Richard

The Best Meal

Monday, 20. July 2009, 01:47:11

vacation, Skimmerhorn Bistro, British Columbia, food, Creston, Skimmerhorn Winery, wine, photography

About 10 days ago now, lunch at the Bistro at the Skimmerhorn Winery - Chicken and mushroom stuffed crêpe:

classic garlic and white wine cream sauce with breast meat and crimini mushrooms, served with house greens or soup

Followed by lemon tart with whipped cream and all accompanied by a bottle of Skimmerhorn Gewürztraminer 2007. Totally delicious.

It reminded us of the early days of the Missouri wineries in Augusta in the Missouri valley about three decades ago. Not only are the wines of similar character, but this winery, only in existence for three years or so, still has that freshness of a beginning business. Alas, the Augusta wineries are overbuilt and over-commercialised now, losing almost all their charm in the process (although the wines continue to be good). We rarely go to them, so it was a treat to find this excellent beginning vineyard.

Our routeStrangely cool

Comments

L2D2 # 20. July 2009, 02:34

Richard, we actually have a winery near Tyler now, called Kiepersol Estates. They hold various happenings there to draw attention to themselves. Haven't been but would like to take a visit there one day. Going to have to look them up and get more info.

L2D2 # 20. July 2009, 02:39

http://www.kiepersol.com/retail/cart_kiepersol.shtml

in case you want to read about it. Looks very nice. B&B, Winery, Restaurant and other parts. I believe I might go to the tasting room if I can find a designated driver.