Summary: Wine, Whisky and Winter<br> THE SHOW<br> First Guest is Harry Hertscheg – Executive Director 45th Annual Vancouver Wine Festival<br> Acknowledged as the largest combined consumer and trade wine show in North America. Also one of the biggest and oldest in the World. Not Harry…the festival.<br> The 45th festival will take place February 24 to March 3!<br> 8 days with 42 events.<br> Harry takes us through some of the events including the California Wines Sun Fest Mingler and a public seminar.<br> The theme region is Italy. With an amazing 71 Italian wineries represented. In many cases attendees include winery owners and winemakers.<br> The Italians alone are featured in 22 events, 12 dinners, a public seminar, trade seminars , The Bacchanalia Gala, the Festival Toast, Awards Lunch and La Dolce Vita.<br> Daenna van Mulligen – The Wine Diva hosts one of two Gerard Bertrand wine events. Harry also advises us to watch for the Global Cru and The Shape of Wine.<br> Van Wine Fest have partnered with StayVancouverHotels.com.. Harry suggests “don’t just plan a couple of hours in the tasting room, make a wish list that covers a couple of days. Make a weekend of it.”<br> <br> Details at <a href="http://www.vanwinefest.ca">www.vanwinefest.ca</a><br> <br> Second Guest is Adam Bradshaw – Digital & Premium Experience manager at The Strath. (Victoria)<br> Victoria Whisky Festival. Thursday Jan 18 to Sunday Jan 21.<br> <br> Adam is also local ambassador for the Scotch Malt Whisky Society<br> Held annually at the Hotel Grand Pacific. The festival hosts four days of events including the<br> Canadian Whisky Awards. Grand Tastings, Masterclasses and consumer tastings.<br> Adam is personally presenting a single cask masterclass<br> Details at <a href="http://www.victoriawhiskyfestival.com">www.victoriawhiskyfestival.com</a><br> <br> The third guest is Kimberly Hundertmark – General Manager Okanagan Wine Festivals<br> The 2024 Okanagan Winter Wine Festival <br> <br> * Jan 20 . Winter Sips South. Penticton Trade and Convention Centre<br> * Jan 20/21 TASTE Passport – District Wine Village Oliver<br> * Jan 27 Winter Sips North. Revelry Food and Music Hub<br> <br> <br> <br> Kimberly takes us through all of the events and the fun to be had. Why winter and wine go together. A great pairing.<br> The District Wine Village intends to become a great destination. Finish with lunch at Wards Kitchen.<br> <br> ALL of the details you need can be found at <a href="http://www.thewinefestivals.com">www.thewinefestivals.com</a><br> <br> STORIES WE’RE WORKING ON<br> Victoria Whisky Festival<br> Fort Berens<br> Celebrating Winter Whites<br> <br> <br> <br>
