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The Vancouver International Wine Festival Bacchanalia Gala Dinner & Auction 2019, attended by over 400 guests, raised over $229,000 benefitting charitable partner Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival
The Vancouver International Wine Festival Bacchanalia gala dinner and auction, attended by over 400 guests, raised over $229,000 benefitting charitable partner Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival. The gala, presented by Blakes, kicked off the 41st annual VIWF, at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver with a spectacular evening of wine and food, topped by a thrilling live auction. Guests enjoyed a sparking wine reception with the opportunity to bid on silent auction items. Live auction items featured extremely rare wines, epicurean getaways and unique culinary experiences featuring chefs and sommeliers from the West Coast’s top restaurants. Master of Ceremonies was Chris Gailus, Global BC news anchor; and gala chair was Jana Maclagan. Following the reception, guests savoured nine spectacular wine paired with five inventive courses created by the Fairmont’s executive chef, Colin Burslem, taking guests on a culinary journey inspired by Pacific West Coast vineyards. The evening ended with an amazing dessert soufflé followed by dancing to the Adam Woodall Band.