(includes access to International Festival Tasting, 7-10 pm)

The Gold Pass Tasting Lounge is the perfect place to amplify your Wine Festival experience with VIP treatment. Sample an assortment of select Festival bottles and enjoy some light bites before heading to the International Festival Tasting Room, which opens at 7:00 pm. Sommeliers will be on hand to guide you through the wines, and whenever you need a break from the Tasting Room crowds, simply return to the lounge for a more intimate experience.

Orange Tomato Bruschetta

Smoked Trout Gougere

Zucchini, Basil and Parmesan Frittata, Red Pepper Confit

Tombo Tuna Tataki Cube, Yuzu Ponzu, Avocado, Micro Shiso

Pizza Bianca: Pancetta, Caramelized Onion, Fingerling Potato, Fior de latte

Chicken Tikka Skewers

Prime Rib Sliders, Chipotle Aioli (not too spicy)

Mussel and Halibut Cheek Chowder, White Cheddar Cornbread Fingers

Cilantro Bay Shrimp, Mango, Jack Cheese Quesadilla Wedges

Banana Squash Ravioli, Edamame, Shimeji Sauté

Cheeseboard with
Okanagan Goat Cheese, BC and Quebecois Artisanal Cheeses,
Aged Local Cheddars, Cave Aged Gruyere
accompanied by “addictive” Roast Almonds and Pecans

Espelette Bay Shrimp Rolls

Roasted Tomato Pissaladiere, Rocket Greens

Smoked Salmon Point, Baby Cucumber Salad

Moroccan Chicken, Lentil and Banana Squash Soup

Weathervane Scallop, Chorizo Butter

Smoked Chicken con Funghi Pizza Points

Seared Sturgeon, Salsa Fresca Sliders

Porcini Ravioloni, Duck Confit, Shiitake Sarlat
Ricotta Spinach Naked Ravioli, Asiago Cream

Cheeseboard with
Okanagan Goat Cheese, BC and Quebecois Artisanal Cheeses,
Aged Local Cheddars, Cave Aged Gruyere
accompanied by “addictive” Roast Almonds and Pecans

Now available for purchase online

Experience everything the festival has to offer with VIP treatment when you become a Gold Pass holder.
A terrific value, this pass offers incomparable access to VanWineFest.

$475 (includes HST and ticket service charges)

BUY YOUR GOLD PASS HERE

Gold Pass Holders Receive

Three Evenings 

(Thursday, Friday and Saturday) in the International Festival Tasting Room (a $285 value).

Two Afternoons 

(Thursday and Friday) at the exclusive Trade Tasting sessions in the International Festival Tasting Room (an $90 value).

Admission to the Curtain Raiser VIP reception 

on Thursday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (not available for public sale - $55 value).
Menu

Admission to the Gold Pass Tasting Lounge 

on Friday and Saturday from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm, featuring:
* A selection of Festival wines
* A selection of light bites
($140 value)

Priority access to the Tasting Room - no line-ups (priceless)!