Festival Events
PUBLIC TASTING
Ticket Information
- Public Evening Tasting on Friday, May 2nd , 7:00pm - 10:00pm - $39.95
- Public Matinee Tasting on Saturday, May 3rd, 2:00pm - 4:30pm - $32.95
- Public Evening Tasting on Saturday, May 3rd, 7:00pm - 10:00pm - $39.95
The public is invited to visit representatives of more than 115 wineries and to sample from over 585 wines from 13 countries. Tickets are available at Manitoba Liquor Marts, Private Wine Stores and any Ticketmaster* location; Ticketmaster charge line 204 780-3333; www.ticketmaster.com *Agency fees are applicable.
Participating Wineries
Click on the PDF below to view the list of wineries
Purchasing Wine at the Festival
Over 585 wines will be featured at the Winnipeg Wine Festival. Many of these wines are available in Manitoba for the first time and are exclusive to the Festival. All of the wines showcased during the tasting evenings will be available for purchase at the on-site Liquor Mart.
- The on-site Liquor Mart layout is set up to match the order of the wineries in the Festival program.
- Our friendly, knowledgeable staff are available to answer any question you may have. The store is designed so you can find any wine quickly and easily.
- Each wine listed in the Festival program has a corresponding bin number assigned to it. Just use those bin numbers, which are in numerical order in the store, to easily find any wine you are looking for.
- PURCHASE EARLY! Make your initial purchase at any time and we will hold your parcel for you. Additional products can be added at any time.
- If you wish, you can purchase your favourite wines without the worry of taking them home. We will ship your purchases to the Liquor Mart of your choice for personal pick up. A minimum purchase of six bottles is required for delivery. The Liquor Mart will phone you once the product arrives. Allow one week for product to arrive in Winnipeg Liquor Marts. Shipping times will vary outside of Winnipeg.
- Earn 10 times AIR MILES® reward miles on purchases made at the Festival on-site Liquor Mart. Offer valid May 2 & 3, 2008 on purchases in excess of $25 (excluding taxes) and only on base AIR MILES reward miles.
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Interac, and cash are all accepted at the Liquor Mart.
All wines featured in the "Independent Specialty Wine Stores of Manitoba Village" are available for purchase exclusively at their location.
Private Wine Stores
Visit the Independent Specialty Wine Stores of Manitoba “Village” located at the Southeast corner of the tasting room.
Participating stores include:
Banville and Jones Wine Co.
De Luca’s Fine Wines
Fenton’s Wine Merchants Ltd.
Kenaston Wine Market
La Boutique Del Vino
Pembina Fine Wines
Click on the PDF below to view the
Independent Specialty Wine Stores of Manitoba list.
Arriving Home Safely
Whether you choose to sample a variety of different wines or savour a few of your favourites, remember, drinking and driving never mix. So before your visit to the Winnipeg Wine Festival make arrangements for alternate transportation to ensure you arrive home safely.
- Arrange to have a family member or friend pick you up at the end of the evening. Let them do the driving while you sit back and relax after a great evening exploring new vintages and grape varieties.
- Catch a cab. You'll find them plentiful in the downtown area, especially in front of the Winnipeg Convention Centre. Better yet, phone ahead and reserve a cab so there's no waiting.
- Consider "Keys Please" - this Winnipeg company offers professional designated drivers who will drive you home in your vehicle seven days a week. You can reach them by calling 475-1000.
- Take the bus. Winnipeg Transit offers inexpensive and reliable, city-wide service.
Final note: Manitoba's tough sanctions for drunk drivers remind us all that when you drink and drive in Manitoba - You Lose!
ANCILLARY EVENTS
Net proceeds from each event will be donated to
Special Olympics Manitoba.
During Festival week, there will be many fabulous wine and food events taking
place at venues throughout Winnipeg. Please check back regularly for updates
to these events.
Wine on Wellington
Presented by:
Experience the splendor of 529 Wellington, an elegantly restored 1912 mansion on Winnipeg's most prestigious street, Wellington Crescent.
A grand staircase, luxurious draperies, sparkling chandeliers, polished woodwork and beautifully adorned private rooms set the scene for this fun Winnipeg Wine Festival Event. Enjoy cool jazz while you visit the many wine stations located throughout the mansion as you get to explore this fabulous venue.
Date:
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Time:
2:00pm – 5:00pm
Price per Ticket:
$75.00
Place:
529 Wellington
529 Wellington Crescent
Tickets Available:
Sold out
Get Sauced Again
Presented by:
Join Ben MacPhee-Sigurdson, "Uncorked" columnist from the Winnipeg Free Press, as he moderates this special wine and sauce tasting.
Six different sauces are cross-tasted against six different wines that are carefully selected to illustrate the effects that each has on each other. A pass around reception and wine sampling showcasing the Winnipeg Wine Festival 2008 Wine List Award entrants follows the
seminar at 8:30.
A fun and informative way to delve into the world of food and wine pairing!
