Vancouver, British Columbia (February 26, 2006)

Please note these updates on the Playhouse Winefest, including the note on media accreditation.

• Wolf Blass Wines advises, with regret, that founder Wolfgang Blass is unable to attend the Playhouse Winefest as planned. Scott Oliver, president and general manager of Wolf Blass Wines Canada, replaces Blass at events featuring Wolf Blass Wines. The Roam with Wolf, Reach for Gold dinner on March 27 otherwise remains unchanged in that it offers the same premium line-up of Wolf Blass Gold Label regional wines and a fantastic menu created by Nu Restaurant + Lounge. Buyers of the Roam with Wolf dinner will be contacted by the festival (or may contact 604-873-3311) and offered a refund.
• As previously advised, James Halliday, a wine writer, judge and proprietor scheduled to represent Rosemount, has withdrawn from the festival.
• A PDF of the complete list of principals will be published online in the New Releases section. Note that this list is a work in progress and will be revised on occasion so please check for updates.
• Thank you to everyone who applied for media accreditation. Our goal is to advise all applicants of their status and their program of accredited events by March 5. If you applied but receipt of your wish list was not acknowledged by me, please contact me.
• If you require accreditation but have not applied, please email me immediately.

Betty Verkuil
Communications Manager
29th Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival
March 26 - April 1, 2007
1550 wines * 17 countries * 180 wineries * 58 events * 7 days
Regional theme: Australian Wine: A World of Difference
Global focus: Riesling
T: 604-988-9502
C. 604-603-1158
media@playhousewinefest.com
 
www.playhousewinefest.com
Tickets: 604-873-3311