{"id":29792,"date":"2015-02-23T13:03:25","date_gmt":"2015-02-23T20:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/?p=29792"},"modified":"2026-09-30T16:17:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T23:17:46","slug":"vanwinefest-celebrates-the-history-evolution-and-revolution-of-australian-wines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodlifevancouver.com\/staging\/2138\/vanwinefest-celebrates-the-history-evolution-and-revolution-of-australian-wines\/","title":{"rendered":"VANWINEFEST CELEBRATES THE HISTORY, EVOLUTION AND REVOLUTION OF AUSTRALIAN WINES"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The wine world has already began to\u00a0arrive for the 37th annual Vancouver International Wine Festival, February 20 to March 1. Headlined by a 55-winery contingent from theme country, Australia, the festival features <a href=\"http:\/\/hethpr.cmail1.com\/t\/j-l-diakuk-njjoce-b\/\"><strong>170 wineries<\/strong><\/a> from 14 countries participating in 53 events across the city.<\/p>\n<p>Each year, the festival offers an incredible opportunity for wine lovers to immerse themselves in the world of wine, discover new wines, wineries and wine-producing regions, and learn more about what\u2019s happening globally through educational tastings and seminars. The spotlight is on Australia, with the festival offering the most comprehensive exploration of Australian wine undertaken in North America since 2007.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets are going fast, but there are still several events available that will take wine lovers on an epicurean journey across Australia.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/hethpr.cmail1.com\/t\/j-l-diakuk-njjoce-n\/\"><strong>Savour Australia Lounge Party<\/strong><\/a> (Tuesday, February 24, 8:30-10:30 p.m. at 130 West, $65) is a great way to get a first taste of what today\u2019s Australian wines are all about. Each of the 20 participating wineries will be pouring two wines \u2013 one sultry Shiraz and one sophisticated white. Add a mouth-watering selection of small bites prepared by Dirty Apron Catering (including Kangaroo Sliders and Mini Truffle Meat Pies), swinging lounge tunes, and some of the most personable wine producers in the world for a tantalizing Aussie evening.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hethpr.cmail1.com\/t\/j-l-diakuk-njjoce-p\/\"><strong>Geological Gems<\/strong><\/a> (Friday, February 27, 5:15-6:45 p.m. at Vancouver Convention Centre West, $55) digs deep into how geology affects Australian wines. Mark Davidson leads a panel of top vine stars on an exploration of the effects of intense Terra Rossa soils, ancient sand deposits and prehistoric beds of slate and limestone.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hethpr.cmail1.com\/t\/j-l-diakuk-njjoce-x\/\"><strong>Mod Oz<\/strong><\/a> (Saturday, February 28, 5:15-6:45 p.m. at VCC West, $45) is the perfect seminar for those wanting to expand their wine horizons and experience the adventurous spirit of Australian wines. Discover alternative and Mediterranean varietals (Gruner Veltliner, Sangiovese, Touriga); contemporary examples of traditional varieties (Tasmanian Pinot Noir); and unusual and innovative winemaking techniques emerging in Australia today.<\/p>\n<p>Looking to learn more about one of Australia\u2019s iconic wine regions? <a href=\"http:\/\/hethpr.cmail1.com\/t\/j-l-diakuk-njjoce-m\/\"><strong>McLaren Vale Scarce Earth<\/strong><\/a> (Saturday, February 28, 5:15-6:45 p.m. at VCC West, $55) examines single vineyard Shiraz from different geologies, soils, elevations and sustainable viticultural practices. Rhys Pender MW leads an exploration of the diversity of McLaren Vale, one of the most geologically complex wine regions in the world.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>Savour Australia<\/strong> section of the Acura International Festival Tasting Room is a great place to discover wines from 14 Australian regions. In addition to the 55 Australian wineries (35% of which are new to the festival), there will be a central tasting station, where festivalgoers can take a Shiraz journey through South Australia; linger at tasting stations themed around cool-climate wines, modern Australia, and the Chardonnay revolution; and try their hand at identifying aromas and faults in wine with the Australian Wine Research Institute. The Saturday evening International Festival Tasting is sold out, but there are still tickets remaining for the sessions on Thursday, February 26, 7-10 p.m., Friday, February 27, 7-10 p.m., and Saturday, February 28, 3-5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The festival coincides with #ShirazWeek, February 21-March 1, which is a perfect pairing with the global focus on <strong>Syrah<\/strong>+<strong>Shiraz<\/strong>. The Acura Tasting Room will be one of the best places in the world to try the full range of Australian Shiraz (as well as examples from other countries) on Global Shiraz Day, Friday, February 27. #iloveshiraz.