Victoria Wine Festival

09/06/2026

People of the Wine Festival | Vol. 04

Another look back before we look forward.

Last year brought together wine lovers, producers and friends from across Victoria and beyond. In just a few short weeks, we get to fill the room all over again.

Recognize someone? Tag them below.

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09/06/2026

People of the Wine Festival | Vol. 01 - We’re just 2 months away from the Victoria International Wine Festival, so it feels like the perfect time to look back at last year.

We cannot wait to welcome you all back this November. Spot yourself or someone you know? Tag them, comment and get ready for 2026. 🍷

Saturday’s Grand Tasting is almost sold out!

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09/01/2026

One of the partnerships that makes the Victoria International Wine Festival unique is our partnership with Tourism Cowichan to create the Cowichan Wine Pavilion. This year, the pavilion will feature an incredible showcase from Unsworth Vineyards Blue Grouse Estate Winery , Zanatta Winery , Cobble Hill Winery Telegraph Estate Winery - Enrico Winery ), plus a few surprises still to come.

Cowichan is a region shaped by farming, food, craft and a deep connection to the land. The name Quw’utsun is rooted in the Hul’q’umi’num word shqw’utsun, meaning “to warm one’s back in the sun.” That warmth, combined with the Valley’s coastal climate and fertile farmland, has helped create one of Canada’s most distinctive emerging wine regions. At the Festival, the Cowichan Wine Pavilion gives you the chance to taste what makes this place different, all in one spot.

Tickets for the event are on route to sell out. Selling at https://vicwf26.eventbrite.ca

09/01/2026

One of the partnerships that makes the Victoria International Wine Festival 2026 unique is our work with Tourism Cowichan to create the Cowichan Wine Pavilion. This year, the pavilion will feature wines from Unsworth Vineyards, Blue Grouse Winery, Zanatta Winery, Cobble Hill Winery, Telegraph Estate Winery, formerly Enrico Winery, plus a few surprises still to come.

Cowichan is a region shaped by farming, food, craft and a deep connection to the land. The name Quw’utsun is rooted in the Hul’q’umi’num word shqw’utsun, meaning “to warm one’s back in the sun.” That warmth, combined with the Valley’s coastal climate and fertile farmland, has helped shape one of Canada’s most distinctive wine regions. The Cowichan Wine Pavilion brings that story to the Festival in one place.

08/29/2026

Today we kick off the first event of Victoria’s wine season. SOLD OUT - Roses and Rosé + Bubbles | A Summer Wine Gala starts tonight, bringing together floral aromas, beautiful wines and the natural connection between what we smell and what we taste.

For those looking ahead, the Victoria International Wine Festival 2026 is already selling quickly. Just like Roses and Rosé, many festival events are expected to sell out well in advance.

08/27/2026

Only THREE DAYS to go until Roses and Rosé + Bubbles 🌹🥂 This Saturday, August 29, we take over the Parkside Hotel & Spa for an evening of wine, bubbles, flowers and summer celebration.

A huge thank you to Brown's The Florist, Eurosa Farms, The Parkside Hotel & Spa and \Everything Wine for helping bring it all together. Tickets are sold out, but our waitlist is still open: https://rosewine.eventbrite.ca

08/25/2026

Three easy questions to ask yourself when tasting wine:

1. What do I smell? Fruit, flowers, spice, herbs or something else?
2. What do I taste? Is it fresh, rich, dry, sweet, light or bold?
3. What do I like about it? Is it crisp, smooth, fruity, soft or easy to drink?

What are we missing?

Wine tasting gets a lot easier when you stop trying to find the “right” answer and start noticing what stands out to you. These are the kinds of simple questions that can help you learn more about your own palate at the Victoria International Wine Festival. Tickets are running low on the Saturday & Friday evening tasting sessions. Grab them now at https://vicwf26.eventbrite.ca

08/22/2026

Just ONE WEEK to go until Roses and Rosé + Bubbles 🌹🥂 On Saturday, August 29 we take over the The Parkside Hotel & Spa for a summer evening filled with wine, bubbles, and flowers from Brown's The Florist & Eurosa Farms.

Get ready for a special surprise from Everything Wine

Tickets are sold out, but our waitlist is still open: https://rosewine.eventbrite.ca

08/17/2026

08/16/2026

How to get better at buying wine?

Don't assume spending more guarantees you'll like it more!

Wine price can reflect many things, such as where and how the grapes were grown, production costs, ageing, scarcity, reputation and demand. It isn't simply a scale of how delicious a wine will be to you.

Instead, start learning what you actually like: light or full-bodied, crisp or rich, dry or sweet, fruity or earthy.

Being able to describe those preferences is much more useful in a wine shop than simply asking for a “good bottle.” 🍷

What do you look for when buying wine?