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Wednesday, February 26 2025

Vineyards and Valor

By: Anthony Gismondi
Retracing Seaforth Military History Through French Wine, Cuisine, and the Great War
Vineyards and Valor
Announcing

Explore the rich history of a time when the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada distinguished themselves in the trenches of France.

This evening intertwines their storied military campaigns with the heritage of French wine regions. We pay tribute to the Seaforths’ legacy while celebrating the timeless connection between French wine, food and the landscapes shaped by history.
 
This fundraising dinner supports the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada's mission to send 40 soldiers to the 80th anniversary celebration of the liberation of Holland in May 2025.
  • A fine dining experience inspired by the flavours of French wartime regions.
  • Taste exquisite selections from appellations significant in World War I history, including Champagne, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Loire Valley and Alsace.
  • Guest speakers from the military community share compelling stories of World War I valour and sacrifice.
March 8, 2025
Tour 5:45 PM
Dinner 6:30 PM

Tickets: $500 ($250 charitable receipt included)

Dress Code: Cocktail

RSVP to itkina@selectwines.ca

Seaforth Armoury
1755 W 1st Ave, Vancouver, BC

VINYARDS AND VALOUR DINNER LINK AND QR CODE 
https://payment.seaforthhighlanders.ca/b/3cs4jC8UyeKn4bC28b 
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Donation Liberation Holland - This is an “active" link and QR code
https://payment.seaforthhighlanders.ca/b/28o4jC1s659NcI83ce 
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The cheque can be mailed to: 
 
Seaforth Highlanders of Canada 
ATTN: Rod Bell-Irving 
1650 Burrard Street, Vancouver 
BC, V6J 3G4 
The CRA Registration Number: 87198 7012 RR0001
Written By: ag
Anthony Gismondi
Anthony Gismondi

Anthony Gismondi is a Canadian wine journalist and one of North America's most influential voices in wine. For over 30 years, he has been the wine columnist for The Vancouver Sun. The twice-weekly column is distributed across Canada through the Postmedia Network to millions of readers. In addition, Anthony hosts the BC Food & Wine Radio Show, broadcast in 25 markets across B.C. and available as a podcast on major platforms. He launched Gismondionwine.com in 1997, attracting one million monthly users from 114 countries. It continues to be a valuable resource full of tasting notes, intelligent wine stories and videos for the trade and consumers. Conversations with wine personalities are available on his  YouTube Channel.