WELCOME

Vinovan (Vintners of North Vancouver) was founded in 1964 with the aim of bringing people together for the making of wine at home. 

The club membership averages about 30, and ranges from founding members to novice winemakers. There is always something to learn at our meetings, which combine education, friendships and business.

Monthly meetings

The Club meetings normally take place in North Vancouver on the fourth Wednesday of every month from September to May, except December. Club members come to enjoy some socializing and an educational presentation. 

Topics range from basic winemaking, to the latest test instruments to determine specifications. Members often bring award winning wines, or even problem wines, for discussion with other members.

Club Crush

A major event each year is our "Club Crush", where the club chooses a variety of grape, members place their order, participate in a group "crush" and share different wine making methods, comparing the end result. Members have the option of entering their wine in the Club Competition.

Vinovan also well established ties with top Okanagan vineyards and U.S. and international importers, and twice each year members can order fresh grapes from top vineyards in B.C., California, Washington, Oregon, and frozen grapes from Australia, South Africa and South America.

Social Events

Vintners of North Vancouver members enjoy several social events each year, the first of which our annual potluck and AGM in January, our club barbecue held every summer, summer social meet-ups in the park, and our annual competition and tasting event every November (be sure to enter your wine and have it compared to some of the best winemakers in B.C.) .

Learning resources

The Club has many resources for the amateur wine maker, including a library, education programs, speakers, videos, seminars, support from experts, a crusher/de-stemmer, wine presses and corker.