In light of today’s news about the Playhouse Theatre Company winding down operations, the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival would like to assure the public that the Festival itself will carry on. “The Wine Festival has flourished in its relationship with the Playhouse Theatre Company and we are saddened by today’s news,” says Wine Festival…
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Gray Monk at Edible Canada
The Edible Canada at the Market team is incredibly excited to be hosting our first ever Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival Event this month, and honoured to be welcoming Gray Monk to our Granville Island bistro. We invite you to join us for a delicious evening with one of BC’s first families of wine –…
West Coast Montes – Montes Winery at West
Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival Wednesday, February 29 | 6:30 p.m. | $150, all inclusive Chile’s iconic Montes Winery and West unite to present this exclusive evening offering the best that each region has to offer. Esteemed Chairman and Winemaker of Montes Winery, Aurelio Montes, will offer insight and commentary about their premium Chilean wines,…
Playhouse Wine Festival Tickets on sale
Tickets to the wildly popular Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival go on sale January 10th, 2012. Marking its 34th year with the Theme Region Wines of Chile and a Global Focus on Cabernet(s), the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival runs from February 27th to March 4th, 2012. A fundraiser for the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company…
ADVANCE TICKETS FOR THE VANCOUVER PLAYHOUSE INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL ON SALE NOVEMBER 22nd, 2011
Reduced prices available for IFT, Gold Pass and Salud Chile Theme Region Pack On November 22nd the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival will release advance tickets to the 2012 Festival. The tickets will offer wine-savvy consumers an opportunity to purchase discounted Festival packages and International Festival Tasting tickets in advance of the official ticket release…
Wines of Chile Dish and Dazzle
June 17 at the Fairmont Pacific Rim. Benefiting the BC Hospitality Foundation and hospitality professionals, this exciting joint fundraiser will feature more than 25 wineries from across Chile’s diverse wine regions, food from 12 of Vancouver’s best restaurants, and a high-stakes pisco-sour-themed cocktail competition. This dazzling night is sure to delight and entertain (tickets, $99 via the…
West’s Owen Knowlton Named Sommelier of the Year
Top Table Restaurants Top Wine Festival Awards West Restaurant wine director Owen Knowlton was named the “2011 Sommelier of the Year” today at the 8th Annual Awards Lunch convened during the 33rd annual Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. Part of West’s management team since 2005, Owen has worked to build the restaurant’s diverse cellar that…
Spain Theme Region for The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival 2011
The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival is pleased to formally announce the theme region and global focus for 2011. “We’re very excited to welcome Spain as next year’s theme region,” says Festival Executive Director Harry Hertscheg. “Not only does Spain offer a wealth of exciting varietals from storied wine regions, the country also produces the…
Wine Professional Challenge 2010 Winner Announced
Sandy Hamilton, former Sommelier of acclaimed restaurant The Cannery Seafood House, Vancouver, was crowned winner of The Art Institute of Vancouver’s Wine Professional Challenge 2010, on April 13, 2010 This year’s competition was held at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Vancouver as part of the Playhouse International Wine Festival 2010. It…
News From Joe Fortes
ANOTHER GOLD FOR JOE Joe’s appetite for gold grows. At the start of April it was five Golden Plate Awards. Then at month’s end, it was another Gold in the Fetzer’s Great Beginnings appetizer challenge at the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. Guests tasted, compared and voted – and there is simply no arguing with…
Playhouse Wine Festival Events
Not sold out!!! Date Event Name Type of Event Region (Country) Tue, Apr 20 6:30 – 9:30 pm South Africa Treasure, North Shore Gem Wine and Food Pairing South Africa Wed, Apr 21 5:45 – 11:00pm Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction Fundraiser International Thu, Apr 22 5:00 – 6:45pm Global Winemaking with Paul Hobbs Wine…
Playhouse Wine Festival Events NOT All Sold Out
While many of the Playhouse events area a sell out, there are still some that have room for you. Here’s a list of what’s still available. Date Event Name Type of Event Region (Country) Mon, Apr 19 5:30 – 7:30 pm Get Uncorked! Wine and Food Grazing Argentina & New Zealand Mon, Apr 19 6:30…
Moustache Cafe Newsletter
Playhouse International Wine Festival Wine Dinner on April 20, 2010 The 5 Course Dinner Paired with Wines from South Africa’s Boekenhoustloof will be hosted by Mark Kent a celebrated wine maker and food paired by Chef Geoff Lundholm. This is a must attend event! Book your seats through the Playhouse Website Boekenhoustloof Wine Dinner Thank…
German Zest Fest at Campagnolo
Tuesday, April 20 at Campagnolo Restaurant 1020 Main Street, Vancouver 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm Tix – $49 each Buy tickets at 604-873-3311 or BUY TICKETS ONLINE NOWJust when you think you know everything about German wines, along comes Zest Fest to shatter your illusions. Indulge your senses with a funky jazz vibe by DJ…
Vino Allegro Wine Agent – Stellar Wineries at Playhouse
Next week, Vancouver will once again welcome the world, this time for the Playhouse International Wine Festival and gold medal wine-ing. Vino Allegro is delighted to present three outstanding international wineries from three distinct regions. In addition to continuing to feature Italy’s Cantina Breganze [Table no. 82 ].and Germany’s Schloss Reinhartshausen [Table no. 167]., Vino…
Quady Dessert Competition – 22nd Year
This year marks the 22nd Anniversary of the Quady Dessert Competition, a unique event in British Columbia. Originally created as a special event of the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival, and still an integral part of the Festival 22 years later, the Quady Dessert Competition enjoys participation from serious pastry chefs from all over British…
