The GOODS from Mission Hill Family Estate

West Kelowna, BC | On Saturday, August 3, Mission Hill Family Estate will raise a glass to Food Day Canada by hosting a Southern-style BBQ featuring a bounty of home-grown products, with guest chef (and Mission Hill alumnus) Michael Allemeier from Calgary, and Food Day Canada founder and culinary activist Anita Stewart.

Food Day Canada is an annual event celebrating Canadian producers, chefs and home cooks, from coast to coast. In 2013, Food Day Canada marks its tenth anniversary.

Executive Winery Chef Matthew Batey welcomes Mission Hill alumnus Chef Michael Allemeier back to the winery for the first time in four years for a culinary collaboration in celebration of Food Day Canada. Following Mission Hill’s culinary philosophy of farm-to-table cuisine, a stunning array of local products will be featured on the menu, including a custom Tamworth Pig from Takoff Farms in Kelowna.

The main course will feature Chef Allemeier’s dish from the Jack Daniels BBQ competition, a smoked Pemberton Meadows Beef Tenderloin. Each course will be paired with Mission Hill Family Estate’s award-winning wines, including the Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, Reserve Riesling, Martin’s Lane Pinot Noir, Martin’s Lane Viognier, Select Lot Collection Syrah and the Reserve Riesling Icewine.

The special evening will begin with a canapé reception, followed by a four-course elegant al fresco BBQ dining experience overlooking lush vineyards and scenic Okanagan Lake. The event is limited to 50 guests. Details after the jump…

Southern-style BBQ “meats” Wine Country Elegance
Mission Hill Family Estate

Saturday, August 3rd, 2013
6:00 pm | Tickets are $129 per person (plus tax and gratuity)
Reserve a space online or call 250.768.6483.

About Food Day Canada

Food Day Canada (August 3, 2013) is a chance for all Canadians to join hands in one massive celebration in praise of the country’s farmers and fishers; chefs and researchers, and Canadian home cooks. Food Day Canada is the time and place for Canadians to share their food and their stories with each other while leading other nations in cultural diversity, food ethics, magnificent flavours and fun. Visit fooddaycanada.ca.

About Mission Hill Family Estate

“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.