June 10, 2013 - Indulgence Edmonton
Once again Mick and Pam will be hitting the road for Edmonton to pour at Indulgence. Visit the Indulgence website for more details.
May 4, 2013 - Pig Out
Celebrate this exciting time of year with 28 wineries of Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country. The 2nd Annual Pig Out is an outdoor, tented affair set at Covert Farms with the latest releases and fan favourites from the Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country Wineries.
Interact with local chefs as they dare to impress you with their pig roasting skills, put your palate to the test in the blind wine tasting competition while enjoying the music of local artists throughout the afternoon.
Tickets $45 each (includes food and wine tasting)
Time: 1pm to 4pm
Tickets: Visit this link, or purchase in person at the South Okangan Visitors Centre in Oliver.
May 4, 2013 - Spring Okanagan WestJet Wine Tasting
Location: Rotary Centre for the Arts, Kelowna
The WestJet Wine Tastings are a celebration of all things fresh and alive. Sip swirl and discover what the Okanagan Valley has to offer in the world of wine including new releases, sparkling, whites, reds, and dessert wines. Travel the valley wineries all under one roof and engage in the spirit of spring sampling. Over 180 wines to explore, food sampling galore, souvenir signature wine glass and a live band. Your ticket includes a safe ride home made possible by BC Liquor Stores and Valley First Insurance. WestJet - a lively airline with a very pleasant aftertaste! Tickets available at www.seletyourtickets.com or 250-717-5304.
January 28, 2013 - Vintage BC Wines. How Old Can They Go?
Location: Edible Canada at the Market
Join Edible Canada's wine team along with Road 13 winemaker J-M Bouchard for an afternoon of vintage BC wines. The ageability of wines and what things to look for in BC wines that will ensure they stand the test of time will be discussed. Naturally, some nibbles will accompany the wines from Chef Reid's kitchen. $30 per person. Visit ediblecanada.com to book.
February 21, 2013 - A Celebration of Food & Wine
Join Mick and Pam at the University Club of Victoria for a gourmet three course meal to be remembered. $50 plus tax per person, reservations mandatory. Please call 250.721.7935 or email reserat@uvic.ca.
February 22, 2013 - Parksville Uncorked Swirl Signature Event
Location: Beach Club Resort
"Festival goers will enjoy the best BC has to offer from wines to gourmet cuisine at Swirl. Whether you are discovering BC wines for the very first time, or reveling in selections to tempt a sophisticated palate, this festival of Tastes excites all the senses." Visit parksvilleuncorked.com for more information (quote from same).
February 23, 2013 - Road 13 at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort
Road 13 will be taking part in the second night of Parksville Uncorked with a tantalizing paired meal at Tigh-Na-Mara seaside resort. Executive Chef Eric Edwards' creations will be paired with wines from Road 13 in a palate pleasing five course meal. Visit parksvilleuncorked.com for details.
February 25, 2013 - From Burrard to Road 13
Location: Fleuri Restaurant
Vancouver International Wine Festival - "Join Road 13's Proprietors Mick and Pam Luckhurst and Winemaker J-M Bouchard, as they lead you through a selection of Road 13's wines. Chef Michael Deutsch will take you on a culinary journey fro the streets of Vancouver to the backroads of the South Okanagan. Enjoy fine, fresh, local cuisine in a comfortable yet elegant setting." Tickets available at vanwinefest.ca (quote from same).
February 27, 2013 - Canadian Wine Awards Dinner
Location: Edible Canada at the Market
"With some of Canada's best wines being poured, your palate will sing O Canada. Edible Canada presents this grazing-style event featuring several winners from Wine Access' 2012 Canadian Wine Awards. Selected from over 1000 entries, these bottles are among the best this country has to offer. Chef Greg Reid will prepare bites of flavourful new Canadian cuisine to accompany the wine. " Tickets available at vanwinefest.ca (quote from same).
February 28, March 1 and March 2, 2013 - Vancouver International Wine Festival Tasting
Road 13 will be exhibiting at the Vancouver International Wine Festival Tasting. Tickets and further details available at vanwinefest.ca.