The GOODS from Tinhorn Creek

Oliver, BC | Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is bringing a taste of Spain to the Okanagan with their first annual Paella Picnic. On Saturday June 20, five local chefs, including Chef Jeff Van Geest of the winery’s Miradoro Restaurant, will create their own version of the famous Spanish dish, paired with Tinhorn Creek wines.

“There is nothing better than a picnic in the Okanagan showing off all our local culinary talent,” says Sandra Oldfield, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards President. “Paella, wine, unbelievable views and great friends will make for a very special evening. This is an essential BC wine country experience.”

Four guest chefs will be cooking alongside Miradoro’s Chef Jeff Van Geest, including Chef Aman Dosanj of Poppadoms Restaurant in Kelowna, Chef Chris Van Hooydonk of Backyard Farm in Oliver, and Chefs Ross Derrick and Jon Crofts of The Table at Codfathers in Kelowna. Each chef will add his own special twist to the traditional Valencian dish.

Tinhorn Creek will be supplying special picnic blankets for the event. Pick the perfect spot in the outdoor amphitheatre to sit back, soak up some sunshine and enjoy a delicious paella feast and Tinhorn wines. Tickets are $75 plus tax and include paella, wine, gratuity and a souvenir Tinhorn Creek picnic blanket. They are available at tinhorn.com/Purchase/Events.

This summer also sees a number of other new events taking place at Tinhorn Creek, including amphitheatre yoga, which will be taking place on Saturdays throughout June, July and August at 9:30am. For one hour, you can relax, stretch and perfect your warrior pose while taking in the scenic views of the Black Sage Bench. Tickets are available for $10 in advance or $12 on the day for drop-ins.

Tinhorn’s Dine & Dance events will take place on the evenings of July 17 and August 14. Each night includes dancing lessons and a three-course gourmet dinner prepared by the team at Miradoro, served outside in the amphitheatre. More information on all summer events can be found here.

Visit www.tinhorn.com or call 250.498.3743 or 1.888.484.6467 for more information.

Details

537 Tinhorn Creek Road, Oliver, BC V0H 1T0
Telephone: 250-498-3743 | Toll Free: 1-888-484-6467 | Fax: 250-498-3228
Email: [email protected] | Web: www.tinhorn.com | Twitter | Facebook

GALLERY

The People Who Make It Happen

Sandra Oldfield – Winemaker & Owner
Kenn Oldfield – Chairman & Owner
Andrew Moon – Viticulturist/Vineyard Manager
Korol Kuklo – Assistant Winemaker
Shaun Everest – General Manager

About Tinhorn Creek

On a hillside overlooking vineyards, sagebrush, and the old gold mining creek that is its namesake, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards has been owned and operated by the Shaunessy and Oldfield families since1993. The winery is located south of Oliver, BC, at the junction of Highway 97 and Road 7 in the famed Golden Mile wine-growing district. This area, named for its rich history of farming that dates back to the early 1900s, is home to several quality wine producers. Tinhorn Creek sources fruit exclusively from its own vineyards: 150 acres of prime land on two very distinct benches. This land lends to the creation of terroir-driven wines that are classic illustrations of the place they are grown. The 100-acre Diamondback Vineyard on the Black Sage Bench is planted with a mix of red and white varieties, primarily Pinot Gris, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The 50-acre Tinhorn Creek Vineyard on the Golden Mile Bench is also planted with a mix of red and white grapes, but primarily features Gewürztraminer.

Farming their own vineyards using sustainable practices allows Tinhorn Creek full control over the quality of fruit delivered to the crush pad for each vintage. The winery produces wines in two tiers under one dynamic and compelling label. The single-varietal series includes a Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Merlot. Only worthy wines are selected each year for the winery’s top tier, winemaker Sandra Oldfield’s signature wines, named the Oldfield Series. This tier provides Oldfield with a playground for experimentation and is a creative showcase for the best wines from each vintage. All Tinhorn Creek wines evoke the unique terroir of the region: the sage-covered desert terrain.

Tinhorn Creek was the first winery in Canada to bottle its entire portfolio with Stelvin screw-cap closures ensuring consistent aging and a guarantee that the wine will be enjoyed as it was intended.