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We are planning one event every 6 weeks (except during the summer months) plus an AGM before Summer

Except when specified, events will be held Wednesdays 7:30pm at the Vancouver Listel Hotel, 1300 Robson Street, Vancouver.

Calendar 2008-2009

May 7 Dinner
Location: TBA, Salt Tasting Room, Gastown
Our 4th annual dinner – wherever we have it, you won't want to miss it! Book early we've sold out every year.
May 21
*** New Date ***
AGM
Location: YMCA, Royal Bank Room
733 Beatty, Vancouver
Members only (new members may join that evening)
June 18 Great Pinot Blanc Debate
Join Barbara & Iain Phillip, for a one-of-a-kind event. Barbara is the new Canadian holder of the Master of Wine designation and her husband is also a wine educator. We will put 6 of our wonderful BC Pinot Blanc up against 4 international opponents and see how we really compare on the world stage. Come join the debate and see for yourself!
Friday, July 18th, 2008 Wine Social and BBQ
Fun in the sun at Pacific Breeze Winery in New Westminster! We’re having a barbecue – Tim’s cooking! – and, of course, some great wines – all this, and live music, too! This will be a super opportunity: Pacific Breeze will pour their own wines and we will match them with the best of BCWAS cellar.
Location: Pacific Breeze Winery, #6-320 Stewardson Way, New Westminster
No wine snobs allowed!
6/7 September 2008 North Okanagan Bus Tour
Last year we went to the Southern Okanagan, so this year we’re giving the Kelowna and area wineries a chance to show us their stuff!
Further details to follow. For Details and Reservations
October 15 BC Big Reds Release
This will be a big event with some big wines!
Look for names like Osoyoos Larose, Jackson-Triggs, Fairview Cellars, Tinhorn Creek, La Frenz, and more. As we usually do, everyone will get a ticket, so we know that everyone will get a taste and we won’t run out before you get to your favourite wine.
December 3 Annual Holiday Bash
Come and celebrate our 4th annual Holiday Bash! Expect lots of food, lots of wine and lots of fun! People are still talking about last year’s party, so come join us!
February 4 2009 Winery Night
TBA
March 18 BCWAS 103 or 201
Depends on 2008 Graduation class ;-)

Event Costs

Event costs will vary depending on the type of events and wines being served. Events and locations are subject to change. Please check the website often for the latest information.

Access pictures of our previous events: First Event: BC Chardonnays Pacific North-West Dinner at Culinaria Summer Fun in Yaletown BC Meritage, Blend your own BC Sparklers and Hors d'oeuvre

Thank you to the Georgia Straight for designating us as
Best way to cut through the B.S. about B.C. wines
Best of Vancouver 2006 - Our Contributors' Choices (Page 75)
Next Event:
Summer Barbecue at Pacific Breeze Winery
Friday July 18 2008

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