Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country Partners with Victoria’s Ugly Duckling
for a Special Collaboration Dinner
Wednesday, February 25 at 6pm
Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country brings the warmth and flavours of the South Okanagan to Vancouver Island with Savour the Sun Victoria, an intimate wine dinner in partnership with Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions on Wednesday, February 25. Guests can expect a night of delicious wines, creative dishes and a celebration of local ingredients and winemaking.
The evening will showcase a curated lineup of wineries based in Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country: Bordertown Estate Winery, Castoro de Oro Estate Winery, Domaine Artema Winery and Tinhorn Creek Vineyards. Winery principals including winemaker Stefanie Dylla of Domaine Artema Winery and Stella Schmidt, owner of Castoro de Oro Estate Winery, will share stories with guests alongside a selected wine from their portfolios, featuring both new releases and library selections.
Chef Corbin Mathany has worked closely with the winemakers to craft a multi-course menu that brings out the best in each wine while showcasing fresh, seasonal ingredients with his signature flair.
“Partnering with Ugly Duckling allows us to bring the spirit of our beautiful region to Victoria in a truly meaningful way,” says Jennifer Busmann, Executive Director of Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country. “This dinner is about celebrating craftsmanship – from the vineyards to the kitchen – and creating a memorable evening that connects guests with the people and places behind the wines.”
Ugly Duckling has established itself as one of Vancouver Island’s most innovative dining experiences. Recognized as one of Victoria’s leading restaurants, Chef Mathany’s menus celebrate its historic Chinatown home with handcrafted, inventive dishes and genuine service.
Savour the Sun Victoria x Ugly Duckling
543 Fisgard Street, Victoria, B.C.
Wednesday, February 25, 6pm
Menu:
Chawanmushi with sunchoke, trout roe and scallion
Domaine Artema Winery 2024 Pinot Gris Cru
Braised Parry Bay Lamb Shoulder Tortelli with black garlic, cured egg yolk and marigold
Castoro de Oro Estate Winery 2022 Merlot
Butter-poached Haida Gwaii Halibut with celeriac, black truffle and miso
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards 2023 Reserve Chardonnay
Dry-aged Fraser Valley Duck Breast with five-spice, toasted barley and duck confit tartlet
Bordertown Estate Winery 2019 Cabernet Franc
Vancouver Island Hazelnut Crèmeux with milk chocolate and burdock
Domaine Artema La Petite Mort port-style
Set in Ugly Duckling’s intimate dining room, Savour the Sun Victoria promises an evening of delicious food, expressive wines and stories from both the chef and winemaking teams – a true celebration of the flavours and creativity of Vancouver Island and the South Okanagan.
Tickets are limited and cost $199 plus GST per guest (gratuity is included). To purchase, visit www.oliverosoyoos.com/savour-
About Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country
Uncork the Sun in Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country and encounter colourful characters, award-winning wineries, and stunning scenery which all give this decorated region its unique glow. Situated at the very southern tip of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, in one of the warmest areas of Western Canada, the region’s wineries have won more accolades than any other wine region in Canada. The sunny slopes of Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country are also the perfect place to enjoy fine-dining with vineyard views, the opportunity to stay on a winery and wake up surrounded by vines, and to enjoy award-winning wine and food events and experiences, such as the Half Corked Marathon, Pig Out Festival Weekend and Savour the Sun wine dinners. For our full list of winery members, visit oliverosoyoos.com/category/
About Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions
An edible celebration of Vancouver Island. A Love Letter to our Chinatown home.
Since opening in February of 2023, Ugly Duckling has made its mark as one of Vancouver Island’s best and most innovative dining experiences. Recognized as Victoria, BC’s Best New Restaurant by YAM Magazine, and long-listed as one of Canada’s Best New Restaurants for 2023 by Air Canada’s enRoute Magazine, we seek to create inventive and original dining experiences centered around the magical place we call home. At the heart of everything we do are two promises: to serve you only those things which we have made by hand; and to work relentlessly to make you smile. We can’t wait to welcome you. uglyducklingrestaurant.ca