Winefest Edmonton tasting guide
February 20 & 21, 2026
Winefest Edmonton tasting guide
The wine world is coming to Edmonton! Check out the below guides to see the wineries, products, and food that are available at Winefest Edmonton 2026. The full 2026 wine tasting guide will be available 2 weeks prior to the event. Check back here to download your PDF version or save on your phone.
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Winefest EDMONTON 2026 Menu
This menu is curated by Winefest and the world-class culinary team at the Edmonton Convention Centre, including Executive Pastry Chef Jason Wang, Senior Sous Chef Lalit Upadhyaya, Executive Sous Chef Guadalupe Muñoz de Ratcliffe, and award-winning Sous Chef Francis Derick Flores along with 9 Red Seal chefs that round out a world-class team. A special thank you to Executive Chef Serge Belair – a recognized top three chef in Canada and the 2012 Chef of the Year.
STATIONED
DESSERT
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SHORT RIB WELLINGTON
Sous-Vide Beef Short Rib | Duxelles | Aligot Potato | Beef Reduction | Minted Peas | GA Available
Perfect Pair: With layered flavours at play, a medium-bodied red strikes the perfect balance. It should have enough presence to stand up to the richness of the reduction without overpowering the duxelles. This naturally points to a red wine from the south of France. -
SAVOURY DOUBLE-BAKED CROISSANT
Mini Croissant | Garlic Butter Lobster | Whipped Cream Cheese | Mozzarella | Green Onion | Sweet Honey | Wild Ramp Coulis | Truffle Powder | V Available
Perfect Pair: This dish is a perfect way to kick off the evening. Bubbles and garlic lobster wake up the palate instantly. The creamy richness and subtle sweetness of the lobster, paired with a buttery croissant, call for a wine that is delicate enough not to overpower the dish, yet bright enough to keep the pairing fresh and lively. -
CHARCUTERIE CUP | VIP EXCLUSIVE V + GA
Cheddar | Bocconcini | Grapes | Olive
Perfect Pair: Table grapes are tricky to pair and often clash with wine, despite what you might expect. Their sweetness and acidity don’t always play nicely with wines that have oak or malolactic fermentation. If you want a match, follow the “grow together, go together” rule and stick to an Italian wine for a harmonious pairing.
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DUBAI CHOCOLATE PISTACHIO SLIDER
Chiffon Sponge Cake | Pistachio Kataifi Crunch | Chocolate Fudge Warm Sauce | Raspberry Confit | Dark Chocolate Cream
Perfect Pair: Rich chocolate and crunchy pistachio call for a smooth, slightly sweet Tawny Port. Its nutty, caramel notes echo the pistachios while the luscious chocolate finds a perfect match, creating a decadent, balanced finish. -
FRESH FRUIT TART
Fresh Fruit | White Chocolate Cream | GA Available
Perfect Pair: This is a great chance to think beyond traditional dessert wines. A fresh rosé or a crisp sparkling wine pairs beautifully with both the fruit and the white chocolate cream, keeping the finish light, balanced, and refreshing.
HAND PASSED
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WATERMELON FETA SKEWER V + GA
Balsamic | Mint | V, GF
Perfect Pair: Watermelon naturally calls for a fruit-forward European rosé. The saltiness of the feta plays beautifully against the wine’s gentle fruit, much like a pinch of salt enhancing dark chocolate. Fresh, balanced, and effortlessly refreshing. -
BALSAMIC CARAMELIZED ONION & GOAT CHEESE TOAST V
Caramelized Onion | Goat Cheese
Perfect Pair: A light, low-tannin red or a high-acid white with a bit of body both work beautifully. France is a natural fit here, a pairing you’ll find echoed throughout French kitchens and cookbooks. -
GARLIC-INFUSED PANKO MUSHROOM CAPS V + GA
Mushroom Caps | Creamy Artichoke Filling
Perfect Pair: Pinot is the answer here. Earthy notes in the wine mirror the dish’s umami, while bright acidity and a touch of salinity enhance it. Think high acid, minimal bitterness, and no heavy tannins for a pairing that feels seamless and satisfying. -
CRISPY FRIED SURIMI STICK GA
Cream Cheese & Onion Pesto
Perfect Pair: The focus here is the pesto. A white wine with herbaceous, slightly green notes works best, with Sauvignon Blanc being a natural fit. Its bright acidity keeps the pairing fresh and lively, cutting through the cream cheese and balancing the dish’s richness. -
MARIA ADOBO CHICKEN SKEWERS GA
BBQ Glaze | Green Onion
Perfect Pair: Adobo calls for fruit in the wine, whether white or red. With spice in the mix, it helps to focus on what to avoid - tannins, astringency, heavy body, and high alcohol can clash with the glaze. A fresh, fruit-driven style keeps the pairing balanced and enjoyable. -
BELAIR BEEF TOURTIERE BITE
Québec Ketchup | Warm Spices
Perfect Pair: This dish invites a step up in intensity. Spain is a natural fit here. Rioja and Tempranillo, with their gentle oak influence, shine beautifully. Barrel aging brings warm cooking-spice notes that echo the spices in the dish, making this a seamless and satisfying match.
