The GOODS from The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Fest

Vancouver, BC | In the wake of a hugely successful weeklong wine celebration last month, oenophiles are already buzzing about next year’s Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival. Ringing in the Festival’s 34th fête will be the Theme Region of Chile, with a Global Focus on Cabernet(s). The 2012 edition of the Playhouse International Wine Festival will take place from February 27th to March 4th at the Vancouver Convention Centre West, and at select restaurants and venues throughout the city.

The 2011 Festival closed to rave reviews and saw the likes of legendary Spanish wine icon Miguel A. Torres, proprietor Telmo Rodriguez, and industry headmistress Mary Ann Yewen mingling with curious neophytes and seasoned connoisseurs. At more than 60 events across Vancouver, about 25,000 toasted Spain’s vin-influence with vibrant still wines, sparkling Cavas, unique Fortified Wines and tender slices of gourmet, melt-in-your-mouth Iberico ham.

For 2012, guests can look forward to tasting the full range of Wines from Chile, a country with 460 years experience in winemaking. Known for its Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère the Chilean theme region will also take attendees on a delicious culinary adventure while sharing their lush culture and rich history. Industry insiders take note: winery applications for the 2012 Playhouse Wine Festival are now open and will close on June 15th. Festival tickets will go on sale January 10, 2012, and trade tickets will go on sale January 17, 2012.

ABOUT THE PLAYHOUSE WINE FESTIVAL

The Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival, Canada’s premier wine show, will run from February 27th to March 4th, 2012. The Playhouse Wine Festival is one of the biggest and oldest wine festival events in the world. In 2012, the Theme Region will be Chile and the Global Focus, Cabernet(s). The Festival features a week of special events including the Bacchanalia Gala Dinner + Auction, wine seminars, wine minglers, winery dinners, and lunches and brunches at fine restaurants and hotels. The Playhouse Wine Festival is produced by the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival Society, which has three mandates: provide an informative, educational and entertaining wine experience for public and trade; be a premier marketing opportunity for the wine industry and Festival partners; and raise funds for the Vancouver Playhouse Theatre Company. Since its inception in 1979, the Festival has raised over $7.5 million to enable Western Canada’s leading theatre company to mount 229 productions and develop extensive community outreach and educational programs.

The Shore Club generously presents the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival.