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<channel><title><![CDATA[BCWAS - Latest news]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.bcwas.org/latest-news]]></link><description><![CDATA[Latest news]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2025 19:40:20 -0800</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Thursday September 7th, Feast of Fields Province Marinaside Dinner with Popular Grove]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.bcwas.org/latest-news/fields-of-dreams-a-salute-to-bcs-wine-and-culinary-terroir]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.bcwas.org/latest-news/fields-of-dreams-a-salute-to-bcs-wine-and-culinary-terroir#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2023 21:33:13 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.bcwas.org/latest-news/fields-of-dreams-a-salute-to-bcs-wine-and-culinary-terroir</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						  Thursday, September 7th, 2023&#8203;The five course menu will feature French dishes inspired by the abundance of fresh ingredients that BC has to offer matched with the wines of Polar Grove Winery.While you are enjoying your meal Tony Holler of Poplar Grove will speak on the wine making process, and the characteristics of each wine.&nbsp;The evening will begin with a reception from&nbsp;6:00pm&nbsp;to&nbsp;6:30pm&nbsp;with dinner service to follow.   					 								 	 [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:61.608300907912%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><strong style="color:rgb(34, 34, 34)"><span style="color:rgb(30, 10, 60)">Thursday, September 7th, 2023<br />&#8203;</span></strong><br />The five course menu will feature French dishes inspired by the abundance of fresh ingredients that BC has to offer matched with the wines of Polar Grove Winery.<br /><br />While you are enjoying your meal Tony Holler of Poplar Grove will speak on the wine making process, and the characteristics of each wine.<br />&nbsp;<br />The evening will begin with a reception from&nbsp;<strong>6:00pm</strong>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<strong>6:30pm&nbsp;</strong>with dinner service to follow.<br /><br /></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:38.391699092088%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:left"> <a> <img src="http://www.bcwas.org/uploads/9/3/5/6/93561202/menu-1_orig.png" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summerland Wine Tour]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.bcwas.org/latest-news/summerland-wine-tour]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.bcwas.org/latest-news/summerland-wine-tour#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 00:06:18 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.bcwas.org/latest-news/summerland-wine-tour</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						  Join us for a fun-filled weekend in Summerland where we are greeted with spectacular views of Okanagan Lake. While the area is experiencing exciting new developments, the region itself is immersed in history with wineries and vineyards over 25 years old. We will taste some delicious Pinot Gris, Gew&uuml;rztraminer, and Ros&eacute;, in addition to an outstanding lineup of sparkling wines. Our weekend will include some cider tasting, lunch at Dirty Laundry, and a fabul [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph">Join us for a fun-filled weekend in Summerland where we are greeted with spectacular views of Okanagan Lake. While the area is experiencing exciting new developments, the region itself is immersed in history with wineries and vineyards over 25 years old. We will taste some delicious Pinot Gris, Gew&uuml;rztraminer, and Ros&eacute;, in addition to an outstanding lineup of sparkling wines. Our weekend will include some cider tasting, lunch at Dirty Laundry, and a fabulous dinner at Play Winery in Penticton, to name but a few highlights.&nbsp;<br /><br />When: June 10th &amp; 11<br />Where: Summerland, BC<br />Staying at: Ramada by Wyndham<br /><br /></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:10px;text-align:right"> <a> <img src="http://www.bcwas.org/uploads/9/3/5/6/93561202/beach-bum-tours-summerland-wineries_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malbec Wine Tasting]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.bcwas.org/latest-news/malbec-wine-tasting]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.bcwas.org/latest-news/malbec-wine-tasting#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2023 22:04:24 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.bcwas.org/latest-news/malbec-wine-tasting</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						  We have some beautiful Malbec's aging in our cellar. Join us for a blind tasting of this purple, full bodied varietal, and let's have some fun picking our favorite grower, year and even region.There may be a surprise in there from outside BC. Let's see if it stands out!&#8203;&#8203;Event DetailsDate:&nbsp; April 11th, 2023Time:&nbsp; 7:00-9:00 PM&#8203;Place: Fraserview Banquet Hall&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(8240 Fraser St, Vancouver)   					 								 [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:61.608300907912%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph">We have some beautiful Malbec's aging in our cellar. Join us for a blind tasting of this purple, full bodied varietal, and let's have some fun picking our favorite grower, year and even region.