2012 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival
THEME - Wines of Chile
DATE: Monday, February 27, 2012 - Sunday, March 4, 2012
TIME: varying
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| Official Winefest Launch at Joey Bentall One wine room |
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| Wine lots for auction at the Bacchanalia Gala Dinner & Auction |
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| Auction Lot 423. Valued at $1400. Vintage 1975! |
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| (L-R) Craig W and Pierre-Adrien F |
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| (L-R) Brenda M & Vicki Prince-W |
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GUEST: Kyla M
Kendra and I scouted for some fashionistas. Here's what we found.... |
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| (L-R) Jeff S, Sheri K and Andre Z |
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| Jeff S checks out the bidding list.... |
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| Bacchanalia Gala Dinner & Auction @ The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver |
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| Sid Cross and Gloria Macarenko (CBC) |
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| You'll Tell Two Friends....: Social Media Symposium |
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| "Diva(s) at the Met" |
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| Winemaker, Andrea Leon (Lapostolle) speaks at the Diva(s) at the Met |
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| Lineup for California Cruisin' at Canvas Lounge |
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| Performance by West Coast Contortion & Acrobatics at Canvas Lounge |
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| Juan Somavia, Wines of Chile Managing Director |
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| Eduardo Chadwick, President of Vina Errazuriz, Vina Sena, Vina Arboleda, Vina Caliterra (Sena/Arboleda) |
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| Aurelio Montes, Founding Partner for Vina Montes pours a sample glass for Alison S. |
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| Briana Buckmaster talks about Wines of Chile's Sustainability to Megan S, Alana D, Julian S, Jordan K and Robin C |
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Wines of Chile
Alvaro Espinoza, Winemaker from Emiliana Vineyards |
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| ACTOR, Sam Neill (known for Jurassic Park, Alcatraz) samples a glass of wine. |
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| Wine enthusiast were the first to wait in line |
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| 2012 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. Festival Tasting Opening Day line-up at 7:00pm |
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| ACTOR, Sam Neill (known for Jurassic Park, Alcatraz) and ACTOR, Jonny Coyne (known for Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, Alcatraz) at 2012 Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. |
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| Small bites from Chef Pilar Rodriguez (Wines of Chile) |
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| Andrea J swirls the sample pour... |
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| Learn about food and wine pairings |
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| Ricardo Plaza (Consulate General of Chile), Hernán de Solminihac (Minister of Mining, Chile) and Roberto Ibarra (Ambassador of Chile) |
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| Roasted Salmon, Quinao, Avocado and Mint Tapas |
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| "Coat Check-Out" lineup |
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| I decided to see what is it like to be at the end of the lineup for coat check. |
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| "I'm done" |
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Chef Lee Humphries at C Restaurant
Chorizo Sausage Hash, Sunny Side Quail Egg |
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Chef Lee Humphries at C Restaurant
Saffrono Risott Ball with Pistachio Soubise |
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Chef Lee Humphries at C Restaurant
Spot Prawn Fritata, Salsa Verde, Manchego Cheese |
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Chef Lee Humphries at C Restaurant
Soft Boiled Egg Benedict, Shaved Serrano Ham, Saffron Hollandaise |
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