cocktail beer and wine. how tos and pairings

The Basil Hour. What is in it?

1oz vodka

0.5oz limoncello

0.75 oz lemon juice

Soda

How to make The Basil Hour

1. Grab highball glass (tall)

2. Smack basil and add to glass

3. Fill glass with ice

4. Top off with sofa

5. Lemon circle and basil leaf garnish

What does The Basil Hour pair with?

1. Spring into Salad - citrus vinaigrette and herbs

2. Smoked Salmon Board - lemon and basil cut through salmon and cream cheese

3. Casarecce pasta - lemon forward sauce and herbs

What glass does a The Basil Hour get made into?

Tall highball glass

What garnish does a The Basil Hour get?

Lemon circle and basil leaf

Strawberry and Stay. what is in it?

1. 2oz peppercorn infused gin

2. 0.75 oz lemon juice

3. 0.5 oz simple syrup

4. Muddled strawberries

Strawberry and stay is made how?

1. Chill a martini glass

2. Muddle the strawberries

3. Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker

4. Add ice then shake

5. Strain into martini glass

6. Garnish with strawberry heart

What does Strawberry and Stay pair with?

1. Soft pretzel bites - fruit balances the spicy mustard

2. Buttermilk chicken Sandwich - acidity cuts through Frye chicken and cheese

3. Campfire pavlova - strawberry enhances chocolate and marshmallow

What glass is a Strawberry and Stay served in?

Martini

The Strawberry and stay gets what garnish?

Strawberry heart garnish

Red Eye to Mexico. What is in it?

1. 1.5oz tequila

2. 0.75 oz lime juice

3. 0.5oz simple syrup

4. 0.5oz triple sec

5. 1oz caramelized pineapple

Red Eye to Mexico. How to make it?

1. Grab a rocks glass and rim with salt

2. Muddle pineapple in shaker

3. Add tequila, triple sec, lime, simple syrup

4. Add ice and shake

5. Add ice to glass and strain into glass

6. Top with ice

7. Lemon round and pineapple leaf garnish

Red Eye to Mexico pairs with

1. Vegetable patch tortillas - citrus and fruit balances spice and acidity

2. Chicken wings - sweet heat and tropical balances

3. Pan seared salmon - lime and pineapple light lemon herb vinaigrette

Red eye to Mexico goes in what glass

Rocks short

Red eye to Mexico gets what garnish

Lemon round and pineapple leaf

Hotel Key. What is in it?

1. 0.75 oz goslings black rum

2. 0.75oz lemon juice

3. 0.75oz amaro Montenegro

4. 0.75oz aperol

Hotel key. How to make it?

1. Chill a martini glass

2. Add 0.75 oz of rum, lemon, amaro Montenegro, Aperol

3. Strain into martini glass

4. Garnish with a polished cut lemon rind

Hotel key. What does it pair with?

1. The placery board - bitterness cuts throuhh to rich cheeses and cured meats

2. Truffle fries - citrus and amaro balance truffle and parm

3. Brownie lab - dark rum and amaro mirror chocolate and red wine notes

Late checkout. What is in it?

1. 2oz bourbon

2. 0.5oz rosemary and maple syrup

3. 2 dashes of angostura bitters

4. Orange peal and rosemary sprig garnish

Late checkout. How to make

1. Grab a rocks glass

2. Add all ingredients to stirring jug

3. Stir for 10 seconds with ice

4. Strain into glass over large ice cube

5. Garnish with orange zest then a peel and rosemary sprig

Late checkout. What does it pair with?

1. Butchers cut – bourbon and maple complement steak and fries

2. Placery burger (add bacon) – smoky, sweet notes, echo caramelized, beef, and bacon

3. Warm peach streusel - shared bourbon and brown sugar flavours

Sauvignon Blanc 2024 – Peller Estates what is the story?

Leans toward a fruit forward, approachable style shaped by warm valley days and cooling night air it highlights grapefruit while keeping the acidity fresh making it easy food, friendly for a wide range of guests

Sauvignon Blanc 2024 – Peller Estates. What are the tasting notes?

