Vancouver Urban Winery has launched a new premium, in-house wine series titled Reliance. The Reliance Red and Reliance White are both sourced from single vineyards in the Okanagan and crushed and aged at Vancouver Urban Winery’s Railtown facility. Both small-lot wines will be available at VUW’s The Settlement Building, which was originally home to Reliance Metal Works in the 1920s. vancouverurbanwinery.com
On Monday, June 5, The Cascade Room will play host to the bi-annual Main Street Cup, a cocktail tournament open to any bartender within a one-block radius of Main Street, from Crab Park to Marine Drive. A maximum of 10 area bars will participate and competitors must “forage” an ingredient from anywhere on Main Street. mainstreetcup.com
On Thursday, June 8, BCLDB’s Cambie and 39th Signature Liquor Store will host a free consumer tasting of select South African wines paired with sausages, cheeses, and pâtés from Oyama Sausage Co. There will be two unique tastings, 2pm to 4pm, and then 4pm to 6pm, each featuring a different group of wines. wosa.co.za
Italian Day on the Drive returns on Sunday, June 11, from 12pm to 8pm. Enjoy live entertainment, attractions and vendors, and don’t forget the food! Try the fried Italian donuts, cannoli, pasta, panini, meatballs, gelato, arancini, pizza, panzerotti, coffee and espresso-based drinks, and more! Please note the street will be closed to traffic. italianday.ca
On Wednesday, June 21, Cibo Trattoria will host a four-course Chianti dinner from chef Josh Gonneau featuring the Tuscan varietal. Menu includes cured halibut on cannellini beans with charcuterie-stuffed olives, wild boar and mushroom ragu, grilled lamb loin and belly with potato puree, and crème fraîche panna cotta. Each course will be paired with a different Chianti label. Tickets $89 per person, plus tax and gratuity. cibotrattoria.ca
On Friday, June 23, Hart House at Deer Lake will host a long table dinner featuring wines from Blue Mountain Vineyard and Cellars. The four-course dinner will be served al fresco at a shared long table, with a canape reception to begin. Vintages served range from 2012 to 2016. Tickets are $139 per person. harthouserestaurant.com
