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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:04:36 -0800 The Bench Press | February 2012 Hester Creek For Valentines? http://okanaganwine.posterous.com/the-bench-press-february-2012-hester-creek-fo http://okanaganwine.posterous.com/the-bench-press-february-2012-hester-creek-fo

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Valentine's Getaway | February 11th

January 17, 2012 / by Hestercreek

Happy New Year from Hester Creek. Join us February 11th for a romantic Valentine's getaway. Enjoy a 4 course Tuscan inspired dinner prepared by Chef Jeremy Luypen of Terrafina Restaurant. Sip award winning Hester Creek wines, while listening to the live music of local musician Luke Whittall. This intimate dinner is packaged with a stay at the Villa ; enjoy a Stearns and Foster king-size bed, walk-in shower, fireplace and a private patio. Wake in the morning to a peaceful breakfast with your sweetheart. Total cost of dinner for two, a night at the Villa, live music and breakfast is $522/couple, including taxes and gratuity. Call today 1.250.498.4435

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Our cooking class series begins April 14th with renowned Chef Eric Pateman, owner and principle at Edible Canada on Granville Island. Learn from a top-level chef during this hands-on interactive cooking experience. This four-course dinner paired with award winning Hester Creek wines, a night in a deluxe suite at the Villa and a beautiful breakfast in the morning is $600.00/couple, including taxes and gratuity. Please visit our website for a complete 2012 schedule.

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Wed, 14 Sep 2011 07:13:00 -0700 The crispness in the morning air means the countdown to Okanagan Fall Wine Festival is underway. Events Listed! http://okanaganwine.posterous.com/the-crispness-in-the-morning-mir-means-the-co http://okanaganwine.posterous.com/the-crispness-in-the-morning-mir-means-the-co

The fall feel to the morning got me thinking about the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival, so I thought I would dig to see what info I could find about what events are going on this year. If you are unfamiliar with it the Annual Okanagan Fall Wine Festival is wonderful, sensory experience for all who love fabulous wine accompanied by great food & unique events.

Autumn in the Okanagan is the perfect time to watch the grapes ripen in the sun & indulge yourself in the harvest celebrations right in Wine Country! This is the only wine festival in North America that takes place during the heart of grape harvest. During this festival, experience vineyard tours, lunches, dinners, events & the fall wine harvest - there is no better way or time to visit Okanagan wine country.

 

Pamper Your Palate

Time
Sunday, October 9 ·  4:00pm -  7:00pm
 
Location
Grand Ballrooms - Best Western Vernon Lodge Hotel
3914-32nd Street
Vernon, BC


Okanagan restaurants and Okanagan wineries combine to offer a culinary masterpiece that is sure to "Pamper Your Palate"
Come taste wines from over 25 British Columbia Wineries and 12 over Vernons Best Restaurants. Come bid on silent auction items benefiting the "Vernon Music School"
Tickets - $40.00 includes HST
Available from the Ticket Seller in the Preforming Arts Centre
Online at www.ticketseller.ca
or by calling the box office
250-549-7469

BC Wine Awards Reception & Tasting
September 29, 7:00pm–9:00pm.
Rotary Centre for the Arts                     
 $50 CDN
 
Join us for this rare treat event that includes the announcement of award winning wines from our 2011 Fall Judging Competition. Sponsored by Richards Packaging, Meyers Norris Penny, Farm Credit Canada and Container World, and judged by world renowned judges judging the wines produced by our member wineries. The reception includes fabulous tapas and canapés and the opportunity to be one of the few to taste a selection of some of these award-winning wines. Website www.OkanaganWineAwards.com.

Tickets at Select Your Tickets 250.717.5304
or www.selectyourtickets.com
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WestJet Wine Tastings
September 30 & October 1, 6:30pm–9:00pm
Rotary Centre for the Arts $65 CDN
 
Sip! Sample! Spit! This event is for those who want to explore some of the finest wines that are being produced right here in Okanagan Wine Country. A great event for those trying wines for the first time as well as those who want to expand their wine knowledge. There are over 40 wineries present and over 150 wines to sample. Ticket includes: souvenir wine glass, wine tasting, bread and cheese, a free taxi ride home and the wonderful fun culture of WestJet airlines. This event always sells out buy your tickets early!!

