinary Institute ofAmerica, Chef Nagata’s stellar international background includes theexclusive Savoy in London, the five-star Hotel La Reserve in Geneva andthe Fairmont in Washington, DC, where as executive chef he served aspersonal chef to numerous heads of state and celebrities.

Reuben Major – Earls Director of CulinaryDevelopmentGet Uncorked!Reuben began working for Earls at the NorthVancouver location in 1995, where he developedhis skills under the guidance of Earls’ top chefs.In 1998, Reuben left Earls to seek global culinaryadventures, including Thailand, Malaysia, Koreaand Australia where he developed a strong lovefor Asian cuisine. A year later, Reuben returned to

spend the next eight years as the Chef at a few of Earls’ busiestrestaurants including, most recently, the Hornby location in downtownVancouver. His menu contribution began in 2004 and evolved until he wasappointed to lead Earls’ menu direction as the Director of CulinaryDevelopment in 2007.

Shane McNeil – Executive Chef, Bridges RestaurantBridges Showcases the Pacific NorthwestChef Shane McNeil’s passion for cooking started at a young age. Heattended George Brown College in Toronto for his formal education andbegan his professional career in the Toronto area. Shane’s sense of flavourand use of West Coast ingredients came from working with Chef Scott Kiddand Chef Dino Gazzola in Vancouver. Now Executive Chef at BridgesRestaurant, Shane brings his take on fresh cuisine to this Vancouverlandmark.

Frank Pabst – Executive Chef, Blue Water CaféGreat Estates of the Okanagan, the Ultimate Wine DinnerOne of Canada’s most accomplished chefs, Frank Pabst’s disciplinedtechnique – learned in some of Europe’s finest kitchens – is matched to theWest Coast’s extraordinary catch of seafood. Directing the kitchens at BlueWater Cafe since 2003, Pabst has consistently demonstrated excellence,both in the procurement of impeccably fresh, sustainable seafood – BlueWater Cafe is a founding member of the Vancouver Aquarium’s OceanWise program – and in the execution of its cookery, showcasing histrademark “complexity without complication.”

Dennis Peckham – Executive Chef, Hart House RestaurantCape Coastal, Vintners BrunchExecutive Chef Dennis Peckham is one of the rising stars in BritishColumbia’s culinary world. He joined the Hart House in the autumn of 2006,bringing a wealth of talent and experience from some of the hottestrestaurants on the West Coast. Born and raised in Vancouver, Dennisgraduated from Dubrulle Culinary Institute in 2000. After completing hisschooling he joined the team at Lumière Restaurant and was subsequentlythe Chef de Partie at Napa Valley’s prestigious French Laundry, one of themost celebrated restaurants in North America. After time spent in

California, Dennis returned to Vancouver to work at West Restaurant.

Jay Perera – Chef, The Shore ClubFlavours of the Festival, Vintners BrunchJay comes from Colombo, Sri Lanka. His early training took place at theCeylon Hotel School, followed by an apprenticeship at the Queens Hotel incentral Sri Lanka. After joining the British Army Catering Corps, he traveledto Japan, Hong Kong and the U.K.; he eventually chose Vancouver as hispermanent home. He worked under Pierre Delacote at Seasons in the Park,and was part of the team that opened Gotham Steakhouse in 1999. Hefollowed Gotham with time at both The Westin Bayshore and NorthviewGolf Club, but returned to the Hy’s group in 2007 to open and head the

kitchen of The Shore Club.

Romy Prasad – Chef, So.Cial Le MagasinVintners BrunchRomy studied at the Stratford Chef School and the Ritz Escoffier CookingSchool in Paris, and worked at several Michelin-starred kitchens in France,Spain, and Italy, as well as the Quilted Giraffe in New York City beforereturning to Ontario, first as Sous Chef at Rundles, and then as chefinstructor at the Stratford Chef School. In 1996, Prasad opened Farfalle, thefirst fine dining restaurant in Casino Niagara. Prasad later joined theUmberto Menghi group of restaurants as Executive Chef of Il Caminetto DiUmberto, before accepting the Executive Chef position at Cin Cin

Ristorante in Vancouver. In 2005, Romy opened Savory Coast on Robson Street, but chose to moveto So.Cial Le Magasin in November 2008.

Scott Pratico – Executive Chef/Partner, Joe FortesVintners BrunchExecutive Chef and Partner Scott Pratico leads the Joe Fortes culinaryteam. His infectious enthusiasm and creative style have helped keep therestaurant at the forefront of Vancouver’s restaurant scene for over 20years. Originally from Revelstoke, Scott developed an appreciation fororganic, farm fresh foods at a very young age. His talents blossomed at anumber of high-profile resorts and hotels. As Joe Fortes Executive Chef,Scott is revered for his humble, team-player attitude and his relentlesscommitment to serving only the highest quality dishes.

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Blair Rasmussen – Executive Chef, Vancouver Convention and ExhibitionCentreWhat’s Behind Pairing with Pinots?, Trade Days Lunch, The 6th AnnualAwards Lunch, Vintners BrunchA Vancouver-born chef passionate about the best cuisine the West Coast hasto offer, Blair Rasmussen enjoys showcasing the local culinary experience tovisiting groups from around the world. He has played a key role in promotingBritish Columbia food and wine to conference planners in Tokyo, Beijing andLondon, and from Amsterdam to Thailand and Washington DC, helping toestablish a new reputation for Vancouver’s food and wine scene. Sample

some of his creative, “made in BC” cuisine for your next wedding, corporate or private event.

Dino Renaerts – Executive Chef, Diva at the MetDiva(s) at the Met, Flavours of the Festival, What’s Behind Pairing withPinots?President of the B.C. Chef’s Association, Dino Renaerts trained at the DubrulleInternational Culinary Institute and apprenticed at The William Tell, Bishop’s,and Le Gavroche before he entered the hotel dining realm of Fairmont’sWaterfront and Hotel Vancouver’s properties. Dino was named Vancouver’srising star by Vancouver Magazine, The Province and City Food Magazine. Heearned his certificate of achievement with honors from the CanadianSommelier Guild, the first Western Canadian chef to receive a Sommelier

Certificate. He was invited to be a guest speaker at the Sommelier Summit 2001 in Sonoma, Californiaand was runner-up for Sommelier of the Year at the 2006 Playhouse Wine Festival.

Nico Schuermans – Chef/Owner, Chambar RestaurantLicensed to Thrill – Germany’s 007 VintageNico Schuermans studied at the prestigious CREPAC School of Culinary Artsin Belgium and apprenticed with La Villa Lorraine, later joining Comme ChezSoi, where he cooked for celebrities such as Mick Jagger, Prince, Bill Clinton.Nico was Chef de Partie at the Savoy Hotel in London and Head Chef atAlhambra, a French Moroccan restaurant in Sydney, Australia. Before leavingAustralia, Nico was invited to cook at the Epoch for the Belgian nationalathletes and visiting Royals. After moving to Canada, Nico worked for La RuaRestaurant, and then spent five months in New York, working as manager at

Gitane in Nolita, before returning to Canada to open Chambar in September 2004.

George Siu and Park Hefflefinger – Memphis Blues BBQ HouseBlasted Church Midnight ServiceGeorge Siu’s 20 years of experience in the food and beverage industryincludes positions as Operations Manager at Redpath Foods Inc. andGeneral Manager and Operations Manager for Yesac Creative Foodsin Ontario. He opened Not Just Desserts, which won “Best Desserts”in the city five years consecutively and “Best Service” fromEntertainment Magazine in 1995. As a small business developmentconsultant, Mr. Sui has developed, operated and sold various retailbusinesses in Gibsons Park Plaza for clients, consulted on a

recreation and entertainment center on the Sunshine Coast and worked with a national retailer toestablish a presence in Gibsons.

Park Heffelfinger studied restaurant management at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute and hasmanaged restaurants throughout the world. Highlights include Sommelier/Manager at Le SelectBistro in Toronto, manager at Liberty Wine Merchants in Vancouver, manager at Bridges restaurantin Vancouver and manager of Le Papillon restaurant in London, England. He is director and co-founder of the Vancouver Wine Academy and recently taught the Canadian Sommelier GuildCertificate course to food and beverage industry professionals. Mr. Heffelfinger has also taught theLondon based Wine and Spirit Education Trust Basic and the Higher Certificate courses to both tradeand the general public at the Dubrulle Culinary Institute in Vancouver.

Alice & Allison Spurrell – Owners, les amis du FROMAGEFlavours of the FestivalAlice is a graduate of le Cordon Bleu, Paris and London. She is pastPresident of The International Wine and Food Society and a member of laChaine des Rotisseurs. Allison is on the Board of les Dames des Escoffier,and she has been invited to be a judge at The Canadian Cheese Grand Prix inMontreal, where she was responsible for tasting and judging more than 190Canadian cheeses. Alice and Allison were inducted into the Confrerie lesChevalier du Taste Fromage de France in April 2005.



