Celebrating Poplar Grove Wines and the Organic Produce of Sapo Bravo Farm
Cibo Trattoria will host an exclusive wine and producers dinner that celebrates the very best of BC food and wine. On Sunday September 5th, guests will enjoy a delectable menu crafted by Cibo’s talented Executive Chef Neil Taylor. Each dish in the five-course menu will feature organic produce from Sapo Bravo Farm, paired perfectly with the award winning wines of Poplar Grove winery. Poplar Grove Winemaker and guest speaker Ian Sutherland will delight guests as he introduces each wine pairing, and Gabriel Fernandez and Katie Brown from Sapo Bravo farms will share some of their unique farm practices.
Poplar Grove Winery is a boutique winery located on the slopes of the Naramata Bench that was founded in 1993. Winemaker Ian Sutherland was inspired by the Naramata Bench’s ability to produce exceptional fruit and dedicated the entire eight-acre property to premium grape production. Poplar Grove is the quintessential family owned winery focusing on making top-notch wines from estate grown fruit.
Located in Lytton, BC, the center of one of the most diverse farming areas in the province, Sapo Bravo Farm has proven to employ true sustainable practices through their leading organic farming methods. Sapo Bravo Farm is 100% certified organic and produces what many of Vancouver’s leading chef’s believe to be the best local produce. Spirited growers Gabriel Fernandez and Katie Brown are tireless in their commitment to providing beautiful organic produce, including 50 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, onions, basil, peaches, plums and apricots.
This celebration of local harvest will take place on Sunday September 5th at 7:30pm. Tickets are $80 including tax and gratuity, and available by e-mail (Edward Perrow at edward@cibotrattoria.ca), or by calling Cibo Trattoria directly at 604-602-9570.
Located off the Moda Hotel lobby, Cibo Trattoria specializes in authentic Italian cuisine made with same-day fresh and local ingredients. Cibo’s unique list of decadent yet light dishes has been created by celebrated Executive Chef Neil Taylor, to provide Vancouverites and visitors to downtown Vancouver with a truly distinctive dining experience. With handpicked wine collections of varied and unique vintages, guests are ensured an exquisite wine pairing to complement their sumptuous meal. Cibo was voted EnRoute Magazine and Where Magazine’s Best New Restaurant in Canada in 2009.
Cibo Trattoria is open for dinner nightly from 5:00pm Monday to Saturday and located off the Moda Hotel Vancouver lobby at 900 Seymour Street, Vancouver, BC. For more information please call 604-602-9570 or visit www.cibotrattoria.com.
Poplar Grove Winemakers Dinner
Bruschetta of roast eggplant, buffalo mozzarella, lemon, parsley and mint
Poplar Grove Pinot Gris 2008
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Salad of heirloom tomatoes, peaches, prosciutto di san daniele, chili and mint
Poplar Grove Chardonnay 2008
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Ravioli of caramelized walla walla onions and smoked pancetta, sage butter and parmesan
Poplar Grove Syrah 2007
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Roast rib of beef, peppers cooked in red wine, oregano and basil
Poplar Grove Legacy 2006
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Baked apricots with almond, late harvest Riesling and crème fraiche
Poplar Grove Late Harvest Riesling
