Women in Wine Take Centre Stage: Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country Partners With Vancouver’s Belgard Kitchen for a Special Winemakers Dinner
Vancouver, BC (October 14th, 2025): Three of the Okanagan Valley’s most celebrated female winemakers are bringing the flavours of Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country to the west coast in “Savour the Sun Vancouver”, a six-course wine dinner in collaboration with The Belgard Kitchen on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Guests will spend the evening with three of British Columbia’s most celebrated female winemakers – Val Tait from Gold Hill Winery, Manpreet Dhaliwal from Kismet Estate Winery and Stefanie Dylla from Domaine Artema Winery – and enjoy a multi-course feast designed to showcase specially chosen wines from each of their winery’s cellars.
“Partnering with The Belgard Kitchen allows us to bring the very best of the South Okanagan to Vancouver,” says Jennifer Busmann, executive director of Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country. “It’s been wonderful to work so closely with the Belgard Kitchen team to create an event that is a true combination of their culinary talents, paired with wines from an exceptional trio of female winemakers. Guests are in for an unforgettable evening.”
The Belgard Kitchen’s culinary team received the wines in advance in order to create a menu that pairs beautifully, while highlighting the fresh, locally sourced ingredients and globally inspired flavours that define the restaurant’s approach. Set in a modern, vibrant Gastown space with intimate dining areas and warm lighting, the evening combines insight from the winemakers, delicious plates and paired wines for an engaging dining experience.
Menu highlights include a vibrant Beet Salad paired with Gold Hill Winery’s 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, setting the tone with fresh, bright flavours that highlight the region’s terroir. Guests will then move to the rich and comforting Braised Short Rib Risotto complemented by Domaine Artema Winery’s 2022 Gamay Cru, followed by an indulgent Roasted Duck Breast with Sour Cherry Jus paired with Kismet Estate Winery’s 2021 Moksha.
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About Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country
Uncork the Sun in Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country and encounter colourful characters, award-winning wineries, and stunning scenery which all give this decorated region its unique glow. Situated at the very southern tip of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley, in one of the warmest areas of Western Canada, the region’s wineries have won more accolades than any other wine region in Canada. The sunny slopes of Oliver Osoyoos Wine Country are also the perfect place to enjoy fine-dining with vineyard views, the opportunity to stay on a winery and wake up surrounded by vines, and to enjoy award-winning wine and food experiences, such as the Half Corked Marathon, Pig Out Festival Weekend and Savour the Sun winemaker dinners. For our full list of winery members, visit www.oliverosoyoos.com/category/wineries
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About Belgard Kitchen
Belgard Kitchen, a member of the Vancouver Urban Brand Collective alongside Vancouver Urban Winery, is a premier culinary destination that celebrates Canada’s finest ingredients and the best of BC’s craft beverages. Our globally inspired menus showcase local producers and fresh Canadian ingredients from coast to coast, paired perfectly with a carefully curated selection of B.C. wines, all served on tap for an exceptional tasting experience. Whether enjoying a casual weekday lunch, happy hour, or dinner, or gathering for a special event in our unique spaces, Belgard Kitchen is where community, celebration, and unforgettable memories are made. www.belgardkitchen.com
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