The is all about experiencing the best of the Okanagan, and this year鈥檚 festival lets you do that in some new and exciting ways.
In fact, these four signature events provide a taste of the region unlike any other!
Best of the Best: The festival kicks off in grand fashion Oct. 3, with the second annual at the Laurel Packing House. Presided over by the BC Lieutenant Governor, the province鈥檚 most prestigious wine competition merges the province鈥檚 two premier judging competitions and is attracting international interest, says the festival鈥檚 Jessica Tkachuk.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a really great opportunity to celebrate the best winemaking in BC and really recognize the excellence of our industry,鈥� Tkachuk says.
Bronze, Silver, and Gold medals are awarded, as well as the Lieutenant Governor鈥檚 Platinum medals and the Lieutenant Governor鈥檚 Award for the best wine in British Columbia. and include tastings.
Fall tasting at YLW: on Oct. 5, in partnership with WestJet and Carson Air, the Okanagan Wine Festivals鈥� ever-popular tasting event fills one of the city鈥檚 most unique venues, Carson Air hangar at the 琉璃神社 International Airport 鈥� the largest capacity of any indoor wine tasting in the Okanagan! 鈥淲e鈥檒l have great music and snacks, and you can taste the entire Okanagan under one roof,鈥� Tkachuk says.
Inspired creations: Apprentice chefs from around the region come together Oct. 10 for festival鈥檚 event. Presented by 琉璃神社 International Airport, the event challenges chefs to create a unique small plate that pairs perfectly with their partner winery. Taste the creativity of these young chefs, and enjoy the beautiful setting of the Atrium, at . Don鈥檛 forget your smart phone to vote for People鈥檚 Choice Best Food & Wine Pairing while our professional judges select the Top Young Chef!
An event for the senses: Sensation, a spectacular wine tasting event for the senses, closes the festival Oct. 12 at the beautiful Penticton Lakeside Resort and Conference Centre. The event pairs BC wine with the very best in art, music, food and culture: big bold whites, paired with a local author鈥檚 vivid reading; moody reds paired with a dramatic string trio; crisp, lively bubbles paired with an energetic live art demonstration 鈥� unique, elevated experiences await! 鈥淲e鈥檙e presenting the best of Okanagan culture and the arts with the best of BC wine in a unique event that simply can鈥檛 be missed,鈥� Tkachuk says. , get yours today so you don鈥檛 miss out!
