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Question: What non-wine items made a good impression on you at the 45th Vancouver International Wine Festival?
Answer: So many well done experiences @VanWineFest. Here is a Top 5:
- VANCOUVER CONVENTION CENTRE Executive Chef Nandakishore Rangan and talented team shone at many events including Principals Welcome Lunch, 20th Annual Awards Buffet, and Saturday’s La Dolce Vita. Such a variety of quality dishes on the menu highlighted by Burrata bruschetta, heirloom tomato, basil; Mushroom and mascarpone ravioli, black truffle cream, & hand-carved roasted porchetta.
- GIARDINO Ciao Piemonte smartly organized alternative course choices for their excellent 5 course Vietti dinner with special kudos to proprietor Umberto for flying in his outstanding VILLA DELIA EVOO so fresh cold pressed in October 2023 and on the tables already. Amazing!
- The constant line-ups at Festival Tastings for the popular D’ORO GELATO with freshly made different ones every day. Wonderful tasty flavours from Pistachio, Mango Sorbetto, and theme country Limoncella.
- Educational RETHINKING FOOD & WINE PAIRING seminar-lunch by Master Sommelier EVAN GOLDSTEIN author of Perfect Pairings showing how you must understand the wine style but also the food (ingredients, cooking methods, sauces & sides) for best results.
- Outstanding food ingredients brought in and prepared for winemaker dinners at BOULEVARD – A NIGHT WITH ROBERT MONDAVI of delicious Five Spice Quail with entertaining comments by Principal Eugene Mlynczyk and Executive General Manager JT Potters; and at THE ROOF AT BLACK & BLUE – A TASTE OF RUFFINO DINNER OF rich Wagyu Japanese A5 striploin with Ambassador Beppe D’Andrea plus attentive knowledgeable input by Wine Director Global Restaurant Group Sarah McCauley.
The educational and enjoyable experiences available over and above the wine at #VIWF @VanWineFest make it a must-attend adventure. Be sure and mark down the dates of February 22-March 2, 2025 for the 46th annual featuring the USA.
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