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CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: VIWF ANNOUNCES<\/span>\u00a02023 TRADE COMPETITION WINNERS<\/h2>\n
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Spirited Industry Professional, Sommelier of the Year, Terry Threlfall Scholarship, Wine Program Excellence Awards<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The Vancouver International Wine Festival announced the 2023 trade competition winners on Friday at Celebrating Excellence: 19th Annual Awards Lunch Featuring South America, presented by ContainerWorld.\u00a0<\/strong>The Celebrating Excellence program is part of the three-day\u00a0Trade Days<\/strong>\u00a0conference; the program honours those professionals who contribute to this region\u2019s exceptional wine and food culture. Guests enjoyed a meal prepared by Vancouver Convention Centre executive chef Nandakishore Rangan, exquisitely matched with a selection of 20 wines from South America.<\/p>\n

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2023 SPIRITED INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL AWARD<\/strong>
\nThe annual Spirited Industry Professional Award is presented to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the sales, service, or promotion of wine in British Columbia. The 16th annual award goes to John Bishop.<\/p>\n

\"John<\/p>\n

Welsh-born\u00a0John Bishop<\/strong> began his career at the age of 15, filling creamer jugs and delivering breakfast trays. After ten years as a chef at a restaurant in Kinsale, County Cork, he came to Canada in 1973. In 1985, he launched the iconic restaurant that bore his name for 36 years. Bishop\u2019s was synonymous with farm-to-table ingredients, west coast hospitality, and great food and wine. John retired in August 2022 to spend more time with his family and write. He has already authored four cookbooks on everything from the importance of fresh, local ingredients to favourite family recipes from his own home kitchen.<\/p>\n

\"Kelcie<\/p>\n

2023 SOMMELIER OF THE YEAR<\/strong>
\nThe Sommelier of the Year Award recognizes working sommeliers who consistently demonstrate an outstanding passion for marrying wine with food and a dedication to exceptional service. This year\u2019s winner,\u00a0Kelcie Jones, co-owner, This is Wine School<\/strong>, was selected through a hands-on competition organized by the\u00a0BC Chapter of the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sommelier, Wine Educator, Wine Writer, Master of Wine student. After completing a BA and MA at the University of Toronto, Kelcie held sommelier and wine director positions across Vancouver, most notably as Wine Director at Chambar, while completing her WSET Diploma and beginning to teach WSET and other wine courses. Following that, she opened Elephant on Powell as GM and Wine Director. Recently Kelcie joined the Michelin-starred Burdock & Co as Wine Director and opened This is Wine School to offer WSET and alternative wine education in Chinatown, Vancouver and beyond.<\/p>\n

\"Chirs<\/p>\n

2023 TERRY THRELFALL SCHOLARSHIP<\/strong>
\nThe Vancouver International Wine Festival is pleased to partner with the BC Hospitality Foundation, the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers and the Threlfall family on a scholarship in the name of our beloved friend and colleague, Terry Threlfall, who passed away suddenly in October 2020. The scholarship is awarded to a candidate seeking to make a difference in mentorship and leadership in the British Columbia wine trade. This year\u2019s winner is\u00a0Chris Turyk, Sales & Marketing Director, Unsworth Vineyards.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chris helped found Unsworth Vineyards with his father, Tim. He has been involved in all aspects of the business from identifying vineyard sites to his current role directing marketing and sales. Chris has a deep passion for food, wine and agriculture with credentials and experience in all three areas. Chris sits on the board of directors for CAPS-BC and WGBC and sits on committees with the BCHF and UBC Wine Research Centre. Currently, Chris is enrolled in the Master of Wine Study Programme, which occupies the rest of the day when he isn\u2019t working or walking his dog, Beau.<\/p>\n

\"Vancouver<\/p>\n

2023 WINE PROGRAM EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS<\/strong>
\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 key judges were Tom Doughty, DJ Kearney, Bryant Mao, Iain Philip, and Maude Renaud-Brisson. The top restaurants were awarded Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Bronze, or commended with an Honourable Mention.<\/p>\n

METRO VANCOUVER<\/strong>
\nPlatinum<\/strong>
\nL\u2019Abattoir
\nAnnaLena
\nBlue Water Cafe + Raw Bar
\nChambar
\nElisa
\nHawksworth Restaurant
\nNightingale
\nGold<\/strong>
\nBar Gobo
\nBotanist
\nCinCin Ristorante + Bar
\nDachi \u2013 Community Hero
\nElephant \u2013 Best New Entry
\nPublished on Main
\nYuwa Japanese Cuisine
\nSilver<\/strong>
\nBurdock & Co
\nSavio Volpe
\nBronze<\/strong>
\nForage
\nJoe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
\nTap Urban Cafe
\nHonourable Mention<\/strong>
\nAncora Waterfront Dining and Patio, Ambleside<\/p>\n

WHISTLER<\/strong>
\nGold<\/strong>
\nAlta Bistro
\nSilver<\/strong>
\nBearfoot Bistro
\nIl Caminetto
\nBronze<\/strong>
\nAraxi Restaurant + Oyster Bar
\nWild Blue Restaurant + Bar<\/p>\n

GREATER VICTORIA<\/strong>
\nGold<\/strong>
\nThe Courtney Room
\nBronze<\/strong>
\n10 Acres at the Pier
\nFathom, Hotel Grand Pacific
\nHonourable Mention<\/strong>
\nBoom + Batten<\/p>\n

ALBERTA<\/strong>
\nGold
\nMajor Tom Bar (Calgary)
\nRGE RD (Edmonton)<\/p>\n

Stay in Touch:<\/strong>
\nFor more information, go to\u00a0VanWineFest.ca<\/a>
\nTwitter: follow @VanWineFest for festival announcements, including e-news, media releases, and sold-out events. Join the conversation at #VIWF.
\nFacebook, LinkedIn & Instagram: @VanWineFest<\/strong><\/p>\n

ABOUT VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL<\/strong>
\nCanada\u2019s premier wine show marks its 44th edition of pairing wine, food and the performing arts from April 22-30, 2023. The festival is showcasing 147 wineries from 17 countries, featured in 36 events over eight days. The Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, presented by National Bank Private Banking 1859, is the main fundraising event of the festival and kicked off the festival on Saturday, April 22 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Trade Days takes place Wednesday, April 26-Friday, April 28. The festival is consistently ranked the #1 Food, Wine & Hospitality Event in Canada by New York\u2019s BizBash. 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 inception in 1979, the festival has raised nearly $9.9 million for the performing arts. Major sponsors are Delta Air Lines and The Vancouver Sun; major industry partners are the BC Liquor Distribution Branch, BC Liquor Stores, and the Import Vintners & Spirits Association. The Vancouver International Wine Festival gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Province of British Columbia. The 45th<\/sup>\u00a0annual Vancouver International Wine Festival will take place February 24-March 3, 2024, featuring Italy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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