Wayne Sych – Executive Chef, The CanneryVintners BrunchWayne joined The Cannery Team in the spring of2008. He offers a tempting variety of regional andimported seafood, blending his vibrant West Coaststyle with the freshest local and Pacific Rimingredients. After attending BCIT, VCC, and theDubrulle Culinary Institute in the Culinary Artsprograms, many years were spent honing his skills atlocal restaurants. Prior to The Cannery, Wayne was

The Fish House in Stanley Park’s Executive Sous Chef, working alongsideExecutive Chef Karen Barnaby. Wayne spends several evenings a monthteaching cooking classes throughout Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

William Tse – Executive Chef/Partner, GoldfishVintners BrunchWilliam was born in Middlesbrough, England andmoved to Toronto as a child, where he was inspiredby the city’s international cultures and global flavours.While working in his family’s restaurant, he learnedthe fundamentals of Asian cuisine, but initiallypursued an architecture and design degree. His firstformal position in the restaurant industry was withDelta Pacific Hotels and Resorts, where he earned his

Red Seal as well as silver and bronze medals at various culinary shows.Goldfish Pacific Kitchen marks William’s first foray as executive chef afterseveral years with Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House, as well as positions atvarious hotels and local restaurants.

Michael Viloria – Executive Chef, Manhattan atDelta Vancouver SuitesFlavours of the FestivalCanadian-born Michael Viloria’s interest in theculinary arts began through his mother’s passion forfood from diverse cultural backgrounds. Of Filipinodescent, Michael is inspired by his culture’s palate.Michael’s career highlight, prior to Delta VancouverSuites, was joining the Pacific Palisades as ExecutiveChef for Zin, the new concept restaurant. Zin was one

of the first restaurants to lead the way in a new culinary experience focusedon global cuisine, reflecting Vancouver’s multicultural population. Today,Michael continues the tradition of excellence as the Executive Chef at DeltaVancouver Suites.

John Waller – Executive Chef, The Wickanninish InnFlavours of the FestivalChef John started his career in Toronto as one of theyoungest Red Seal Certified Chefs in Canada,achieving this honour at 21. He has honed his talentat some of the best restaurants in Toronto, includingCanoe and North 44. Chef John has owned tworestaurants on Vancouver Island and worked atVictoria’s Fireside Grill. He thoroughly enjoysmanaging the food program at the Wick, and the local

suppliers like selling him their organic selections because his giddy pleasure,when shopping for anything food-related, is contagious. Using knowledgegathered his career, he works with Chef Nicholas Nutting tocreate unforgettable culinary experiences for Inn guests and Pointe patrons.

Chris Whittaker – O’Doul’sSalud Chile!Chris Whittaker has been an integral player in someof Vancouver’s most interesting kitchens. Since hisarrival at O’Doul’s in 2007, Whittaker has garneredpraise and awards for his eclectic cooking style andfor his passion for local products and ethically soundingredients. He has been the driving force behind therestaurant’s participation in the Ocean Wise programand the Green Table Network, while introducing new

menus focusing on sustainably prepared new classics.

Eva Bertran – Executive Vice President, Gloria Ferrer Diva(s) at the MetEva Bertran is a dynamic blend of Spanish style,California charisma and Sonoma Carneros sparklingwine expertise. Part of the original team who helpedlaunch Gloria Ferrer, Bertran left her native Spain –where her own family was in the wine business – andsettled in Sonoma 20 years ago. Since 1996, she haspassionately promoted Gloria Ferrer wines, expertlyleading diverse aspects of the business, as enthusias-

tically as if it were her own family winery. Bertran travels the world as aninternational brand ambassador, leading sparkling wine and food pairings forconsumers, trade and media.

Michelle Bouffard – House WineBourgogne: Tour de TerroirMichelle co-owns house wine, a consulting companyoffering private and corporate wine seminars, wineeducation, restaurant consultation and cellarmanagement. She also writes for EAT Magazine and isa regular guest on CFUN and the French CBC radioprogramme, Les Plaisirs Partagés. Michelle completedthe International Sommelier Diploma with top marksand now teaches for the ISG. She also holds the

internationally recognized Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Diploma.Michelle has sat on expert panels for various local wine events. Her winetravels have led her to the regions of Burgundy, Napa, Sonoma, Washington,Piedmont, Abruzzo, Tuscany, Oregon and the Okanagan.

Richard Carras – Proprietor, Authentic Wine andSpirits Merchants Trade Days LunchAfter successfully setting up Western Canada’s firstwine bar, Richard Carras became a wine consultantwith fledgling import company, Vintage Consultants.Stressing wine education and quality service, Richardspent 16 years with Vintage. In the fall of 1997, Richardleft Vintage (now Maxxium Canada) to become thefirst non-US employee for Robert Mondavi Winery,

working his way up to Export Sales Director, Asia and the Americas. Followingthe recent acquisition of Robert Mondavi Corporation by Constellation Brands,Richard is now serving as a consultant to Constellation, and since January 1,2006, has become a partner in a new Western Canada wine importing agencycalled Authentic Wine and Spirits Merchants.

Rick Cluff – CBC broadcaster6th Annual Awards LunchRick Cluff has been the host of CBC Radio’s popularmorning show, The Early Edition, since September of1997. Prior to that, Rick’s voice was well known as thatof an award-winning sports commentator andjournalist. He has appeared as a host, reporter orcommentator on a number of different CBC Radio andTelevision programs.

Mark Davidson – wine educatorBin and Now: New and Old Australian Wines and TheCentury MarkBorn in London, raised in Sydney, Mark has been aCanadian resident since 1985. He spent over twenty-five years in the hotel and restaurant business, fifteenof those as a sommelier. He is instrumental in the on-going development of the curriculum for theInternational Sommelier Guild and teaches classes forthem on a weekly basis in Vancouver, Portland, San

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Glenn Fawcett – President, Black Hills Estate WineryThe Nota Bene Vertical TastingGlenn is a successful entrepreneur with a careerspanning over 25 years in the wine, travel,entertainment and hospitality industries. Glenn hasbeen connected to the BC wine industry for over fiveyears, through the operation of Vinequest – a winetour company that focuses on the Okanagan. Glennhas run bi-annual wine tours for the Canadian Opimian

Society since 2003. Glenn was the launch manager for the start-up of TherapyVineyards on the Naramata Bench of B.C. and was instrumental in leading thesuccessful financing of the Therapy Vineyards Limited Partnership. Therapyhas gone on to win numerous awards for both its wine and label design.

Margaret Gallagher – CBC broadcaster6th Annual Awards LunchMargaret Gallagher recently joined CBC Television'sLiving Vancouver as a contributor, producing shortsegments that offer a fresh take on Vancouver'svibrant urban community and life in the LowerMainland. An award-winning writer, broadcaster andperformer she has been a regular part of CBC Radio'sThe Early Edition since 2001. Margaret's ability to tuneinto the city and find stories off the beaten track has

taken her up mountaintops, down back alleys and through the heart of thecity. In addition to her contributions to The Early Edition, she has worked onmany CBC programs including: guest hosting North By Northwest and On theCoast and as a contributor to Sounds Like Canada and The Current.

Anthony Gismondi – Editor-in-Chief, Wine AccessEco-Friendly Wine: Over-Hyped, Over-Priced?, Winesof BC: Our Land, Revealed, BC Reds Reach for the TopAnthony Gismondi is one of Canada’s most influentialwine critics. He is currently in his twelfth year at WineAccess – Canada’s Wine and Food Authority, his fifthas editor-in-chief and two decades as the weeklycolumnist at The Vancouver Sun, where his full pageSaturday column reaches over 800,000 homes. Hispersonal, comprehensive wine website, www.gismon-

dionwine.com, attracts over 750,000 hits monthly from 60 countries. An avidproponent of appellations and site specific wines Anthony spends at leastthree months annually traveling the world’s vineyards to experience the winenotion of “terroir” in person.

Kenji Hodgson – wine writer, halfaglassJames Nevison – wine writer, halfaglass 25 Under $25Known throughout Vancouver as the “Wine Guys,”James and Kenji met in high school and went on to“informally” study wine as undergraduates at theUniversity of British Columbia. Both James and Kenjihold certification from the Wine and Spirit EducationTrust of London. In their attempt to make wine morerelevant to modern lifestyles, they created

HALFAGLASS. James and Kenji’s reviews and wine musings can be found ontheir website www.halfaglass.com, and in their weekly Province newspapercolumn, where they have become well known as “The Wine Guys.”HALFAGLASS has also contributed to Wine Access, CityFood, and TASTEmagazines and provides hands-on wine education classes, which continue togrow in popularity. Had a Glass: The Top 100 Wines for 2009 Under $20 is thefourth book in their Had a Glass series.

Laurie Hook – Winemaker, Beringer VineyardsBeringer Private Reserve Vertical TastingLaurie Hook joined Beringer in 1986 after graduatingfrom the enology program at UC Davis and a six-monthstint on a vineyard in Australia. She ascended theranks through assistant winemaker to associatewinemaker under long-time wine master Ed Sbragia,and then in 2000, was promoted to winemaker. Laurieis a member of the American Society of Viticulture andEnology, the Trellis Alliance, and the Napa Valley Wine

Technical Group. Outside of the winery, Laurie has a myriad of interests andhobbies and is a passionate animal lover.

