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Wine for Waves

May 6th, 2013 admin

On April 26th I attended a food and wine pairing tasting that not only featured a large selection of wineries from all over the Naramata Bench area, it also featured a selection Naramata region restaurants.  The Four Seasons Vancouver Hotel ballroom was the venue for this stellar tasting event and they featured their own spectacular Seafood station in the centre of the room.

Shana and Gavin Miller — co-own Upper Bench Winery

Richard of Misconduct Wine Co

Stephanie at D’Angelo Winery

All of the wineries were pouring their line-up of wines for guests to sip and swirl and to spit if they so desired.

Purple Potato Chips & Clam dip by The Peking Room & pairing with Red Rooster Winery

Spicy Seafood Perogy from Vanilla Pod Restaurant pairing with Poplar Grove Winery

Halibut Sausage Roll & Pairing from Lake Breeze Wines

Rainbow Trout Terrine & Pairing from Hillside Wines

Guests I had a chance to taste the best of the Naramata Bench wineries while sampling tantalizing culinary offerings from Naramata Bench’s own Hillside Winery Bistro, Lake Breeze Vineyards The Patio restaurant, Red Rooster’s P. INC. restaurant, Poplar Grove Winery’s The Vanilla Pod, Misconduct Wine Co’s The Kitchen, and Upper Bench Winery and Creamery.

Canadian Maple Wine from Lang Vineyards

The Four Seasons Hotel, presented this wonderful event in partnership with the Vancouver Aquarium in support of its national sustainable seafood program Ocean Wise™.

By: Richard Wolak

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WIN 2 Tickets to Naramata at the River

April 4th, 2012 admin

Enter to WIN 2 Tickets to Naramata on the River ($170 value) 

On Tuesday, April 24, Naramata Bench Wineries will hold their annual Spring Wine Release Event from 6:30-9:00 PM, at the River Market in the heart of New Westminster.

Guests will experience the year’s first wine releases paired with delicacies from restaurants from Metro Vancouver including the Hamilton Street Grill and Hart House Restaurant; and Naramata’s own Hillside Bistro. The Naramata Bench Wineries are known for presenting their wines in fun and dynamic ways and this year’s Spring Release is no exception. Naramata on the River, an Exclusive Evening of Wine, Food, Art & Music, is a co-op event with The BC Cultural Crawl, an organization creating the best of BC arts experiences.

In addition to being the first to taste the Naramata Spring Release wines and sumptuous morsels of culinary artistry from restaurants from Greater Vancouver, attendees will also meet the winemakers at Naramata on the River. During the evening there will be an opportunity to bid on Naramata wines, exclusive Naramata Wine Country Getaways and Behind the Scenes Wine Experiences, proceeds in support of BC Cultural Crawl.

Guests will enjoy the live music and entertainment presented by the Sarah Kennedy Jazz Trio and talented New West songstress Gillian Hobbs.

Tickets $85 per person available at www.bcculturalcrawl.com

Congratulations Ei-Leen Ong  @ocean_princess  winner of this contest (drawn through random.org)

Now for The Contest

Follow these 3 steps:

1) Write a comment below, list your two favourite Naramata wines or which two Naramata wines you would like to try.

2) Follow us @vanfoodster and retweet the following on twitter:

I entered to win 2 Tickets to Naramata at the River via @vanfoodster #ContestGiveaway http://bit.ly/HmwZpf RT to enter!

3)    Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/vancouverfoodster

All submissions will be entered to win for the random draw. The winner of this contest will be announced via twitter and posted.  The contest giveaway is to enter to Win 2 Tickets to Naramata at the River (value $170).

Fine Print: Contest will run until 11pm on 4/11/12 You must enter your full name and twitter address if you have one and register with your email address when entering the contest.

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A Continental Affair October 15

September 29th, 2011 admin

An evening of wine, food and jazz to benefit the ALS Society of B.C.  Upon arrival each guest will receive a complimentary wine glass for the tasting.  Yours to keep.

Saturday October 15

Vancouver Art Gallery

7pm-11pm

Tickets: $79

Guests will have the opportunity to purchase an arms-length of tickets for $20 which can be entered into 4 draws. Complete details here

*  Trip for 2 to Las Vegas with airfare and hotel

*  Wine tasting trip for 2 to Kelowna with hotel

*    Deluxe framed autographed Steve Nash 2 time NBA MVP Phoenix Suns Jersey. The approximate value is $1,500.00.

*   Wine gift basket with certificates to local restaurants

Tickets can be divided between each draw or all put into the same draw, it’s up to you.

Space is limited benefits ALS Society of B.C..  To purchase tickets call 604-278-2257 ext.227 or email [email protected]

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WIN 2 Tickets to Discover Wines of Argentina

September 6th, 2011 admin

On Thursday, September 29 2011, Wines of Argentina will host a tasting to showcase the quality and variety of wines the country produces. Held at Vancouver’s Sutton Place Hotel, the event will feature bottles from over 24 wineries.

The world’s fifth largest wine producer, Argentina has developed a reputation for creating approachable and food-friendly wines.  The evening will be an enjoyable way to learn about what the country offers consumers who are looking for value but don’t want to sacrifice taste.

Wines of Argentina Consumer Tasting

Thursday, September 29 2011

7:00 – 9:30pm

Sutton Place Hotel

845 Burrard Street, Vancouver

Tickets $44 per person available at www.winesofargentina.ca

The event will benefit the BC Hospitality Foundation’s Tip Out To Help campaign

The giveaway:

You have until Monday September 12 at 12 noon to enter to win 2 Tickets to WINES of ARGENTINA (value $88). To enter, tell me your two favourite Argentina wines commenting below with your email address or twitter address and retweet the following:

I entered to win 2 Tickets to WINES OF ARGENTINA via @vanfoodster #ContestGiveaway http://bit.ly/owTm8i  RT to enter!

