Canmore
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Winefest canmore - 2026 special edition
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This special edition of Winefest is designed as a seamless journey through wine history, tradition, and craftsmanship. It begins with whites that move gracefully through mineral-driven Chablis and finely balanced Chardonnay, emphasizing elegance, precision, and a true sense of place rather than weight. The transition into reds is measured and refined, led by classic Pinot Noir from Burgundy before evolving into rustic, cellar-worthy Italian expressions. Here, Sangiovese and Nebbiolo take center stage, revealing firm yet polished tannins, earthy complexity, and structured depth.
The experience reaches its core by showcasing Europe’s most iconic regions—Brunello di Montalcino, Bordeaux, Barolo, and Valpolicella—before expanding outward to powerful, age-worthy wines from Napa Valley and the Okanagan. These wines deliver concentration and intensity while maintaining balance and elegance. The experience concludes with aged Tawny and Vintage Ports, offering warmth, layered complexity, and a profound sense of history. Together, the lineup tells a complete story, moving from vibrancy and restraint to richness, structure, and timeless craftsmanship.
Paired with hors d’oeuvres curated by the The Malcolm’s Executive Chef Graham Smith and framed by sweeping alpine views, this all-inclusive event is designed to elevate the palate at a new height. With limited capacity, you won’t want to miss out.
Session Times
- Friday Evening: 7PM – 10PM
- Saturday Evening: 6PM – 9PM
2026 wine listing
Browse the wines featured at the 2026 Winefest Canmore festival hosted at the stunning Malcolm Hotel.
executive Chef graham smith
The Winefest Canmore menu is curated by Winefest and the world-class culinary team at the Malcolm Hotel, led by Executive Chef Graham Smith. With over 30 years of experience, Chef Graham Smith creates memorable, ingredient-driven cuisine inspired by his upbringing in a small Yukon mountain town. Classically trained with a modern edge, his cooking highlights bold flavours, refined technique, and a strong sense of place. At the Malcolm Hotel, he leads with a focus on excellence, sustainability, and storytelling – crafting dishes that celebrate local ingredients and leave a lasting impression.
HOTEL PARTNER - The Malcolm Hotel
Make a weekend out of it and use the Winefest booking code to secure a room at the Malcolm Hotel the weekend of the festival! Winefest is hosted inside the Malcolm Hotel ballrooms. Please note you are not required to book for two nights – be sure to use our code!
- 321 Spring Creek Drive
- Available while quantities last
OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS
A huge thank you to all of our generous partners who help make Winefest a success!
TITLE SPONSORs
The Festival’s title sponsor, Sobeys Liquor and Safeway Liquor, is a proudly Canadian company whose name is synonymous with quality and passion. With 93 locations across Alberta and Saskatchewan, the store carries a diverse selection of adult beverages at exceptional deals.
fESTIVAL SPONSOR
www.LiquorConnect.com has the most complete listing of spirits, wine, coolers, ciders and import beer in Alberta. Liquor Connect makes finding and enjoying your favorite beverages as easy as popping the cork!
fESTIVAL partners
If you’re interested in learning more about our sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at info@celebratewinefest.com
The festival fine print
- 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 STARS and will be provided by donation.
- By attending Winefest, you hereby consent that we may photograph, film, videotape, record or otherwise reproduce the image and/or voice of any person who enters a Dunollie Castle Productions Inc use the same for any marketing purpose without payment to any person.
- You consent to be photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded in connection with, or as part of, Dunollie Castle Productions Inc. journalistic, advertising, marketing, promotional, archival and/or security activities.
- You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on these consents given upon attending Winefest.