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Desert Hills Wine Pairing at The Edge

July 30th, 2010 admin

Last night I attended a tasting of Desert Hills Wines alongside with tasty bites from The Edge Social Grille and Lounge on Granville.

Desert Hills Wines

Desert Hills Winery is located in Oliver, BC and it was great to have them participate in this tasting in the city.

Pemberton Meadows Beef Sliders

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Handmade Ricotta Tortellini

My favourite bites from Chef Chris Dignan’s kitchen were the Beef Sliders, Buttermilk Fried Chicken and the Ricotta Tortellini with roasted summer squash, truffle oil and parmesan which paired well with the Desert Hills Gamay and Syrah.

By: Richard Wolak

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Wine Tasting with a Social Twist at CBC May 26

May 4th, 2010 admin

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards has always been a leader in the BC Wine industry and embracing the age of social media has proven no different. The Tinhorn Creek team are avid tweeters, Facebook followers and are very LinkedIn. So, to meet their fellow social types, Winemaker Sandra Oldfield and the crew from Tinhorn Creek Vineyard are hosting a Staggered Tasting, Wednesday, May 26th from 6 – 9pm in the Audience Lounge at CBC, 700 Hamilton Street, Vancouver. This event is structured as “brown bag meets speed dating”, with a fast paced tasting followed by light canapés, and guided unveiling of wines by Sandra Oldfield and live tweeting galore. Tickets are an incredibly reasonable $20 and can be purchased at www.staggeredtasting.eventbrite.com or by calling the winery at 1-888-484-6467.

This irreverent look at Speed Dating has nothing to do with dating, but more about the fast paced times we live in and making wine tasting fun. Guests have five minutes per brown bag, then move to the next table, taste and move on. Upon completion, winemaker Sandra Oldfield will guide tasters through the nuances of each varietal, with the chance to win great prizes if you choose to enter the game and guess the wine. Enjoy the cool space of CBC, taste and re-taste wines, nibble on canapés and leave with a souvenir Riedel wine glass. BUT, no staggering allowed!!!

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Afterglow 2010 Naramata Bench Wine Tasting

April 14th, 2010 admin

Goldfish Pacific Kitchen's Humbolt Squid

On April 12th, I attended a wine tasting that featured a large selection of wineries from all over the Naramata Bench area.  This ballroom tasting along with a silent auction held at the Westin Bayshore Hotel paired two wineries with food bites from a selection of local and Naramata region restaurants.

Westin Bayshore Chefs

These were my favourite bites as I was eating more than I was drinking at this event.

Friukno Salami, Guiness Mustard on Croistini

Salt Tasting Room rocked it with their Friukno Salami, Guiness Mustard on Croistini which was best paired with the Van Western Vinyards 2006 Voluptious.

Scallop Ceviche Taco

Naramata Heritage Inn and their tasty Scallop Ceviche Taco with Quince and Blood Orange Marmalade which was best paired with the Township 7 Vineyards 2008 7 Blanc.

Pacific Angels Qualicum Scallops

The Westin Bayshore with their Tempura Seaweed topped Pacific Angels Qualicum Scallops which was best paired with the Howling Bluff Estate Winery 2007 Sin Cera.

Chocolate Truffle Cake

For dessert, the best one in the house was the Chocolate Truffle Cake from the Westin Bayshore which was best paired with the D’Angelo Estate Winery 2006 Pinot Noir.

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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An Evening of Champagne and Sparkling Wine May 27

April 11th, 2010 admin

house wine’s love of all things French extends to the theatre, so it is with great pleasure that we partner with BonetaRestaurant in a fundraiser to benefit the Théâtre la Seizième. In its 35th season, Théâtre la Seizième is the only French language, professional theatre company in BC and a dynamic leader in Western Canada’s cultural and artistic life. Show your support for francophone culture at this elegant evening of free-flowing bubbles. We will be pouring a superb selection sparkling wines from around the globe including Cava from Spain, Sekt from Germany, Crémant from France and of course plenty of Champagne. To pair with these sparkling gems, renowned Chef Jérémie Bastien has created a delectable menu of exquisite hors d’oeuvres. And in honour of the spectacular Napoleonic tradition, Michaela & Michelle will indulge in a synchronized sabering performance.

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California Wine Fair Tasting 2010

April 8th, 2010 admin

Chase Stampe & Laura Sousa of Bonterra Wines

Last night I attended a wine tasting that featured a large selection of wineries from all over California, featuring 350 wines from over 100 wineries.  This ballroom tasting along with a silent auction held at the Vancouver Convention Center is the annual fundraiser for the Arts Club Theatre Company that operates the Stanley Theatre as well as the Arts Club Theatre on Granville Island.

Candiss & Sandi of St. Supery Wines

Pouring and tasting, I had some favourites including the Starmont, Chardonnay, 2007, Napa Valley (Merryvale Vineyards); Menage a Trois, Chardonnay, 2008, California (Trinchero Family Vineyards); Chardonnay, 2007, Sonoma County (Sebastiani Vineyards).

Starmont Wines

Kye Melchert of Sebastiani Vineyards

Showcasing Menage a Trois from Trinchero

The participating wineries from California are listed here.

By: Richard Wolak

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California Wine Fair April 7

April 4th, 2010 admin

Now in its 30th year of touring across Canada, the 2010 CALIFORNIA WINE FAIR BALLROOM TASTING boasts 350 wines from 100 wineries throughout the Golden State. Under one roof, the range of wines include products currently available in the market to new vintages and varietals that have yet to be released in the Canadian market. 600 guests sample wines, and bid on silent auction items including many of the hard-to-find wines featured at the tasting.

Contact: Tickets for the evening event are $60 per person or $50 per person for a group of 6 or more and available for purchase by calling the Arts Club Theatre Company Box Office at (604) 687-1644 or online at www.artsclub.com <http://www.artsclub.com>

Silent Auction: In support of the Arts Club Theatre Company, there will be a silent auction featuring special wine, travel and lifestyle related items. For more information, please contact the Arts Club Theatre Company at (604) 687-5315, ext 248 or online at www.artsclub.com <http://www.artsclub.com/> .

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2010 Wine & Beer Festival

March 30th, 2010 admin

On March 26th I attended a packed gathering of people out to taste an extensive selection of wine and beer. The event was held upstairs inside Stadium Club at the Edgewater Casino and was presented by Just Here for the Beer.

Marc Roberts - Granville Island Brewing

Chang Beer from Thailand

Tyskie Beer from Poland

This was the sixth year for this festival with this being the first time to be located at this venue.

By: Richard Wolak

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Naramata Spring Wines April 12

March 15th, 2010 admin

Vancouver at the Westin Bayshore Hotel on April 12 and in Victoria at the Inn atLaurel Point on April 14

Be the first to taste the annual “Best of the Bench” Spring wine releases and meet the winemakers from the Naramata Bench Winery Association.  Savour their wine selections with delightful food pairings in Vancouver from some of Vancouver and Naramata’s finest restaurants, and in Victoria with pairings created by the Inn’s Chef Brad Horen, Captain of Culinary Team Canada.

As well as tastes and treats at the Spring Release you will also be able to place your bids at our auction of exclusive award-winning wines and wine gifts, the Annual Best of the Bench 2010 Wine Collection, plus Naramata trips and treats.

Tickets are $85. in Vancouver and $69. in Victoria  and must be pre-purchased and this event sells out every year – so get your tickets now and mark your calendar on April 12th in Vancouver or April 14 in Victoria for an evening of fun, flavour, and discovery.

Tickets (and more info) are available online at www.naramatabench.com and  can also be purchased by phone at 1-800-663-1900.

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