{"id":24665,"date":"2014-03-01T11:28:07","date_gmt":"2014-03-01T18:28:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/?p=24665"},"modified":"2026-09-30T16:21:47","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T23:21:47","slug":"vancouver-wine-festival-2014-trade-competition-award-winner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/vancouver-wine-festival-2014-trade-competition-award-winner\/","title":{"rendered":"Vancouver Wine Festival 2014 Trade Competition Award Winner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hethpr.cmail2.com\/t\/j-l-iylkdit-utkiohdu-b\/\"><b><a title=\"VIWF Awards\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/VIWF_Website_MainImage_2014.01.14_03.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"24667\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/vancouver-wine-festival-2014-trade-competition-award-winner\/viwf_website_mainimage_2014-01-14_03\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/VIWF_Website_MainImage_2014.01.14_03.jpg?fit=600%2C375&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,375\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"VIWF_Website_MainImage_2014.01.14_03\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/VIWF_Website_MainImage_2014.01.14_03.jpg?fit=600%2C375&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-24667\" alt=\"VIWF Awards\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/VIWF_Website_MainImage_2014.01.14_03-300x187.jpg?resize=300%2C187\" width=\"300\" height=\"187\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/VIWF_Website_MainImage_2014.01.14_03.jpg?resize=300%2C187&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/wp-content\/uploads\/VIWF_Website_MainImage_2014.01.14_03.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>The Vancouver International Wine Festival<\/b><\/a>, presented by The Vancouver Sun, announced this year\u2019s trade competition winners on Friday, February 28 at Celebrating Excellence: The 11th Annual Awards Lunch, featuring Rh\u00f4ne Valley Wines. Sponsored by ContainerWorld, the Celebrating Excellence program honours those professionals who contribute to our region\u2019s exceptional wine and food culture. Guests enjoyed a meal prepared by Vancouver Convention Centre executive chef Blair Rasmussen and toasted winners with wines from France\u2019s Rh\u00f4ne Valley.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SPIRITED INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL (SIP) AWARD<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Spirited Industry Professional Award honours an individual who makes significant contributions to the sales, service or promotion of wine in British Columbia. The eighth annual SIP Award goes to industry veteran Mark Davidson. Mark is education director for Wine Australia USA, and was the BC representative for the creation of a Canadian National Standard for Wine Service. In 1993, he co-founded the Vancouver Wine Academy (VWA) and has worked with the BC Wine Institute to create a Train the Trainee module for educating restaurant and wine industry staff. Mark placed third in the finals at the 1990 Sopexa Best French Wine &amp; Spirits Sommelier and was the winner of the 2001 BC Restaurant and Foodservice Association Sommelier of the Year. The SIP Award is sponsored by the Vancouver International Wine Festival.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SOMMELIER OF THE YEAR AWARD<\/strong><br \/>\nThe 15th annual Sommelier of the Year Award recognizes outstanding wine knowledge and wine service. The Sommelier of the Year is awarded based on votes by key members of the. This year\u2019s award goes to sommelier Mike Bernardo of Vij\u2019s Group. As the wine director at Vij\u2019s and a contributor to Vancouver magazine, Mike\u2019s expertise lies in the often challenging pairing of spicy, layered dishes with the perfect wines. Focusing on fresh, crisp white wines and medium-bodied, low-tannin reds, Mike also enjoys the challenge of combining bigger, bolder wines with Indian cuisine. Sommelier of the Year is sponsored by the Vancouver International Wine Festival.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WINE LIST AWARDS<\/strong><br \/>\nCelebrating the best food and wine pairings in the business, restaurants throughout British Columbia and Alberta have been recognized for creating wine lists that complement their establishment\u2019s unique menu and concept. Candidates submitted their wine and menu lists, and were then visited by judges who reviewed their programs. The judges are Michelle Bouffard, Tom Doughty, DJ Kearney, Iain Philip and Terry Threlfall. The top restaurants were awarded Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze, or commended with an Honourable Mention. The Wine List Awards are sponsored by Vancouver Magazine.