Breaking Ground with TLC

Oliver, BC… The time has come; Tinhorn Creek Vineyards has broken ground to begin construction on their newest venture, a restaurant venue that overlooks the South Okanagan. In conjunction with Manuel Ferreira of Le Gavroche Restaurant in Vancouver, winery partners Kenn Oldfield and Bob Shaunessy eagerly look forward to April 2011 and the opening of this highly anticipated addition to the Golden Mile. And continuing the partnership that Tinhorn Creek Vineyards established in 2004 with The Land Conservancy (TLC) Tinhorn Creek management and construction crew are making sure that the restaurant site is positioned to do little harm to indigenous plants and grasses.

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards has long awaited the construction of this restaurant. Plans were announced in the fall of 2008 to begin construction the following spring, and then the economic world changed. As we look toward the future, signs of recovery are promising and so time has come to move forward with the restaurant development. A new plan places the restaurant immediately adjacent to the outdoor amphitheatre.  Guests will delight  in the outstanding cuisine and service that has established Manuel Ferreira as one of Vancouver’s most respected restaurateurs. Breathtaking views of the South Okanagan Valley ensure that this restaurant will complement the high standards Tinhorn Creek has set for all visitors to the winery. With 65 seats both inside and out, the restaurant at Tinhorn Creek Vineyards will be open 10 months a year, providing both locals and visitors a spectacular experience.

The Conservation Partners Program is an initiative that aims to form a partnership between Conservation and Agriculture in BC, with mutually beneficial results. This initiative works to protect and enhance the natural habitat that live and thrive on Tinhorn Creek property. A site inspection with the TLC and Tinhorn Creek Vineyard’s Kenn and Sandra Oldfield resulted in the TLC preparing a plan detailing any native plants that may be in danger; how to remove and re-locate these plants, and advice as to which of the many native plants and trees  might be added to the site.

On the hillside overlooking vineyard, sagebrush, and the old gold mining creek that gave the winery its name, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards is located just south of Oliver B.C., in the famed Golden Mile wine growing district. As the number one winery destination, evoking classic south Okanagan terroir, Tinhorn Creek Vineyards offers an unrivalled visitor experience and wines that rank among the best in the world. For more information about Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, call 1.888.484.6467 or visit the website at www.tinhorn.com.