Wines for the Wine Enthusiast, Collector or Connoisseur Vanessa Vineyard
“Just join the Vanessa Vineyard‘s wine club and never worry about buying any other wines again, their wines are that good.” Sam Hauck, the Wine Teacher
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Hawksworth Restaurant kicks off monthly winemaker dinner series with Phantom Creek Estates
“We’re delighted to present our guests with a summer winemaker dinner series and to partner with exceptional wineries such as Phantom Creek Estates,” says Chef de Cuisine, Antonio Sotomayor.
Catch & Cook: The Ultimate Fish & Feast Adventure at Wolf in the Fog
“Everything we create at Wolf in the Fog is inspired by the incredible ingredients and natural beauty surrounding us here in Tofino,” says Jorge Barandiaran, General Manager of Wolf in the Fog.
Continuing on our Journey to the Similkameen a stop at Clos du Soleil Winery
The Similkameen is all about the individual site with differing climates and winds, often too much wind. Every vineyard differs from the next. At Clos du Soleil the vineyard has been organic for the past ten years with biodynamic practises contributing to soil health.
The Premier Wine Tasting event of the season – BC Pinot Noir Celebration
The tasting started with a welcoming glass of Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards 2015 Blanc de Noir which was light and tasty with yeasty and citrus notes. Light and Dry.
A tour and tasting at Phantom Creek Estates – Exceptional Wines from Historic Vineyards
The project will not be completed until 2020 but it was interesting to view in the construction stage. When we were there in May the amphitheatre was taking shape and the exterior patio next to the restaurant had just been completed.
Premium Quality Wines from Wines of South Africa
Many of the wines were what the producers consider to be “premium” wines. The majority of the wineries are located in the Western Cape.
A visit to Meyer Family Vineyards – taste the wine, enjoy the atmosphere
My favourite thing to do after I’ve completed my tasting is to buy a glass of a Meyer wine, one I had enjoyed that day at the tasting.
Calling All Seafood Lovers – The BC Seafood Festival Has Arrived! June 7 – 16
Discover how satisfying and healthy seafood can be for breakfast, lunch and dinner during the 2019 BC Seafood Festival Signature Weekend from June 15-16, 2019.
Homer Street Café to Host Jasci & Marchesani Winemaker’s Dinner June 12
A very limited number of tickets are available for this June 14 event which begins at 6:30pm. Purchase is available via Eventbrite for $85 per seat, which includes all taxes, gratuities and eventbrite fees.