Vancouver Amateur Winemakers (VAWA) is a club of wine lovers and home winemakers who strive to create wines they can be proud of. Members range from beginners to experienced winemakers working with grapes, fruits, and kits. The club is one of BC’s most active BCAWA affiliates, with members regularly placing at provincial competitions.
Meetings
VAWA meets on the third Thursday of each month at 8:00 PM (no meetings in July or August). Meetings are held at:
Richmond Caring Place
7000 Minoru Blvd, Richmond, BC V6Y 3Z5
Each meeting features a guest presentation or tasting on a wine topic. Door fee is approximately $10 for members and $15 for guests. RSVP is required by the Tuesday before the meeting.
Membership
| Membership Type | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Individual | $35 |
| Couples | $50 |
| New member badge (one-time) | $10 |
Annual Events
- Annual club wine competition
- Fall club crush
- June garden party
- Christmas social
Club Executive
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| President | John Read |
| Vice President | Joe Zucchiatti |
| Secretary | Lucian Tancou |
| Treasurer | Sony Kurian |
| Steward | Cheryl Gravkin |
| Members at Large | David Wong, Mike Grindler, Ron Toffolo |
Contact
| Purpose | |
|---|---|
| General inquiries | vawa.information@gmail.com |
| Website issues | vawa.webmaster@gmail.com |
Visit VAWA Online
Meeting announcements, event details, and membership information on the VAWA website.