Sip some BC wine, savour chocolate and enjoy the wineries of the Westside Wine Trail next Sunday on Kelowna’s Westside Wine Trail. GLV
Sunday, February 9th marks the 3rd annual “Sip with Your Sweetheart” event and the wineries are looking forward to welcoming several hundred smiling sweethearts and happy wine sippers into their tasting rooms.
It is an afternoon of chocolate indulgence where the tasting rooms will be filled decadent wine and chocolate pairings that have been carefully crafted and harmonized by local chefs, bakers and sommeliers.
The participating wineries will be treating everyone from 11 am to 4 pm during this open house event with complimentary wine & chocolate tastings. Wine, gifts, books, art and culinary delights will be available for purchase so sippers and sweethearts can enjoy them long after their visit to the Westside Wine Trail.
As an added twist this year, Mission Hill Family Estate is teaming up with local firefighters and collecting donations for the West Kelowna Professional Fire Fighters Charitable Society. Guests who make a donation will get a ballot and a chance to win a set of concert tickets to one of Mission Hills’ summer concerts!
Visitors are encouraged to start at either end of the trail, either on Glencoe Rd or Boucherie Rd, and to pick up a copy of our map at the wineries so they don’t miss out on the fun.
Wineries participating in the ‘Sip with Your Sweetheart’ Wine & Chocolate open house event include:
Kalala | Riesling, Rose, Late Harvest, Icewine & Viognier infused three-chocolate bark
Kalala will be sweetening up the day with a Viognier infused three-chocolate bark delight. Featured wines will be Dostana Riesling, Rose, Late Harvest Viognier and a Zweigelt Icewine.
Little Straw | Pinot Rose & Chocolate Lava Cake
Barrel Top Grill’s Chef Trevor will be welcoming guests with chocolate lava cakes which will be paired with a 2012 Pinot Rose.
Mission Hill | Reserve Merlot & Handcrafted Dark Chocolate
Indulge in handcrafted Thomas Haas dark chocolate paired with their 2010 Reserve Merlot.
Mt. Boucherie | Syrah & Chocolate Cinnamon Heart Tart & Gamay Noir & Gingerbread Hearts
Will be serving their Syrah wine with Bliss Bakery’s decadent “Chocolate cinnamon heart tart” – a shortbread crust, dark chocolate with a hint of spice, delicate cinnamon flavour and infused with Mt. Boucherie’s wine. Guests can also try Gingerbread Hearts paired with their “Family Reserve Gamay Noir”.
Quails’ Gate | Pinot Noir & Chocolate Lollipop filled with Strawberry & Yuku
Join us for a delicious and exotic wine and chocolate pairing. Our dedicated pastry chef at Old Vines Restaurant is creating a Chocolate Lollipop filled with Strawberry and Yuzu (a Japanese citrus fruit) to pair with our 2011 Quails’ Gate Pinot Noir. Kanpai!
Rollingdale | La Gauche Cabernet Sauvignon & Red Velvet Éclairs filled with chocolate cream
Vineyard Bakery & Deli’s irresistible Red Velvet Éclairs, filled with a chocolate cream, as well as their ever adorable and delicious Chocolate Mice creations will be paired with their 2011 ‘La Gauche’ Cabernet Sauvignon.
Volcanic Hills | Selection of Wines & Chocolates by Michele Pilon
Will be pairing their wines with a selection of chocolates by Michele Pilon.
Details
When: Sunday, February 9, 2014
Time: 11 am – 4:00 pm
Where: West Kelowna, Okanagan Valley, BC
What: ‘Sip With Your Sweetheart’ a Wine & Chocolate Open House Event
Who: Participating Wineries include:
Kalala Organic Estate Winery, Little Straw Vineyards, Mission Hill Family Estate, Mt. Boucherie Family Estate Winery, Quails’ Gate Estate Winery, Rollingdale Winery and Volcanic Hills Estate Winery
Cost: complimentary
The Westside Wine Trail is home to some of the most accomplished winemakers and chefs in the Okanagan Valley. It is home to eight wineries, each with a distinct personality and story – Beaumont Family Estate Winery, Kalala Organic Estate Winery, Little Straw Vineyards, Mission Hill Family Estate, Mt. Boucherie Family Estate Winery, Quails’ Gate Estate Winery, Rollingdale Winery and Volcanic Hills Estate Winery. The Westside Wine Trail can be found on Facebook and can be followed on Twitter @WestWineTrail. Please visit www.thewestsidewinetrail.com for more information.
