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\"van<\/a><\/p>\n

We are checking in with some of our favourite local personalities as to how they celebrate the holidays and what they wish for under the Christmas tree. The talented Van Doren Chan is the Sommelier at Vancouver’s top French Restaurant,\u00a0Le Crocodile<\/a>, and the owner of\u00a0C’est la V production<\/a>, an event planning and hospitality training company that\u00a0\u00a0specializes in\u00a0enhancing relationships between restaurateurs, producers, wineries and farmers.<\/p>\n

\"lucky<\/a><\/p>\n

1) \u00a0 \u00a0What is on your wish list for the holidays in terms of wine or wine related paraphernalia \u00a0(your area of expertise)?<\/strong> VDC – A\u00a0life time subscription to Lucky Peach Magazine<\/a><\/p>\n

2) \u00a0<\/strong> What about something not even related to that area that you are might want?<\/strong> VDC\u00a0The giant 4.5 kg Tobelerone<\/p>\n

\"aroma\"<\/a><\/p>\n

3)<\/strong> \u00a0What is the best gift you EVER got?<\/strong> VDC\u00a0Aromaster Master <\/a>Wine sensory kit<\/p>\n

4) \u00a0What is the best gift you EVER gave?\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0VDC One thousand mini paper cranes I folded.\u00a0It is a Japanese legend<\/a>, so I gave my one wish that will come true to that special person.<\/p>\n

\"bella<\/a><\/p>\n

5) What\u00a0are three\u00a0wines to give this year? <\/strong><\/p>\n

VDC \u00a0Bella Sparkling<\/a> Wine House – They source from 5 different regions in BC and showcase the true expression of each vineyard. Perfect wine to start the Christmas celebration.<\/p>\n

Gorman Winery\u00a0<\/a>The Pixie 2011 Syrah –\u00a0Screaming Red Mountain fruits source from Ciel de Cheval and Kiona vineyard. Great wine to enjoy with a dish or on it’s own.<\/p>\n

Gunderloch Weingut<\/a>\u00a0Nackenheim Rothenberg 2013 Riesling Auslese –\u00a0A delicious late harvest Riesling with aroma of white lily flowers and honey suckle, great pairing with a cheese plate or enjoy it with your Christmas cookies.<\/p>\n

5) \u00a0What do you bring to a holiday party?<\/strong> VDC –\u00a0Homemade Eggnog<\/p>\n

6) \u00a0 What charity do you wish for more funding for in 2015?<\/strong> VDC –\u00a0S.U.C.C.E.S.S Senior Care<\/a><\/p>\n

\"lego<\/a><\/p>\n

7) \u00a0Best gift as a kid?<\/strong> VDC –\u00a0Lego – Space Station (base board) my mom took me Christmas shopping and I get to choose my own gift. I saw the Lego space station and super excited and I grab it. Open it on Christmas Day, it only contain the base board and nothing else. Space station never got complete.<\/p>\n

8) How will you celebrate the holidays this year?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Working Christmas Eve, it is a long tradition for many family to celebrate Christmas Eve lunch at Le Crocodile, amazing Alsatian food and sing along Christmas carols. Christmas Day will be a long day of eating and drinking with family. Usually starts early in the morning when my brother and I saber a bottle of bubbly then the Charcuterie and cheese platter to follow and Chinese dumplings made by mom for lunch then a big multi-course dinner at night with ice cream cake to finish the evening.<\/p>\n

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