Your host will be Bram Bolwijn, Head Sommelier at Mission Hill Winery and wine guru! Paired with Chef Alan’s culinary adventure, this is a night not to miss!
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WELCOME WINE
MISSION HILL EXHILARATION ROSÉ SPARKLING 2023
Black Sage Road & Golden Mile Bench, Oliver
FIRST COURSE
Citrus-Cured Salmon
fennel & apple slaw, dill crème fraîche,
crispy capers, lemon oil
paired with:
MARTIN’S LANE ‘SIMES VINEYARDS’ RIESLING 2023
South Kelowna Slopes, BC
SECOND COURSE
Lobster Thermidor & Wild Mushroom Risotto
parmesan, mozzarella, panko, crispy enoki, basil oil
paired with:
CHECKMATE ARTISANAL WINERY “ATTACK”
Oliver, BC
THIRD COURSE
Duck Confit
sun-dried tomato orzo, roasted butternut squash,
red wine-braised cabbage, crispy leeks, block 2 gastrique
paired with:
CEDARCREEK ASPECT PINOT NOIR BLOCK 2 2021
East Kelowna, BC
MAIN COURSE
Braised Beef Short Ribs
smoked paprika purée, grilled asparagus, red wine reduction
paired with:
CHECKMATE ARTISANAL WINERY ‘END GAME’ MERLOT
Oliver, BC
DESSERT COURSE
Dark & White Chocolate Truffles
dark chocolate & cocoa nibs, white chocolate & cranberry,
Price does not include tax & gratuity
We politely decline any modifications or substitutions
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This high caliber, unique Wine Dinner will feature 5 BC wines from four iconic BC wineries paired with 5 perfectly paired dishes:
MISSION HILL SPARKLING
MARTIN’S LANE ‘SIMES VINEYARDS’ RIESLING
CHECKMATE “ATTACK” CHARDONNAY
CEDAR CREEK PINOT NOIR BLOCK 2
CHECKMATE ‘END GAME’ MERLOT
Thank you for supporting the Best Of BC and our locally community-owned business. We are proud to serve over 80 BC wines on our wine list and support over 300 BC vendors, artisans, farmers, and businesses.
BRAM BOLWIJN GUEST & VIP EXPERIENCE MANAGER – ICONIC WINERIES OF BC
Bram Bolwijn is renowned for his passion and enthusiasm for wine, which he pours into every glass he serves in the Okanagan Valley. His journey began in the Netherlands, where he developed an early interest in the hospitality
industry and studied Tourism and Hospitality. After his studies, Bram worked in various local restaurants and discovered his love for the world of wine. To further his knowledge, he moved to Bordeaux, France, where he completed his Sommelier Accreditation and gained experience in Michelin Star restaurants.
These experiences equipped Bram with the skills to deliver exceptional wine and hospitality service. Seeking new opportunities, he moved to the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, Canada, where he embraced the innovative new-world wine style. As an ambassador for the Canadian wine industry at Mission Hill Family Estate, Bram uses his extensive wine knowledge and experience to share the unique story of Canadian wines and promote them internationally.
Looking to the future, Bram is excited about the numerous opportunities to deepen his roots in the Okanagan Valley, much like a young grapevine, and continue contributing to the wine and tourism industry.
We look forward to hosting you!
Information courtesy of the restaurant. Image may not be representative of the actual dish featured.
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