DJ Kearney – wine educatorVinho Verde: The Fresh Taste of Spring, What’s BehindPairing with Pinots?An accomplished chef, caterer, food writer andcooking instructor, DJ earned her Sommelierdesignation and Wine & Spirit Education Trust Diplomato complement her culinary training. DJ taught at theDubrulle International Culinary and Hotel Institute ofCanada instructing sommelier, professional culinaryand pastry students in wine fundamentals – especially

the delights of marrying food and wine – prior to becoming a full-time wineeducator. Currently DJ accumulates weekly frequent flyer points instructingsommelier students from Victoria to Phoenix and Portland for the InternationalSommelier Guild.

Tony Lawrence – A Chef for YouWhat’s Behind Pairing with Pinots?President and owner of A Chef For You, LLC, Tonyresides in Philadelphia, and for the past 35 years hasprovided food and wine training, marketing, merchan-dising and public relations expertise to the hospitalityindustry and consumers alike. Tony began his Cheftraining in Germany, following it with a B.S. in Hotel /Restaurant Management program at WidenerUniversity in Pennsylvania. He is also a Certified Wine

Judge, Sommelier and Certified Food & Wine Educator, and is a member ofthe American Wine Society, American Sommelier Society, Society of WineEducators, the German Wine Society, and the Dionysian Society International.

Pascal Madevon – Winemaker and Viticulturalist,Osoyoos LaroseOsoyoos Larose Component & Vertical BoardroomTastingBorn in Paris, Pascal Madevon obtained an OenologyNational Diploma from the University of Bordeaux in1989 and went to work in operations at Château LaffiteCarcasset in St-Estèphe, Bordeaux. Next, Madevonworked as the technical director of the Château LaTour Blanche in St. Christoly du Médoc. Madevon

served on the judging panel for students completing their qualifications inviticulture and oenology at the Bordeaux-Blanquefort centre for close to tenyears. He has written extensively on wine, including the book Les vins deFrance: Oenologie et Géographie. He became Winemaker and VineyardManager of Osoyoos Larose in August 2002.

Michaela Morris – House WineBourgogne: Tour de TerroirMichaela co-owns house wine; a consulting companyoffering private and corporate wine seminars, wineeducation, restaurant consultation and cellarmanagement. She successfully completed the interna-tionally recognized Wine & Spirit Education TrustDiploma Programme and is now a guest lecturer forthe WSET Diploma. Michaela has participated intasting panels for Cornucopia, contributes articles to

EAT Magazine and is a regular guest on CFUN radio. Working for a premium-only wine importing company has enabled Michaela to travel throughoutAlsace, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Piedmont, Tuscany, Abruzzo, Napa, RhôneValley, Champagne and the Okanagan.

Heidi Noble – JoieFarmDiva(s) at the MetHeidi is a professionally trained chef and sommelier,winemaker, farmer and author. Her restaurant careerwas spent at some of Canada’s best restaurantsincluding Montreal’s Tôqué and Toronto’s Art Gallery ofOntario. In 2000, Heidi moved out of the kitchen andtrained with the Canadian Sommelier Guild inVancouver. She then worked in Vancouver’s wine tradewith a small, niche wine importer, The Seacove Group.

Heidi’s winemaking skills have been self-taught, and guided by mentorsincluding Paul Gardner at Pentâge Winery, the sage advice of Oregon’s Jean-Paul Cameron and countless hours of research, reading, travel and endless(and most importantly) wine drinking.


Sandra Oldfield – Winemaker, Tinhorn CreekDiva(s) at the MetWinemaker and owner Sandra Oldfield arrived atTinhorn Creek from Santa Rosa, California in time forthe 1995 crush. Since then she has seen theproduction go from 1,000 cases that first year to upover 35,000 cases. Now that the vineyards havereached full production, Sandra can turn her talents toproducing the Oldfield’s Collection, a premium line ofwines created from the very best fruit that the mature

vineyards have to offer. Sandra gained her early wine experience at RodneyStrong Vineyards in Sonoma, CA. In the spring of 2002, she was award herMasters of Enology from the University of California.

Tim Pawsey – wine and food writerGaga for Gewürz!, Fetzer presents Great Beginnings –Best New Flavours of the CityTim Pawsey covers B.C.’s thriving food, wine anddining scene weekly in the Vancouver Courier (thecountry’s largest community newspaper) and NorthShore News, monthly for WHERE Vancouver andcontributes regularly to Northwest Palate magazine,among several others. He’s currently co-editing thelatest Zagat Survey covering Vancouver, Victoria and

Whistler (www.zagat.com). Follow his tasting adventures (and get the latesttips) on line at hiredbelly.com.

Dana Reinhardt – chefGaga for Gewürz!Dana began her career in the hospitality industry atthe age of 11, spinning cotton candy and selling corndogs at the PNE. She hasn’t looked back since. Herfather was in the wine importing business for manyyears and instilled a love of wine, food and travel. Overthe past few years Dana has owned three restaurantsand became a Red Seal Certified Chef with a greatpassion for food and wine. She is currently running

SOL Food Kitchen, a hospitality consulting company.

Georg Riedel – 10th generation glassware patriarchRiedel in the Home: The Glory of the Glass and Riedelin the Restaurant: Capitalize on QualityGeorg Josef Riedel joined the family business in 1973.Under his direction, the Riedel firm evolved into aworld-wide operating company. Georg founded anetwork of Riedel-owned subsidiaries, starting in 1979by opening Riedel USA and continuing the expansionsto Canada in 1992, Germany 1996, Japan 2000, UK 2001,and in 2006 he founded Riedel Development,

specializing on private label offers. In 2004, Georg bought the German-basedcompanies Nachtmann and Spiegelau, operating the three brands (Riedel,Nachtmann, Spiegelau) under “Riedel Glass Works” one of the largestproducers of quality glass in Europe. Under his leadership, Riedel has becomethe world’s leading wine glass company.

Mireille Sauvé – Sommelier, Wine Umbrella Blind-BlindMireille Sauvé is one of Canada’s most acclaimedwine professionals. Mireille graduated with honoursfrom George Brown College’s Sommelier Program,becoming Canada’s Youngest Female Sommelier andcompleted her Winemaking Apprenticeship at HedgesCellars in Washington. After returning to Canada, shedeveloped a series of wine training seminars, whichtook her across the country teaching servers to work

with wine. In 2003, she established Western Canada’s first Australian WineBureau in Vancouver, growing the Australian wine category to become thetop-selling import in Western Canada. Mireille combined her interests inwriting and wine as Wine Editor for Flavours Magazine, and is currently afreelance wine writer and editor.

David Scholefield – wine personality Pinot-Rama! Icons of British Columbia, 20 Things toKnow for 2010, Wines of BC: Our Land, RevealedDavid Scholefield is one of Canada’s most experiencedand well-travelled wine personalities. David’s devotionto wine sustained him throughout his long career assenior wine buyer for the BCLDB, where he earned areputation for shepherding disproportionate allocationsof the world’s finest wines onto the shelves of BCliquor stores. He has judged at international wine

competitions in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, France andItaly. He regularly presents at the Food & Wine Classic at Aspen and manyother wine festivals. He is the chief judge for the Vancouver Magazine WineCompetition.

John Schreiner – wine writerIcewine, Well Thawed OutJohn Schreiner’s wine interest was fired by his firstvisit to the Napa Valley in 1975 and he began writingabout wine in The Financial Post and otherpublications. John has written 15 books, includingmultiple editions of The Wineries of British Columba,British Columbia Wine Country and John Schreiner’sOkanagan Wine Tour Guide. Recent writings havefocused on the wines of British Columbia and on

Icewine. In 2002, the Okanagan Wine Festivals Society presented Schreinerwith its Founders Award, which recognizes service to the British Columbiawine industry. John chairs the Vancouver Playhouse International WineFestival Selection Committee.

Glenn Sigurdson – Consultant, CSE Group Eco-Friendly Wine: Over-Hyped, Over-Priced?Glenn Sigurdson has a proven track record in dealingwith complex challenges and difficult problems. Hegives leadership to create effective workingrelationships, build durable partnerships and resolveseemingly intractable disputes. He has an internationalreputation in dealing with complex multi-partychallenges particularly relating to resources and theenvironment. Glenn is Principal of the CSE Group, a

group of independent practitioners formed in Vancouver in 1990 that isdedicated to achieving sustainable outcomes and organizations by buildingsustainable relationships. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the Simon FraserUniversity’s Faculty of Business.

John Simes – Winemaker, Mission Hill A Vertical Tasting of OculusBorn and raised in New Zealand, John joined MontanaWines, New Zealand’s best-known winery in 1978. Hereceived his first trophy from London’s influentialInternational Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) in 1990and in 1991 was promoted to Chief Winemaker ofMontana’s four wineries. He met Anthony von Mandlduring a visit to British Columbia and joined MissionHill in 1992 and went immediately to work on the Grand

Reserve Barrel Select Chardonnay. In 1994, that wine took home the IWSCtrophy for Best Chardonnay, giving John his second win in five years, makinghim the only winemaker to win for two different varietals, produced half aworld apart.

