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Love Wine? 6 Fabulous Wine Events Happening This Spring

Vancouver's up-coming spring wine seasonÌýoffers something for everyone and every budget. Here's our round up of not to be missed events happening this spring around town.

Vancouver's up-coming spring wine seasonÌýoffers something for everyone and every budget. Here's our round up of not to be missed events happening this spring around town. Hurry these events do sell out so if you want to attend, purchase your tickets now.

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On Thursday, April 13, 2017 discover the wines of the famed Golden Mile Bench, the Okanagan's first official sub-Designated Viticultural Area, hosted at Science World.

Along with wine tastings paired with tapas bites from Oliver's and ,Ìý Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­sommelier and writer, will host a panel discussion with the exploring why the area is such a uniqueÌý growing region.

Wineries participating include CC Jentsch Cellars, CheckMate, Culmina, Fairview Cellars, Gehringer, Hester Creek, Inniskillin, Road 13, and Tinhorn Creek.

Proceeds raised will benefit Science World’s program, providing thousands of kids living outside the Lower Mainland with the opportunity to experience the magic and inspiration of Science World in their hometown.

Thursday, April 13th, 2017

Science World at Telus World of Science

1455 Quebec Street

6:30pm-9pm

Tickets: $65

Purchase .

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In 2014, Jennifer Schell and Terry Meyer Stone, saw the opportunity to celebrate the small artisan winemakers of British Columbia and created the Garagiste North Wine Festival. This small Canadian wine festival received international acclaim when it was chosen by by the UK’s Financial Times as one of the "top five new wine festivals in the world".

On Saturday, April 22, 2017, the Garagiste North Festival returns to Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­with the opportunity to meet BC’s small lot artisan winemakers and try their wines. All wines showcased at the event are made from 100% Canadian grapes with less than 2000 cases produced annually. A full list of wineries participating can be found .

These hard to find wines will also be available to purchase at the festival thru the pop-up store.ÌýPartial proceeds go to the Garagiste North Wine Studies Scholarship..

Saturday, April 22nd, 2017

4pm-6:30pm

Art Works Gallery. 225 Smithe Street

Tickets: $49.00Ìý Purchase .

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On Monday, April 24, 2017, , in partnership with the , will bringÌýback the award-winning vintners of the Golden State with the return of the 37th annual California Wine Fair held at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Convention Centre.

This popular fundraiser is a wonderful opportunity to taste over 350 exclusive and new wines from , and support The Arts Club.

Monday, April 24th, 2017

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Convention Centre East

7pm-9:30pm

Tickets: $90. Purchase .

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On Friday, April 28, 2017 the Ìýwill hold their popular fundraiser, Wine for Waves at the Enjoy an evening of wine tastings paired with Ocean Wise seafood dishes from both Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­and Okanagan restaurants.

Over showcasing their new spring releases.Ìý Restaurants participating include the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Aquarium, Fanny Bay Oyster Bar, Forage, Holts Cafe, Nomad, Yew seafood + bar along with the Okanagan's Ambrosia Restaurant at the Naramata Inn, Hillside Winery Bistro, Upper Bench Creamery, and the Vanilla Pod Restaurant at Poplar Grove Winery.

The evening also includes a silent auction with fabulous get-aways to the Okanagan and special Naramata Bench wines.ÌýAll proceeds will benefit Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Aquarium’s Ocean Wise program.

Friday, April 28th, 2017

Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver.

791 West Georgia Street

7pm-9pm

Tickets: $110.00 plus GST.ÌýPurchase .

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Rose Revival

On Monday, May 2nd, 2017 presents their annual Rosé Revival. Sip and swirl rosé wines from around the world along with delectable hors d'oeuvre from Granville Island's iconic .ÌýAll proceeds support the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

Monday, May 1st, 2017

Bridges Restaurant

7pm-9pm

Tickets: $29.99. Available at Liberty Wine Merchants stores.

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On May 18, 2017 the and present a spectacular night of food, wine and cocktails at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Convention Centre. The event will feature an incredible selection of premium Chilean wines with bites prepared by celebrated Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­restaurants & chefs. Six of Vancouver's top bartenders will also compete in the event's signature cocktail competition for the Derek Vanderheide trophy. Enjoy live music by as well as a silent auction and a grand prize raffle.ÌýAll proceeds support new beneficiaries of the BC Hospitality Foundation.

Thursday, May 18th, 2017

6:30pm-9:30pm

Park View Terrace at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Convention Centre East.

Tickets: $89.00

Purchase

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