Field Trip #589: How To Deface A Winery And Not Get Arrested…
August 27, 2011
by Andrew Morrison | I’ve spent the better part of the last few weeks zipping up and down from the Okanagan Valley camping, resort-hopping, eating, sippng and generally taking it easy. In that time I’ve visited dozens of wineries, old and new.
Though I’ve long loved their products, the architecture and design has often left plenty to be desired. The lack of representative style has always irked. More often than not – perhaps out of fear that they won’t be taken seriously – owners tend to produce on a stunted aesthetic that replicates what they see and over-respect in their French, Spanish, Italian and Californian counterparts.
It’s aspirational thinking, and as a consequence we have not a few absurd-looking Italian villa-flavoured Burgundian chateau buildings with Spanish tiled roofs and Napa-inspired tasting rooms painted in seven shades of Tuscan regret. It may be a sad testament to a tremendous lack of self confidence on our part (not to mention taste), but I prefer to think of it as an opportunity to do something different. Read more
GOODS: Mission Hill Family Estate Hosting “Three Chefs In The Vineyard” Dinner
July 23, 2011
Mission Hill is located at 1730 West Bank Rd in West Kelowna, BC | 250-768-7611 | missionhillwinery.com
The GOODS from Mission Hill Family Estate
Vancouver, BC | On Saturday, August 27, Mission Hill Family Estate and The Glowbal Collection present an exclusive wine country collaboration. The ‘Three Chefs in the Vineyard’ dinner features Matthew Batey (Executive Winery Chef at Terrace, Mission Hill) and Vancouver-based culinary artists Dennis Peckham (Executive Chef, COAST Restaurant) and Ryan Gauthier (Corporate Chef, The Glowbal Collection).
To set the mood and start the soiree, fresh summer wines and canapés are served between rows of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines.
Next, guests stroll to the Terrace restaurant where inviting and dramatic harvest tables are set for an amiable evening of dining ‘al fresco’. A locally-inspired four-course menu is presented by this trio of chefs, expertly paired with highlights from the winery cellar — all while being surrounded by the natural beauty of the Okanagan Valley.
Experience an intimate gathering with fellow food and wine lovers, enticed by rich experiences, great company and creative chefs — from some of BC’s favourite and most memorable restaurants. Details after the jump… Read more
Blue Mountain And Friends Present A Feast For The Senses
December 20, 2010
Blue Mountain is located at 2385 Allendale Rd in Okanagan Falls | 250-497-8244 | bluemountainwinery.com
News from Scout supporter Blue Mountain Winery:
Vancouver, BC | Join us on Monday, January 17, 2011 for an evening celebrating the premium wines of BC’s Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars. The event will be grazing style which will allow guests to wander the room sampling wines paired with cuisine from twelve of British Columbia’s top restaurants.
The following is a list of the twelve restaurants that will participate in this stellar evening: Cin Cin, C Restaurant, DB Bistro Moderne, Hart House Restaurant, Lift Bar & Grill, O’Doul’s Restaurant & Bar, Provence Marinaside, Raincity Grill, The Shore Club, The Vancouver Club, The Pointe Restaurant at Wickaninnish Inn and Yew Restaurant+ Bar
These restaurants will be matched with the following twelve Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars wines: Brut NV, 2006 Rosé Brut,2009 Pinot Blanc, 2009 Chardonnay, 2008 Reserve Chardonnay, 2009 Sauvignon Blanc, 2009 Pinot Gris, 2008 Reserve Pinot Gris, 2009 Gamay Noir, 2009 Pinot Noir, 2008 Reserve Pinot Noir and 2007 Reserve Pinot Noir served in Magnum.
Many of the wines being served at this event have not yet been released by the winery and will be the first opportunity for guests to sample them.
The event will be held at Vancouver’s prestigious Four Seasons Hotel, which is conveniently located close to the Pacific Centre SkyTrain station and Canada Line. Details after the jump… Read more
“Nichol Vineyard” Of Naramata Joins The Scout Community…
July 26, 2010
Nichol Vineyard is now a proud member supporter of Scout. We will be publishing their news and press releases on our front page and hosting a page for them in our list of Wineries & Breweries. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank them for their support of our little website. Click ahead to read on or jump directly to their Scout page. Read more
Heads Up! “2010 Afterglow” From The Naramata Bench Wineries
March 31, 2010
The Naramata Bench Wineries are coming to Vancouver for their annual ‘Spring Release’ on Monday, April 12, 6:30-9:00 PM, at the Westin Bayshore Hotel.
