The Vancouver Sun invites you to join its acclaimed wine critic Anthony Gismondi in a weekend celebration of award-winning BC VQA wines. Enjoy superb creations from world-class chefs, rare Canadian and International cheeses, meet wine VIPs, mingle with culinary experts -all nearby your five-star accommodations in B.C.’s premier wine region.
This is the intimate wine and food weekend of the year. The guest list is limited – so don’t miss out!
A Taste of the Okanagan
April 19-22, 2012
Spirit Ridge Vineyard Resort & Spa
Osoyoos, BC
PLATINUM ITINERARY *$699 per person
Friday, April 20, 2012
Morning
- Private visit to Tinhorn Creek Vineyard with award-winning winemaker CEO Sandra Oldfield.
Afternoon
- Enjoy the panoramic view of the Okanagan valley over an exclusive, wine-paired, three-course luncheon prepared by award-winning chef Jeff van Geest at the Miradoro at Tinhorn Creek, named “One of the World’s Best Winery Restaurants” by Wine Access Magazine.
GOLD ITINERARY BEGINS HERE *$599 per person
Evening
- Relax with a glass of a BC VQA sparkling wine and be enchanted by a special First Nations Welcome Ceremony.
- Followed by a superb group of tastings of BC VQA wines paired with international and local cheeses. Guided by The Sun’s wine expert Anthony Gismondi, and by cheese authority Allison Spurrell.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Morning
- Join Nk’Mip Cellars celebrated winemaker Randy Picton who will guide you through the subtleties of his wines in another exclusive tasting experience.
Afternoon
- Learn as you enjoy the cheese pairings of Allison Spurrell in a delicious seminar.
- Share in Anthony Gismondi’s enthusiasm for wine in a just-for-you tasting seminar featuring six BC VQA wines.
Evening
Gala Dinner and Wine Pairing
- Savour this memorable evening of wine and food with a menu created by celebrity chef Ned Bell and wine selections by Anthony Gismondi. Mingle with Okanagan winery VIPs at the reception and at the table.
