Wine Barbarian Bill Tieleman, right, and Brian Lynn of Majella Wines, Australia
From May 16 to 22, 2202 we can enjoy some of the world's finest wines; meet principals from wonderful wineries pouring their products; attend seminars, dinners and minglers - and help raise money for the fabulous Bard On The Beach while doing so!
Tickets are now on sale for the big International Festival Tastings - Thursday May 19, Friday May 20 and Saturday May 21 - as well as Super Passes, the Spring Fling, California Wine Beach Party and PICA Kitchen Party.
The Winery Dinners tickets go on sale Wednesday April 13 at 12 p.m. - some great events - and tickets for Seminars and Dine Italia go on sale Wednesday, April 20 at 9:30 am. If you are in the wine/restaurant/hospitality business, tickets for Trade Tastings go on sale Wednesday, April 13 at 9:30 am; Trade seminars and lunches go on sale Wednesday, April 20 at 9:30 am.
The International Festival Tastings will be especially great this year because Wine Fest organizers are limiting attendance significantly to give everyone more social distance - meaning less crowding and more talk time with winery principals!
But a warning: most VIWF events sell out quickly - if you want to go, don't delay - get your tickets today! Or when they first go on sale.
Watch this Wine Barbarian website for more information and tips on must-visit wineries and more in the weeks ahead - cheers!
Royalty! The Wine Barbarian Bill Tieleman, right, meets Baron Ricasoli of the famous Italian winery at the 2016 Vancouver International Wine Festival!