Date:
Monday, April 28, 2008
Time:
Trade Only Seminar & Reception 2:30pm – 4:00pm
Public Seminar & Reception – 6:00pm
Public Reception Only - 8:30pm
Price per Ticket:
$40.00 Seminar & Reception
$25.00 Reception only
Place:
Fort Gibraltar
866 St Joseph St.
Tickets Available:
phone (204) 926-8354
Explore the World of Chocolate & Wine
Please join us at the Fairmont as we dive into the delectable world of chocolate and wine. We will feature a wide range of wines from around the world that will be matched to several different expressions of everyone's favourite dessert "Chocolate".
Date:
Monday, April 28, 2008
Time:
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Price per Ticket:
$59.00
Place:
Wellington Ballroom at the Fairmont Winnipeg
2 Lombard Place
Tickets Available:
phone (204) 926-8354
Wines of Canada VQA Tasting
Come enjoy a wine tasting to experience some of Canada's finest wines. Try wines from several award winning Canadian VQA wineries while enjoying appetizers from the many food stations.
Date:
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Time:
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Price per Ticket:
$20.00
Place:
Tavern United MTS Centre
260 Hargrave St
Tickets Available:
Sold Out
No Wine for Old Men, New Wines for Youngins
This aint your Granddaddy’s Cabernet! If you are tired of the same old - same old wine and food pairings, join the culinary team at The Billabong Australian Bar & Bistro as they create a sumptuous dinner paired with unique wine varietals chosen from the portfolios of Charton-Hobbs and Aqua Vitae.
Date:
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Time:
Sparkling Reception - 6:30pm
Dinner - 7:00pm
Price per Ticket:
$75.00 includes gst, pst & gratuity
Place:
The Billabong Australian Bar & Bistro
D – 121, Osborne St.
Tickets Available:
The Billabong Australian Bar & Bistro:
phone (204) 452-1019
[ yellow tail ] Outback BBQ
Presented by:
Enjoy grazing on Aussie favourites – shrimp, kangaroo, barramundi and more… with a Manitoba twist! – fresh off of the Barbie. [yellow tail] Bubbles will greet guests upon arrival and you’ll have the opportunity to pair Chef Barry Saunder’s take on Aussie bbq fare with your favourite [yellow tail] wine, or, find a new favourite from the [yellow tail] range. Cool food, wine, music and friends. Allow [yellow tail] wines to help you find your wine personality!
Date:
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Time:
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Price per Ticket:
$35.00
Place:
Inn at the Forks
75 Forks Market Road
Tickets Available:
www.specialolympics.mb.ca or phone (204) 926-8354
Hillebrand Trius Winemakers Dinner
Presented by:
Darryl Brooker, Senior Winemaker from Trius / Hillebrand Winery is your host as he guides you through an elegant five course dinner paired with their finest portfolio of premium VQA wines. A dinner not to be missed!
Date:
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Time:
Reception - 6:30pm
Dinner - 7:00pm
Price per Ticket:
$129.00 includes gst, pst & gratuity
Place:
Canad Inns Fort Garry
1824 Pembina Highway
Tickets Available:
Sold out
Wines from Spain: Grape Stomp
Presented by:
Come out and enjoy the time honored tradition of stomping grapes, sample the exceptional wines of Spain, enjoy fine tapas and Spanish music and have a few laughs as your favorite local personalities stomp grapes for charity.
Date:
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Time:
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Price per Ticket:
$25.00
Place:
Blaze Bistro & Lounge
Delta Winnipeg
350 St Mary Ave
Tickets Available:
www.specialolympics.mb.ca or phone (204) 926-8354
Net proceeds for all events will be donated to Special Olympics Manitoba.
All prices include taxes.
GALA DINNER
Thursday, May 1st, 2008
Winnipeg Convention Centre – Third Floor Hall B
Wine Reception 6:00pm
Dinner 7:00pm
This unique and memorable evening will be the ultimate food and wine experience. The evening begins with a wine reception followed by a five-course gourmet meal, featuring two fine wines paired with each course. Also included in the event will be live and silent auctions showcasing many distinctive wines and entertainment packages.
Tickets to this exclusive event are $215.00 per person or table of 10 for $2150.00. Tickets are available through the Winnipeg Wine Festival office at Special Olympics Manitoba by calling (204) 926-8354
Dress: Business / Formal
Presented by:
Winnipeg Wine Festival 2006 - Gala Dinner
WINE LIST AWARDS
Deadline for Entry March 17th, 2008.
The second annual Winnipeg Wine Festival Wine List Awards is an exciting Trade component for the 2008 Festival. With the vast diversity of great restaurants in Manitoba the primary aim of this competition is to give the great wine menus of Manitoba a place to shine! Restaurants are not judged against each other but against themselves and their own ability to deliver their philosophy through their wine list. Awards will be presented at the VIP Magnum Reception on Saturday, May 3rd, 2008.
Click on the PDF below to download the Wine List Awards Invitation & Entry Form - deadline for entry is March 17th, 2008.
Click on the PDF below to see the 2007 Wine List Award Winners.
For any further questions please contact Special Olympics by email
at winelistawards08@gmail.com or call 926.8354.
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