Join us for a rare La Frenz 10-year Vertical Tasting *** SOLD OUT ***

Come join us on Friday, June 17 as we have the chance to taste a full decade of the gorgeous La Frenz Winery Bordeaux-style icon blend – "Grand Total". This Naramata Bench winery is renowned for quality and value, with a portfolio that ranges from delicate whites to vintage Port-style and dessert wines. Proprietors Jeff & Niva Martin will be on hand to lead us through this delicious tasting.

From 2004 to 2006, the best of the best of the La Frenz grapes went into a blend simply called “Reserve”. From 2007 on, it has been known as the Grand Total Reserve. Your Society has been diligently collecting this deep, dark, and delicious wine from 2004 to 2012. Jeff and Niva will be bringing the upcoming 2013, so we will get to taste ten years of this wine, from 2004 to 2013!

Because this is the way we do things, we are also going to be enjoying the new 2013 Ensemble and the 2013 Reserve Chardonnay. They are both delightful – we’ll leave it to you to decide which one you like better. We can start our evening on the private patio at De Dutch with a chilled glass of wine and the gorgeous water view – bring your camera!

Because you all love them so much, we’ll also be having yummy cheese platters from Les Amis du Fromage. Cheese, wine, sunshine, a water view, and your favourite BCWAS gang – could an evening get any better? Oh – wait – yes, it could get better! We’re also going to do a raffle, with a bottle or two and a BCWAS membership, so don’t forget to bring some cash with you.

Australian Jeff Martin was one of the first university-trained winemakers in the Okanagan Valley, having arrived here in 1994 with a 1983 degree from Charles Sturt.

Winery Administrator Niva Martin's Italian parents instilled in her a great appreciation of family and hard work, as well a passion for wine and food.

​Sign up quickly – attendance is naturally limited by the number of bottles collected in the BCWAS cellar, and tickets will go fast.

Date:  Friday, June 17, 2016
Time: 7:30-9:30pm
Place: De Dutch Pannekoek House, Vancouver Convention Centre West, located in the western corner, lower (seawall) level, near the Olympic Torch.
 
Directions (transit): It’s a short walk from both Burrard and Waterfront Stations. From Burrard Station: walk down (north) on Burrard to the new Convention Centre. From Waterfront Station: walk west to the new Convention Centre. You can either walk west along Waterfront Rd to the Olympic Torch, then go across the plaza towards the water and down the stairs, or, follow the seawall along in front of the Convention Centre until you come to the restaurant.
Directions (driving): You can park under the Convention Centre West. Follow the signs for the seaplane terminal. Use the doors closest to the Tap & Barrel. Parking can be expensive, though. You may be able to find cheaper parking a few blocks away. As always, we recommend that you take transit, and we will provide you with a free ticket home.

Members: $65
SOLD OUT: please contact events@bcwas.com for cancellations wait-list.

2016/2017 BCWAS membership: Join us now, and your membership is good until March of 2017. Only $40 for a whole year of our fun and fabulous events! Click here to become a member of the best wine club in town. http://www.bcwas.com/membership.html

Questions? Contact us at events@bcwas.com

Please note - 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 make sure you have a safe way home: take transit, call a cab, or ask a friend to be a designated driver. We will have free transit tickets on hand for those who take transit home.

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.