Well it was a whirlwind weekend at the Manteo Resort where we attended our annual Fermenters Guild of BC conference.

We were lucky enough to hear Tim Ellison a wine a weekend filled with wine tasting and a wine discovery seminar. Check out our Facebook page to see some hints and tips and be sure to like us once you are there. 

Saturday evening we were presented with three different reds and three different whites all paired with simple to cook foods that were also delicious.

Sunday evening we had a fabulous gala dinner all paired with different wine. They make it look and taste so YUMMY!!!

Monday we had an educational seminar all about aromas and of course we had to drink the samples otherwise it would be classified as alcohol abuse.  It’s a tough job but someone had to do it.

We are currently working on our wine tasting event that we hold in October featuring our Limited Editions so stay tuned for that. Rumor also has it that the Chocolate Raspberry Port will be back this year along with Orange Chocolate Port.

Cheers
Deb

On Saturday April 14, 2012 Westside U Brew took part in the Peachland Chamber of Commerce Business Expo.

It was a day of meeting lots of new and exciting people. We would like to thank all of you whom stopped by our booth and congratulate those who won our gift certificates.

We look forward to helping you make your own wine and cheese. For me it was exciting to see and meet not only all the local business owners but also some of our customers.

Cheers
Deb

Westside U-Brew now has a Facebook page.

 Click here to take a look.

Westside U Brew is proud to offer cheese making classes

Where: 3985 Dryden Rd, Peachland
When: Saturday Jan 21st or Feb 18th 2012
Time: 10am-3pm
Cost: $75.00 per person (includes a mozarella making kit)

The class is limited to 6 students

We will be making and tasting 3 different soft cheeses

Contact Westside U Brew for more details: 250-769-6625 

Winexpert's Selection Limited Edition

These wines sell out every year and, as their name suggests, they can only be ordered during a very short time period annually between October and December prior to their release the following year. The varieties offered will suit the adventurous wine lover who wants to try unique varieties from up and coming wine regions across the world.

The wines are:

January - Washington Meritage

January - South African Sauvignon Blanc-Semillon

February - California Petite Sirah/Zinfandel

March - German Traminer Spätlese

April - Spanish Matador Trio Red

Click here to see Winexpert's Selection Limited Edition page

On Wednesday Oct 26th we held our annual wine tasting of the up and coming Limited Edition wines that will be featured starting in Jan of 2012. Our Limited series are always award winning wines and we at Westside U Brew are pleased to say we have won both gold and silver medals with these wines.

With the 5 new wine kits – 3 red and 2 white there seemed to be at least one to please every palate. Joe our local Winexpert rep did an awesome job of describing not only the wine but all the places and reasons as to what makes the wine from that region achieve its taste. Each wine was paired with a food that was chosen to help enhance the individual wine.

I would like to take credit for the great tasting appies but I can’t, we must thank Mike Yorke-Hardy the chef for that and Tim from Winexpert for the choices. We would like to thank all that came out and encourage you to watch the video on our website to see what’s up. But remember these are a Limited Release meaning you have to pre-order them and that deadline is Dec 5th. A special congratulations to Sandy S. who won one of these great wine kits. 

Testimonials

"Having recently attended a wine tasting during the wine festival I found this one to be more informative and educational and fun at the same time. Will definitely go again next year." Deb L

"As a newcomer to Westside U Brew I attended the wine tasting with my Mom and friend and we found the amount of information given about each wine to be very informative. We enjoyed ourselves and will definitely go again." Maryann R