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2012 VINESTARS: PRESS RELEASE

Speaking Frankly about Franc
VCC WEST, meeting room 109
1055 Canada Place Way
Saturday, March 03
3:00-4:45pm
$49
Rarely seen on its own, Cabernet Franc tends to be more at ease partnered with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Join house wine co- owners Michelle Bouffard and Michaela Morris as they reveal the true character of our unsung hero. You’ll meet Cab Franc in its unadulterated expression from the Loire Valley, Washington, Argentina, California and BC, and discover why it is so important in blends in Bordeaux, Chile, Italy and beyond.
Bodega Catena Zapata - Cabernet Franc "Appellation El Cepillo" 2009
Osoyoos Larose - Cabernet Franc component (barrel sample) 2011
Osoyoos Larose - Le Grand Vin (tank sample) 2010
Sandhill - Cabernet Franc 2009
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards - Oldfield Series Rose 2010
Tawse Winery - Laundry Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2009
Viña Morandé - Limited Edition Cabernet Franc 2008
Viña Santa Rita - ‘Triple C’ 2006
Château Dubourg - St. Emilion AOC 2009
Thierry Germain - Saumur-Champigny AOC 2010
Tenuta Argentiera - Villa Donoratico Bolgheri DOC 2009
Trefethen Family Vineyards - Cabernet Franc 2008
Chateau Ste. Michelle - Cold Creek Cabernet Franc 2008

Phone: 604-873-3311

Sherry renaissance
vcc west, meeting room 118

1055 Canada Place Way
Saturday, March 03
5:00-6:45pm
$49
Join the Sherry renaissance movement as certified Sherry educators and local oenophiles Kurtis Kolt and Mireille Sauvé lead a tutored tasting of the region’s most treasured gems. Participants will experience a full spectrum of Sherry styles, each specifically paired with some of the signature ingredients they best enhance. Prepare to make Sherry your next food and wine pairing inspiration!
FEATURED WINES

Gonzalez Byass - Tio Pepe
Hidalgo - La Gitana
Lustau - Lustau Dry Amontillado
Gonzalez Byass - Nutty Solera Oloroso
Gonzalez Byass - Apostoles Palo Cortado
Harvey's - Harvey's Bristol Cream
Williams & Hubert - Williams Humbert PX

Phone: 604-873-3311
"the true decision-makers of wineries and the wine industry from around the world are all together, so the side meetings and boardroom discussions are more fruitful than any other festival in Canada, which of course, is incredibly valuable."
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