Tickets at Valley First Tix 877.763.2849
or www.valleyfirsttix.com
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Fortis BC Salute To Food and Wine
October 2, 6:00pm–8:30pm
Manteo Resort $85 CDN
 
An exciting new evening that will showcase the region’s leading culinary talents and great Okanagan wines. Join Chef Bernard from the Wild Apple, Mathew Batey from Mission Hill Family Estate and two other guest chefs as they prepare local cuisine in small plates paired with some of the most storied wineries in the Okanagan. Each chef will also conduct a live cooking demonstration using natural gas and patrons get to take home the chef ’s recipes. Inspired food, innovative wines, and spectacular views make this event a wonderful time for friends to celebrate together. This is a get home safe event, sponsored by BC Liquor Stores and the Johnston Meier Insurance Group.

Tickets at Select Your Tickets call 250.717.5304
or www.selectyourtickets.com
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Battle of the Wine Experts
October 4, 7:00pm
Rotary Centre for the Arts $50 CDN
 
For you wine lovers and those who have an insatiable curiousity, welcome to our first ever panel of wine experts who will argue, debate and
perhaps throw grapes at each other as they debate the merits of Meritage in the Okanagan. Taste and compare 6 different Red Meritage wines
from the Okanagan, ask questions of the panel as they offer their opinions of this wonderful red blend that has become a successful brand for Okanagan wineries worldwide. After the panel discussion, we will close the event with a food and wine reception to allow all panellists and guest to network and exchange their favourite stories. This is a get home safe event, sponsored by BC Liquor Stores and the Johnston Meier
Insurance Group.

Tickets at Select Your Tickets 250.717.5304
or www.selectyourtickets.com
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Alexis de Portneuf presents “The Young Chefs”
October 6, 6:00pm–8:30pm
Culinary Arts Centre at Okanagan College
 $55 CDN
 
Never before has this been done! Alexis de Portneuf is challenging nine BC Interior young Chefs to get creative. The challenge is to create an appetizer, main or dessert course using cheese. Guests will sample these creations and will vote for their favourite. The Okanagan Chefs Association will also select the winner of the Saputo Top Young Chef Award. Join us as we see the best young culinary talent in action. This is a get home safe event, sponsored by BC Liquor Stores and the Johnston Meier Insurance Group.

Tickets at Select Your Tickets 250.717.5304
or www.selectyourtickets.com
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All You Need Is Cheese... and Some Wine.
October 5, 7:00pm–9:00pm
Watermark Beach Resorte
 $55 CDN
 
Cheese lovers rejoice! Sure to please any cheese lover; join Dairy Farmers of Canada and Okanagan Wineries as you walk about the Okanagan Heritage Museum visiting our cheese and wine stations.
Guests will enjoy Canadian cheeses paired with fabulous wines. This event will be fun, relaxing, educational and guaranteed to have you leaving with a shopping list of your new favourite cheeses. This is a get home safe event, sponsored by BC Liquor Stores and the Johnston Meier Insurance Group.

Tickets at Select Your Tickets 250.717.5304
or www.selectyourtickets.com
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Valley First Grand Finale Consumer Tastings
October 7 & 8, 6:00pm–9:00pm
Penticton Trade & Conv Centre
 $62 CDN
 
Valley First brings you the oldest and largest event of the fall wine festival. This is a wine tour under one roof!!! This event is for those who want to explore some of the finest wines that are being produced right here in our back yards. A great event for those trying wines for the first time as well as those who want to expand their wine knowledge. There are over 60 wineries present and over 240 wines to sample. Ticket includes: enjoyable live entertainment,
souvenir wine glass, all your wine tasting, bread and cheese and a free taxi ride home. This is a get home safe event, sponsored by BC Liquor Stores and the Johnston Meier Insurance Group.

Tickets at Valley First Tix 877.763.2849 or valleyfirsttix.com

Cheers!

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Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:51:14 -0700 A Toast to Hester Creek Pinot Gris on Wine Wednesday http://okanaganwine.posterous.com/a-toast-to-hester-creek-pinot-gris-on-wine-we http://okanaganwine.posterous.com/a-toast-to-hester-creek-pinot-gris-on-wine-we
HI!
I was introduced to this wonderful local wine by clients from Edmonton, who are considering moving to the Okanagan to indulge there love of Wine, great views and good times. We shared a bottle of this out at Alexander's Beach Pub with lunch.
 
It was a perfect crisp and refreshing choice, and I will buy it again to pair with my next salmon dinner!
 
I was surprised to see the color of the grape was so  blueish .. and thus where it gets its gris (french for grey) and learned that the grapes can vary in color. The wines produced from this grape also vary in colour from a deep golden yellow to copper and even a light shade of pink.
 
