B.C.’s first ever honey wine festival comes to Abbotsford
restaurant 62 is pleased to partner with Campbell’s Gold Honey Farm and Meadery for the first annual MEAD FEST in Abbotsford on May 29th. The event will be B.C.’s first wine festival celebrating the ancient tradition of honey wine making.
The inaugural MEAD FEST activities will include a Mead Makers 101 course from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm at Campbell’s Gold Honey Farm followed by Mead Makers Delight, an elegant food and wine tasting event from 6:30 – 8:30 pm at restaurant 62.
“We’re excited to join forces with one of British Columbia’s only meaderies to share our passion for one of the oldest alcoholic beverages in the world,” said Eric Ferris, Co-owner and Manager of restaurant 62. “Campbell’s Gold Honey Farm produces exceptional mead varieties which pair beautifully with a range of local food flavours and textures. We hope that MEAD FEST will introduce many new people to the complexities and versatility of honey wine.”
The Mead Makers Delight menu at restaurant 62 will feature five different mead wines and an elegant assortment of food pairings like Qualicum Beach scallops, Fraser Valley duck breast and dark chocolate mousse. For the full Mead Makers Delight menu, click here. The Mead Makers 101 course will cover a range of topics and is designed for the beginner and novice honey wine maker.
What: First Annual MEAD FEST
When: May 29, 2011
9:00 am – 4:00 pm – Mead Makers 101 course at Campbell’s Honey Gold Farm and Meadery
6:30 – 8:30 pm – Mead Makers Delight Food & Wine Tasting at restaurant 62
Where: Campbell’s Honey Gold Farm and Meadery
2595 Lefeuvre Rd., Abbotsford, B.C.
(604) 856-2125
restaurant 62
2001 McCallum Rd, Abbotsford, B.C.
(604) 855-3545
Cost: Mead Makers 101 Course – $100
Mead Makers Delight Food and Wine Tasting – $75
To Reserve: Visit www.bchoney.com to register for Mead Makers 101 course and call restaurant 62 at 604.855.3545 to reserve you spot for the Mead Makers Delight food and wine tasting event.
About Mead
Mead is often referred to as honey wine, an alcoholic drink made from the fermentation of honey. Mead is considered one of the oldest alcoholic beverages known to mankind and was discovered during pagan times. The term “honeymoon” has been associated with drinking mead during the one month celebration following a marriage ceremony. In addition to the health benefits associated with honey, the Romans believed mead had healing qualities that could lead to longevity. Throughout history there are countless stories of great feasts and celebrations where mead was an important part of ancient rituals. Today there are only a handful of honey farms in Canada that produce mead. http://www.winesofcanada.com/mead.html
About restaurant 62
restaurant 62 is the Fraser Valley’s top rated restaurant for elegant urban dining and contemporary regional cuisine.The restaurant offers a simplified modern dining experience that engages the senses and tantalizes the palate. Executive Chef Jeff Massey uses only the freshest local ingredients brought directly from farm to table to create contemporary regional cuisine, inspired by the flavours of the Mediterranean. The restaurant is unrivalled for its innovative regional menu, extensive wine selection, contemporary ambience and impeccable service. restaurant 62 is located at #106-2001 McCallum Rd. Open weekdays at 11:30 am for lunch and Mondays-Saturdays at 5:00 pm for dinner. Telephone: 604.855.3545 www.restaurant62.ca
About Campbell’s Gold Honey Farm and Meadery
Campbell’s Gold Honey Farm and Meadery is Greater Vancouver’s only meadery specializing in high quality honey wine. The farm is also well known for its variety of natural honeys, bees wax candles, propolis tincture, pollen, healing bee hive products, lotions and creams, raw bees wax, flavoured honeys and more. Owned and operated by Mike and Judy Campbell, the farm offers a retail store, educational tours and meadery. Located at 2595 Lefeuvre Road in Abbotsford, the farm is open Tuesday to Friday from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Saturdays 10 am – 5 pm and Sundays 12 – 5 pm. Telephone: 604.856.2125 www.bchoney.com
