Intro to Wine Pairing at Unsworth
Wednesday, February 28th from 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Join us at the Unsworth Vineyards Tasting Room for an exclusive evening of delectable bites and carefully curated wines, where every sip and bite tells a story. Tasting Room Managers Karen and Jaclyn will walk guests through some golden rules and secrets of the trade to help add context to the often elusive conecpt of pairing. Elevate your pairing prowess through a symphony of flavors, revealing the secrets to perfect pairings.
Feb 15, 2024 at 12:09 AM
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Decanter Magazine Travel Feature on Vancouver Island
Feb 15, 2024 at 12:00 AM
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Valentine's Dinner at The Restaurant at Unsworth Vineyards
We have your Valentine's Day covered! Chef Dan Bain and team have created yet another fabulous prix fixe dinner to intrique the senses and spark some emotions. Naturally we have curated Unsworth wine pairings to match. The prix fixe menu starts at $90 with the addition of wine pairings for $35. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
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Romantic Tasting for Two in The Tasting Room
From February 7th to 14th, Karen and the team at The Tasting room have a package experience for two which includes two curated tasting flights, charcuterie from The Restaurant for two, a box of Folklore Chocolate truffles, and a handcrafted, small bouquet of flowers. Interested in booking before dinner in The Restaurant?
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Jan 26, 2024 at 12:00 PM
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Celebrate The Final Night of 2023 With Unsworth
Come enjoy some round-the-table reflection on 2023, and the promise of the year ahead, with a 4-course New Year's Dinner on December 31st at The Restaurant at Unsworth Vineyards. Chef Dan Bain and team are excited to share this special, celebratory menu with you, and naturally, Sommelier Chris Turyk has curated the suggested wine pairings to make it even more of a culinary adventure!
$100 per guest; suggested wine pairings available
[reserve now]
Nov 29, 2023 at 8:00 AM
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Holiday Open House Weekend: Dec 1 to 3
Join Us for Some Holiday Cheer
Open House this Weekend: Dec 1 to 3
We’ve decked the halls, polished the extra stemware, and look forward to welcoming you to the Tasting Room this Friday through Sunday—December 1st to 3rd from 11am to 5pm—for our Holiday Open House.
Come raise a glass with old and new friends while enjoying all things festive, including a complimentary wine cocktail on arrival along with delicious bites. Themed wine tasting flights will also be available for purchase.
Count on plenty of local goodies to help you with your Christmas shopping list, and with a 10% discount on wine-inspired gift baskets, gift sets, and our new Tasting Trilogy experience, it can be both fun and productive!
Nov 27, 2023 at 8:26 PM
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Unsworth Earns 5 Medals at the 2023 National Wine Awards of Canada
Unsworth Earns 5 Medals at the 2023 National Wine Awards of Canada
In WineAlign's recent series of announcements on the 2023 National Wine Awards of Canada winners, Unsworth stepped up to the podium with 5 medals:
GOLD
2021 Pinot Noir: 92 points
Review from Evan Goldstein, Master Sommelier: "Riper red fruit aromatics and a kiss of mintines. Crunchy and bright with nuances of sandalwood and conifer."
SHOP status: available now for purchase
SILVER
2018 Cuvée de l'île*: 91 points
Review from Jon Szabo, Master Sommelier: "Clean and yeasty in the traditional method. Pronounced, moderately aggressive bubbles, yeasty finish. Good complexity, quite dry and crisp. Good length. Well made, good quality."
SHOP status: Released in the 2022 UV Wine Club Collector case; available for purchase in fall 2023 (pending remaining stock)
BRONZE
2022 Rosé: 89 points
Review from Michaela Morris: "As delicate in hue as it is in aromas Unsworth’s dainty Pinot Noir rosé hints demurely at cherry blossoms and cherry pits. While not terribly concentrated, it is light and lithe with a stony, steely backbone and zippy lemony acidity prolonging the finish. This intentional and sincere rosé with modest alcohol will deliver plenty of summer sipping satisfaction."
SHOP status: available now for purchase
2022 Sunnydale Vineyard Rosé: 89 points
Review from Sharon McLean: "A delicate, juicy rosé that shows restrained orchard fruits wrapped round a core of minerality."
SHOP status: sold out
2021 Chardonnay: 88 points
Review from Heather Rankin: "A nuttiness and oak spice define the nose with fleshy apple notes. On the palate, rounded fruit framed with supporting structure and cleansing acidity."
SHOP status: available in the 2023 fall UV Wine Club Collector case
Aug 1, 2023 at 11:01 AM
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Live Entertainment at Unsworth - July 2023
Enjoy Live Sunday Entertainment at Unsworth in July!
Relax and enjoy live, outdoor entertainment on the Tasting Room Terrace on Sundays from 2pm to 4pm in July. The ultimate way to savour a summer Sunday and a glass of Unsworth!
Dates & artists:
July 2 - Thomas Kueks - local artist playing flute along with vocals over finger style guitar
July 9 - Dale Manason - a Mill Bay, one-man tribute to some of the musicians who shaped Dale's musical taste and; influencing his guitar and vocal style, including Santana, Knopfler, BB King, and Clapton
[more on Dale]
July 16 - On the Hat - a new ensemble of musical friends, featuring vocals, flute, and piano
July 23 - Broke and Blue - back again this year, a light jazz group featuring music of Claude Bolling, Moe Koffman, more. (Diane Berry, flute; Kathryn Le Gros, piano; Ryan Tandy, bass)
July 30 - Lip Forest - another returning performer from last summer, this solo artist specializes in creep folk
[more on Lip Forest]
Jun 12, 2023 at 6:27 AM
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Dim Sum + Chardonnay Pop-up Event: June 24 & 26
Dim Sum + Chardonnay Pop-up Event: June 24 & 26
There will be plenty of corks popping during this 2-day, Dim Sum + Chardonnay pop-up event at Unsworth Tasting Room spotlighting Sommelier and Dim Sum Chef Van Doren Chan from Vancouver's Dumpling In a Box.
Tickets available now for a menu of Dim Sum classics with a delicious, modern twist paired with a flight of premium Chardonnay, including Unsworth’s Cowichan Valley Chardonnay.
- $50 per person
- 11am-5pm on Sunday, June 25 & Monday, June 26
- Link to reserve desired time included with ticket order confirmation
May 15, 2023 at 11:01 AM
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DINE & SIP Cowichan
DINE & SIP Cowichan at Unsworth
There's still time to indulge in DINE & SIP Cowichan, on now through March 26th at participating venues, including Unsworth's Tasting Room and Restaurant.
TASTING ROOM
Drop-in for a flight of 3 wines for $6
Unsworth Sauvignette, Rosé, and Pinot Noir
Buy a 3-pack of those wines and get 10% OFF
RESTAURANT
Weekly 3-course Dinner
Fresh Sheet
$60 per person
[reserve now]
For every Dine & Sip Cowichan meal purchased, Island Savings will donate $5 to The Full Cupboard for the Cowichan Food Bank.
Mar 16, 2023 at 4:43 PM
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Pinot Noir Masterclass with Winemaker, Dan Wright
UV Wine Club Member Exclusive
Friday, March 10th—4pm to 6pm
Cost: $60 per person, including local artisanal cheese & charcuterie
Feb 27, 2023 at 4:35 PM
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