<br /><br />There may be a surprise in there from outside BC. Let's see if it stands out!<br />&#8203;<span>&#8203;</span><br /><strong>Event Details</strong><br /><span>Date:&nbsp; April 11th, 2023</span><br /><span>Time:&nbsp; 7:00-9:00 PM</span><br /><span>&#8203;Place: Fraserview Banquet Hall<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<font color="#515151">(</font></span><font color="#515151">8240 Fraser St, Vancouver)</font><br /></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:38.391699092088%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.bcwas.org/uploads/9/3/5/6/93561202/img-7972_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[BCWAS Winter-Fest]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.bcwas.org/latest-news/bcwas-winter-fest]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.bcwas.org/latest-news/bcwas-winter-fest#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 18:28:35 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.bcwas.org/latest-news/bcwas-winter-fest</guid><description><![CDATA[Who's dreaming of a wine Christmas?&#8203;Let's celebrate this wine-derful time of the year together with a BCWAS Winter-fest!   	 		 			 				 					 						  Please join us for a fun afternoon of wine and food at Russell and Catherine's amenity room (where this year's AGM was held).&nbsp;Each individual person please bring a bottle (&amp;wine glass), and either an appy to share, or help us build a beautiful chacuterie board, with cheese, chacuterie, preserves, fresh fruit, nuts, dark chocolate, o [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 class="wsite-content-title">Who's dreaming of a wine Christmas?<br />&#8203;<br />Let's celebrate this wine-derful time of the year together with a BCWAS Winter-fest!</h2>  <div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph"><span>Please join us for a fun afternoon of wine and food at Russell and Catherine's amenity room (where this year's AGM was held).&nbsp;</span><br /><br /><span>Each individual person please bring a bottle (&amp;wine glass), and either an appy to share, or help us build a beautiful chacuterie board, with cheese, chacuterie, preserves, fresh fruit, nuts, dark chocolate, or bread/crackers.<br />&#8203;</span><br /><span>Please feel free to bring a friend, but be sure to bring wine, a wine glass and either an appetizer, or a contribution to our large cheese and charcuterie board PER PERSON.&nbsp;<br /><br />&#8203;And of course, we will hold a raffle for some wines from our cellar.</span></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;margin-right:0px;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.bcwas.org/uploads/9/3/5/6/93561202/published/christmas-charcuterie-boards-5.jpg?1668192538" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style='display: table;width:auto;position:relative;float:left;max-width:100%;;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="http://www.bcwas.org/uploads/9/3/5/6/93561202/published/https-cdn-evbuc-com-images-78769599-283922387222-1-original-1.jpg?1668192515" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:1px;padding:3px; max-width:100%" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder wsite-image" /></a><span style="display: table-caption; caption-side: bottom; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;" class="wsite-caption"></span></span> <div class="paragraph" style="display:block;">&#8203;<strong>Event Details</strong><br />Date:&nbsp; Sunday, December 11, 2022<br />Time:&nbsp; 2:00-6:00 PM<br />&#8203;Place:&nbsp; 503 West 16th Ave in Vancouver<br />RSVP:&nbsp; Please let us know you are coming and an idea of what food item you are bringing via e-mail <a href="mailto:events@bcwas.org">events@bcwas.org</a>&#8203;&nbsp;</div> <hr style="width:100%;clear:both;visibility:hidden;"></hr>  <div class="paragraph"><span>Happy Holidays from your executive team, and we look forward to seeing you all there!</span></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cowichan Valley Bus Tour]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.bcwas.org/latest-news/cowichan-valley-bus-tour]]></link><comments><![CDATA[http://www.bcwas.org/latest-news/cowichan-valley-bus-tour#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 03:28:15 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.bcwas.org/latest-news/cowichan-valley-bus-tour</guid><description><![CDATA[ 	 		 			 				 					 						          					 								 					 						  Your executive team is overjoyed&nbsp;to announce&nbsp;A COWICHAN VALLEY BUS TOUR!&nbsp;We have been talking about touring the Cowichan Valley for a few years now, and the time is finally right.&nbsp;Cowichan is home to 14 unique wineries making&nbsp;a name for the area as a destination&nbsp;wine region.&#8203;Our hotel in Chemainus is just 30 minutes from the two ferry terminals in Nanaimo (Departure Bay and Duke Point), offering [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div class="wsite-multicol"><div class="wsite-multicol-table-wrap" style="margin:0 -15px;"> 	<table class="wsite-multicol-table"> 		<tbody class="wsite-multicol-tbody"> 			<tr class="wsite-multicol-tr"> 				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div><div class="wsite-image wsite-image-border-none " style="padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;margin-left:0;margin-right:0;text-align:center"> <a> <img src="http://www.bcwas.org/uploads/9/3/5/6/93561202/derekford-bluegrouse-details1509225583web-1-630x568_orig.jpg" alt="Picture" style="width:auto;max-width:100%" /> </a> <div style="display:block;font-size:90%"></div> </div></div>   					 				</td>				<td class="wsite-multicol-col" style="width:50%; padding:0 15px;"> 					 						  <div class="paragraph">Your executive team is overjoyed&nbsp;to announce&nbsp;<strong>A COWICHAN VALLEY BUS TOUR!