On a crisp winter afternoon, the brick-and-beam warmth of Vancouver Urban Winery and Belgard Kitchen set the stage for a Canadian first: an educational seminar and trade tasting devoted entirely to the Australian state of Victoria.
Mark Davidson with Allison.
Trade buyers, sommeliers, and media gathered not simply to taste, but to recalibrate their understanding of Australian wine through a more precise lens.
Victoria is a state of surprising scale and nuance: 21 distinct wine regions and more than 650 wineries dispersed across maritime peninsulas, elevated mountain ranges, inland lakes and historic fortified enclaves. Yet for many Canadian buyers, the narrative of Australian wine remains partial, too often defined by volume and sunshine rather than site and subtlety. Presented by Wine Victoria and led by seasoned educator Mark Davidson, this seminar offered a thoughtful corrective.
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