<\/p>\n<p><strong>METRO VANCOUVER<\/strong><b><br \/>\n<strong>Platinum<\/strong><\/b><br \/>\nBlue Water Cafe + Raw Bar<br \/>\nCioppino\u2019s Mediterranean Grill &amp; Enoteca<br \/>\nHawksworth Restaurant<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gold<\/strong><br \/>\nChambar Restaurant<br \/>\nJoe Fortes Seafood &amp; Chop House<br \/>\nLa Pentola della Quercia<br \/>\nTableau Bar Bistro<br \/>\nWest<br \/>\nThe Wine Room at Joey Bentall One<br \/>\nZest Japanese Cuisine<\/p>\n<p><strong>Silver<\/strong><br \/>\nBurdock &amp; Co. \u2013 Best New Entry, Vancouver<br \/>\nCampagnolo Roma<br \/>\nCinCin<br \/>\nEdible Canada at the Market<br \/>\nHomer St. Cafe and Bar<br \/>\nNicli Antica Pizzeria<br \/>\nProvence Marinaside &amp; The Wine Bar<br \/>\nSalt Tasting Room<br \/>\nYEW<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bronze<\/strong><br \/>\nForage<br \/>\nLift Bar Grill View<br \/>\nThe Observatory<br \/>\nPiDGiN<\/p>\n<p><strong>Honourable Mention<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Fish House in Stanley Park<br \/>\nFra\u00eeche<br \/>\nThe Oakwood Canadian Bistro<br \/>\nTap Restaurant<br \/>\nTap &amp; Barrel Coal Harbour<br \/>\nTramonto at River Rock Casino Resort<br \/>\nVia Tevere Pizzeria<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHISTLER<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Gold<\/strong><br \/>\nAlta Bistro<br \/>\nAraxi Restaurant + Bar<\/p>\n<p><strong>Silver<\/strong><br \/>\nRimrock Cafe<\/p>\n<p><strong>VICTORIA AND SUNSHINE COAST<\/strong><b><br \/>\n<strong>Gold<\/strong><\/b><br \/>\nThe Restaurant at Painted Boat Resort Spa &amp; Marina (Madeira Park)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Silver<\/strong><br \/>\nLittle Jumbo \u2013 Best New Entry, Victoria<br \/>\nThe Pacific Restaurant &amp; Terrace at the Hotel Grand Pacific<br \/>\nStage Wine Bar<\/p>\n<p><strong>Honourable Mention<\/strong><br \/>\nAura Waterfront Restaurant + Patio at the Inn at Laurel Point<\/p>\n<p><strong>BC INTERIOR<\/strong><b><br \/>\n<strong>Gold<\/strong><\/b><br \/>\nEmerald Lake Lodge (Field)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Silver<\/strong><br \/>\nLa Bussola Restaurant (Kelowna)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Honourable Mention<\/strong><br \/>\nWatermark Wine Bar &amp; Patio (Osoyoos)<\/p>\n<p><strong>EDMONTON<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Silver<\/strong><br \/>\nWildflower Grill<\/p>\n<p><strong>CALGARY AND THE ROCKIES<\/strong><b><br \/>\n<strong>Platinum<\/strong><\/b><br \/>\nCilantro<br \/>\nDivino Wine &amp; Cheese Bistro<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gold<\/strong><br \/>\nDeer Lodge<br \/>\nRiver Caf\u00e9<br \/>\nVin Room Mission<br \/>\nVin Room West<\/p>\n<p><strong>Silver<\/strong><br \/>\nBuffalo Mountain Lodge<\/p>\n<p><strong>Honourable Mention<\/strong><br \/>\nBar C<br \/>\nCHARCUT<\/p>\n<p><strong>BLIND TASTING CHALLENGE<\/strong><br \/>\nOn Wednesday February 26, 2014, wine trade and service professionals, culinarians, and non-professional connoisseurs alike competed in the Blind Tasting Challenge. They blind tasted seven wines and identified them using the Wine and Spirit Education Trust\u2019s Systematic Approach to Tasting. This year the Blind Tasting Challenge winners were Brian Glaum (consumer) David Winzer (culinarian) and Angela Wall (trade).<\/p>\n<p>The Vancouver International Wine Festival\u2019s Celebrating Excellence Program is sponsored by ContainerWorld, Puddifoot, Vancouver Magazine, Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts, Mark Anthony Brands, and The Vancouver Sun\u2019s Salut. Trade Days Conference corporate sponsors include BC Business, ITS Consulting Inc. and JF Hillebrand. The festival\u2019s industry supporters are BC Liquor Stores and Import Vintners &amp; Spirits Association.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hethpr.cmail2.com\/t\/j-l-iylkdit-utkiohdu-n\/\"><b>ABOUT VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL, PRESENTED BY THE VANCOUVER SUN<\/b><\/a><br \/>\nCanada\u2019s premier wine show marks its 36th anniversary of pairing wine, food and the performing arts from February 24 to March 2, 2014. It features 178 wineries from 14 countries pouring 1,750+ wines at 54 events to a projected 23,000 attendees. The Acura International Festival Tasting Room is the heart of the festival, with 780+ wines on offer to the public and 168 more wines for trade only. More than 800 additional wines are served at special events, which included the Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction on Saturday, February 22, plus wine seminars, minglers, dinners, lunches and wine &amp; food pairings at fine restaurants and hotels. This year the festival shines the spotlight on France, and the global focus is on Bubbly. Festival partner beVancouver.com offered a free International Festival Tasting ticket to festivalgoers who booked one night in a downtown hotel, or two free tickets if two+ nights were booked (now sold out). Don\u2019t Wine and Drive! The Vancouver International Wine Festival is produced by the Vancouver International Wine Festival Society, which has three mandates: provide an informative, educational and entertaining wine experience for public and trade; be a premier marketing opportunity for the wine industry and festival partners; and raise funds for the Bard on the Beach Theatre Society. Since inception in 1979, the festival has raised $8.1 million for the performing arts. The presenting sponsor is The Vancouver Sun.<\/p>\n<p>For more information about the Vancouver International Wine Festival go to <a href=\"http:\/\/hethpr.cmail2.com\/t\/j-l-iylkdit-utkiohdu-p\/\"><b>vanwinefest.ca<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Vancouver International Wine Festival, presented by The Vancouver Sun, announced this year\u2019s trade competition winners on Friday, February 28 at Celebrating Excellence: The 11th Annual Awards Lunch, featuring Rh\u00f4ne Valley Wines. Sponsored by ContainerWorld, the Celebrating Excellence program honours those professionals who contribute to our region\u2019s exceptional wine and food culture. 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