oook contributor Ryan Donn gives you the low down on the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival

Vine, dine, and wine! The Fall Okanagan Wine Festival is only a few days away.
Ten days of festivities that include over 160 events spread throughout the
Valley. “Something for every pallet” as Blair Baldwin said during our
interview at the Wild Apple last week. It was a fascinating interview by one
of the Okanagan’s wine ambassadors. I hope you enjoy the interview as much
as I did. Discover some interesting facts and highlights about the only wine
festival that is held during the harvest.

Your going to love the original name of the festival. Its a doozy!

Fall Wine Festival
– Blair Baldwin by RyanDonn

For a full list of the over 165 events go to:
http://www.thewinefestivals.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=Billboard

Discover the winning wines at http://www.okanaganwineawards.com/
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Here is a sampling of some of the featured events:
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*BC Wine Awards Reception and Tasting
*Thursday, 29 September, 2011
7:00 PM – 09:00 PM @ The Rotary Centre for the Arts

*WestJet Wine Tastings *
Friday, 30 September, 2011 and Saturday, 01, October, 2011
6:30 PM – 09:00 PM @ the Rotary Centre for the Arts
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FortisBC Salute To Food and Wine
*Sunday, 02 October, 2011
6:00 PM – 08:30 PM @ Manteo Resort

*Battle of the Wine Experts
*Tuesday, 04 October, 2011
7:00 PM @ The Rotary Centre for the Arts

*All You Need Is Cheese…. and some Wine!
*Wednesday, 05 October, 2011
7:00 PM – 09:00 PM @ Watermark Beach Resort

*Alexis de Portneuf presents “The Young Chefs”
*Thursday, 06 October, 2011
6:00 PM – 08:30 PM* @ *Culinary Arts Centre at Okanagan College

*Valley First Grand Finale Consumer Tastings
*Friday, 07 October, 2011 and Saturday, October 08, 2011
6:00 PM – 09:00 PM @ Penticton Trade & Convention Centre