<\/p>\n<p>For full program details, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/hethpr.cmail1.com\/t\/j-l-diakuk-njjoce-c\/\"><strong>VanWineFest.ca<\/strong><\/a> and click on the interactive <a href=\"http:\/\/hethpr.cmail1.com\/t\/j-l-diakuk-njjoce-q\/\"><strong>Festival at a Glance<\/strong><\/a> to learn more about each event or <a href=\"http:\/\/hethpr.cmail1.com\/t\/j-l-diakuk-njjoce-a\/\"><strong>download the brochure<\/strong><\/a>. Net proceeds support VanWineFest\u2019s charitable partner, Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Purchase Tickets<\/strong><br \/>\nOnline: <a href=\"http:\/\/hethpr.cmail1.com\/t\/j-l-diakuk-njjoce-f\/\"><strong>VanWineFest.ca<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nBy phone: <a href=\"http:\/\/hethpr.cmail1.com\/t\/j-l-diakuk-njjoce-z\/\"><strong>604-837-3311<\/strong><\/a>, toll free <a href=\"http:\/\/hethpr.cmail1.com\/t\/j-l-diakuk-njjoce-v\/\"><strong>1-877-321-3121<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nIn person: Box office: 305\u2013456 West Broadway, Vancouver<br \/>\nBox office hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay in Touch:<\/strong><br \/>\nFacebook: \/VanWineFest<br \/>\nTwitter: follow @VanWineFest for news on tickets and sold-out events. Join the conversation at #VIWF \/ #SavourAustralia.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hethpr.cmail1.com\/t\/j-l-diakuk-njjoce-e\/\"><strong>ABOUT VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL, PRESENTED BY <\/strong><em><strong>THE VANCOUVER SUN<\/strong><\/em><\/a><br \/>\nCanada\u2019s premier wine show marks its 37th edition of pairing wine, food and the performing arts from <strong>February 20 to March 1, 2015<\/strong>, featuring <strong>Australia<\/strong> as the theme country and <strong>Syrah+Shiraz<\/strong> as the global focus. The festival will showcase 170 wineries from 14 countries (including 55 wineries from Australia) pouring 1,750+ wines at 53 events to a projected 25,000 admissions. The Acura Tasting Room features all 170 participating wineries, pouring 770+ wines over six sessions, February 26-28. The <strong>Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction<\/strong> opens the festival on <strong>Friday, February 20<\/strong> at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. This year\u2019s Gala raffle prize is a spectacular two-week trip to <strong>Savour Australia<\/strong>. The 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 1979, the festival has raised $8.3 million for the performing arts. Major partners are the BC Liquor Distribution Branch and the Import Vintners &amp; Spirits Association. For more information go to <a href=\"http:\/\/hethpr.cmail1.com\/t\/j-l-diakuk-njjoce-s\/\"><strong>VanWineFest.ca<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/hethpr.cmail1.com\/t\/j-l-diakuk-njjoce-g\/\"><strong>ABOUT BARD ON THE BEACH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nCelebrating its 26th season in 2015, Bard on the Beach is one of Canada&#8217;s largest not-for-profit, professional Shakespeare festivals. It is presented on the waterfront in Kitsilano\u2019s Vanier Park, adjacent to Vancouver\u2019s downtown core. The Festival offers Shakespeare plays, related dramas and several special events in two performance tents every June through September. In 2014, festival attendance exceeded 100,000 and more than a million patrons have experienced Bard since its inception. The Festival\u2019s 2015 dates are June 4 to September 26. The 2015 lineup features <em>King Lear<\/em>, <em>The Comedy of Errors<\/em>, <em>Love\u2019s Labour\u2019s Lost<\/em> and the world premiere of C.C. Humphreys\u2019 <em>Shakespeare\u2019s Rebel<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The wine world has already began to\u00a0arrive for the 37th annual Vancouver International Wine Festival, February 20 to March 1. Headlined by a 55-winery contingent from theme country, Australia, the festival features 170 wineries from 14 countries participating in 53 events across the city. 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