Ask CRUSHABLE: When are wine festivals coming back?
Dear CRUSHABLE,
When are wine festivals/trade tastings coming back? I’m dying to get back to in person events and tasting wine again!
Cheers,
A Keen Imbiber
Dear Keen Imbiber,
Aren’t we all? Now that the novelty of virtual tastings has officially worn off, the wine industry and consumers appear ready to get back together in person once again. Who’s missed the splash of spit buckets?!
Though uncertainty has reigned for the last two years, the toughest part of the storm seems to have been weathered, as event announcements drop in droves.
Here are a few events to check out in Ontario, Quebec and BC in the coming months of 2022.
Ontario
Restaurants Canada Show, Toronto,
May 9-11
Offering various tastings, panels and a sommelier competition. All info here.
Sensory Symposium, Toronto, Spring/Summer - exact date TBA.
An intimate panel of Canadian winemakers gathered for a salon. Intentionally small crowd is encouraged to participate in the discussion.
Cool Climate Chardonnay conference, Niagara, July 22-24
A focus on cool climate growing regions and varieties. More info here.
Raw Wine, Toronto,
November 16
Natural wine fair. Ticketing and location info here.
Quebec
Raspipav, Montreal, March 10-12
Wine festival hosted by the SAQ. Info here.
California Wine Experience, June 29, Montreal
California wine tasting, also hosted in Calgary and Vancouver. Other dates, location and info here.
British Columbia
Culinaire, Victoria, May 4
Local producers pair their offerings with local restaurants, ticket info here.
Top Drop, Vancouver, May 9-11
Featuring some of the best producers in Canada, back after an extended hiatus. Tickets not yet released.
Vancouver International Wine Fest, Vancouver, May 16-22
Seminars, walk around tastings and more. Tickets and info here.
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