VIWF_2022
“VIWF 2022 will welcome 101 different producers from 14 countries,” says David Hopgood, chair of the Winery Selection Committee. “Our largest representation is from British Columbia, with 41 participating wineries, but there is also very strong participation from Italy with 18 producers and the United States with 14 producers. For the first time, we will be showcasing a winery from Georgia (the country, not the state)!
“We are thrilled to have so many international wineries join our strong B.C. contingent, considering the challenges posed by continuing uncertainty in the world and the shortened timeline for this year’s festival.”
The festival is headquartered at the Vancouver Convention Centre; in addition, restaurants and venues around the city will host winery dinners, lunches, seminars and wine minglers taking place May 16-22.The sumptuous Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, presented by National Bank Private Banking 1859, and benefiting Bard on the Beach, will take place on Tuesday, May 17 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. The heart of the festival is the Tasting Room, where all 101 wineries will gather for four International Festival Tastings and two Trade Tastings.
Trade Days
The Trade Days Conference, which runs May 19-20, features six events, including two Trade Tastings, presented by ContainerWorld, seminars, and two trade lunches: Welcome Back Lunch, presented by Hillebrand; and Celebrating Excellence: 18th Annual Awards Lunch, presented by ContainerWorld.
Tickets now on sale. VanWineFest.ca.