Last week I attended the 35th Vancouver International Wine Festival (VIWF) in Vancouver, British Columbia. With 175 participating wineries from 15 countries, I was invited to attend as a representative of my New Zealand wine blog Kiwi Daydreaming . Grant Bellvé, export manager for Tyrrell's Wines in Australia's Hunter Valley. The reveal at the Blind Tasting Challenge. A lovely Syrah. The VIWF is a fundraiser for the “Bard on the Beach” Shakespeare Festival. Bard on the Beach is one of Canada's largest not for profit professional Shakespeare Festival. In addition, many other activities are offered; opera concerts, workshops, lectures and forums. A wonderful venue for locals and tourists. Make your plans now. The 2013 season is June 12 – September 14, 2013. Tickets go on sale starting April 8. Discover California Wine. Each year the VIWF has a theme, this years regional theme was California wine, with a global focus on Chardonnay. California wines were strong...
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