The 2014 Vancouver International Wine Festival has come to an end, and we were invited to cover two events. First of all, a glimpse of the International Tasting Room. There were various sessions on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. We went to Thursday evening one; apparently it also tends to be the most "tame" session of all.
2014 Vancouver International Wine Festival Launch Party
On Monday, the 2014 Vancouver International Wine Festival officially kicked off. I was at the launch party where the Executive Director, Harry Hertscheg, along with Mr. Jean-Christophe Fleury, Consul General of France in Vancouver, did the ceremonious countdown to the festival.
[Wines] Icon Fine Wine & Spirits – Annual Portfolio Tasting
I was invited to the annual portfolio tasting of Icon Fine Wine & Spirits, which represents a huge portfolio of wineries around the world. There was a lot of wine for tasting and I don't think I even went through 1/4 of them!
Mosaic Bar & Grille – 4-course Taiwanese Tasting Menu
My old-time blogger friend Sherman and I checked out Mosaic's latest Taiwanese Tasting Menu. Inspired by his recent visit to Taiwan, executive chef Thomas Heinrich put out this 4-course menu with a wine pairing option.
#DineAustralia – Celebrating Australia Day in Vancouver
In celebration of Australia Day on January 26, I was invited to an event last week called Restaurant Australia. It's put on by Tourism Australia and Wine Australia to promote Australia as a food & drink travel destination.
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