If you’re lucky enough to have spent time in British Columbia’s southern interior, you’ll know that summer lasts longer here than in other parts of the country.
In honour and celebration of this good fortune, the chefs and winemakers of three notable wineries set on the sunbathed benches of the Okanagan have collaborated with guest chefs and local purveyors as a part of the Visa Infinite Dining Series. Each property will host just one, multi-course dining experience exclusive to Visa Infinite and Visa Infinite Priveledge cardholders. Imagine: a plein air feast where each sumptuous dish is paired with the perfect pour.
And so, after a season of road trips, weekend getaways, cabin rentals and backyard barbecues, know you can extend the joy of summer traditions well into September, winding up the season in style at one of these gourmet, dine-among-the-vines events.
Poplar Grove Winery, Penticton
September 16, 2022
Poplar Grove WineryOne of the five original wineries on the Naramata Bench, the family-owned, slope-side Poplar Grove Winery boasts a 140-acre estate vineyard, and a stylish restaurant serving up staggering views of Okanagan Lake. Vista aside, you’ll probably want to keep your eyes on the prize – dish after dish reflecting a long-awaited collaboration between nostalgia-inspired Executive Chef Rob Radcliffe and JC Poirier, best known for his classic French haute cuisine at Vancouver’s St. Lawrence. Guests can anticipate perfect pairings with Poplar Grove’s award-winning wines.
Date: September 16
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: 425 Middle Bench Road North, Penticton
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Phantom Creek Estates, Oliver
September 24, 2022
Phantom Creek Estates
Elegant, indulgent, and with giant, winged, marble statues to welcome you, the spectacular Phantom Creek Estates opened its doors in June of 2020 (yes, that year) and has been wowing guests of Black Sage Bench in the South Okanagan ever since. For this epic but intimate dinner, Chef Alessa Valdez (who has graced the kitchens of Toronto’s Canoe and Buca Yorkville) will collaborate with Chef Roger Ma of Vancouver’s Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar. Together, they will create a series of beautifully presented dishes that taste even better than they look. (Is it possible?) Menu and pairings to be led by Boulevard’s Sommelier JP Potters; a private tour of the barrel cellar precedes the feast.
Date: September 24
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: 4315 Black Sage Road, Oliver
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Mission Hill Family Estate, Kelowna
September 30, 2022
Mission Hill Family Estate
With its hand-chiselled limestone archway, bell tower, loggia and rolling terrain, Mission Hill Family Estate provides the perfect setting for which to pair an end-of-summer evening with a vineyard feast. You are invited to savour the flavours of Executive Chef Patrick Gayler as he welcomes Chefs Matthew Batey (former Executive Chef at Mission Hill) and David Leeder, both from the Teatro Group. While dinner will be served beneath the tapestry in the Chagall Room, this sublime evening will begin with a tour of the winery, private tasting in the barrel cellar, and an outdoor reception so you can take in the views – and the moment.
Date: September 30
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: 1730 Mission Hill Road, Kelowna
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About the Visa Infinite Dining Series
The Visa Infinite Dining Series is a celebration of the most delicious flavours of the season paired with an irresistible collection of chef-curated dining experiences across the country.
Each Visa Infinite Dining Series event includes:
• Canapés
• Multi-course meal
• Wine pairings
• Gratuity
$200 per person. (Taxes extra; gratuity is included.) Tickets must be purchased using a Visa Infinite Card and is for Visa Infinite and Visa Infinite Privilege card holders only.
Click here to explore more delicious dining events with the Summer 2022 Visa Infinite Dining Series.
