Farmhouse Fest Wine Fair Celebrates Natural Wines

The Farmhouse Wine Fair, one of the largest outdoor wine festivals of its kind in Canada, has just unveiled its exciting full line-up of 27 Canadian and international participating wineries. The event, which celebrates the making of natural, biodynamic, and low-intervention wines, is curated by Bar Susu’s wine director Brittany Hoorne and features more than 55 different varietals, as well as some new releases exclusive to Wine Fair on Sunday, August 13, 2023.

Guests will have the chance to meet producers, sip the juice, and enjoy a sun-soaked summer day amongst UBC Farm’s apple orchard.

“The Farmhouse Wine Fair celebrates artisanal producers that believe in sustainable action and honest winemaking practices,” explains Hoorne. “Our intention is to further the exposure of these products and promote a larger conversation surrounding organic and biodynamic farming. We hope to spark interest, offer insight, and connect with like-minded individuals along with those who are simply just curious.”

Held at UBC Farm (3461 Ross Drive University Endowment Lands) on Sunday, August 13, 2023, from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., tickets are $70++ for half day and $125++ for a full day of tasting and can be purchased online at www.farmhousefest.com or directly via Eventbrite. Each ticket includes a souvenir wine glass guests can take home.

Confirmed Farmhouse Fest participating wineries include:

Absentee (USA)
Ampeleia (Italy)
Anapea’s (Georgia)
Averill Creek (Canada)
Baia’s (Georgia)
Barco Del Corneta (Spain)
Cacique Marvilla (Chile)
Criante (Italy)
Cuatro Manos (France)
Cume Do Avia (Spain)
Dan Marioni (USA)
Dario Princic (Italy)
Dhule Grefty (Czech Republic)
Domaine De L’Ecu (France)
Domaine la Calmette (France)
Domaine Tatsis (Greece)
Duck Man (Portugal)
Else (Canada)
Envinate (Spain)
Francois Saint Lo (France)
Gilvesy (Hungary)
Grape Republic (Japan)
Julien Braud (France)
Keke Descombes (France)
Keltis (Slovenia)
Kindeli (New Zealand)
Koerner (Australia)
sch (Australia)
La Franchaie (France)
La Soeur Cadette (France)
Le Clot De L’Origine (France)
Low Life Barrel House (Canada)
Lucy M (Australia)
Mac Forbes (Australia)
Maison En Belles Lies (France)
Markus Altenburger (Austria)
Marto (Germany)
Mersel (Lebanon)
Milan Nestarec (Czechia)
Peter Wetzer (Hungary)
Pheasant’s Tears (Georgia)
Plot (Canada)
Podere Pradarolo (Italy)
Poderi Cellario (Italy)
Revel (Canada)
Rigour & Whimsy (Canada)
Slobodne Vinarstvo (Slovakia)
Strekov (Slovakia)
The Hermit Ram (New Zealand)
Thibaud Capellaro (France)
Thorn & Burrow (Canada)
Troupis (Greece)
Ursa Major (Canada)
Vino Di Anna (Italy)
Zodi’s (Georgia)

“We are especially excited to have so many winemakers coming to Wine Fest, including Else Wines, Ursa Major, and Thorn & Burrow,” adds Hoorne. “It’s going to be such a fun Sunday afternoon of tasting, picnicking, and more.”

Guests are invited to bring picnic blankets to lounge around the farm during The Farmhouse Wine Fair and can order from select food vendors, such as Via Tevere, Faim Raclette, and Noisette by Olivia, or bring their own snacks to enjoy.

For those who want to take some wine home, a special bottle shop will be available on-site, featuring wines from the Wine Fair.

For more information, please visit www.farmhousefest.com.

About Farmhouse Fest Wine Fair
The inaugural Farmhouse Fest Wine Fair, one of the largest outdoor wine festivals of its kind in Canada, features notable artisanal producers from around the world that believe in sustainable action and honest winemaking practices. Our goal is to further the exposure of these products and promote a larger conversation surrounding organic and biodynamic farming. We hope to spark interest, offer insight, and connect with like-minded individuals along with those who are simply just curious.

About Bar Susu
Come have fun at Bar Susu, a dinner, wine bar, and late-night spot in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. Located inside a century-old building at 209 East 6th Avenue, guests can expect casual vibes with good food, paired with natural wines and cocktails. Bar Susu is a Michelin Guide recommended restaurant and was named Vancouver Magazine’s 2022 Best New Restaurant of the Year.

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