WINEING DOWN THE GOLDEN MILE

WINEING DOWN THE GOLDEN MILE

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MIRADORO AT TINHORN CREEK WINERY

A recent excursion to Oliver and the quest for exceptional wines led down the Golden Mile to Tinhorn Creek. The wines are made with a modern attitude in a classic manner. The sweet smell of Cedar barrels engulfs the senses while on the tour of their incredible facility. From seed to bottle, Tinhorn's mission is to provide exceptional wine while being environmentally conscious.

On the immense property is the contemporary restaurant Miradoro. A beautiful partnership between Manuel Ferreira and Tinhorn Creek.  With panoramic views, there is no bad seat in the restaurant including their large patio seating.  In keeping with Tinhorn and Miradoro's vision for carbon neutrality, they are more than pleased to provide patrons with Vivreau water (sparkling or flat).

The menu is as exquisite as the Winery itself. From tapas to dinner to dulce their menu will deliver incredible tastes for all your senses. From the Charcuterie plate (chef prepared plate of meats and pates) to Albondigas (pork and beef meatballs in a roast tomato sauce), the selections will keep everyone's palate from getting stale.

If you love pizza, Miradoro's traditional pizza oven delivers perfectly baked pizza with premium toppings like pancetta and smoked mozzarella.  Of course, if you still have room, the desserts are to die for. Whether it be a slice of decadent tiramisu or the gentle but tart lemon créme served with apricot compote and a lavender sablé cookie.

Whether you pop into Miradoro for a glass of Tinhorn Creek Rose (when available) and a quick bite or enjoy a bottle of Quinta Ferreira Cabernet Sauvignon and a leisurely meal, you'll come away with a memory that will last a lifetime. Tinhorn Creek, Miradoro and Oliver BC a triple treat for anyone to enjoy.

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MAPLE RIDGE HAS SOMETHING TO 'WINE' ABOUT

Maple Ridge has something new to 'wine' about. 

Swirl VQA stores has opened a new location for wine enthusiasts with over 650 different wines from British Columbia. Located at 22286 Dewdney Trunk Road, it's centrally located in the downtown core and minutes away from the Golden Ears Bridge.

When you walk into the bright and airy store, the first thing you'll notice is the well stocked shelves. Broken into types of wines rather than company, the consumer has the ability to compare bottle to bottle easier and even find something other than what they originally planned.

Of course, one of the best parts of visiting Swirl, is the wine tasting. A selection of 2 whites and 2 reds will certainly either make your choice simpler or more complicated. The wine tastings are free so be sure to give one a try.

Too many wines to choose from? How about joining their Wine Club and letting Swirl put together a collection of reds, whites or a combination of both. You place the order, they do the work and you pick it up packaged and ready to enjoy. (prices vary depending on club level)

No wine store would be complete without accessories and Swirl has a great selection to choose from. Crackers, chocolates, wine glasses and decanters are just a few of the items they have. With the holiday season quickly approaching, have Swirl prepare a gift basket up that will be guaranteed to please any friends, family or co-worker.

Open 7 days a week, you can visit one of their three locations: Maple Ridge, White Rock or Yaletown.

Everything goes better when paired with a BC Wine.

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