Naramata Inn: Delicious News and Summer Recipes for Naramata’s ‘Inn’ Crowd

The challenges of the last year make the happy guests, great reviews, and media recognition from Canada’s 100 Best,, Western Living’s Foodies of the Year ranking, Food and Wine Magazine’s top places to travel, and enRoute Magazine’s top 10 all the sweeter.

#ThisWineThatDish Roche Texture Pinot Gris | Tuscan Soup

This wine was ideal for the dish. Crisp with good acidity, fruity and deliciously smooth. Everything I look for in a Pinot Gris. Wonderful aromas of tart Granny Smith apples with ever so light Meyer lemon scents. 

#Taste with Fort Berens | GrĂĽner Veltliner | Chicken Piccata

“Chicken Piccata was one of the first dishes I truly mastered, and it has since become a favourite among my friends and family.” Brett Cooper, Tasting Room & Hospitality Manager at Fort Berens Estate Winery.

#ThisWineThatDish | Little Engine Gold Chardonnay | Asparagus with Scallops

It seemed apropos to celebrate not only #NationalChardonnayDay May 21st and #InternationalChardonnayDay May 27th with something a little bit beyond ordinary but at the same time classic.

Exciting Things are Blossoming this Spring at Naramata Inn

All the signs of spring are emerging here at Naramata Inn: we’ve seen bud break in our local vineyards, our orchards are bursting with blossoms, and our new menus are filled with the first of the season’s asparagus and rhubarb.

#ThisWineThatDish | La Frenz | Ă  l’Oignon GratinĂ©e

What makes the difference between a good soup and a great soup is the stock. The stock is the base of the soup and as such desires as much attention and acclaim as the finished dish.

#Taste with Provence Marinaside and Kutatás Winery

Mid-May through June is also BC Spot Prawn season. Every year Provence celebrates these luscious crustaceans with a special menu

#ThisWineThatDish with TIME Viognier | Confit Leeks with Lentils and Lemon Cream

I have been waiting for just the right dish to pair with the TIME Winery Viognier I received for a virtual tasting to celebrate Internation Women’s Day with a number of women wine bloggers and a few men included to mix things up a bit.

#TasteItalia Pizzocheri with Bella Cibo Mamma Marzia

This is one of the most popular dishes in the valley where I spent my childhood. The pasta is made from buckwheat and regular flour and is cooked in boiling water with cabbage and potatoes.