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Thursday September 7th, Feast of Fields Province Marinaside Dinner with Popular Grove

21/8/2023

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Thursday, September 7th, 2023
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The five course menu will feature French dishes inspired by the abundance of fresh ingredients that BC has to offer matched with the wines of Polar Grove Winery.

While you are enjoying your meal Tony Holler of Poplar Grove will speak on the wine making process, and the characteristics of each wine.
 
The evening will begin with a reception from 6:00pm to 6:30pm with dinner service to follow.

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Summerland Wine Tour

16/5/2023

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Join us for a fun-filled weekend in Summerland where we are greeted with spectacular views of Okanagan Lake. While the area is experiencing exciting new developments, the region itself is immersed in history with wineries and vineyards over 25 years old. We will taste some delicious Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, and Rosé, in addition to an outstanding lineup of sparkling wines. Our weekend will include some cider tasting, lunch at Dirty Laundry, and a fabulous dinner at Play Winery in Penticton, to name but a few highlights. 

When: June 10th & 11
Where: Summerland, BC
Staying at: Ramada by Wyndham

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Malbec Wine Tasting

27/1/2023

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We have some beautiful Malbec's aging in our cellar. Join us for a blind tasting of this purple, full bodied varietal, and let's have some fun picking our favorite grower, year and even region.

There may be a surprise in there from outside BC. Let's see if it stands out!
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Event Details
Date:  April 11th, 2023
Time:  7:00-9:00 PM
​Place: Fraserview Banquet Hall
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8240 Fraser St, Vancouver)
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BCWAS Winter-Fest

11/11/2022

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Who's dreaming of a wine Christmas?
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Let's celebrate this wine-derful time of the year together with a BCWAS Winter-fest!

Please join us for a fun afternoon of wine and food at Russell and Catherine's amenity room (where this year's AGM was held). 

Each individual person please bring a bottle (&wine glass), and either an appy to share, or help us build a beautiful chacuterie board, with cheese, chacuterie, preserves, fresh fruit, nuts, dark chocolate, or bread/crackers.
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Please feel free to bring a friend, but be sure to bring wine, a wine glass and either an appetizer, or a contribution to our large cheese and charcuterie board PER PERSON. 

​And of course, we will hold a raffle for some wines from our cellar.
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​Event Details
Date:  Sunday, December 11, 2022
Time:  2:00-6:00 PM
​Place:  503 West 16th Ave in Vancouver
RSVP:  Please let us know you are coming and an idea of what food item you are bringing via e-mail [email protected]​ 

Happy Holidays from your executive team, and we look forward to seeing you all there!
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Cowichan Valley Bus Tour

31/8/2022

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Your executive team is overjoyed to announce A COWICHAN VALLEY BUS TOUR! We have been talking about touring the Cowichan Valley for a few years now, and the time is finally right. Cowichan is home to 14 unique wineries making a name for the area as a destination wine region.

​Our hotel in Chemainus is just 30 minutes from the two ferry terminals in Nanaimo (Departure Bay and Duke Point), offering access from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver or Tsawwassen in the south. Coordinate car-pooling with another member and enjoy some company on the ferry!

From Chemainus our bus will take us up and down the Cowichan valley as we explore some veteran wineries and beautiful autumn scenery in the midst of harvest season.
EXPECTED ITENERARY
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Friday, September 30
  • Check in and meet us for an optional dinner - details to come. (Note: Will be billed separately.)
Saturday, October 1
  • Blue Grouse Estate Winery: the Island’s oldest estate vineyards, which offers exquisite tasting experience in stunning surroundings.
  • Rocky Creek Winery: we will enjoy wines from the most awarded winery on Vancouver Island including an award-winning Wild Blackberry Wine picked by first nations.
  • Averill Creek Vineyard: lunch and a tasting will be served at Vancouver Island's largest estate winery with breathtaking views (and many photo opportunities) of the Cowichan Valley.
  • Divino Estate Winery: located on Cobble Hill, this winery is celebrating 50 years since their first grapes were planted.
  • Enrico Winery: famous for their 2014 Tempest Ortega, which won the Lieutenant Governor's Award for excellence, to a private four course wine-paired dinner with Enrico Winery at the beautiful oceanfront restaurant, Bridgeman’s Bistro.
Sunday, October 2
  • Unsworth Vineyards: known as "Canada's Provence" by foodie James Barber, this family-run winery has deep roots in the Cowichan Valley.
  • Cherry Point Estate Wines: award-winning wines are made following traditional European winemaking methods.
  • Zanatta Winery and Vineyards: enjoy lunch at one of the oldest wineries on the island. This family-run winery has been cultivating grapes since the late 1950's.
  • Damali Lavender & Winery: a boutique craft winery that specializes in wines that contain lavender grown on the estate.
Date:   Saturday, October 1 to Sunday, October 2, 2022 (There will be an optional dinner on Friday night)
Place:   Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn
                 Group Rate $199 + tax for 2 queen beds, including buffet breakfast
                 Please phone the hotel directly for BCWAS group discount: 250-246-4181
Price:   Cost (not including hotel) $475
 
This is a members only event at this time. Please pay via e-transfer to [email protected]
2022 BCWAS membership: Join us now, and your membership is good until March of 2023. Only $40 for more than a year of our fun and fabulous events! Click here to become a member of the best wine club in town. Questions? Contact us at [email protected]

Please note that there are no paper tickets for our events. Once your purchase is completed you will be added to our attendees list. Please check-in when you arrive.

Please note that we are unable to provide refunds. If you purchase a ticket but cannot attend the event, please let us know with as much advance notice as possible and we’ll try to re-sell your ticket, but we cannot guarantee this.
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