CAPS_BC

BC Chapter of Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers.

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Our Awesome Venue Sponsor
@rogersarena_van

As we gear up for our 2026 Best Sommelier of BC Competition we are delighted to have outstanding sponsor support.

It's terrific to have Rogers Arena/Canucks Sports & Entertainment on board as our Venue Sponsor again. Thank you! 🏒 🍷

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We are delighted to have @WinesOfChile_CA as a major sponsor of the 2026 CAPS BC Best Sommelier of BC Competition.

They have generously donated an amazing travel/educational Wines of Chile Adventure Trip for our winner!
(May 11 - 15, 2026)
THANK YOU! ✨

@DrinkChile

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📣 We're delighted to announce that competitor registration for the @CAPS_BC 2026 Best Sommelier of BC Competition are now live!

Ready to test your Somm skills & throw your hat in the ring? Register now!

https://t.co/EM9Q6AiVDo

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📣 The ASI Sommelier Guidelines have a new look!

Explore the updated guidelines available online on ASI website under Education or following the link below: https://t.co/ZSWes4HJWL !
Elevate your beverage service!

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That's a wrap!
Thanks to everyone who attended our @CAPS_BC Wine Industry Immersion: On the Floor & Beyond

We had an amazing 2 days of learning & community at the @VancouverClub

Watch this space for further industry events & educational opportunities.

https://t.co/EbBo8cTZWd

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🍷 Pinot Noir Day 🍇
On this special day we salute the “capricious princess” of red grapes, famed for its elegance, complexity, and terroir expression.🤩

https://t.co/mvRuWiwf2D

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Cheers to Canada!

Today, let's raise a glass to Canada, Canadians, & Canadian wine! 🇨🇦

Tell us what wine you're toasting with today. 🍷

Happy Canada Day 🍁

#CanadaDay2025

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🌊🍷 Chile, where the ocean leaves its mark on the wine 🍷🌊

Thanks to the Humboldt Current, coastal vineyards stay cool — creating fresh, vibrant wines with just the right natural acidity.

https://t.co/biiAE6qD5K

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Congratulations Andrew Forsyth!

VSOBC2025 winner!

2nd place: Michael Littleford
3rd place: Esmé McLaughlin - Brooks

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Congratulations to all our BSOBC competitors and a huge thank you to our board members, volunteers, sponsors, & attendees. It was a terrific day!

Here are a few pics from the event!

More to come...

#bsobc2025 #sommcomp #wineprofessionals #Sommeliers

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#winewisdomwednesday
Let's learn about Koshu via @DecanterAwards

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This week's grape discovery is Koshu 🍇⁠
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Learn about this Japanese grape variety and discover award-winning wines to try. ⁠
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#DWWA2024 #DecanterAwards #Koshu #GrapeDiscoverySeries #dwwa
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GRAPE DISCOVERY 🍇
Are you familiar with this grape?
Swipe to learn more about Chambourcin, including its origins, flavour profile & the award-winning wines to try now.

Repost @decanterawards
#DecanterAwards #Chambourcin #GrapeDiscoverySeries #DWWA2024
#alwayslearning #wineworld

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If you’re looking for a wine bar that’s serving up both interesting bottles and good times, you’re in the right place - Vancouver in 2024 is overflowing with options.

Read the @vanmag_com article on the new wave of wine by @KurtisKolt

https://t.co/Cw01oq0E1Z

📷 alanchanstudio

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Hannah Crosbie is a new kind of wine critic: wickedly funny, clever and utterly unconcerned with the fights that have animated the previous generation.

Read more from her conversation with irl_john_mccarroll in Punch at:

https://t.co/6vYtxSJYXJ

#drinkpunch #wineworld

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🍷 On Sept. 10th, we raise a glass to one of the world’s most beloved fortified wines – Port Wine! Steeped in history & rich in flavor, Port wine is more than just a drink; it’s a legacy crafted over centuries in the Douro Valley of Portugal.
https://t.co/9WkEi186NC

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Nominate someone & they could
WIN A FREE WINE EDUCATION EXPERIENCE!🍷
Hello @CAPS_BC Members,

Know someone who’s passionate about wine? Here’s a chance for them to win an amazing educational opportunity!

Find out more! ⬇️
https://t.co/3BJEOLZub6

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Unveiling the Grand Cru of Aÿ and Exploring the Timeless Artistry of Champagne Henri Giraud

Only 15 seats available.
Non member fee $35/per person

Register here:
https://t.co/1NAr1TLAUi

Wed, Sept. 11th
1 - 3 pm
Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
Fireplace Room
3811 Point Grey Rd

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Château and Domaine, What's the Difference?! 🍇

@visforvino takes us through it.

#France #frenchwine
#domaine #château #wineworld

Repost @visforvino

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GAME TIME: It’s that time of year again! From winemaking terms to names of styles to wine chemistry, test your ability to spell vinous vocabulary. Take @WineSpectator's quiz! https://t.co/hyHjWl57aJ

pc: YakobchukOlena/Getty Images

#wine #quiz #game #games

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The Okanagan Wine Region Is in Trouble—Can It Survive? https://t.co/5GXnrWN8oB