What’s happening?
The 12th annual BC Uncorked is taking place on Saturday, April 6 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Anvil Centre. The festival’s main focus is to showcase B.C. wineries and the local food scene.
What’s is BC Uncorked?
Attendees aged 19 and older will be able to enjoy wine samples and foods samples from participating vendors. More than 250 wines from over 55 B.C. wineries and light appetizers from more than a dozen restaurants, caterers and food companies will be available for sampling. Spit buckets and water jugs (to rinse your glass) will be provided.
“The guests that attend are food and wine lovers,” said organizers in an email to the Record. “Some of them are new to this world, but quite a few are experienced tasters who are excited to attend and essentially take a tour of some of the best B.C. wineries in one evening.”
How much are tickets?
Tickets are $75 and include admission, light appetizers and wine samples.
Why Anvil Centre?
The festival has been held at venues in Port Moody and Coquitlam in the past, but has outgrown each of those locations. Organizers selected Anvil Centre because of its central location and proximity to SkyTrain, which allows the event to broaden the demographic and attract guests from around the Lower Mainland and provide them with a great “safe ride home” option.
Are there any other New West connections to the event?
Sure thing. Pacific Breeze Winery, which is located right here in New West, is one of the wineries taking part in the event. Local food companies participating include the Boathouse restaurant, El Santo, Paddlewheeler Pub, Piva Modern Italian and Truffles Fine Foods.
Is there anything else I should know?
BC Uncorked, which is being produced by West Coast Experiences, is supporting the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation in a number of ways.
“The arrangement we have with the Royal Columbian Hospital Foundation includes a number of on-site initiatives hosted by their team such as a wine wall auction, silent auction and 50-50 draw. One-hundred per cent of the funds from those initiatives go to RCHF,” said an email from West Coast Experiences. “In addition, we also have an arrangement for a portion of door ticket sales to be donated to the RCHF.”
I’m sold – where do I sign up?
Tickets and information about BC Uncorked are available at www.bcuncorked.com.
