Categories

• BC Wines
• Beer
• Beijing Bulletin
• Chef Eric Pateman
• Cooking Classes
• EBC Retail Review
• Events
• Fraser Valley
• General Comments
• Okanagan
• On the Road
• Press Releases
• Retail Store
• Stefan Posthuma
• Stephanie Yuen
• Vancouver
• Vancouver Island
• Whistler
• Winespeak
• Recipes

Categories

• September 2010
• August 2010
• July 2010
• June 2010
• May 2010
• April 2010
• March 2010
• February 2010
• January 2010
• December 2009
• November 2009
• October 2009
• September 2009
• August 2009
• July 2009
• June 2009
• May 2009
• April 2009
• March 2009
• February 2009
• January 2009
• December 2008
• November 2008
• October 2008
• September 2008
• August 2008
• July 2008
• June 2008
• May 2008
• April 2008
• March 2008
• January 2008
• July 2007
• June 2007
• March 2007
• February 2007
• January 2007
• October 2006

Naramata Bench Spring Release

March 9th, 2010 Write a Comment  Print This Post

It’s time to buy your tickets for the Naramata Bench Wineries Spring Release.  This April, there will be tastings in both Vancouver and Victoria. 

In both cities, join the winemakers of the Naramata Bench and savour the unique delights of their individual and award-winning talents.  In Vancouver wines will be paired with delectable treats from some of the finest restaurants of Vancouver and Naramata.  In Victoria pairings will be prepared by Chef Brad Horen, Executive Chef for the Inn at Laurel Point and recently appointed Captain of Culinary Team Canada.
These events sell out every year so mark your calendar and get your tickets now for Vancouver on April 12 and Victoria on April 14.

For tickets online go to our Naramata Bench website by clicking here.  To order tickets by phone call 1-800-663-1900.

 
This year the Spring Release events will include the release of the Second Annual Naramata Red Blend, an exclusive blending of red wines from four Naramata Bench Wineries.  After tasting and test blending, this year’s Red Blend is a collaboration between Howling Bluff, Therapy Vineyards, Black Widow and D’Angelo wineries.  
 
This Blend is not available in stores and is only available through the auction which will be held both in Vancouver and Victoria.  Each 3 Litre Double Magnum of this limited release is signed by the contributing winemakers.
 
In addition to the Naramata Red Blend you will also be able to place your bids on an auction of exclusive Naramata wines; the Best of the Bench 2010 collection; wine gifts; plus Naramata trips and experiences.  
 
Partial proceeds from the auctions will be donated to the Vancouver Art Gallery in Vancouver and the Belfry Theatre in Victoria.
 
Vancouver – April 12th – Westin Bayshore Hotel 
6:30 to 9:00 pm and tickets are available now on line  or by phone at 1-800-663-1900.
 
In Victoria – April 14th – The Inn at Laurel Point
6:30 to 9:00 pm and tickets are available now on-line  or by phone at 1-800-663-1900.

Note:  For accredited members of the Food and Beverage industry only there will be a separate tasting only event on the afternoon prior to the main event.  For information on this please send your name‚ email‚ contact phone number‚ and the name of the restaurant‚ wine shop‚ publication‚ or other food and beverage industry business that you are affiliated with to:  victrade2010@gmail.com (for Victoria) or vantrade2010@gmail.com (for Vancouver)