Le Vieux Pin at Killjoy
byI was recently asked what my favourite events were to cover and aside from concerts, awards ceremonies, and community festivals (especially those I partner with as a sponsor), I have to say that pairing dinners are near the top of my list.
In addition to a lovely dinning experience with my husband at one of Vancouver’s remarkable restaurants, these events often showcase local ingredients and the chefs that highlight them on their plates. They also shine a spotlight on our province’s wine regions like the South Okanagan. There just happens to be one of these events taking place in Yaletown on Tuesday and I’d love to send one lucky Miss604 reader and a guest to take part.
What: Meat the Grape Pairing Dinner Series with Le Vieux Pin
Where: Killjoy (1120 Hamilton Street)
When: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Details: Killjoy will be serving two styles of Le Vieux Pin wine along with a special selection from the winemaker. Rasoul Salehi, general manager of Le Vieux Pin and sister winery LaStella will be leading the evening and sharing his knowledge and passion for South Okanagan grapes.
Tickets are on sale now for $30 for this event that includes a multi-course charcuterie sampling dinner (from Donnelly Group development chef Alvin Pillay) with wine pairings.
Here’s how you can win your way into this event:
- Leave a comment on this post naming your favourite wine pairing (1 entry)
- Post the following on Twitter (1 entry)
I will draw one winner on Monday, November 12, 2012 at 12:00pm. Must be 19+ to enter and attend. Please enjoy responsibly and plan a safe trip home.
Update The winner is Ariel!
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Not sure that I can pick just one favourite pairing, but let’s go with rack of lamb and Shiraz.
I love to pair cheese with whites and chocolate infusions with reds.
wine and cheese!
My favorite pairing is white wine and apple wood cheddar cheese or any cheese for that matter! Haha 🙂
I would have to say something classic, wine and cheese ! 🙂
An Okanagan Riesling with Grilled Halibut, fresh olive oil flavored pasta on the side. Mmmm
Pick me
Le vieux Pin Equinoxe Syrah with duck cassoulet. Yum.
Ice wine and cheese cake.
I so want to go to Killjoy, and I’m very very fond of Le Vieux Pin. Yay !
OOps – favourite food & wine pairing is … braised lamb shanks with an Equinoxe Syrah by Le Vieux Pin (really)
Chardonnay and halibut.
Red Wine and Chocolate!
Unoaked chardonnay and wild pacific sockeye
Foie gras and Sauternes
Pork with Riesling, or anything with Riesling
A tasty med-rare steak with a equally tasty red!
Wine & cheese
Wine & cheese
White wine and blue cheese
Merlot and Manchego cheese.
chardonnay and roast chicken
Mexican Food with White Zinfandel! TASTY 🙂
Red wine and Thomas haas chocolate!
dark chocolate & cab sauvignon
Anything with lamb!
wine and cheese
Can’t go wrong with wine and cheese!
Sounds like an awesome event!
white wine and oysters 🙂
Nice juicy steak with Malbec!
Lamb and red
Cabernet Sauvignon with pan seared steaks!
Merlot and steak
Lamb with shiraz.
Pinot Gris and brie
Wine and cheese for me
sear duck breast and mission hill cab sav!