October 27, 2023

Okanagan Wine Festival presents Grape Talks- South

What is GrapeTalks?

A series of conversations dedicated to understanding the roots, teasing the palate and connecting the wine community.

Topic: “You Planted What?!”

Discover the unconventional side of the Okanagan Valley. A conversation and tasting of lesser known grape varietals making a name for themselves in the Valley. Are they here to stay?

Event details:

A tasting of 6 unique grape varieties accompanied by a conversation about grape growing in BC. Who is experimenting with what and what does the future hold for these unconventional grapes?

Host: Kevin Curtis, DipWSET and current Master of Wine student

Formerly of Andrew Peller Ltd and Time Family of Wines locally, Kevin is currently a partner at Free Verse Wine Merchant, an importer of unique wines from Greece, Spain and Mexico to BC.

He is also a wine consultant and tech geek, working with vineyards to utilize drone technology to assess vine health and manage vineyards.

Grape Talks powered by Gone West Wine

Additional Details

Cost

$49.00

Location

Penticton Trade and Convention Centre

Start Time

6:00 pm

End Time

7:00 pm

Region

BC VQA Skaha Bench

Event Contact Details

Kimberly Hundertmark
250-864-4139
[email protected]
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