Public Tastings

The public is invited to sample over 515 wines from 134 wineries at the 2012 Winnipeg Wine Festival. Many of these wines are available in Manitoba for the first time and are exclusive

to the Festival.

Public Tastings are held at the Winnipeg Convention Centre.

FRIDAY, MAY 4th, 7pm - 10pm - $ 47.95

SATURDAY, MAY 5th, 1:30pm - 4pm - $ 42.95

SATURDAY, MAY 5th, 7pm - 10pm - $ 47.95

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets online at Ticketmaster.

*Agency fees are applicable. Ticketmaster charge line (204) 780-3333; www.ticketmaster.com

You may also purchase tickets at all Winnipeg Liquor Marts starting March 12, 2012.

PARTICIPATING WINERIES

CLICK HERE for a full list of 2012's participating wineries.

PURCHASING WINE AT THE FESTIVAL

All of the wines showcased during the tasting evenings will be available for purchase at the on-site Liquor Mart.

The on-site Liquor Mart layout is set up to match the order of the wineries in the Festival program.

Our friendly, knowledgeable staff are available to answer any question you may have. The store is designed so you can find any wine quickly and easily.

Each wine listed in the Festival program has a corresponding bin number assigned to it. Just use those bin numbers, which are in numerical order in the store, to easily find any wine you are looking for.

PURCHASE EARLY! Make your initial purchase at any time and we will hold your parcel for you. Additional products can be added at any time.

If you wish, you can purchase your favourite wines without the worry of taking them home. We will ship your purchases to the Liquor Mart of your choice for personal pick up. A minimum purchase of six bottles is required for delivery. The Liquor Mart will phone you once the product arrives. Allow one week for product to arrive in Winnipeg Liquor Marts. Shipping times will vary outside of Winnipeg.

Earn 10 times AIR MILES® reward miles on purchases made at the Festival on-site Liquor Mart. Offer valid May 4 & May 5, 2012 on purchases in excess of $25 (excluding taxes) and only on base AIR MILES reward miles.

Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Interac, and cash are all accepted at the Liquor Mart.

 

ARRIVING HOME SAFELY

Whether you choose to sample a variety of different wines or savour a few of your favourites, remember, drinking and driving never mix.

So before your visit to the Winnipeg Wine Festival make arrangements for alternate transportation to ensure you arrive home safely.

Arrange to have a family member or friend pick you up at the end of the evening. Let them do the driving while you sit back and relax after a great evening exploring new vintages and grape varieties.

Catch a cab. You'll find them plentiful in the downtown area, especially in front of the Winnipeg Convention Centre. Better yet, phone ahead and reserve a cab so there's no waiting.

Take the bus. Winnipeg Transit offers inexpensive and reliable, city-wide service.

Final note: Manitoba's tough sanctions for drunk drivers remind us all that when you drink and drive in Manitoba - You Lose!