When I learned that the clone of the Pinot Gris grown in Italy is the Pinot Grigio my surprise at my immediate fondness for the wine was explained, as I am a huge Pinot Grigio fan!
 
The vines of pinot noir and pinot gris  are so similar that the colouration difference is the only thing that tells them apart, and it is believed that the colour difference is derived from a genetic mutation that occurred centuries ago. The DNA profiles are reported to be remarkably similar.
 
Here is a hearty Cheers! to the Hester Creek Pinot Gris! Put it on your list of wines to try!
 
Ciao,
Brell

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Sat, 03 Sep 2011 18:18:47 -0700 Okanagan Wine Case Special at Bonitas http://okanaganwine.posterous.com/okanagan-wine-case-special-at-bonitas http://okanaganwine.posterous.com/okanagan-wine-case-special-at-bonitas Here is the latest update from Bonita's... Great wine and great people! Love the Merlot and the Rosa... And many others! Taste a few and find what you like!
Cheers!
Brell


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Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:43:00 -0700 Wine Wednesday: It's a great day for a Chardonnay! http://okanaganwine.posterous.com/its-a-great-day-for-a-chardonnay http://okanaganwine.posterous.com/its-a-great-day-for-a-chardonnay

While it is a tricky grape to grow, and the way it is grown and the soil it grows in all impact the taste of the wine, there is no denying that Chardonnay is a favorite among fans of the single varietal white.

Many of the local vineyards and wineries in the Okanagan cultivate and produce a Chardonnay as it is almost a formal rite of passage for a wine producing region to produce this wine in order to be seen as a player on the world stage.

Chardonnay is also an important component in many sparkling wines.

A small sample of some of the local options is pictured below, escallating in value from left to right

  • Okanagan Vineyards
  • Inniskillen
  • Gray Monk
  • Meyer

Grab a bottle of each and do a brown bag tasting! See how they compare and the differences in taste within the different wineries!

Cheers!

Brell

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Wed, 17 Aug 2011 15:14:42 -0700 Wine Wednesday - A look at Pinot Noir in 2010 and forcast for 2011 http://okanaganwine.posterous.com/wine-wednesday-a-look-at-pinot-noir-in-2010-a http://okanaganwine.posterous.com/wine-wednesday-a-look-at-pinot-noir-in-2010-a
Pinot Noir is both a grape varietal (a black grape variety  from the species vitis vinifera) , and may also be applied to the wine made predominantly from Pinot Noir grapes. The name is French and refers to the way the fruit grows in cone shaped tightly clustered dark purple bunches.
 
The Pinot Noir grape is cultivated around the world, but it is a challenge to grow and to transform into wine. It generally prefers a cooler climate, and thus you will find Pinot Noir in many of the Okanagan vineyards. The cooler and later spring this year in 2011 bodes well for Pinot growers. Let's hope for a good harvest!
 
Here is a link to a report about the 2010 Canadian Wine Access 2010 Pinot Noir Winners
 
Pinot Noir is also grown for Champagne and sparkling wines. Maybe I'll talk about that in a later post.
 
Cheers,
Brell

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Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:54:19 -0700 Summer Blues & Patio Grill Night at Bonitas Winery Tonight! http://okanaganwine.posterous.com/summer-blues-patio-grill-night-at-bonitas-win http://okanaganwine.posterous.com/summer-blues-patio-grill-night-at-bonitas-win

August 13, 2011
Bonitas is one of the Okanagan's most beautiful spots... With some of the best food and wine around.  I am happy to forward this email I got.. And wish I could attend. If you go, I,d love to hear about your experience!

Cheers!
Brell

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Summer Blues & Patio Grill Night!
Sat. August 13, 5-11 pm at Bonitas Winery


Join us on the patio as BONITAS BISTRO hosts another fabulous evening with a delicious 3-course menu prepared by Chef Colin Rayner, accompanied by live music from local blues band, OKOSPOKOS. 
 

Take in breathtaking views from the patios as you experience the perfect place to enjoy exquisite cuisine. 

Tapas and dips
Grilled to order steaks, prawn kebobs, salmon
Grilled vegetables
Selection of summer salads
Dessert and coffee
$65 per person

Not just an evening out,

an EXPERIENCE you'll never forget!!!
 

Open 7 days a week for lunch
Please visit www.bonitasbistro.com
 

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