Prospect Winery's Okanagan Blog

Randy Quaid enjoys Rock Wren when on the Run!

 
 
Wow!  Thanks Randy Quaid.  Even though you're hiding out at the Tigh-Na-Mara resort, you still found time for some Prospect Wine!  And not only that, you made sure it was in your latest Vanity Fair spread!!

Pretty amazing stuff. Check out the full feature HERE.

What a lovely Christmas treat from one of our favorite Christmas characters.. Cousin Eddie!

 

 

 

Christmas Countdown! Having Fun with Holiday Music and Wine Pairings

We're on the home stretch!  Only THREE DAYS till Christmas. As we make the last dash and final preparations for our holiday celebrations with family and friends, we thought we'd have some fun with our Christmas music and wine pairings.  Here are some suggestions for great tunes and the wines they make us think of.

1.  Mariah Carey - All I Want For Christmas

 

Wine Pairing - Ogopogo's Lair Pinot Grigio

Mariah added a new spin to the christmas classics, introducing a modern upbeat song all of her own. This song makes me want to dance and sing, it really gets the party started.  That's why the perfect pairing is the light and fresh Ogopogo's Lair Pinot Grigio!  Both the song and wine keep things light hearted and fun, getting the evening rolling!

 

2. Bing Crosby & David Bowie - Little Drummer Boy / Peace on Earth

 

Wine Pairing - Haynes Barn Merlot Cabernet

A Merlot Cabernet blend might not catch you as off guard as the blend of Bowie and Crobsy, but they do work just as well together!  Two distinct characters, one more mellow, one know for it's bright boldness, when brought together they create something unexpected and new! Wait... are we talking about the wine varietals or the singers?

 

3. Paul McCartney - Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time

 

Wine Pairing - Townsend Jack Unoaked Chardonnay

Two things that go really well with Turkey! This fun ditty by Sir Paul is a great companion to the joys conversation and laughter that surrounds a festive Christmas dinner table. Of course, the other great companion for turkey dinner is Unoaked Chardonnay! The lighter treatment from the lack of Oak helps compliment the heavy dinner and also stands up well with the onions and big flavours of your stuffing and other side dishes.  And then of course.. we could always make a comparison between the very popular "favorite" chardonnay and many people's "favorite" Beatle.  Sounds like a great dinner conversation starter!!

Happy Holiday's everyone!

Give your party a Punch Bowl!

 
 
The brand new issue of Tidings Magazine is here!  The awesome Canadian food and wine magazine is chalk full of great tips for holiday entertaining for their December issue. When reading through, we were pleased as "Punch" to find our Council's Punch Bowl Sauvignon Blanc getting some featured placement in their monthly reivews.

Check out all they're holiday tips, including great receipies and drink ideas over at TidingsMag.com

 

Prospect Tasting at Sip Wines This Weekend!

 

So what's the plan for the weekend?  Maybe a little holiday shopping!  Maybe in Richmond!  Am I getting warm?

Well if you are venturing to "Island City"to grab some meatballs at Ikea, then you should add in a stop at Sip Wines!  Richmond's only VQA wine shop is having a special Prospect Wines pouring event this Saturday, Dec 12 between 3-5pm.  Taste through, find your favorites and take advantage of some fantastic prices to help ease the holiday entertaining budget :)

The wines being poured are:

Prospect Merlot-Cabernet 2007, $13.99

Prospect Pinot Blanc 2008, $11.99

Prospect Riesling 2009, $12.99

Prospect Rose 2009, $10.99

Prospect Sauvignon Blanc 2009

 

Sip Wines - 11660 Steveston Highway #1030, Richmond BC.