&nbsp;</strong>We have been talking about touring the Cowichan Valley for a few years now, and the time is finally right.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tourismcowichan.com/eat-drink/wineries/" target="_blank">Cowichan is home to 14 unique wineries</a> making&nbsp;a name for the area as a destination&nbsp;wine region.<br /><br />&#8203;Our hotel in Chemainus is just 30 minutes from the two ferry terminals in Nanaimo (Departure Bay and Duke Point), offering access from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver or Tsawwassen in the south. Coordinate car-pooling with another member and enjoy some company on the ferry!<br /><br />From Chemainus our bus will take us up and down the Cowichan valley as we explore some veteran wineries and beautiful autumn scenery in the midst of harvest season.</div>   					 				</td>			</tr> 		</tbody> 	</table> </div></div></div>  <div class="paragraph" style="text-align:left;"><strong>EXPECTED ITENERARY<br />&#8203;<br />Friday, September 30</strong><ul><li>Check in and meet us for an optional dinner - details to come. (Note: Will be billed separately.)</li></ul> <strong>Saturday, October 1</strong><ul><li><a href="https://bluegrouse.ca/" target="_blank">Blue Grouse Estate Winery</a>: the Island&rsquo;s oldest estate vineyards, which offers exquisite tasting&nbsp;experience in stunning surroundings.</li><li><a href="http://www.rockycreekwinery.ca/" target="_blank">Rocky Creek Winery</a>: we will enjoy wines from the most awarded winery on Vancouver&nbsp;Island including an award-winning Wild Blackberry Wine picked by first nations.</li><li><a href="https://www.averillcreek.ca/" target="_blank">Averill Creek Vineyard</a>: lunch and a tasting will be served at Vancouver Island's largest estate&nbsp;winery with breathtaking views (and many photo opportunities) of the Cowichan Valley.</li><li><a href="http://www.divinowine.ca/" target="_blank">Divino Estate Winery</a>:&nbsp;located on Cobble Hill, this winery is celebrating 50 years since their first&nbsp;grapes were planted.</li><li><a href="https://www.enricowinery.com/" target="_blank">Enrico Winery</a>: famous for their 2014 Tempest Ortega, which won the Lieutenant Governor's&nbsp;Award for excellence, to a private four course wine-paired dinner with Enrico Winery at the&nbsp;beautiful oceanfront restaurant, Bridgeman&rsquo;s Bistro.</li></ul> <strong>Sunday, October 2</strong><ul><li><a href="https://www.unsworthvineyards.com/" target="_blank">Unsworth Vineyards</a>: known as "Canada's Provence" by foodie James Barber, this family-run&nbsp;winery has deep roots in the Cowichan Valley.</li><li><a href="https://www.cherrypointestatewines.com/" target="_blank">Cherry Point Estate Wines</a>: award-winning wines are made following traditional European winemaking methods.</li><li><a href="https://zanatta.ca/" target="_blank">Zanatta Winery and Vineyards</a>: enjoy lunch at one of the oldest wineries on the island. This&nbsp;family-run winery has been cultivating grapes since the late 1950's.</li><li><a href="http://www.damali.ca/" target="_blank">Damali Lavender &amp; Winery</a>: a&nbsp;boutique craft winery that specializes in wines that contain lavender grown on the estate.</li></ul></div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong>Date:</strong>&nbsp; &nbsp;Saturday, October 1 to Sunday, October&nbsp;2, 2022 (There will be an optional dinner on Friday night)<br /><strong>Place:&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/chemainus/hotel-rooms/best-western-plus-chemainus-inn/propertyCode.62113.html" target="_blank">Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn</a><br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Group Rate $199 + tax for 2 queen beds, including buffet breakfast<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Please phone the hotel directly for BCWAS group discount: 250-246-4181<br /><strong>Price:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; Cost (not including hotel) $475<br />&nbsp;<br /><strong>This is a members only event at this time.&nbsp;Please pay via e-transfer to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@bcwas.org" target="_blank">info@bcwas.org</a></strong><br /></div>  <div class="paragraph"><strong><em>2022 BCWAS membership</em></strong><span>: Join us now, and your membership is good until&nbsp;<strong>March of 2023</strong>. Only $40 for more than a year of our fun and fabulous events! Click&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.bcwas.ca/membership.html">here</a><span>&nbsp;to become a member of the best wine club in town.&nbsp;</span><strong><em>Questions?</em></strong><em>&nbsp;Contact us at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:membership@bcwas.org">membership@bcwas.org</a></em><br /><br /><strong><em>Please note that</em></strong><strong>&nbsp;t</strong><em><strong>here are no paper tickets for our events.</strong>&nbsp;Once your purchase is completed you will be added to our attendees list. Please check-in when you arrive.</em><br /><br /><strong><em>Please note that we are unable to provide refunds</em></strong><em>. If you purchase a ticket but cannot attend the event, please let us know with as much advance notice as possible and we&rsquo;ll try to re-sell your ticket, but we cannot guarantee this.</em></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>