L’Abattoir Launches Second Installment of Sipping Around BC, a Series of Regional Winemaker Dinners

L’Abattoir Launches Second Installment of Sipping Around BC,
a Series of Regional Winemaker Dinners

Following the successful launch of the series with the North Okanagan Winemakers dinner in March, the upcoming Sipping Around BC dinner promises to be a exceptional continuation, delving into the heart of the Central Okanagan. The second dinner, in partnership with Wines of British Columbia and S. Pellegrino, will take place on Wednesday, July 24th, and will feature a 5-course wine-paired menu in L’Abattoir’s Private Dining Room.

The evening will spotlight the region’s unique terroir and varietals, with stories and perspectives from Jak Meyer and Janice Stevens-Meyer, Proprietors of Meyer Family Vineyards, Ben Bryant, Winemaker from 1 Mill Road and Pénélope Roche, Winemaker from Roche Wines. Guests will also have the exclusive opportunity to purchase the otherwise unavailable wines being poured during the dinner at cellar door prices during the event.

In anticipation of the second Sipping Around BC collaboration, Andrew Forsyth, Head Sommelier at L’Abattoir, shared, “After the fantastic response to our last dinner, we’re really excited to host these amazing Winemakers and Principals from the Central Okanagan. Their passion is evident in every bottle, and we can’t wait for our guests to experience it firsthand.”

L’Abattoir has consistently championed BC wines, earning accolades such as the Platinum designation at the Vancouver International Wine Festival’s Wine List Awards since 2018. Their participation in the Pour More BC program underscores their dedication to showcasing the province’s finest wines.  This summer guests will also find many of the wineries in this series of events highlighted in the dining room on L’Abattoir’s by-the-glass wine list as well as in the BC wine pairings offered with the Chef’s Menu.

Tickets for the Central Okanagan dinner are limited and are now available on L’Abattoir’s website. This is an exciting opportunity to attend an evening celebrating the best of the Central Okanagan wine region.

After the dinner in July, the third and final dinner in the series in 2024 is set for Wednesday, October 23rd, and will highlight the Southern Okanagan and Similkameen regions, featuring wines from Le Vieux Pin, Black Hills Estate Winery, and Orofino. Tickets for the final dinner will launch on July 24th.

ABOUT L’ABATTOIR | Located in the heart of historic Gastown since 2010, L’Abattoir is situated in a refurbished 19th­ Century heritage brick ­and­ beam building that pays homage to its history as the site of Vancouver’s first jail in the city’s main meat­packing district. Today, the Michelin Recommended restaurant has staked its claim as one of Canada’s best restaurants with a diverse array of French­-inspired West Coast cuisine focusing on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients along with an ever­ changing selection of classic and signature cocktails and a broad list of BC and imported wines.

Whether in its bar and lounge, elevated dining room or glass­ and­ steel­ accented atrium, L’Abattoir offers dinner six nights a week from 5:00pm on Tuesday to Sunday. L’Abattoir also offers a beautifully appointed Private Dining Room that is completely separate from the restaurant dining room and is available to book for lunch or dinner, seven days a week for corporate events, weddings or other celebrations or gatherings.

217 Carrall Street, Vancouver, BC  V6B 2J2 | 604­.568­.1701 | labattoir.ca

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