Wendy (owner/founder) was at the helm the day we visited vinAmité. Wendy immediately exudes a warm welcoming to all who arrive on her doorstep. All the staff are friendly and knowledgeable and it was a delight to join in the conversation about the success of the little gem in the Oliver wine region.
From 5:00-8:00PM on Thursday, May 30th Dockside Restaurant (Gold Medal Best Patio) and Coal Harbour Liquor Store (Silver Medal, Best Independent Liquor Store) will celebrate with the 2019 Spring Patio Tasting.
There are numerous opportunities to sample the new spring releases. This Spring Release Wine tasting Part One included wines from Australia, Austria, Chile and Italy. These selections were from the HQ Wines portfolio presented by Town Hall Brands held at the Listel Hotel in late March.
So where did we go? Well after thinking about Au Comptoir recently on a Tuesday, and being disappointed to remember it was closed on Tuesdays, we decided to stroll the four or five blocks west on 4th Avenue and check out how busy they might be.
Dockside’s new Executive Chef Zach Steele will present a five-course menu to be paired with selections from Monte Creek’s portfolio of outstanding BC wines.
“I have been to this festival since its inception,” notes the 51-year industry veteran and CEO of TIME Winery Harry McWatters. “To receive the first Best in Show award is such an honour. I am so proud of our winemaking team of Graham Pierce, Nadine Allander, and Darrien McWatters.”
Whether it’s a sip of wine with a nibble of chocolate or cheese in our Wine Library. A casual stroll through the vineyards, a guided tour and tasting or a locally inspired meal at Old Vines Restaurant, we’ve got an exciting May planned.
I am very excited that the 2015 Little Pawn Chardonnay is being released to CheckMate Wine Club Members this spring, along with our 2015 Fool’s Mate Chardonnay, 2015 End Game Merlot and 2015 Silent Bishop Merlot. Phil MGahan
We are ready to celebrate the season with music, food, frosé and our new vintages!
As we celebrate Spring at Black Hills we’re also reveling in a special release of the one and only first vintage of our very own Pinot Noir.