Welcome to our schedule of events
FALL – Festival Schedule of Events
We are excited to showcase a fantastic selection of tasting sessions, seminars, and wine dinners. Please see below a brief description of our events.
September 29th
Tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/987248586097?aff=oddtdtcreator
Location: The Courtney Room
Time: 6:00pm
Indulge in an unforgettable culinary experience as The Courtney Room hosts a spectacular five-course wine pairing dinner featuring rare and exquisite wines from the renowned Rioja region. Presented by the esteemed Dr. John Volpe and The Courtney Room’s expert team, this exclusive event promises to delight your palate with meticulously curated pairings that showcase the rich flavours and deep complexities of Rioja wines. Join us for an evening where the elegance of Spanish wine meets the culinary mastery of The Courtney Room, creating a harmonious fusion of taste and tradition.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4TH
TIME: 12:00pm
Rioja, decoding 100km of diversity. Rioja has been recognized historically for its barrel-aged reds, but it would be unfair to ignore its broader variety. Rioja is characterized by its diverse climates, valleys, altitudes, municipalities, landscapes, grape varieties, colours and styles, all of which make it incomparable to other regions. Still think Rioja can’t surprise you? Discover our territory
Rioja, Spain’s finest wine region
Centuries ago, privileged conditions for the cultivation of vines turned this area into Spain’s top quality wine-producing region. Discover a legendary region that thrives on the passion and resilience of its people, and their obsession with excellence. Our pioneering attitude and commitment to wine are stronger than ever. We invite every wine explorer to discover the unforgettable region of Rioja.
Join us at the Carsen Hall to explore the world of wine. Each tasting session is 2.5 hours long and features over 400 wines from around the world.
Pinot Noir: The Island’s Terroir
TIME: 1:30PM
LOCATION: CONFERENCE CENTER
DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5th
Discover the passion and expertise of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands’ winemakers as they delve into the heart of their Pinot Noir. Join them on a journey through the unique terroir of these stunning regions, where the complexities and delicate balances of the wines are shaped by the natural beauty and diverse climates of Vancouver Island. This is an opportunity to meet the artisans behind the wines and explore the essence of Pinot Noir in one of the most picturesque wine regions in the world. Presented by winemakers within the Vancouver Island Region. TBA.
Join us at the Carsen Hall to explore the world of wine. Each tasting session is 2.5 hours long and features over 400 wines from around the world.
Blood Relations: The Many Faces of Sangiovese
TIME: 5:30PM
LOCATION: CONFERENCE CENTER
DATE: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5th
“Blood Relations: The Many Faces of Sangiovese,” a seminar led by Dr. John Volpe. This seminar will explore the rich diversity of Sangiovese wines from various regions of Italy. Dr. Volpe will provide an in-depth analysis of the grape’s history and significance in Italian viticulture, along with a guided tasting of selected Sangiovese wines to highlight their distinct regional characteristics..
Join us at the Carsen Hall to to explore the world of wine. Each tasting session is 2.5 hours long and features over 400 wines from around the world.