Kushi oyster, caviar, Buddha's hand and finger limes at Divino. Photo by KK Law
Winemakers visiting for the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival (Apr. 19 to 25) like to taste at a growing number of savvy wine bars.
1 Divino Surprising find on The Drive offers a solid by-the-glass selection, with well-crafted plates to match.
2 Salt Tasting Room Pioneering, red-brick haunt tucked away down a Gastown alley specializes in hard-to-find drops paired with local charcuterie and cheeses.
3 The Refinery Cozy, wood-clad, upstairs escape off busy Granville Street creates adventuresome platters served with an extensive BC-focused wine list.
4 Uva Wine Bar Sommelier Sebastien Le Goff susses out hard-to-find labels for a global list that goes well beyond the ordinary.
5 Au Petit Chavignol Worth the trek to the east side, this intimate bistro specializing in fondue and raclette also packs the city’s most serious Riesling list.—Tim Pawsey
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