This evening was meant for fun, both for our members and guests, and also for the winery principals before their grueling days pouring at the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival.

The premise of the event was to allow winemakers to bring any wine(s) they prefer from their winery, we supply the food, guests and ambience. The result was a fantastic time by all in attendance. The food from Whineos Restaurant was top notch. Various appetizers, such as grilled duck, grilled ahi tuna, and assorted cheeses were served.

We grazed and talked with the winery principals finding out a little bit more about their wineries and wines. We had a great variety of white and red wines. We enjoyed rieslings, sauvignon-semillon blends, merlot, shiraz, and cabernet sauvignon from the wineries.

In keeping with the evening's informality, enjoy these pictures and if you attended, think of the great time you had. If you were not able to attend, think about the great time you missed. Enjoy!

	Fiona Sutherland from Haan Wines with Karl Kliparchuk, SWWS President
	Peter and Jane Thompson from Thomson Estate Vineyard, with guest.
	Sam Clarke from Thorn-Clarke with Zena Davidson, SWWS Marketing and Media
	Dave Palmer from Skillogalee.
	Graeme MacDonough from Bleasdale Vineyards
	Andrew Tierney from Wira Wira Vineyards
	Chris Flanders from Davey Family Wines
	Peter Burrow from Palandri.
	Patti Tetreau from De Bortoli Wines.

Tasting Selection
All the wines in this tasting were winners with us!

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