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february
Friday,
February 5 | 4:00 - 8:00 pm
INNISKILLIN GOES TO THE OLYMPICS
Capture the spirit of the 2010
Olympic Winter Games! Inniskillin is an Official Sponsor of the games
and is sampling its 2006 Commemorative Edition Icewine and Inniskillin
Cabernet Franc VQA. Try some today with a tasty food pairing.
Friday,
February 5 | 4:00 - 8:00 pm
PERONI AND PILSNER URQUELL
Try a sampling of these beers today.
Peroni from Italy and Pilsner Urquell from the Czech Republic, home of
the Pilsner, come together to invite you on a beer discovery. They will
be sampled with some tasty hors d’oeuvres.
Saturday,
February 6 | 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
INNISKILLIN GOES TO THE OLYMPICS
Capture the spirit of the 2010
Olympic Winter Games! Inniskillin is an Official Sponsor of the games
and is sampling its 2006 Commemorative Edition Icewine and Inniskillin
Cabernet Franc VQA. Try some today while enjoying delicious food match
from the chef demonstration. Take some home to help cheer on Team
Canada.
Saturday,
February 6 & 13 | 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
CENTENNIAL
Join us for a sampling of Centennial 10 Year Old Rye
Whisky and Century Reserve 15 Year Old Whisky. Brought to you by
Highwood Distillers in High River, Alberta, these truly Canadian
whiskies can be served neat or mixed, along with some tasty hors
d'oeuvres.
Friday,
February 12 | 4:00 - 8:00 pm
NAKED GRAPE SPRITZERS
Sip these and think of summer – Naked Grape’s Chardonnay and White Zinfandel
Spritzers. A great combination of Chardonnay taste with a sparkling
spritz, and the other with a mix of white zinfandel’s strawberry
flavour.
Saturday,
February 13 | 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
A WINE AND FOOD PAIRING
Step in to the Events Kitchen and sample
Mission Hill Five Vineyards Pinot Noir VQA and Henkell Trocken. Enjoy
them both with a delicious food pairing from Vittorio’s, including mini
melanzane, arancini masi, gnocchi all gorgonzola and cozze in padella.
Saturday,
February 13 | 4:00 - 7:00 pm
FULLER’S
Searching for something new from across the pond? Look no
further. Come in to sample Fuller’s ESB (Extra Special Bitter) from
England. This deep golden amber beer has fresh and malty aromas with a
long and satisfying finish. Partner it with classics Shepherd’s Pie or
Bangers and Mash. Try it today with fare from Monk’s Table.
Friday,
February 19 | 4:00 - 8:00 pm
COOKOOTHAMA
The Cookoothama winery presents two wines - the Shiraz
and Chardonnay. These Australian wines come in an easily identifiable
bottle showing an image of two hands. The Shiraz is light purple in
colour, with red berries & toasty oak aromas, and a medium finish. It
makes a nice match with grilled meats or veal chops. The Chardonnay has
a pale straw yellow colour and aromas of citrus and vanilla. Try this
medium-bodied wine with grilled or roast poultry.
Saturday, February 20 | 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
MEET THE WINEMAKER
Meet Winemaker Pascal Madevon for a sampling one
of BC’s top red wines. The Osoyoos Larose 'Le Grand Vin' will be sampled
along with some delicious food match. Please note that although the
tasting runs until 3:30 p.m., the winemaker will only be on hand from 11:30 – 12:30 p.m.
Friday,
February 26 | 4:00 - 8:00 pm
ARGENTINEAN WINE FAIR
Celebrate the wines of Argentina. Here’s your
opportunity to sample four of the following: Trivento Tribu Malbec,
Trivento Fair Trade Malbec, Fuzion Alta Reserve Malbec, Misterio Malbec,
Pascual Toso Malbec. Discover the world of Malbec while sampling
traditional empanadas to the sounds of the tango.
Saturday,
February 27 | 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
STEAM WHISTLE
Join us to sample Steam Whistle Pilsner. This Canadian
brew has fresh hop aromas and a crisp clean finish which makes it a good
pairing for barbecued food or schnitzel. Enjoy the on-site cooking
demonstration of Steam Whistle-inspired recipes and find out more about
the Canadian Athletes Now Fund. Pick up a 6-pack and share with friends
tonight while you watch our athletes perform.
