April 2010 Calendar

Okanagan Spring Wine Festival Begins April 29th!

[For more Info on these and other events, check out the B.C. Wine Institute]

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April 12, 2010 Naramata Bench Wineries Spring Release
Lower Mainland
Naramata Bench Wineries Spring Release
Description: Naramata Bench Wineries Spring Release in Vancouver
Start Date: April 12, 2010
Number of days: 1
Time: 6:30 to 9:00 pm
Location: Lower Mainland
Address: The Westin Bayshore Hotel, Vancouver
Contact Info: info@naramatabench.com http://www.naramatabench.com
Ticket Price:
April 14, 2010 Naramata Bench Wineries Spring Release
Vancouver Island
Naramata Bench Wineries Spring Release
Description: Naramata Bench Wineries Spring Release in Victoria

Details soon.

Start Date: April 14, 2010
Number of days: 1
Time: 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Location: Vancouver Island
Address: The Inn at Laurel Point, Victoria
Contact Info: info@naramatabench.com http://www.naramatabench.com
Ticket Price: Tickets available soon.
April 24, 2010 BC Food and Wine: Our Land, Revealed
Lower Mainland
BC Food and Wine: Our Land, Revealed
Description: Join us during the Vancouver Playhouse International Wine Festival to celebrate British Columbia as a special place for food and wine. BC’s unique combination of mountains, lakes, fresh air and intense sunlight help BC’s winemakers create wines that reveal our province – wines that are fresh, clean, crisp and lively! Discover food-friendly BC VQA wines while enjoying a sustainable and local menu of fresh BC culinary delights created by O’Doul’s Restaurant Executive Chef Chris Whittaker and his team for this reception-style gourmet lunch. Enjoy the music and meet the winemakers and proprietors who craft BC’s special wines.
Start Date: April 24, 2010
Number of days: 1
Time: 12:00 to 2:00 pm
Location: Lower Mainland
Address: O’Doul’s Restaurant and Bar 1300 Robson Street, Vancouver
Contact Info: http://www.playhousewinefest.com
Ticket Price: $65
April 25, 2010 Poplar Grove Winemakers dinner
Lower Mainland
Poplar Grove Winemakers dinner
Description: Our first Winemaker’s dinner with Poplar Grove.
Guest Hosts Ian Sutherland, winemaker and proprietor.

Reception at 600 pm

Tapenade Bistro and Poplar Grove Winery invites you to an evening showcasing the cuisine of Chef Alex Tung and the award-winning wines of Poplar Grove. Join us as Alex creates special dishes to pair with both new releases and gold-medal winning library selections chosen by Poplar Grove owner Ian Sutherland We will be pouring 6 wines with 6 courses plus a special bonus wine to be poured at some point in the evening.

Tickets available at Tapenade Bistro
3711 Bayview Street, Richmond BC
604 275 5188
moreinfo@tapenade.ca

For more information on this event please go to http://www.tapenade.ca

Start Date: April 25, 2010
Number of days: 1
Time: 600pm
Location: Lower Mainland
Address: 3711 Bayview Street Richmond
Contact Info: 604 275 5188 or moreinfo@tapenade.ca
Ticket Price: 85.00 per person (plus gst)
April 26, 2010 Dine Out Vancouver
Lower Mainland
Dine Out Vancouver
Description: Dine Out Vancouver is the BCWI’s largest on-premise sponsorship and it is coming again soon from April 26 to May 06, 2010 for 11 days of great deals and BC VQA wine pairings at Vancouver’s hottest restaurants.
Start Date: April 26, 2010
Number of days: 7
Time: April 26 – May 06
Location: Lower Mainland
Address: http://www.tourismvancouver.com/visitors/dining/dine_out_vancouver
Contact Info: info@winebc.com
Ticket Price:
April 30, 2010 Evening of Wine and Food
Okanagan
Evening of Wine and Food
Description: April 30th and May 7th 2010
6pm @ Passatempo Restaurant
Join Nk’Mip Cellars, their winemaking team and the culinary team at Passatempo restaurant for an evening of wines past and present. Culinary creations will be prepared by Executive Chef Jonathan Thauberger and his culinary team. A five course dinner including a reception will be carefully paired with library and current release wines chosen by Nk’Mip Cellars Winemaker, Randy Picton
Limited seating available, please book in advance.

For Reservations: 250-495-8007 or clemiski@passatemporestaurant.com

Start Date: April 30, 2010
Number of days: 2
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Okanagan
Address: Passatempo Restaurant @ Spirit Ridge Resort
Contact Info: clemiski@passatemporestaurant.com
Ticket Price: $99.00 plus tax and service charge
May 1, 2010 Barrel Tasting on the Patio at Hester Creek Estate Winery
Okanagan
Barrel Tasting on the Patio at Hester Creek Estate Winery
Description: Be among the first to taste our 2008 “Reserve” Merlot straight from the barrel. Create a picnic from our deli fridge and lunch on our spacious patio overlooking the vineyard.
Bellissimo!
Start Date: May 1, 2010
Number of days: 2
Time:
Location: Okanagan
Address: Hester Creek Estate Winery Road 8, Oliver, BC
Contact Info: info@hestercreek.com
Ticket Price:
May 1, 2010 Nk’Mip Cellars “Wake Up With Wine”
Okanagan
Nk’Mip Cellars “Wake Up With Wine”
Description: May 1st and 2nd & 7th, 8th, 9th 2010
Join us at Nk’Mip Cellars Winery for “Wake Up With Wine”.
A fresh morning palate offers an opportunity to experience wine at its finest allowing for a fuller sensory experience. A guided tasting carefully paired with culinary creations prepared by Nk’Mip Chef, Patrick Leduc, will tantalize your taste buds and kick start your day in Okanagan Wine Country. Each guest will receive a complimentary food and wine pairing kit.
Start Date: May 1, 2010
Number of days: 2
Time: 9:00am
Location: Okanagan
Address: Nk’Mip Cellars 1400 Rancher Creek Road Osyoos, BC
Contact Info: tara.silvius@nkmip.ca
Ticket Price: $35.00

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