Daenna Van Mulligen – Wine DivaDiva(s) at the MetDaenna Van Mulligen is a wine journalist, wine judgeand sommelier. She is recognized via her alter-egoWine Diva (WineDiva.ca), a tongue-in-cheek winewebsite geared toward her very serious passion for allthings wine. WineDiva.ca celebrated five years inFebruary 2009. In February 2008, Daenna launched hersecond website WineScores.ca, a more seriousapproach to wine featuring wine reviews and articles

about her extensive international wine travels. Daenna also contributes toVines Magazine, Taste Magazine, Infamous Magazine andFoodVancouver.com. She has a weekly segment on Terry David Mulligan’sradio show The Tasting Room Radio.


Cristiano van Zeller – Quinta Do Vale Dona MariaThe Century MarkAt age 23, Cristiano van Zeller was put in charge ofthe family business – a relatively well-known PortHouse selling a million bottles a year called Quinta doNoval. In 1992, he and the family sold Noval andCristiano began to fulfill his real ambition – that ofshowing the world that the Douro can produce world-class table wines as well as Ports. After helping hisfriends at Quinta do Crasto establish their wines in the

world market, Cristiano started Quinta do Vale da Mina and Quinta do ValeDona Maria in 1996 and 1997 respectively.

Anthony von Mandl – Proprietor, Mission HillMission Hill: A Vertical Tasting of OculusBorn in Vancouver to European parents, Anthonygraduated in Economics from the University of BritishColumbia, but he soon realized that wine and foodwere his real passion. That led to a European appren-ticeship in the wine trade, which in turn, brought himhome to Canada as an importer and merchant of finewines. When the time came to invest in a winery, hechose to put down roots in his native British Columbia,

in the largely unknown Okanagan Valley wine appellation, convinced thatgiven time and patience, his beloved valley could produce sophisticatedwines for an international audience. He has just completed a six-yeartransformation of the original winery.

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BACCHANALIA GALA DINNER + AUCTION

It’s the centrepiece of the Playhouse International Wine Festivaland one of the most spectacular events in the city.

A must for any serious wine collector: The evening provides anunparalleled opportunity to enhance your wine cellar throughauctions of rare, valuable and unusual wines, donated by someof the world’s top winemakers and private collectors. Theseunique wines may never again be available.

Experience the ultimate in wine and food pairing: The FairmontHotel Vancouver’s Executive Chef Robert LeCrom creates aseries of gastronomic delight that will leave your senses reeling.The evening begins with a Champagne reception, followed byfive courses, each one paired with two wines.

Reception Wine:Champagne de Venoge Cordon Bleu Select N/V

First Course:Santa Rita Floresta Sauvignon Blanc 2007Robert Mondavi To Kalon Vineyard Reserve Fumé Blanc 2006

Second Course:Quails’ Gate Stewart Family Reserve Chardonnay 2006Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay 2006

Third Course:Xumek Sol Huarpe Gran Reserva Malbec 2007Osoyoos Larose Le Grand Vin 2006

Fourth Course:Perrin Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2000Jacob’s Creek Johann Shiraz Cabernet 2002

Dessert Course:Inniskillin Okanagan Riesling Icewine 2007Pillitteri Cabernet Sauvignon Icewine 2004

And if that’s not enough, auctions will include unique culinaryexperiences, excursions and extravaganzas, featuring Chefs andSommeliers from the West Coast’s top restaurants.

The Gala is presented by

and is also sponsored by:Acqua Panna/San Pellegrino, Deloitte, Silver Wheaton, UnionSecurities, Vancouver Wine Vault.

This year’s Live Auction packages are an exciting mix of uniquewines and exciting wine and food experiences:

2005 Edge Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon – 9 litre bottle

1989 Puligny-Montrachet Leflaive “Les Pucelles” – three 750 mlbottles

Fairmont Hotel Vancouver Private Dining Experience for 10

2003 Hainle 25th Anniversary Riesling – twelve 200 ml bottles

Hommage a Jacques Perrin 2000 Jeroboam – 3 litre bottle

Bearfoot Bistro Champagne Dinner for Ten

1996 Peter Lehmann Stonewell Shiraz – 6 litre bottle

Tinhorn Creek: Two Winery Getaways and a Really Big Bottle – 27litre bottle and two getaways to the Tinhorn Creek Winery in Oliver

Exotic Trio of 1982 First Growth Bordeaux

Iron Chef Rob Feenie Cooks for You – with wines from the cellar ofJoan and Sid Cross

The Judgement of Vancouver – twenty-one 750 ml bottles of 1970Bordeaux and Napa Valley wines

The Shore Club and the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company –Dinner and a Play for Eight

Le Vieux Pin/Lastella Wine Extravaganza with the Vancouver WineVault – Wine Tasting for 16, three cases of wine, a Eurocave WineCellar and a custom Italian suit.

Sine Qua Non: A California “Cult” Winery Sensation – two 750 mlbottles and one 375 ml bottle

Six Course Wine Dinner for 10 in Your Home – six-course meal fromSavoury Chef Foods paired with wines from Poplar Grove Winery

Heitz Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Vertical – three 750 mlbottles

2001 Villa Rinaldi Amarone della Valpolicella – 6 litre bottle

2006 Fuse – 9 litre bottle


The Vancouver Club, Grand Ballroom915 West Hastings StreetWednesday, March 25, 3:30-5:00 pm

Beringer Vineyards, Napa’s benchmark producer since 1876,embarked on their Private Reserve Program in the 1970s. Aftermodernizing its winemaking facility, upgrading and expandingvineyards, they began making limited production wines with theirbest fruit to celebrate Beringer’s 100th birthday. Today, WinemakerLaurie Hook works with Napa Valley sites, identified for producingintensely coloured and flavoured grapes. The most expressivecomponents from their best vineyards are blended to craft the PrivateReserve Cabernet Sauvignon. Bancroft Ranch, Tre Colline Vineyard(both on Howell Mountain), Chabot Vineyard, and St. Helena Homeare all regular Private Reserve contributors. It’s this mosaic of singlevineyards that creates wines of uncommon richness, complexity andconcentration.

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B E R I N G E R P R I VAT E R E S E R V E V E R T I C A L TA S T I N G

A V E R T I C A L TA S T I N G O F O C U L U SThe Vancouver Club, University Room915 West Hastings StreetWednesday, March 25, 4:00-5:30 pm

Oculus is a Canadian original: Deeply rooted in thetradition of classic Bordeaux winemaking, MissionHill’s flagship wine makes a persuasive argument forthe magic of south Okanagan Merlot when marriedwith its companion Bordeaux grape varieties. Since itsdebut in 1999 (the ’97 and ’98 vintages were releasedtogether), Oculus has garnered critical acclaim fromsommeliers, wine writers, chefs and collectors alike.This signature wine has been gathering momentumlike few luxury wines in recent memory. As Oculusreaches new heights of quality and commands evengreater respect and recognition, it is bound to becomeever more precious and scarce. Please joinwinemaker John Simes and proprietor Anthony vonMandl for an epic tasting of eleven vintages of Oculus(1997-2007). Dress code in effect. Please no denim orathletic wear.

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P I N O T- R A M A !VCEC, Meeting Room 11999 Canada PlaceThursday, March 26, 5:00-6:45 pm

Join celebrated wine personality David Scholefield for an educational, entertainingexploration of this year’s Global Focus: Pinot(s). Listen to his captivating tales of Pinot’s longhistory of mutation, passion and terroir, while sampling Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio/Gris, PinotNoir, Pinot Meunier and even Pinotage. A unique, exciting line-up of wines will highlight thewide variety of styles (including sparkling and icewine) from both the Old and New Worlds.Featuring wines from Ata Rangi, Burrowing Owl, Champagne de Venoge, Domaine de laVougeraie, Hacienda Araucano, Henri Bourgeois, Maison Albert Bichot, Pierre Sparr, Quails’Gate, Saintsbury, Santa Margherita, Sandhill, Sokol Blosser, Spier and Sumac Ridge.

Sponsored by

Champagne de Venoge Blanc de Noir Represented by The Seacove Group

Santa Margherita Valdadige Pinot GrigioRepresented by Saverio Schiralli Agencies / Vanrick Corporation

Sandhill Pinot Blanc 2007Represented by Andrew Peller

Burrowing Owl Pinot Gris 2007Represented by Grady Wine Merchants

Pierre Sparr Pinot Gris Grand Cru Mambourg 2000Represented by Pacific Wine & Spirits

Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Pinot Noir 2007Represented by Charton-Hobbs

Hacienda Araucano Humo Blanco Colchagua Valley Pinot Noir 2007Represented by Vinterra Wine Merchants

Sokol Blosser Estate Pinot Noir 2006Represented by PMA Canada

Saintsbury Carneros Pinot Noir 2006Represented by International Cellars

Quails’ Gate Family Reserve Pinot Noir 2005Represented by Quails’ Gate Estate Winery

Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2006Represented by Landmark Selections

Maison Albert Bichot Pommard Clos des Ursulines Domaine duPavillon 2006

Represented by Mark Anthony Wine Merchants

Domaine de la Vougeraie Vougeot Le Clos du Prieure Rouge Côte de Nuits 2006Represented by Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants

Spier Private Collection Stellenbosch PinotageRepresented by Whitehall Agencies

Sumac Ridge Pinot Blanc Icewine 2006Represented by Vincor Canada

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R I E D E L I N T H E H O M E : T H E G L O R Y O F T H E G L A S SThe Vancouver Club, Grand Ballroom915 West Hastings StreetThursday, March 26, 5:15-6:45 pm

Georg Riedel, the 10th generation patriarch of glassware royaltybrings his Vitis series to Vancouver with the Glory of the Glass. Afusion of functionality and artistic statement, the Vitis series is thepinnacle of modern stemmed glass technology. Seminar participantswill experience the superiority of varietal specific Vitis glassware asthey sample premium wines from a selection of renownedproducers, including Nautilus from New Zealand, Australia’sThompson Estate, British Columbia’s own Herder Winery & Vineyardand Napa Valley icon Signorello. The added bonus? Guests takehome their own set of Vitis series glasses, valued at $170.