Relax and bask in the AFTERGLOW of Vancouver 2010: it’s time for a glass of wine! Chill with Naramata winemakers as they bring the most elusive and exclusive new releases from the cellars of the Naramata Bench to you – no road trips required. Wines are paired with food from Vancouver and Naramata’s premier culinary talents, including CIBO Trattoria, Goldfish Pacific Kitchen, Gramercy Grill, O’Doul’s Restaurant & Bar, Salt Tasting Room, the Westin Bayshore, and from Naramata, the Cobblestone Bar from the Naramata Heritage Inn and Hillside Bistro from Hillside Estate Winery.
Be the first to taste the annual “Best of the Bench” Spring wine releases, meet the winemakers, and place bids on the annual auction of exclusive award-winning wines and proceeds will be donated to the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Looking forward to it. Tickets are $85 and available online at www.naramatabench.com and by phone at 1-800-663-1900.
Road 13: First They Changed The Name, Now They Change The Wine
March 25, 2010
Road 13 is located at 13140-316A Ave south of Oliver | Toll Free: 866.498.8330 | www.road13vineyards.com
News from Scout supporter Road 13 Winery
Oliver, BC | Trust the team at Road 13 Vineyards to switch it up. Effective this spring, the winery will be moving away from the production of several varietal wines to focus on blends. Joining the popular Honest John’s Red and White and the premium Fifth Element, are Stemwinder, a refreshing white blend (CSPC $21.99) named in honour of the soil of the winery’s home vineyard, and Rockpile, a red blend (CSPC $24.99) named after Mick and Pam Luckhurst’s most difficult vineyard. Both wines can be found at the winery, VQA stores, the BCLDB and private wine stores and restaurants. Read more
CedarCreek Estate Winery Joins The Growing Scout Community
March 17, 2010
The Fitzpatrick family and their CedarCreek Estate Winery are now proud member supporters of Scout. We will be publishing their news and press releases on our front page and hosting a page for them in our list of wineries and breweries. We’d also like to take this opportunity to thank them for their support. Click ahead to read on or jump directly to their Scout page here. Read more
Wineries Lastella and Le Vieux Pin Get Boxing For Christmas
November 30, 2009
Oliver wineries Le Vieux Pin and La Stella present bottled gifts for the holiday season
News from Scout supporters Le Vieux Pin & Lastella
Le Vieux Pin & Lastella are offering an exclusive 2 bottle, 6 bottle & 12 bottle gift packages to enhance anyone’s holiday season. With a choice of reds & whites customize your gift to create the perfect wine combination… Read more
Oliver’s “Stoneboat Vineyards” Has Joined Scout Magazine
September 8, 2009
Oliver’s Stoneboat Vineyards is now a proud member supporter of Scout. We will be publishing their news and press releases on our front page. Click ahead for a taste, or visit their Scout page in our winery section… Read more
JoieFarm: Inspirations, Stories and Old World Reference Points
May 17, 2009
“JoieFarm Revealed: Inspirations, Stories and Old World Reference Points of winemakers Heidi Noble & Michael Dinn”
News from Scout Supporter JoieFarm
This evening of charcuterie, cheese and four flights of wine will examine the wines and regions that have directly influenced our winemaking at JoieFarm. Six relevant old world wines from Alsace, Burgundy, the Loire Valley and Spain will be poured alongside JoieFarm’s A Noble Blend 2008, Rosé 2008, Reserve Chardonnay 2007 and PTG 2007. These flights have been chosen to illustrate why we at JoieFarm have made the choices that we have about what and how to make our wines. This evening will also be an exclusive preview to the very limited production of our 2007 Reserve wines to be released in September 2009. $80 (includes food, wine, tax, gratuity). Monday June 8th, 2009 @ 7:00 pm. For reservations please contact Salt Tasting Room at 604.633.1912. Tickets also available online at www.salttastingroom.com/cellar Read more
