News from Scout supporter Naramata Heritage Inn & Spa

Naramata, BC | The sun is back on in Naramata, the grapes are hastily ripening, the winemakers are unabashedly praying and we’re polishing our shoes and finest silver for the upcoming 2010 Fall Wine Festival. So, we’ll dispense with the romantic verbiage and get straight to the reason you’re still reading this…

Blue Mountain Vineyard – Pinot & Truffles – Friday, October 1, 2010 Join the Mavety family and chef Thomas Render of the Naramata Heritage Inn & Spa for an evening of pinots and truffles. Blue Mountain vineyards has been growing grapes since 1971 and has been producing wine since 1991. Highly awarded and highly regarded, Blue Mountain produces some of the finest (and hardest-to-find) wine in Canada from sparkling rosé to reserve pinot noir. Chef Render will prepare a six-course meal of amazing food incorporating “truffles” – types of locally wild-foraged mushrooms to European aromatic truffles to house-made chocolate confections. Reserve here.

Joie Farm Winery – 100% Okanagan Dinner – Saturday, October 2, 2010 Join Naramatians Heidi Noble and Michael Dinn as they pair with Chef Thomas Render of the Naramata Heritage Inn & Spa for an evening featuring 100% Okanagan produce. Joie Farm Winery has become the standard bearer for a new wave of young, vibrant Okanagan winemakers. A burgeoning Farm-gate winery since 2002, Joie Farm has become one of the Okanagan’s most awarded wineries (winning an unprecedented two Lieutenant Governor’s awards in 2009). Taking a page from Noble’s Menus from an Orchard Table, chef Render will cook a six-course meal exclusively with Okanagan produce including much from the Inn’s own garden. Reserve here.

La Frenz Winery – Jeff’s 40th Vintage Celebration – Friday, October 8, 2010 Join winemaker Jeff Martin and chef Thomas Render of the Naramata Heritage Inn & Spa for a six-course meal of La Frenz Wines and classic Naramata Bench food. Celebrating owner/winemaker Jeff Martin’s 40th vintage (!), chef Render will pair La Frenz wines with dishes from each of Martin’s winemaking decades. Disco and bell-bottoms not included. La Frenz winery is one of Canada’s most venerated wineries. Jeff is dedicated to producing some totally unique wine styles. His talent is widely recognized and he is a regular judge at international wine shows. Reserve here.

Kettle Valley Winery – Bob & Tim vs. The World! – Saturday, October 9, 2010 Join winemakers Bob Ferguson & Tim Watts and Chef Thomas Render of the Naramata Heritage Inn & Spa for a six-course meal paired with Kettle Valley Winery wines and international wines. Bob and Tim will talk about their own wines and wines from around the world that inspire/compare/contrast with the wines of Kettle Valley. Chef Render will prepare dishes with the regional harvest and international ingredients. Kettle Valley lies at the heart of the Naramata Bench and is dedicated to locally-sourced and estate fruit. Highly regarded and very well respected, Bob and Tim have become the player-coaches of the Okanagan wine world. Reserve here.

Food and wine not your thing? S’ok. The Heirloom Spa has a number of fall features to keep you otherwise occupied: Hot Fusion Stone Massage and Caribbean Therapy Pedicures are feaured for all of September and October. Email [email protected] for more info or to reserve your time today.

Call us toll-free 1.866.617.1188 or email [email protected] for more information on any of the above events/features.

About Naramata Inn & Spa

The luxuriously appointed Naramata Heritage Inn & Spa offers the essential elements to nurture you – mind, body and spirit. Built in 1908, this mission revival 12 room Inn has everything for the discerning traveler. Sample from the largest selection of Okanagan wines paired with casual savories in the Cobblestone Wine Bar. Succumb to true relaxation by the professional staff in the AVEDA Concept Heirloom Spa. Grind out some stress with our complimentary mountain bikes on the Kettle Valley Trail, tour one of many Naramata Bench wineries or just sit back and relax on a nearby beach. Experience the ambiance today. Call 1-866-617-1188 or visit us online at www.naramatainn.com.

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