This year's Malbec Word Day falls on Tuesday, April 17th, and British Columbia will get a jump on the celebrations with free Argentinean wine tastings at 7 private retailers. In addition, select BCLDB stores throughout the province will offer free tastings of Argentinean wines in April.
In BC, the following private stores will host complimentary consumer tastings. Each store will pour at least 6 different Malbecs and Malbec blends, paired with samples of authentic Argentinean cuisine.
Saturday April 7 2018:
• Everything Wine - 5 locations: Vancouver, North Vancouver, South Surrey, Langley & Langford - 2:00 to 6:00pm
Saturday April 14 2018:
• Marquis Wine Cellars - 1034 Davie Street, Vancouver - with traditional empanadas from Panaderia Latina Bakery PLUS singer/songwriter Stephanie Pedraza will perform at this lively event - 2:00 to 5:00pm (Donations accepted to the BC Hospitality Foundation)
• Legacy Liquor Store - 1633 Manitoba Street, Vancouver - 2:00 to 6:00pm
BC Liquor Stores across the province will host over 40 Malbec World Day tastings.