West Kelowna Winery Adds to Busy 2014 Event Schedule
The Story:
It has been a busy, fun-filled summer at Mt. Boucherie Family Estate Winery (829 Douglas Road, West Kelowna) but there is still time to jump on the excitement and soak some sun at one of the most picturesque and respected family-owned wineries in West Kelowna. Complementing the sweeping views of vineyards, mountains and Okanagan Lake from their wine shop patio, the Gidda family has added a red sails picnic area and a deluxe event tent to the winery, creating an even more exciting venue to enjoy great wine, fine food and good friends.
Mt. Boucherie invites the world to experience the very best of the Okanagan at their estate winery this summer. This is wine country, your way.
Summer Events Calendar:
Saturday, August 9 (1:00 to 3:30pm)
Why: Mt. Boucherie’s popular “Sip, Song & Savour” returns on sun-soaked field with delicious food, local award-winning wine, and music by Rebecca of Becca T’z Bad Habitz.
Tickets: Call (toll free) 1-877-684-2748 or email sales@nullmtboucheriewinery.com ($25 per person+ GST)
Get bendy – there are many opportunities:
August 10, 24, 31
Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28
(11:00am to 12 noon)
Why: Join Barb Vermassen for an outdoor yoga class featuring a glassof wine and a sandwich from a local bakery.
RSVP (must): Call (toll free) 1-877-684-2748 or email sales@nullmtboucheriewinery.com ($25 per person)
Sunday, August 17 (1:00 to 4:00pm)
Why: Join Feast of Fields on a 4-hour wandering harvest festival to support our strong community of city and farm folks that play a part in getting food on our table. Local wine and artisan food are available to showcase the best of BC chefs, farmers, fishers, brewers, ranchers, any all other food producers across the province.
Tickets: In-person at Choices Markets Kelowna or Penticton & Wine Country ($95 per person).
Mt. Boucherie Presents: A TASTE OF GERMANY
Saturday, August 23 (5:30 to 8:30pm)
Why: Enjoy live musical entertainment as you devour an authentic family-style German dinner prepared by Illichmann’s Gourmet Foods, perfectly paired with the aromatic and food-friendly wines of Mt. Boucherie.
RSVP (must): Call (toll free) 1-877-684-2748 or email sales@nullmtboucheriewinery.com ($50 per person+ GST)
Mt. Boucherie Presents: A TASTE OF SRI LANKA
Saturday, September 20 (5:30 to 8:30pm)
Why: Enjoy BC wine paired with a family-style multi-course meal showcasing the unique spices and flavours of Sri Lanka at the beautiful Mt. Boucherie vineyard in West Kelowna, BC.
RSVP (must): Call (toll free) 1-877-684-2748 or email sales@nullmtboucheriewinery.com ($50 per person+ GST)
ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, October 4 (12:00 to 4:00pm)
Why: Relax, picnic on some hors d’oeuvres, and sip on a glass of award-winning wine while mingling with Mt. Boucherie winemaker, Jim Faulkner. Then stroll along the beautiful, breezy Mt. Boucherie vineyard to view grape crushing and pressing.
RSVP: Call (toll free) 1-877-684-2748 or email sales@nullmtboucheriewinery.com (FREE)
The Tasting Room Is Open:
May 1 to October 31: 10am – 6pm (seven days a week)
November 1 to April 30: 11am – 5pm (seven days a week)
The tasting room provides an intimate space to sip, swirl and sample wines as well as a seasonal picnic deck with stunning views and picnic grounds under the winery’s custom red sails canopy.
About Mt. Boucherie Family Estate Winery:
Mt. Boucherie Family Estate Winery‘s award-winning wines reflect the bounty of the Gidda family’s 100 percent estate-grown grapes, family-owned and operated since 1968. Since then, Mt. Boucherie has evolved from a masterful grape grower into one of British Columbia’s premier wineries, which opened its doors in 2001. Mt. Boucherie’s goal is to produce the finest white, red and dessert wines for every palate. Led by winemaker Jim Faulkner and his team, the winery produces a diverse and delicious range of 21 reds, whites and Icewines. Incredibly food friendly, the variety of Mt. Boucherie wines available ensures there’s a bottle to match any palate, plate and mood.
Their history and passion for wine is yours to enjoy. Your way.
For more information on Mt. Boucherie, please call 1-877-684-2748, or visit mtboucheriewinery.com, and follow the conversation on Facebook or Twitter.