#VIWF E-News: Cheers to 47 incredible years! This year’s celebration was unforgettable, featuring 33 events across seven days and bringing together 112 wineries from 14 countries—with a special spotlight on the wines of France. Read more: https://t.co/fTvyJbSnuV
Press Release: VIWF Announces 2026 Trade Competition Winners at the Celebrating Excellence Awards Lunch, presented by ContainerWorld.
Highlights included:
- Spirited Industry Professional Award - Carmen D’Onofrio, Stile Brands
- BC Sommelier of the Year Award & Terry Threlfall Legacy Scholarship - Michael Littleford
- Wine Retailer of the Year - Marquis Wine Cellars
Plus, a revamped Wine Program Excellence Awards was presented. Gold winners included Dachi, Elisa, Mott 32, and Nightingale.
Read the press release for all the winners and celebrate our community.
https://t.co/rR4WAvUn5g
#VIWF Press Release: The Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, presented by National Bank Private Banking 1859 took place Saturday, March 7 at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Live and silent auctions, the wine wall and 50/50 raffle raised just over $114,000 to benefit. Net proceeds from the Gala and #VIWF benefit @bardonthebeach. https://t.co/1xMX1TWZOv
BCLIQUOR Product Guide for the Tasting Room is now available for download! Browse ~600 wines from 112 producers, representing 14 countries in one guide to plan your #VIWF International Festival Tasting experience. Plus, handy tips for getting yourself and your wine home. https://t.co/Qd36dwAb0K
#VIWF E-News: Festival week continues with a series of sold-out winery dinners. The Grand Tasting Room opens on March 12 with tickets available for all four sessions. Check out more details of what to expect festival week and discover a world of wine!
https://t.co/NkAUFG0YnY
#VIWF E-News: Get Your Trade Days Tickets Today! Join us for two days of networking lunches, educational seminars, and the Grand Tasting Room—with opportunities to gather as a community to learn, taste, and celebrate! Read more: https://t.co/uuCzumxhkB
#VIWF E-News: There's More than Wine at VanWineFest! Check out the food & wine events with tickets still available festival week. Plus, a warm welcome to our Tasting Room exhibitors that will share gourmet snacks and hot & cold beverages with you.
https://t.co/Pn3dtU9SNY