Tofino Food and Wine Festival is a weekend of food and wine events on the west coast. Its signature event, Grazing in the Gardens, is a showcase of local culinary talent and British Columbia wines, craft ciders and beers, set in the beautiful Tofino Botanical Gardens. Grazing is a chance to mingle with Tofitians, meet local chefs, island purveyors, regional winemakers and more, complemented with edible treats and libations.
The vineyard team has been both busy in the field and busy finishing up the expansion of the patio.
In the Vineyard? We’ve been busy removing the big bad weeds from under the plants. We are adding a nice thick mulch of fish fertilizer under the vines.This will give a great fertilizer, as well as help prevent some of the larger weeds from growing in. We want to add nice organic matter to the soil every year. After the weeds are handled we have started shoot thinning. This will allow us to ensure the correct number of shoots per plant creating an even ripening. Shoot thinning also permits good sun exposure and a nice airflow through the vines.
On the Patio? Rock wall building, grass growing, patio stones, plants, and something we are very soon excited to share with you…….(Keep you posted)
In the Cellar? The whites have all been bottled. Our 2013 Ortega, and 2013 Pinot Gris are now released. The reds sit and age in the barrels until they are ready to be bottled. 2012 Pinot Noir Release coming soon…..(Keep you posted)
What’s happening this weekend? Because it is the first day of summer tomorrow we are celebrating with our Summer Solstice Sangria, so stop in, say hello, chill on the patio, and fill a glass with the best tasting Sangria! Bring the Family for a game of badminton or Bocce Ball.
Cheers!
Join us for our first annual Fathers Day BBQ at the Winery!
Kristi will be preparing everything from pulled pork sliders, some seasonal sides, and for the seafood Lover our prawn and scallop skewers’ Our artisan cheese plates will also be available.
Up for a game with Dad? We’ve got the badminton net set up, or enjoy some Bocce in the vineyard. We will also have music on stage at 4pm.
Our Fathers Day Menu:
Pulled Pork Sliders $10 (comes with a side slaw)
Prawn & Scallop skewers $7 (comes with a side salad)
Guac and Chips $8
Artisan Cheese plate $16 (Local cheeses, handmade sausage, cracks, and seasonal fruit)
Reservations recommended.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call Kristi in the wine shop at 250-716-3549. Come and enjoy some Fathers Day Fun! – See more at: http://www.harbourliving.ca/event/fathers-day-at-millstone-winery/#sthash.6ax4FUwR.dpuf
Mom’s the world! Join us in the winery from Saturday-Sunday 11-5pm and treat mom to a lovely wine tasting. We will also be serving special Mother’s Day artisan cheese plates ($17), paired with local crackers,sausages,local cheeses,nuts,and in season fruits. The weekend calls for sunshine, and the patio will be open. We Look forward to seeing you!!
Your invited to our 2nd annual Christmas Party.
Performances by “Hammer in the Meadow” and “Tangerine Blue”
Enjoy complimentary food
Hot Cocoa Bar
*Special Giveaway*
Our wine shop will be open, where you can enjoy a wine and chocolate tasting.
Celebrate the holidays with us, and have a joyful time.
Tickets are $8 at the door.
We’re pretty excited to tell you today about Summer in the Country!
Summer in the Country is an Art, Music & Wine Tasting Festival and we’re holding the first annual event right here at Millstone.
Get away from the city for an afternoon and enjoy the work of 40 local artists, listen to live jazz, and of course taste our locally grown wine.
Without music, life would be a mistake.
~ Friedrich Nietzsche
We invite you to join us here at Millstone Winery on Sunday for an afternoon of live music.
Relax in the picnic area, meet interesting people and enjoy a glass of our locally grown wine. What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon?
Thats right! We’re open daily for free wine tastings.
Drop by 12:00-5:00
or call us at 250-716-3549