V = VEGETARIAN | GA = GLUTEN AWARE | DF = DAIRY FREE | VG = VEGAN
Possible Cross Contamination. If you require vegan options, please email info@celebratewinefest.com for more information one week prior to the festival.
2026 featured wineries
Adega de Moncao
Advini
Aneto Wines
Angove
Arboleda Wines
Baesangmyun Brewery
Baglio Curatolo Arini
Baglio Oro
Baron de Ley
Bodegas Carelli
Bolla
Booker Wines
Bostavan
Botter
BREAD & BUTTER
Cabriz
Campo Viejo Wines
Cantina Levorato
Cantine Bellini
Cantine Ceci
Caparra e Siciliani
Carpineto
Casa de Santar
Casa Marin
Catena Zapata
Caviro
Cavit
Cepa 21
Ceptura
Citizen Wines
Delinquente
Della Vite
Domeniul Bogdan
Flaurell Wines
Gemma di Luna
Gigglewater
Gil Family Estates
Gray Monk
Grey Owl Meadery
Hammken Cellars
Hampton Water Wine Co.
Haywire Winery
Hugh Hamilton
Ice Tropez
Lawson’s Dry Hill
Le Cellier du Pic
Les Grands Chais
Los Haroldos
Maison Albert Bichot
Marques De Marialva
Mary Taylor Wine
Masciarelli Tenute Agricole
Maven Wine Marketing
Mimi
Montaia Gioia
Pelee Island Winery
Pirramimma
Premium Fincas
Privato
Purcari
Randall Wine Group
Ricasoli
Robert Mondavi Winery
Señorío de Librares
Sogrape
Spier Wine Farm
Spirit Hills
Stoneleigh Wines
Terre Cevico
The Prisoner Wine Company
Tinhorn Creek
Vartely
Vina Falernia
Wente Family Vineyards
VINI TONON
WHITEHAVEN
ZACCAGNINI
ZENATO
additional food & market vendors
vip exclusives
ITALIAN CENTRE CHEESE CUP
Cheddar | Bocconcini | Grapes | Olive | V + GA
The festival fine print
- Menu and listings are subject to change.
- Winefest is an 18+ event. No minors are permitted. Government-issued photo ID for ALL attendees is mandatory for entry.
- Tickets to Winefest are all-inclusive; a ticket grants you admission into the Grand Tasting Hall, samples of wine, bite-sized food samples, and a take-home wine glass.
- Winefest tickets can only be used for the date and session they were purchased for.
- Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
- Dunollie Castle Productions Inc. (Winefest/Rocky Mountain Wine & Food Festival) sells all online tickets through a secure supplier. We strongly recommend that you purchase your online tickets directly from our supplier ONLY and that you do not purchase tickets from third-party ticket sellers. We reserve the right to refuse entry to any and all online ticket holder(s) who cannot (upon request) provide proof of payment by producing the credit card the ticket(s) were purchased with, as well as the address, phone number, and email address that the ticket(s) were booked under. Consumers who cannot show the necessary proof of purchase may be denied entry into the event and will not receive monetary reimbursement.
- Dunollie Castle Productions also will not provide entry to duplicate tickets. Once a ticket has been scanned at the entrance, it cannot be scanned again for additional entries.
- Always remember to enjoy your beverages responsibly.
- Coat check is available before entering the Grand Tasting Hall. Coat check is managed by the Edmonton Convention Center.
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