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Event Partner The Vancouver Club

Nautilus Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2006Represented by Mark Anthony Wine Merchants

Thompson Estate Margaret River Chardonnay 2005Represented by New World Wines

Signorello Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2005Represented by Seacove Group (The)

Herder Pinot NoirRepresented by Herder Winery & Vineyards

OSOYOOS LAROSE COMPONENT & VERTICAL BOARDROOM TASTING

Terminal City Club, President’s Room837 West Hastings StreetThursday, March 26, 5:15-6:45 pm

Osoyoos Larose is one of the most sought after wines available inCanada. Created on an extraordinary site in the south Okanagan,renowned for both its special growing conditions and its stunningbeauty, Osoyoos Larose is the outcome of an inspired partnership. In1998, Groupe Taillan of France united with Vincor Canada to bringcenturies old French winemaking to one of the world’s newest andmost exciting wine regions. Together, their shared goal was todevelop Osoyoos Larose, a Canadian wine of exceptional qualitymade from classic Bordeaux varietals grown in the unique terroir ofBritish Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. The partners believe that theexceptional growing conditions combine with Bordeaux winemakingexpertise to enable the crafting of red wines ranking amongst thefinest in the world. Join winemaker and viticulturalist PascalMadevon for this exciting opportunity to taste barrel samples of theindividual components as well as a vertical tasting of Le Grand Vinfrom 2001 through to 2007.

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Osoyoos Larose Petales 2005

Osoyoos Larose Merlot 2008

Osoyoos Larose Cabernet Franc 2008

Osoyoos Larose Petit Verdot 2008

Osoyoos Larose Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Osoyoos Larose Malbec 2008


B I N A N D N O WVCEC, Meeting Room 2999 Canada PlaceFriday, March 27, 5:00-6:45 pm

This comparative tasting of premium Australian Wines will putcurrent and old vintages of the same wine side by side. Witness firsthand the ageing characteristics, ageing capabilities and the effectsof closures. Look at the ageing capacity of Eden Valley Riesling andHunter Valley Semillon; compare old and new vintages of BarossaValley Shiraz, Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon and McLaren ValeGSM. Mark Davidson will moderate a stellar line-up of Aussiewinemakers, including Stuart Blackwell (St. Hallett), Dan Buckle(Mount Langi Ghiran), Gordon Gebbie (Yering Station), Robert HillSmith (Yalumba), Philip Laffer (Jacob’s Creek), Brian Lynn (Majella)and Bruce Tyrrell (Tyrrell’s Wines). This seminar will be conductedusing Riedel glassware.

Event Partner Wine Australia

Tyrrell’s Semillon 2008 Hunter Valley

Tyrrell’s Semillon 1998 Hunter Valley

Pewsey Vale Eden Valley Riesling 2008 Eden Valley

Pewsey Vale Eden Valley Riesling 1998 Eden Valley

Yering Station Reserve Pinot Noir 2006 Yarra Valley

Yering Station Reserve Pinot Noir 1997 Yarra Valley

d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings GSM 2006 McLaren Vale

d’Arenberg The Ironstone Pressings GSM 1996 McLaren Vale

Mount Langi Ghiran Vineyards Shiraz 2005 GrampiansRegion

Mount Langi Ghiran Vineyards Shiraz 1994 GrampiansRegion

St. Hallett Old Block Shiraz 2002 Barossa Valley

St. Hallett Old Block Shiraz 1992 Barossa Valley

Jacob’s Creek St. Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Coonawarra

Jacob’s Creek St. Hugo Cabernet Sauvignon 1994 Coonawarra

Majella Wines Majella Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Coonawarra

Majella Wines Majella Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 Coonawarra

Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2003 Barossa Valley



De Bortoli Wines Noble One 2006 Victoria and New South Wales

De Bortoli Wines Noble One 1996 Victoria and New South Wales


B O U R G O G N E : T O U R D E T E R R O I RVCEC, Meeting Room 11999 Canada PlaceFriday, March 27, 5:00-6:45 pm

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 toemulate these iconic wines. Nowhere else in the world does the notion of terroir becomemore important than in Burgundy. From Chablis to Beaujolais and every district inbetween, Michelle Bouffard and Michaela Morris from “house wine” take you on a tour toexplore how these two grapes express themselves differently as terroir changes.

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Louis Bouillot Perle d’Aurore Rosé BrutRepresented by Charton-Hobbs

Domaine Christian Moreau Père & Fils Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2005Represented by Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants

Château de Cordon André Pouilly Fuisse Les Vielle Pierres 2004 Represented by Peacock & Martin

Bouchard Père & Fils Meursault 2006Represented by Grady Wine Marketing

Georges Dubeouf Beaujolais Villages 2007Represented by Philippe Dandurand Wines

Domaine Piron Chénas Quartz 2007Represented by Red Dog Sales & Marketing

Bouchard Père & Fils Beaune Grèves Vigne De L’Enfant Jésus 2006 Represented by Grady Wine Marketing

Olivier Leflaive Wines Pommard 1er Cru Rugiens 2005Represented by Diamond Estates Wines & Spirits

Domaine de la Vougeraie Gevrey-Chambertin Bel Air 2006 Represented by Authentic Wine & Spirits Merchants


B L I N D – B L I N D

VCEC, Meeting Room 8999 Canada PlaceSaturday, March 28, 3:00-4:45 pm

An exploration of sensory deprivation in the art of wine appreciation.Experts worldwide claim that tasting in the dark heightens yoursenses to smell and taste wine. Take a “blind” look at a white and ared wine – will you be able to tell the difference? Join wine educatorand sommelier Mireille Sauvé of The Wine Umbrella as she takesparticipants through a flight of wines double blind. Blind taste,blindfolded and see for yourself how impartial judgment affects youropinions. Bibs optional (but no peeking).

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I C E W I N E , W E L L T H AW E D O U TVCEC, Meeting Room 13999 Canada PlaceFriday, March 27, 5:00-6:45 pm

At this tasting of some of the best icewines from Canada, Germany and the United States, a panel of expert producers, hosted by JohnSchreiner – who wrote the book on icewine – will reveal the magic of this wine. No wine is made under conditions that are more difficult. Underregulations that are strictly enforced everywhere icewine is made, the grapes cannot be picked until they are hard frozen. This requires pickersto work in bone-chilling conditions, often at night. The grapes remain frozen for pressing, yielding only 15-20% of the usual volume of juice. Theresulting juice is 35-45% sugar by volume, with the potential to make wines of remarkable intensity of flavour and aroma. Exuberant whenyoung, icewine changes its personality dramatically as it ages. Is icewine best consumed when young or should it be aged? The experts willaddress this and other issues concerning icewine, including this: global warming has already reduced eiswein vintages in Germany. Is icewineproduction under threat?

Sponsored by

Jackson-Triggs 2007 Proprietors’ GrandReserve Sparkling Riesling Icewine

Gehringer Brothers Minus 9 Ehrenfeler Icewine

Chateau des Charmes 2006 Vidal Icewine

Chateau Ste. Michelle 2006 Eroica RieslingIcewine

Mission Hill 2006 Select Lot Collection RieslingIcewine

Peninsula Ridge 2006 Riesling Icewine

Schloss Reinhartshausen 2001 ErbacherMichelmark Riesling Eiswein

St. Urbans-Hof 1998 Ockfener BocksteinRiesling Eiswein

Hainle 1984 Riesling Icewine

Working Horse Winery 2007 Organic Pinot Noir“Tilman Ice”

Summerhill 2003 Peace Organic Pinot NoirIcewine

Inniskillin 2007 Discovery Series TempranilloIcewine

Pillitteri 2004 Shiraz Icewine

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T H E C E N T U R Y M A R KVCEC, Meeting Room 13999 Canada PlaceSaturday, March 28, 5:00-6:45 pm

Old vines are said to produce intense wines, full of character. Thisseminar is designed to put that theory to the test. The prerequisite forparticipation in this tasting is simple – only wines from vines at least100 years old are allowed. The participating wineries have pulled outall of the stops, with several coming from vines closer to 150 yearsold. Join perennial Wine Festival moderators Mark Davidson andCristiano van Zeller, with an allstar cast of winemakers, as they guideyou through a centenarian tastingto remember. Featuring wines fromHenschke, M. Torres, Quinta do Crasto, Quinta do Vale Dona Maria,Ravenswood, Rolf Binder, Seghesio, Tyrrell’s and Yalumba.

