All savvy wine lovers know that diversity is wine’s greatest strength. Thousands of vine varieties are planted around the globe, making over 2.5 billion cases of wine each year. Yet we tend to drink the same wines and grapes time and again. Expand your wine horizons, drink outside the box, and discover lesser-known regions and vines at this lively and enlightening tasting.

Noted wine personality and alum DJ Kearney, BA'84 has joined forces with Grace Li, BA'94 and Richard Loo, BSc'84, MBA'96, of the innovative wine agency World Wine Synergy to create a tasting event that celebrates delicious diversity. Join us for a romp around Planet Wine as we visit the Canary Islands, Macedonia, Lazio, and northwest Spain, tasting grapes like Mencía, Xinomavro, Malvasía Volcánica, Bellone, Cesanese, and a few more special bottles!

Seriously sophisticated bubbles to start, whites that are both crisp and minerally or emollient and succulent, and summer-ready reds that span light and crunchy to fruit-laden and juicy — your tastebuds and wine choices will never be the same! Insider knowledge, first-in-line access, a taste of the rare and the cutting edge, scrumptious canapés — this is a memorable way to spend a summer evening.

*Thank you to Odlum Brown, our presenting sponsor of alumni UBC's Summer Series.

Event Date:

Thursday, August 14th, 2025

Time:

Registration & Reception: 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM*

Tasting Event: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Location:

Metropolitan Ballroom
Terminal City Club
837 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
V6C 1B6 - map

Ticket Price:

$70 each (all fees included)

*Reception includes one glass of welcome bubbly and passed canapes and wine tasting includes 6-8 various wines from around the world

Things to Note:

-Ticket purchaser must be a UBC alum

-Tickets are final sale and non-refundable

-Maximum 4 tickets per transaction

-Deadline to purchase tickets is July 31st or until tickets last. Tickets are limited; avoid disappointment by purchasing your seats early!

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Questions? Please contact Terrilynn Wong at terrilynn.wong@ubc.ca

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