Who says BC can’t make good red wines?  We challenge naysayers to attend our Big Reds event on Wednesday October 21, and find out for yourselves what world-class red wines we make here in BC.  Prepare to be proved wrong!

For all you fans of BC wines, here is another wonderful opportunity to taste some of the best, many of which are still available. Of the ones that aren’t, new vintages will be out this year!  Make a list of your favourites, and get yourselves on the wineries’ mailing lists so you don’t miss out. There are almost 200 wineries in BC now – how many have you been to?

As a special treat this year, John Schreiner, author of The Wineries of British Columbia, will be our guest speaker. John started out writing about business for the Financial Post, but switched his focus to wine. His first wine book was in 1984, and he’s written several more since then. As well as writing about wine, John has served as a judge on international tasting panels, and is Chair of the Selection Committee for the Playhouse International Wine Festival. John will also have copies of his latest book for sale, or if you already have one, bring it in and get it autographed!

Check out this stellar line-up:

2003 Sandhill Two, Small Lots Program
2004 Sumac Ridge Black Sage Vineyard Meritage
2005 Laughing Stock Portfolio
2006 Quinta Ferreira Obra-Prima
2006 Le Vieux Pin Epoque
2006 Red Rooster Malbec
2006 Herder Josephine
2006 Dunham & Froese Amicitia
2007 Stoneboat Pinotage
2007 Nk’Mip Qwam Qwmt Merlot

All this for only $45 – cheaper than last year!  Sign up quickly – there is an attendance cap for this event, and tickets will go fast.

Date:  Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Time: 7:30-9:30 pm
Place: Listel Hotel, Sculpture Gallery, 1300 Robson Street, Vancouver
Price: $45 members, $60 guests
Click this link to sign up online:
http://bcwas.com/4.html