The official afterparty of the Trends Top BC Wine Awards—where the real tasting begins.

Forget the wine festival crowds. This is the pour-after-the-pour—the afterparty for anyone who wants to sip like an insider. No booths. No badges. Just a relaxed lineup of standout wines from this year’s awards: small lots, surprise showstoppers, and grapes you didn’t see coming.

Add a hit of spice and crunch—because this year’s pours meet their match at the Samosa Express food truck. Think pakoras with sparkling, butter chicken with Gewürz, and crispy samosas paired with a chillable red. We’ve even got a guide to help you navigate the glass-and-plate game like a pro.

Entry is free when you sign up at join.sippinpretty.co. Members don’t just get access to Trends After Hours—they get first notice for tasting events, rare bottle drops, and other good things we’re sipping year-round.

Or grab a $35 entry ticket—before the room fills up.

With more than 100 wines to be poured, the lineup at Trends After Hours isn’t just big—it’s broad. You’ll sip the best of BC wines, from the crisp edge of the Fraser Valley to the wild corners of the Similkameen, through Kamloops, and deep into the Okanagan. This is your chance to taste BC’s current moment—all in one night.

Keep an eye out for the quiet stunners: a still White Pinot Noir, a Muscat Ottonel and one of BC’s rare Grüner Veltliners. These aren’t just insider picks—they’re beautiful with food, especially alongside the spiced street eats coming hot from the on site food truck.

Jim Pattison Centre of Excellence, Okanagan College, 583 Duncan Ave. West, Penticton

Pairing Wine with Pakoras, Samosas & Spice: A BC Wine Tasting Guide

Indian Samosa
Golden pastry, warm spice, and chickpeas on the side—classic comfort.
White: Gewürztraminer – aromatic and bold.
Red: Pinot Noir – earthy and easygoing.
Sparkling: Sparkling Rosé – loves the chutney kick.

Express Samosa
Spiced cauliflower, peppers and noodles wrapped in a golden triangle of comfort.
White: Grüner Veltliner – crisp and herbal.
Red: Gamay – juicy, chillable, playful.
Rosé: Dry Rosé – fruit-forward and food-flexible.

Veggie Pakoras
Zucchini, spinach and friends get the spice-fry treatment, with tamarind on the side.
White: Off-Dry Riesling – balances sweet and spice.
Rosé: Dry Rosé – brightens the crunch.
Sparkling: Brut – cleanses the palate, ready for round two.

Combo Plate
A sampler of samosas and pakoras—perfect for commitment issues.
White: Gewürztraminer – handles all the flavours.
Red: Pinot Noir – smooth and adaptable.
Sparkling: Sparkling Rosé – brings lift to every bite.

Chole Bhature
Fuffy fried bread meets chickpea curry that brings the heat and the hug. Add pickle, onions, and dive in.
White: Off-Dry Riesling – cools and cuts through the richness.
Reds: Syrah – dark, peppery, and in step with the spice.
Cabernet Franc – savoury with a herbal edge.

Butter Chicken Special
Tender chicken swimming in creamy tomato spice—rich, cozy, and just a little flirty.
Whites: Gewürztraminer – plush and spice-loving.
Unoaked Chardonnay – smooth and balanced.
Red: Pinot Noir – subtle fruit, soft structure.

Chilli Paneer Special
Spicy, saucy, and a little indulgent—paneer brings the heat.
White: Viognier – rounded, floral and curry-friendly.
Rosé: Dry Rosé – freshens and lifts the spice.
Red: Cabernet Franc – bold but never overbearing.