Sponsored by

M. Torres Manso de Valesco 2005

Tyrell’s 4 Acre Shiraz 2006

Yalumba Hand Picked Tricentenary Grenache 2005

Seghesio Home Ranch Zinfandel 2006

Rolf Binder Hubris Shiraz/Mataro 2005

Quinta do Crasto Maria Teresa Douro Red 2005

Ravenswood Old Hill Zinfandel 2006

Quinta do Vale Dona Maria Red 2005

Henschke Hill of Grace 2004

THE NOTA BENE VERTICAL TASTINGPan Pacific Hotel, Suite One999 Canada PlaceFriday, March 27, 5:15-6:45 pm

Nota Bene is the iconic cult wine proudly produced by Black HillsEstate Winery in Oliver, BC. This is a single vineyard blend ofCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes grown onthe winery’s Black Sage Road Vineyard. The terroir on this 27-acreproperty is some of the most exceptional in the country. The deepsand and intense heat of this micro-climate enable the growth ofexceptional Bordeaux grapes which are carefully hand-picked by theBlack Hills team. In the winery, painstakingly exact vinificationtechniques are employed to truly reflect this terroir. The resultingwine has been extremely approachable, which in turn has created awildly loyal following with wine enthusiasts across Canada. The mostrecent release of 3300 cases of Nota Bene sold out in only 47minutes! Come see what the magic is all about! Winemaker GrahamPierce and President Glenn Fawcett will be on hand for a veryspecial and very rare tasting of nine consecutive vintages of NotaBene.

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2007 Nota Bene


SYMPOSIUMEco-friendly Wine: Over-hyped, Over-priced?A Symposium on Green Wine MarketingAsia Pacific HallMorris J. Wosk Centre for DialogueSimon Fraser University at Harbour Centre580 West Hastings Street1:30-5:00 pm (Reception from 4:00-5:00 pm)

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Reducing carbon footprints, being eco-friendly, having organic certifi-cation and the marketing of these ideas in the wine industry… howimportant are they and do consumers really care? How do wineriesverify their claims of being biodynamic, organic and good for theplanet? What is involved in the certification process of an organicwinery and are the regulations consistent throughout all agriculturalareas of the globe? How aware are consumers and how easy is it toidentify and find environmentally friendly wines? For answers joinModerator Anthony Gismondi and Facilitator Glenn Sigurdson as theyprobe industry leaders, researchers and pundits in the search fortruth in green wine marketing.

PANELISTS

Jose Asensio, Export Director, Familia Zuccardi WineryA holder of a Master in Business from L’Ecole National des Ponts etChauses, Jose worked at ProMendoza and was responsible for thedevelopment and execution of promotional programs for Mendozawineries. In 2000, he became Export Manager for Familia Zuccardi and isnow Export Director. Jose is fully committed to the Familia Zuccardi“sustainable by nature” concept.

Jean-Charles Boisset, President, Boisset Family EstateJean-Charles’s long-term vision has always included a dedication toinnovation and the environment. He has encouraged organic andbiodynamic farming techniques at several vineyards, and launchedalternative packaging including an AOC Beaujolais wine from Mommessinin the first 750 ml aluminum wine bottle.

Owsley Brown III, President, Magnanimus Wine GroupIn 2000, Owsley was introduced to biodynamic winegrowing atMendocino’s Bonterra Ranch. This experience cultivated Owsley’s greatpassion for biodynamic wines and inspired him to launch MagnanimusWine Group, a company dedicated to producing authentic and distinctwines that reflect both a sense of place and the highest standards ofquality and environmental stewardship.

Tilman Hainle, Owner and Winemaker, Working Horse WineryTilman is a professionally trained European winemaker and was the firstcertified organic winemaker in Canada. Working Horse Winery, Tilman’snew organic winery, is the realization of Tilman’s lifelong vision: asustainable organic farm with a boutique premium winery and vineyard thathonours heritage varietals and draft horse farming techniques.

Robert Hill Smith, Owner, Yalumba WineryRobert joined Yalumba in 1970, working in the vintage cellar laboratory andthe vineyards, and in 1985 he was appointed Managing Director. Robert’sleadership qualities, which have driven Yalumba to the enviable positiontoday as one of Australia’s most progressive and successful winecompanies, made him a worthy recipient in 2008 of the Len Evans Awardfor Leadership.

Anthony Hudry, Sales Manager, Domaines Paul MasAnthony began his career in the wine business in Malta, as OperationsManager for Cleland & Souchet and later became Wine PurchasingManager for the supermarket chain, Intermarche. Since January 1, 2008,Anthony has been Domaines Paul Mas’ Sales Manager and is a firmbeliever in the owner’s philosophy that responsibility for and care of theenvironment is key to future success.

Josh Metz, Director of Sales and Marketing, Magnanimus Wine GroupJosh has focused on growing the “green” wine category for Magnanimus

Wine Group over the past eight years, working with growers and wineriesin California. He is a contributing member on the Wine Institute Sub-committee on Sustainable Winegrowing Certification and a participant inthe current effort to update the Demeter-USA Biodynamic farmingstandards.

Shari Mogk-Edwards, Vice-President, Merchandising, LCBOShari oversees the Merchandising Department of the LCBO, responsiblefor Spirits, Wines, Beers and Ready-To-Drink, as well as PricingAdministration and Inventory Development. Shari holds the HigherCertificate from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, and is the 2006 recipientof the inaugural Partnership Award from the Ontario Imported Wine-Spirit-Beer Association.

Anthony Nicalo, Founder, Farmstead WinesDrawing on his experience in fine kitchens, Anthony founded FarmsteadWines in Vancouver, where he carefully chooses exquisite, naturallyfarmed wines from small sustainable farms. Wines that bear the Farmsteadseal meet a rigorous certification program, ensuring that each wine is notonly naturally farmed and handcrafted, but is made with truly sustainablepractices.

Barbara Philip, Master of WineBarb was the first Master of Wine in Western Canada and the only femaleMW in the country. She is Curriculum Department Head for theInternational Sommelier Guild (ISG) and a guest instructor for the Wine andSpirit Education Trust (WSET). Barb conducts corporate wine seminars,writes a column for Good Life Connoisseur Magazine and consults for thewine industry.

Mischa Popoff, Agricultural ConsultantMischa grew up on a farm in Saskatchewan and earned a BA (Honours) inthe history of science. He worked for five years as an Advanced OrganicFarm and Process Inspector in Canada and the United States. He currentlyworks as an agricultural consultant and freelance writer in BritishColumbia and has a manuscript on organic agriculture seeking publication.

Jim Robertson, Global Business Relations Manager, Pernod Ricard NewZealandJim serves on the New Zealand Winegrowers Global Marketing Committee,which is developing an initiative to have all exporting wineries certified tothe New Zealand Sustainable Winegrowing Program by 2010. Additionally,Jim is part of the Pernod Ricard New Zealand team developing the globalgroup’s Sustainable Development Charter in New Zealand.

Bill Tieleman, Owner, West Star CommunicationsOwner of West Star Communications, a strategy and communicationconsulting firm, Bill is also a wine collector and blogger who has writtenabout organic wine issues. Bill writes a weekly column on politics in 24Hours, and is heard Mondays on CKNW’s The Bill Good Show. He also runswinebarbarian.blogspot.com, a wine and food blog.


T R A D E D AY S L U N C HVCEC, Parkview Terrace999 Canada PlaceThursday, March 26, 11:30 am-1:15 pm

This is the wine industry power lunch of the year. Two of BritishColumbia’s legendary producers have stepped up to stock the TradeDays Lunch with a sparkling reception featuring Sumac RidgeSteller’s Jay Brut and a sumptuous liquid dessert with Mission HillFamily Estate Reserve Riesling Icewine.

Each table includes two or more of the 183 international winerypersonalities at the festival; representatives will present their bestwines at their respective tables. Rub elbows with the media, winepersonalities and festival speakers and take advantage of this rareopportunity to share a meal with the who’s who of the wine worldwhile enjoying the some of the most exceptional wines from theFestival. Once again Richard Carras, a dean of Vancouver wineagents, will be the master of ceremonies, presiding over a mealcreated by VCEC Executive Chef Blair Rasmussen.

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W H AT ’ S B E H I N D PA I R I N G W I T H P I N O T S

VCEC, Meeting Room 11999 Canada PlaceFriday, March 27, 10:00-11:30 am

Traditionally, Pinot Noir has beenregarded as the most food-friendlyvarietal. An experienced panel ofsommeliers and chefs will put thisassumption to the test, pairing avariety of dishes with a selection ofPinots from around the world.Festivities kick off with Sumac RidgeSparkling Pinnacle then will flowseamlessly into an exploration ofdishes paired to Ca’ del Bosco PineroRosso del Sebino IGT 2003, Dobbes Family Estate Griffi n’s CuveePinot Noir 2004, Mirassou Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir and JeanCharles Boisset Evocelles. The all-star team of chefs behind thedishes will be Philadelphia’s Tony Lawrence (A Chef For You), BlairRasmussen (VCEC), Julian Bond (PICA), and Dino Renaerts (Diva atthe Met).

