An Evening with Fort Berens Estate Winery
Friday November 18, 2022
Join us for a celebration of food and wine with Lillooet's Fort Berens Estate Winery.
Executive Chef Raul Copete Vazquez and his team will serve up a five course dinner, paired with five wines.
$168 per person
(includes tax and gratuity)
Menu & Wine Pairings
2021 Small Lot Grüner Veltliner
Albacore Tuna Mosaic
Spicy Aioli, Citrus Oil, Lotus Chip
2020 White Gold Reserve Chardonnay
Lobster Tart
Smoked Crème Fraiche, Bisque Foam
2020 Pinot Noir
Duck Ravioli
Umami Broth, Wild Mushrooms
2019 Meritage Reserve
Braised Beef Cheek
Parmesan Baked Polenta, Confit Leeks, Parsnip Puree
2019 Golden Riesling
Deconstructed Pear Tart Tatin
Quince Gel, Creme Anglaise
Menu and wine pairings are subject to change.
We respectfully decline substitutions.
About Fort Berens Estate Winery:
With its vineyards rooted on sage-brush covered benchland along the Fraser River at the base of the towering Coast Mountains, Fort Berens Estate Winery embraces the spirit of Lillooet. Sandy soil, arid summers, lingering summer sunlight, and moderate winters are perfect for growing premium grapes. They are committed to handcrafting award-winning wines that reflect their unique Lillooet terroir.
Take a drive and explore Lillooet's first winery, sample their latest vintages in the tasting room, and soak up the breathtaking vistas from their seasonal patio while enjoying a farm-fresh wine-paired lunch at The Kitchen at Fort Berens.
Discover Fort Berens Estate Winery in BC’s newest wine region and explore 150 years of pioneering spirit.
The winemaking team at Fort Berens strives to craft a portfolio of balanced and distinctive wines, that are honest and pure, while reflecting the unique terroir of Lillooet, BC’s newest wine region. Fort Berens has a range of food-friendly wines to appeal to a broad audience.
Their goal is to create handcrafted award-winning wines that reflect their unique Lillooet terroir.
Their wines tell the story of their terroir with limited intervention and manipulation.
Fort Berens was named #3 in the list of ‘Top 10 Small Wineries in Canada’ in the 2022 WineAlign National Wine Awards of Canada.
The full results from this competition include:
· #3 - Top 10 Small Wineries in Canada
· #6 - Top 10 BC Wineries
· #8 - Top 25 Wineries in Canada
· 1 Platinum Medal and 94 points for the Pinot Noir 2020
· 3 Gold Medals and 92 points for the Merlot Reserve 2019, Merlot 2019, and Small Lot Grüner Veltliner 2021
· 2 Silver Medals and 90 points for the Cabernet Franc Reserve 2019 and the Pinot Gris 2021
