The GOODS from Mission Hill

Kelowna, BC | Make Mission Hill your harvest haven during the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival, September 30 – October 9. The winery with a view to thrill will unveil the highly anticipated 2008 vintage of its signature wine, Oculus, and present two special dinners during the festival — the 9th Annual Epicurean Dinner with culinary guests Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants, and the Favourites of the Terrace Dinner. In addition, guests to the winery will be privy to a beautiful large-scale sculpture exhibit, courtesy of Parisian artist Nathalie Decoster. The Mission Hill exhibition marks the first public installation in Canada by Ms. Decoster. The sculptures, made from bronze, stainless steel and concrete, will be on display until mid-October. Details after the jump…

For more information regarding events at Mission Hill during the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival, and to make reservations, please visit: missionhillwinery.com/guest_experience/wine_festival or call 250.768.6483.

Fall Epicurean Dinner with Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants
Mission Hill Family Estate’s 9th Annual Epicurean Dinner, welcomes one of Canada’s leading fine dining groups, Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants, for an evening in the winery’s exclusive Chagall Room. The culinary brigade of Toronto’s top concept restaurants, including critically acclaimed hot spot Canoe, will join Executive Winery Chef Matt Batey for an inspired collaboration of metropolitan and wine country cuisine. The evening will feature signature dishes from some of Canada’s most celebrated kitchens, expertly paired with award-winning wines from the Mission Hill Family Estate portfolio.

Fall Epicurean Dinner with Oliver & Bonacini Restaurants
Estate Chagall Room
Saturday, October 1
6:30 pm
$165 plus taxes (Reception + Six Courses)

Favourites from the Terrace Dinner
The Terrace is known for its seasonal menus, which take advantage of the best and freshest ingredients throughout the year. The Favourites from the Terrace Dinner will focus on just that — stand-out dishes served at the Terrace during the fall. Held in the Chagall Room, the dinner will be hosted by Executive Winery Chef Matthew Batey, who will lead guests through a tasting menu featuring seasonal fare. Each course will be paired with one of the Mission Hill’s internationally acclaimed wines. Wine country casual attire is kindly suggested.

Estate Chagall Room
Saturday, October 8
6:30 pm
$135 plus taxes (Reception + Five Courses)

Oculus Day
On Saturday, October 8, Mission Hill will release the 2008 vintage of its signature Bordeaux-inspired wine, Oculus. Be among the first to obtain the coveted vintage prior to its spring 2012 release. Visit the Oculus Salon and enjoy a unique and rare opportunity to experience a Five Vintage Oculus Vertical Tasting with a Sommelier ($15 per person). Renowned winemaker John Simes will also be available in the Wine Shop to personalize bottles of Oculus.

Wine Shop & Oculus Salon
Saturday, October 8
12:00-4:00 pm

About Mission Hill Family Estate

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“The centerpiece of the Canadian wine tourism industry…understated wines which rank among the country’s best and the Terrace Restaurant on the estate’s front lawn is one of the most glorious dining experiences around.” Travel & Leisure Magazine, February 2008

Located in the heart of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, Mission Hill Family Estate is a family-owned winery that crafts boutique wines. Majestic mountains, scenic lakes, and lush orchards encase the winery’s dramatic architecture and culminate in a setting that celebrates wine, food and the arts. Our Chief Winemaker John Simes, uses a ‘pruning to bottle’ program for the viticulture to winemaking process that ensures all our wines reflect the origin and unique character of the Valley. Visit us at the winery’s Education Centre for workshops and seminars on tastings, viticulture, wine and food pairings and more or enjoy our elegant tasting salons which provide a luxurious setting for an exclusive sampling of Mission Hill Family Estate wines.

We invite you to join us for patio dining at The Terrace and enjoy lunch or tapas overlooking our lush vineyards. Our Winery Chef’s innovative culinary style of Cuisine de Terroir, a seasonal and regional approach to gastronomy, is globally influenced, but locally crafted. Our Chef selects only the freshest local ingredients and seasonal fare is handcrafted to compliment our wines. Year round private dining is also available with the pinnacle Chef’s Table dining experience, an intimate evening with our renowned Winery Chef.