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An event for the senses: Sensation, a spectacular wine tasting event for the senses, closes the festival Oct. 12 at the beautiful Penticton Lakeside Resort and Conference Centre. The event pairs BC wine with the very best in art, music, food and culture: big bold whites, paired with a local author含羞草研究社檚 vivid reading; moody reds paired with a dramatic string trio; crisp, lively bubbles paired with an energetic live art demonstration 含羞草研究社� unique, elevated experiences await! 含羞草研究社淲e含羞草研究社檙e presenting the best of Okanagan culture and the arts with the best of BC wine in a unique event that simply can含羞草研究社檛 be missed,含羞草研究社� Tkachuk says. , get yours today so you don含羞草研究社檛 miss out!