Sponsored by

Sumac Ridge Sparkling Pinnacle 2002Represented by Vincor Canada

Domaine de la Vougeraie Les Evocelles 2002 Represented by Authentic Wine & Spirits MerchantsBlair Rasmussen, Executive Chef, VCEC

Mirassou Winery Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir 2005 Represented by E & J Gallo Winery CanadaJulian Bond, Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts

Dobbes Family Estate Griffin’s Cuvee Pinot Noir 2004 Represented by Crush ImportsTony Lawrence, A Chef To You

Ca’ del Bosco Pinero Rosso del Sebino IGT 2003 Represented by Saverio Schiralli Agencies / Vanrick CorporationDino Reinhart, Executive Chef, Diva at the Met

March 26Trade Days Lunch

Cold Smoked Local TunaCucumber Salad, Micro Greens

~Fraser Valley Duck Confit, Lentils du Puy

Caramelized Banana SquashPommes Sarladaise

~Dessert Trio

Rhubarb ClafoutisHazelnut and Raspberry Financier

Apple Sorbet, Merridale Cider Float

Freshly Brewed Coffee and Imported Teas


RIEDEL IN THE RESTAURANTThe Vancouver Club, Grand Ballroom915 West Hastings StreetFriday, March 27, 10:00-11:30 am

Georg Riedel, the 10th generation patriarch of glassware royalty, iscoming to Vancouver to introduce his new Flow series to Vancouver’shospitality industry. With over 300 years in the glassware business,the Riedel family are the pre-eminent producers of varietal specificwine glasses in the world. The Flow series glass is an unpretentioustake on Reidel’s classic designs, offering beautiful balance andincreased durability in a lightweight package. An equally impressiveline-up of wines from Nautilus Estate, Byron, Blue Mountain Vineyardand Cellars, and Long Shadows has been chosen to express thequality of the glassware. Participants will take home their own set ofFlow series glassware, retail value $60.

Sponsored by

Nautilus Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2006Represented by Mark Anthony Wine Merchants

Byron Santa Maria Valley ChardonnayRepresented by Summit Fine Wines

Blue Mountain Pinot Noir Reserve 2005 “Stripe Label”Represented by Keystone Fine Wines

Long Shadows Chester Kidder 2004Represented by Mark Anthony Wine Merchants


Celebrating ExcellenceVCEC, Parkview Terrace999 Canada PlaceFriday, March 27, 11:45 am-1:15 pm

Celebrate excellence with your peers at the 6th Annual AwardsLunch. This trade luncheon buffet features the wines of BritishColumbia paired with the exquisite cuisine of VCEC executive chefBlair Rasmussen. The combination of local produce and wines onoffer will have everyone celebrating alongside the winners of the2008 Trade Competitions. The awards will be presented by CBCbroadcasters Rick Cluff and Margaret Gallagher.

Sponsored by

Averill Creek Vineyard

Burrowing Owl Estate Winery

CedarCreek Estate Winery

Church & State Wines

Domaine de Chaberton Estate Winery

Dunham & Froese Estate Winery

Gray Monk Estate Winery

Hester Creek Estate Winery

Inniskillin Okanagan Vineyards

Jackson-Triggs Okanagan Estate Winery

JoieFarm

Lake Breeze Vineyard

Mission Hill Family Estate

Noble Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery

Osoyoos Larose

Red Rooster Winery

Road 13 Vineyards

Sandhill

Sumac Ridge Estate Winery

MENU

� Organic Shiitake and Shimeji Mushroom Bruschetta

� Okanagan Chevre and Roasted Vegetable Tart

� Free Range Chicken with Preserved Lemon,

� Minted Cucumber Cous Cous Salad

� Ohitashi Salad, Crispy Tofu

� Seared Sablefish Cube, Shaved Fennel

� Maki Sushi

� Wild Salmon, Spicy Local Tuna, Scallop, BC Roll, and Kappa Maki Wild Mushroom Agnolotti, Fresh Peas

� Braised Bison Short Rib Conchiglie, Two Sauces

� Wild Salmon Cake, Zucchini Linguine

� Barley-Fed Crispy Pork Belly,

� Empire Apple Sauté

� Endive and Gold Potato Gratin

� Strawberry Panna Cotta

� Okanagan Cherry Gateau Basque

� BC Bartlett Pear Crisp, Hazelnut Gelato

� Savory Apple Tart Fine, Tiger Blue Morsel

� Freshly Brewed Coffee and Imported Teas

6 T H A N N U A L AWA R D S L U N C H


Sommelier of the Year AwardThe tenth annual Sommelier of the Year Award will be presented bythe International Sommelier Guild of Canada at the Annual AwardsLunch on Friday, March 27. Nominees were asked to prepare a shortpresentation outlining their wine philosophy, their wine program andtheir wine list. As Sommelier of the Year, the winner receives a TradeSuper Pass to attend the 2010 Playhouse Winefest. Past winners:

Neil Ingram (Boneta – 2008)Chris Van Nus (Blue Water Café – 2007)Sebastian Le Goff (Cin Cin Restaurant – 2006)Tom Doughty (C Restaurant – 2005)Mark Taylor (CRU Restaurant – 2004)Barb Philip (Fish House and Cannery Restaurants – 2003)Peter Bodnar Rod (C Restaurant – 2002)Mark Davidson (The Beach House – 2001)Brent Hayman (Raincity Grill – 2000)

Sponsored by the International Sommelier Guild of Canada

Spirited Industry Professional (SIP) AwardThe fourth annual Spirited Industry Professional award will bepresented to an individual who has made a significant contribution tothe sales, service or promotion of wine in British Columbia and asalways, the SIP Award will be presented at the Annual Awards Lunchon Friday, March 27. The Festival solicited nominations from acrossthe province to recognize Spirited Industry Professionals who havemade a significant and indisputable impact upon British Columbianwine culture.

Past Winners:Christine Coletta (2008)David Scholefield (2007)Darryl Weinbren (2006)

Quady Dessert CompetitionPastry chefs and cooks are invited to enter the Quady DessertCompetition, which brings a delicious touch to the PlayhouseWinefest for the 21st consecutive year! The competition is judged byrespected chefs and food media, and the finalists’ creations areshowcased at the popular Annual Awards Luncheon for trade profes-sionals on Friday, March 27. This year entrants will be judged on howwell their original creation pairs with Quady Essensia – an orangeMuscat dessert wine – as well as presentation, technique and practi-cality. The winner receives a trip for two to the high Sierra Mountainsin California, and results are widely publicized.

Sponsored by Quady Winery and PlanitBC.com

Fetzer presents Great Beginnings – Best New Flavours of the CityCome see what defines Vancouver as Canada’s trend-setting culinaryarts province. Chefs from the city’s hippest new establishmentssquare off in a competition for Gold. They have chosen theingredients and decided the best wine to go with their dish. Now youtaste, compare and vote on who you think is the most innovative food& wine pairing restaurant. This event is a great way to get a snapshot of the culinary scene’s “who’s who” in Vancouver – a way totest out exciting, new local food & wine wonders.

Sponsored by

Wine List AwardsThe Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival Wine ListAwards recognize British Columbian restaurateurs who have createdan original and creative wine programme. Restaurants are invited tosubmit their wine lists to a panel of well-respected wine critics andexperts for judging. The entry fee covers the cost of one ticket to thereinvigorated 5th Annual Awards Lunch (Friday, March 27, 11:45 –1:15) and one ticket to the Trade Tasting with Buyer’s Hour (Friday,March 27, 1:30-5 pm).

Restaurants are evaluated on the philosophy behind their wineprogramme and how successfully their wine and food pairing goalshave attained that philosophy. Restaurants with lists featuring as fewas 10 bottles, as well as those with as many as 2000, may bepresented with a Gold, Silver or Bronze award.

To be considered, a restaurateur / sommelier submits:Online Application Form Current wine listCurrent dinner menu$100 non-refundable entry fee

Applications for the 2010 competition will open online December 1,2009 and close January 15, 2010 at PlayhouseWinefest.com.

Sponsored by

T R A D E C O M P E T I T I O N S

Some of the winners from the 2008 Wine List Awards


Participating Agents

Andrew PellerAuthentic Wine & Spirits MerchantsBacchus GroupBlue Note Wine & SpiritsCalibrium InternationalCatalano Estate WinesCharton-HobbsChristopher Stewart Wine & SpiritsCMC Sake + Wine MerchantsCorby DistilleriesCrush ImportsDavid Herman & SonDiamond Estates Wines & SpiritsE & J Gallo Winery CanadaFoster’s Wine Estates CanadaFree House Wine + SpiritsGrady Wine MarketingHi-bridge ConsultingInternational CellarsKeystone Fine WinesLandmark SelectionsLiberty Merchant CompanyMarfful ConsultantsMark Anthony Wine MerchantsMaxxium CanadaNew World WinesNext BeveragePacific Wine & SpiritsPatagonia ImportsPeacock & MartinPhilippe Dandurand WinesPMA CanadaQuaff Wines & SpiritsRed Dog Sales & MarketingRenaissance Wine MerchantsRES Marketing ServicesSaverio Schiralli Agencies / Vanrick

CorporationSeacove Group (The)Select Wine MerchantsStile WinesSummit Fine WinesVincor InternationalVino Allegro Wine ImportsVinterra Wine MerchantsWhitefish Beverage AgencyWhitehall AgenciesWine RhapsodyWinspeer InternationalZamperini Trade

Participating Restaurants, Hotels,Caterers & Venus:

Aqua RivaBishop’sBistro PastisBlue Water CaféBridgesThe CanneryCanvas LoungeCedar Room at Tigh-Na-Mara

