The Tasting Games North Okanagan division event in Kelowna was our biggest, baddest event so far! On stage, the hilarious Howard Soon – decked out in a Kelowna Rockets jersey and repping the valley – took on the esteemed wine educator DJ Kearney and the laid back Vancouver sommelier Matthew Landry.
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.
The first B.C. Tasting Games tournament took place on April 23rd at Terrafina Restaurant in Oliver, BC. On stage, Severine Pinte, winemaker at Le Vieux Pin and La Stella took on David Paterson, general manager and winemaker at Tantalus, and Wes Hunter, the beverage manager from Raudz Creative Concepts.
Held monthly from May to August, Savour the Sun at Nita Lake Lodge will celebrate the best seasonal and farm fresh ingredients, while showcasing wines from some of British Columbia’s most prestigious winemakers. Each interactive, four-course dining experience will be prepared by Nita Lake Lodge’s Executive Chef James Olberg.
Up above the city in the Reflections Garden Terrace in the Rosewood Hotel Georgia we were treated to the always exceptional line-up of wines from Tantalus. An opportunity to meet owner Eric Savics, chat with winemaker David Paterson and catch-up on what’s new with winery manager Stephanie Mosley.
This Vanessa Vineyard wine dinner hosted by Glowbal was one of the best wine dinners I have ever attended. The dishes were marvellous and the pairings absolutely perfect.
Limited quantities and varietals of Vanessa Vineyard are available in Vancouver exclusively at Marquis Wine Cellars.
Black Hills Estate Winery (Black Hills) is excited to announce its new head winemaker, Ross Wise.
November 28 Clos du Soleil Winemaker’s Dinner will feature a selection of new wine releases, but, most importantly, a really enjoyable evening of food, wine and conversation.
If you enjoy BC wines, mark November 27 on your calendar and be sure not to miss a five-course winemaker dinner presented by Provence Marinaside in honour of Naramata Bench winery JoieFarm.