Summary: “ TOP DROP: THE ONE WINE TASTING OF THE YEAR YOU SHOULDN’T MISS.”<br> – WESTERN LIVING MAGAZINE<br> THE SHOW<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> This weeks guest is Kurtis Kolt co-founder of Top Drop.<br> <br> The co-founder of <a href="https://topdrop.ca/">Top Drop</a>, dubbed “<a href="https://www.vanmag.com/dont-miss-top-drop-vancouver-wine-tasting">the nerdiest, most awesome wine festival in Canada</a>.”<br> Received the <a href="https://vanwinefest.ca/tradedays/trade-days-conference/celebrating-excellence/celebrating-excellence/sommelier-of-the-year/">‘Sommelier of the Year’ award at the 2010 Vancouver International Wine Festival</a>. Kurtis has run the wine program for a couple evenings at <a href="http://scoutmagazine.ca/2013/04/24/diner-follow-along-at-nycs-james-beard-house-as-maenams-angus-an-represents/">James Beard House</a>, had bylines in local and international publications, such as <a href="https://www.decanter.com/wine-travel/north-america/top-restaurants-and-wine-bars-vancouver-389219/">Decanter</a> and <a href="https://www.macleans.ca/society/life/crushing-it/">Maclean’s</a>, plus I occasionally sit in on tasting panels at <a href="http://www.wineandspiritsmagazine.com/">Wine & Spirits Magazine</a> on semi-regular visits New York.<br> KK has various certifications and credits through <a href="http://www.wsetglobal.com/">London’s Wine & Spirit Education Trust</a>, the <a href="http://www.mastersommeliers.org/">Court of Master Sommeliers</a> & the <a href="http://extension.ucdavis.edu/unit/winemaking/">Winemaking Program at UC Davis</a>.<br> <br> On May 10th and 11th, Top Drop Vancouver returns, with a continued focus on sustainably-farmed, handcrafted wines offering a distinct sense of place, without heavy-handed winemaking trickery to get in the way.<br> Top Drop is now in its seventh year.<br> <br> .<br> Over two days, Top Drop offers Vancouver’s wine professionals and enthusiasts unique events and opportunities. As Top Drop’s flagship experience, The Main Event is a walk-around, grazing-style tasting where attendees can enjoy sips and stories from the principals of 40 participating international wineries.<br> The Main Event will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, May 10 and 11, at Yaletown’s Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre (181 Roundhouse Mews). A full list of event participants follows, and can be found at <a href="https://TopDropVancouver.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=14332fa2dc846eb3b1ded2a41&id=a7a5a544e5&e=39490cf63b">TopDrop.ca</a>. Tickets are $125 until they’re sold out, and available online at <a href="https://TopDropVancouver.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=14332fa2dc846eb3b1ded2a41&id=ea99a32714&e=39490cf63b">TopDrop.ca</a>.<br> Event proceeds go to the <a href="https://TopDropVancouver.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=14332fa2dc846eb3b1ded2a41&id=6d6a54ed86&e=39490cf63b">BC Hospitality foundation</a>, an organization providing financial support to individuals from the hospitality industry facing a major medical crisis.<br> Top Drop’s annual grand tasting features dozens of international, terroir-focused wineries and the people behind the wines.<br> <br> Kurtis will be talking about the wines that are starred ***<br> <br> Aldegheri, Valpolicella, Italy <br> w/ Jane Glees, Export Director<br> Anselmi, Soave, Veneto, Italy <br> w/ Lisa Anselmi, Family Proprietor<br> ***Ashes & Diamonds, Napa Valley, California, USA <br> w/ Kashy Khaledi, Proprietor + Owner<br> Averill Creek Vineyard, Vancouver Island, BC, Canada <br> w/ Brent Rowland, Winemaker<br> ***Azienda Agricola Bruna Grimaldi , Piedmont, Italy <br> w/ Martina Fiorino, Family Proprietor + Sales Manager<br> ***Bella Wines, Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada <br> w/ Jay Drysdale,