Seaside Spa ResortChambar Belgian RestaurantChill WinstonChrist Church CathedralCinCinCobre Restaurant Culinary Capers CateringDB Bistro Moderne

Diva at the Met Dockside Earls Hornby Executive Hotel Vintage ParkThe Fairmont Hotel VancouverThe Fairmont Waterfront HotelThe Fish House in Stanley ParkGlowbal Grill & Satay Bar Goldfish Pacific KitchenGotham Steakhouse & Cocktail BarGranville Room The Grapevine Restaurant at Gray

Monk Estate WineryHart House Restaurant Heron’s RestaurantHy’s Steakhouse & Cocktail BarInform InteriorsItalian Kitchen Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop HouseLa Terrazza les amis du FROMAGELift Bar Grill ViewLord Stanley Suites on the ParkManhattan at Delta Vancouver SuitesMetropolitan Hotel VancouverMiele Showroom

Monk McQueens Fresh Seafood &Oyster Bar

Northwest Culinary Academy ofVancouver

O’Doul’s Restaurant & Bar/The ListelHotel

Pacific Institute of Culinary ArtsPan Pacific Vancouver Papi’s RestaurantThe Pointe Restaurant at The

Wickaninnish InnSalmon House on the HillSenova Restaurant The Shore ClubSo.cial at le MagasinThe Sonora Room at Burrowing Owl

Estate WIneryTerminal City ClubThe Vancouver ClubVancouver Convention and Exhibition

Centre Vancouver Rowing Club Watermark West Whistler CooksWild Rice

Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue

Glassware Partners:PuddifootRiedel The Wine Glass CompanyPedersen’s Rentals

This event is hosted and sponsoredunder the Distinguished Patronage ofthe:

Consulate General of ArgentinaAustralian ConsulateConsulate General of ChileConsulate General of FranceConsulate General of the Federal Republic of GermanyConsulate General of ItalyNew Zealand Consulate GeneralConsulate General of PortugalSouth African High CommissionConsulate General of SpainConsulate General of the United

States of America

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Wine Festival Board of Directors:Tony Ryan (Chair), Tony Beatty, (Vice Chair),James Gordon, Randy Kaardal, Art Kendall,Kathy Marlin, Wade Nesmith, MichaelShuster, Jeff Schulz, John Thomasson

Past Chairs: Sue Adams, Bill Dickson, Kathy Swangard

Founding Chair:John Levine

Planning Committee:Kathy Marlin (Chair), Sue Adams, Tony Beatty,Michelle Bouffard, Richard Carras, MarkDavidson, Carmen D’Onofrio, Susan Fisher,Paul Martin, Jack Segal, Michael Shuster,Mark Taylor, Daenna van Mulligen

Winery Selection Committee: John Schreiner(chair), Tony Beatty, Brian Berry, MarkDavidson, David Hopgood, Tim Pawsey, JimRoberston, David Scholefield

Bacchanalia Gala Committee: Vicky PrinceWright (Chair) Nancy Burke (Past Chair),Lawrence Burr (Wine Chair), Wine Committee –Jim Robertson, Sid Cross, Joan Cross, DaveSpurrell, Gordon Wilcox, Alan Dickinson,Milena Robertson, Joe Chaput, DeborahMarkle, Alastair Carruthers, Dr. Elvis Cepus.Epicurean Committee – Denise Meade, JanFierro, Annabel Hawksworth, Tiffany Soper,Shannon Heth. Kathy Ciachan, Bridget Trousdell

Wine Festival StaffExecutive Director: Harry HertschegFestival Administrator: Visnja VukelichOperations Manager: Trish MetcalfeMarketing Manager: Matthew PinchGala Manager: Kelly SniderCommunications Coordinator/Wine LogisticsManager: Dan Threlfall

Information Coordinator: Sandra CurrieBox Office Coordinator: Melanie WickesVolunteer Coordinators: Susan Lewis & WendySears

Symposium/Awards Producer: Sonia FraserPublicist: Maureen VerkaarBrochure Distribution: Laurie BarnesFestival Sommelier: Terry ThrelfallWine Logistics Coordinator: Josh Clark

Event Chairs20 Things to Know for 2010: Lisa Cameron,Samantha Scholefield

25 Under $25: Michelle Delf6th Annual Awards Lunch: Sonia Fraser,Samantha Scholefield, Lisa Cameron

A Culinary Tango: Dana Lee HarrisA Great Big Kitchen Party: Lisa Cameron,Samantha Scholefield

Ancient Culture: Paul MartinArt de Vivre: Mireille SauvéAussie Barbie: Shelley Hamer-JacksonBacchanalia Gala Dinner: Kelly SniderBC Reds Reach for the Top: Lisa Cameron,Samantha Scholefield

Beringer Vertical Tasting: Megan BoundsBin & Now: Aussie Seminar: Shelley Hamer-Jackson

Blasted Church Midnight Service: AnneWoodruff, Bernie Hadley-Beauregard

Blind-Blind: Mireille SauvéBourgogne: Tour de Terroir: Michelle BouffardBridges Showcases PNW: Laura SousaBrunello, Barolo & Beyond: Judy ArcandBurrowing Owl Dinner: Julie SchwarzCalifornia Wine Rush: Rick Slomka, PaulaOreskevich

Cape Coastal: Laurel Keenan, Dana Lee HarrisCaymus @ CinCin: Julie SchwarzCedarCreek at Bishop’s: Peggy AthansCuisine de Terroir: Aimee JohnsonCurtain Raiser: Angela Crockerd’Arry’s Club: Andrew TophamDine Italia: Carmen D’OnofrioDiva(s) at the Met: Daenna Van MulliganFlavours of the Festival: Pamela Wright, JimRogers, Barb Dunlop

Gaga for Gewürz!: Tim Pawsey, Dana Reinhardt Get Uncorked!: Megan MoyleGold Pass Tasting Lounge: Trish MetcalfeGreat Beginnings: Laura SousaGreat Estates Wine Dinner: Megan MoyleIcewine, Well Thawed Out: John SchreinerIcons of BC: Lisa Cameron, SamanthaScholefield

Licensed to Thrill: Ron FiorelliOculus Vertical Boardroom: Lori PikeOpening Plenary: Lisa Cameron, SamanthaScholefield

Osoyoos Larose Tasting: Christa-Lee McWatterBond

Our Land, Our Best: Lisa Cameron, SamanthaScholefield

Pairing with Pinots: DJ KearneyPerfect Pairings: Robert Ketchin, ColleenWilkinson

Pinot-Rama!: David ScholefieldRiedel in the Home: John PuddifootRiedel in the Restaurant: John PuddifootSalud Chile!: Julian ScholefieldSpain, Vinos & Tapas: Pilar Randolph, AndyWaldorf

Symposium: Green Wine: Sonia FraserThe Century Mark: Mark Davidson

The Nota Bene Veritcal: Glenn FawcettTour de France: Laura SousaTrade Days Lunch: Michelle Delf, CathyRensing

Vinho Verde Seminar: William DelgadoVintners Brunch: Pamela Wright, Jim RogersWest + Road 13: Marcelle Mathieu

Volunteer Leaders:Lauren Horii, Marcena Croy, DennisGoodridge, DJ Kearney, Robert Whyte, andthe hundreds of volunteers who helped makethis festival a great success!

Event Hosts: Danielle Andrews, James Bradley, PatsyDuggan, Janice Feldman, Trent Gustafson,Mark Hicken, Sandra Jensen, MaeghanKenney, John Matkovich, David McArthur,Raymond Milne, Lynne Moran, SamanthaServis, Marion Van Keken-Rietkerk, GillianWilson-Haffenden, Suzy Wright

Playhouse Theatre CompanyArtistic Managing Director: Max ReimerDirector of Finance & Operations: Wendy Aaron

Corporate Development Specialist: Pippa Ahrens

Sales Manager: Stasa AndricBox Office Agent: Suzanne GuerinoCommunications Manager: John McHenryBox Office Manager: Michael McNairBox Office Agent: David MilnerBox Office Agent: Christopher MurrayMarketing Associate: Katie NicholsDirector of Development: Stephanie NicollsManager, Individual Giving: Marla NorradTelesales Manager: Robert RoseDirector of Marketing: Lenore SwenertonBox Office Agent: Lisa WalkerBox Office Agent: Brandon YanBookkeeper: Judi Yeadon Léger

Playhouse Production TeamDirector of Production: Colin Campbell Head of Properties: Kevin Cockell Education & Outreach Manager: Meredith Elliott

Head Scenic Carpenter: Vince Folgizan Head Scenic Artist: Justus Hayes Props Builder: Rob Lewis Company Manager: Chelsea McPeake Production Buyer: Dan Paterson Wardrobe Assistant: Lynette SchlichtingHead of Wardrobe: Pat Smith

S P O T L I G H T O N

Special thanks to:

Import Vintners & Spirits Association of BC:The Import Vintners & Spirits Association of British Columbia is a non-profit association formed in 1975 by a small group of liquor agentswho felt a united voice should be heard when communicating with the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch. The agent members account forapproximately 85% of all imported beverage alcohol in British Columbia.

2009 vancouver playhouse interntaional wine festival program

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