A Celebration of Exceptional Wines, Shared Experiences, and the Vibrant Spirit of Our Community
We are currently in the process of bringing on vendors for our 2027 event. We will be focusing on BC wineries, plus local food and wine-related businesses. Some other local beverage providers will be included as well. If you are interested in being a part of the Festival this time or looking into the future, please contact Vendor Coordinator, Deborah Podrugiel, at vendors@kamloopswinefestival.ca
Deborah Podurgiel
I think if someone had to put something down in writing about me in one sentence, it would be: enjoys gathering life experiences, talking to people, good food and wine within a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
Amongst other things, I have been a journalist, editor, prepress designer, an administrator and executive assistant and now a Wine Advisor, Sommelier, wine and food writer. (Certified Sommelier, Canadian Wine Studies, WSET I II III, and currently hoping to complete Diploma IV… someday).
I believe in wine education and not just influencing or selling wine. I love to put the wine puzzle together for people and figure out what they really are looking for in a wine—not what their friends have told them they should like or based on a review they read or heard.