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Taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine July 21-24

May 12th, 2011 admin

Local culinary aficionado Kathy McAree is cooking up a whole lot of good things these days as she prepares to launch the third-annual Taste: Victoria’s Festival of Food and Wine, a gastronomical event set to take place July 21 – 24, 2011 in Victoria, BC.

Focusing on Vancouver Island cuisine and British Columbia wines, the festival is supported by a number of local winemakers, chefs, artisan producers, farmers and  fishers – all key players in helping to make Vancouver Island a vibrant culinary destination.

“When choosing partners for Taste, I look at a number of factors to ensure they’re really walking the talk, so to speak,” said McAree, founder of Taste and Vancouver Island’s premier culinary tourism operator. “I look at how local and seasonal ingredients are showcased in their products, their contribution to our community which contributes to our local economy. Taste is also unique in that, rather than just being one day, it offers four great days of serious food and wine indulgence!”

The Taste weekend kicks off on Thursday, July 21 at Victoria’s Crystal Garden with The Main Event: an evening brimming with more than 100 BC wines and great Vancouver Island eats. Guests will be joined by local chefs, wine producers and the live music of Greenlaw, a local band with a unique blend of dub, soul, jazz, drum and bass-infused rhythms.

Other special events taking place July 22 to 24 include the wine and seafood extravaganza Sips and Seafood hosted by the Inn at Laurel Point and chef Takashi Ito, a Silk Road tea tasting with Tea Master Daniela Cubelic, a Swine and The Vine pig roast on the Hotel Grand Pacific patio, a three-course brunch at Vista 18 and a unique wine seminar of Vancouver Island vs. the World.

And new to this year’s multi-day line-up is Land and Sea Harvest on the Family Farm: a dining adventure to take place in the middle of the field at the Vantreight Family Farm, overlooking the Saanich Peninsula and ocean. Join Ryan Vantreight and chef Matt Rissling from The Marina Restaurant for a “zero mile diet” dinner, paired with wines from BC’s Mission Hill Family Estate Winery.

Tickets to Taste are set to go on sale May 13, 2011. For more information on the events and purchase information, visit www.victoriataste.com.

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WIN 2 Tickets to Rose Revival

May 9th, 2011 admin

Liberty Wine Merchants & Bridges Restaurant proudly present the 3rd annual ROSÉ REVIVAL tasting event. Join us for an evening of fine rosé wines, fabulous hors d’oeuvres and great company.

Monday May 16, 2011

7:00-9:00 pm

Bridges Restaurant {Dining Room} on Granville Island

Tickets are only $24.99 and can be purchased here.

The giveaway:

You have until Thursday May 12 at 11 am to enter to win 2 Tickets to Rose Revival (value $50). To enter, tell me which Rose wine is your favourite commenting below with your email address or twitter address and retweet the following:

I entered to win 2 Tickets to ROSE REVIVAL via @vanfoodster #ContestGiveaway http://bit.ly/jGydR9 Please RT

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Naramata at the Bayshore

May 9th, 2011 admin

Chefs team - Westin Bayshore Hotel

On April 21st, I attended a food and wine pairing tasting that featured a large selection of wineries from all over the Naramata Bench area as well as a selection of local and Naramata region restaurants.  The ballroom tasting along with a silent auction held at the Westin Bayshore Hotel paired one or two wineries with food bites.

These were my favourite bites from the event:

Spiced Lamb Kofta

Westin Bayshore Hotel with their unique Spiced Lamb Kofta with crisp parsnip and blackberry gel paired with the Marichel Vineyard 2008 Syrah.

Pacific Striped Bass Salad on Toast points

Kitsilano Daily Kitchen with their tasty Pacific Striped Bass Salad on toast points paired with the Township 7 vineyards 2009 Sauvignon Blanc.

Garam Masala Beef Curry

Vij’s delicious and spicy Garam Masala Beef Curry with Coconut green beans paired with the Poplar Grove 2006 Legacy.

Township 7 Vineyards Barrel Tasting

Chef Kyle of Twisted Fork Bistro - Almond Tulie Cones with Lavender infused caramel mousse, fresh raspberries & maple syrup ice cream

For dessert, the best in the house was the Almond Tulie Cones with Lavender infused caramel mousse, fresh raspberries & maple syrup ice cream paired with the Kettle Valley 2009 Viognier.

If you are planning a visit to the Naramata Bench region and want to check out some of the wineries, you may want to visit them online at www.naramatabench.com

By: Richard Wolak

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WIN 2 Tickets to New Zealand in a Glass

April 27th, 2011 admin

Discover the fabulous array of New Zealand wines and enjoy your wine with a sampling of fine food and cheeses.

In every glass of New Zealand wine is a world of pure discovery. Sample over 100 proven performers and stars-in-the-making at this once a year exclusive tasting. Make this your opportunity to discover New Zealand in a glass!

Monday May 2, 2011

7:00-9:30 pm

Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre

181 Roundhouse Mews in Yaletown

Tickets are only $60 and can be purchased here.

The giveaway:

You have until Saturday April 30th at 12 noon to enter to win 2 Tickets to New Zealand in a Glass (value $120). To enter, tell me your two favourite New Zealand wines commenting below with your email address or twitter address and retweet the following:

I entered to win 2 Tickets to NEW ZEALAND IN A GLASS via @vanfoodster #ContestGiveaway http://bit.ly/l8VadD RT to enter!

CONTEST WINNER: Janna Gabrek

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