Brighten crisp with flavours of lime zest, grapefruit, green apple and sub, tropical fruit. Light bodied with acidity and clean, smooth finish

Sauvignon Blanc 2024 – Paul Estates what does it pair with?

1. Vegetable patch tortillas – citrus notes echo the vegetables, and keep the dish lively

2. Pan seared salmon – acidity cuts, richness, while fruit compliments the fish

3. Chicken wings – brightness, balances, sweetness, and moderate heat

Sauvignon Blanc 2022 – Mission Hill family estate. What is the story?

This wine takes some more refined old world, leaning approach, emphasizing balance, mineral Rallidae, and structure over overt aromatics. Cool notes, preserve acidity, resulting in an elegant food driven wine.

Sauvignon Blanc 2022 – Mission Hill family estate. What are the tasting notes?

Crisp and focussed with grapefruit, lemon, peel, green apple and fresh herbs, subtle mineral character, vibrant, acidity, and a dry clean

Samuel Blanc 2022 – Mission Hill family estate. What does it pair with?

1. Vegetable patch tortillas – herbaceous notes, complement fresh, and green flavour flavours

2. Pan seared salmon, Dash mineral and acidity, highlight the vinaigrette and cut richness

3. Chicken wings – dry finish refreshes the pallet between bites

Riesling 2019 – Saint Hubertus estate winery what is the story?

Saint Hubertus is known for producing classic precise Okanagan raisings with a strong focus on balance and terroir. They’re styling dry to just dry, emphasizing purity mineral Rallidae and structure rather than over sweetness.

RIESLING 2019 – Saint Hubertus State winery what are the tasting notes?

Aromas of line green apple and jasmine crisp acidity drives the pallet with subtle stone, fruit and clean mineral backbone light sweetness on entry quickly gives way to a dry refreshing finish

RIESLING 2019 – Saint Hubertus estate winery what does it pair with?

1. Chicken wings – touches sweet, sweetness, soften heat while acidity refreshes

2. Vegetable patch tortillas – citrus and minerality sharpen fresh vegetables

3. Pan seared salmon – bright acidity lifts, lemon herbs, and vinaigrette

RIESLING 2021 – peak cellars what is the story?

This wine reflects a country, slightly cooler influence offering a more expensive fruit profile while maintaining hallmark Okanagan acidity it’s crafted to be approachable and aromatic with a gentle off dry character

RIESLING 2021 – peak cellars what are the tasting notes?

Green apple lime, white peach and floral notes, light sweetness upfront, vibrant acidity through the mid pallet and a juicy refreshing finish

What is the difference between the colour Estates and Mission Hill Sauvignon Blanc?

Peller Estates = fruit, smooth crowd, friendly

Mission Hill = dryer more elegant classic with food

What is the difference between the Saint Hubertus and peak cellars Riesling?

Saint Hubertus = crisp dry, leaning classic

Peak cellars = fruit forward aromatic gently off dry

Pinot Gris 2024 – mt. Boucherie what is the story?

Classic Okanogan expression of the grape grown on the volcanic slopes of West Kelowna. The style is clean brush and fruit driven designed to be highly food, friendly and widely appealing, making it a reliable by the glass favorite.

Pinot Gris 2024 – Mt. Boucherie what are the tasting notes?

Fresh and expressive with aromas of pear, apple white peach and subtle citrus light to medium bodied with gentle acidity, soft texture and a clean refreshing finish

Pinot Gris 2024 - mt. Boucherie what does a pair with?

1. Vegetable patch tortillas – fresh fruit, and acidity complement vegetables without overpowering

2. Pan seared salmon – soft texture and stone, fruit notes, work well with fish and citrus

3. Chicken wings – light fruitiness helps balance, sweetness, and mild heat

Elder Vicar 2021 – MT. Boucherie (modest wines) what is the story?

Name Dr. father pandosy, who planted the first white grapes in BC this wine is not old world Alsace done in a distinctly BC way affirmed rather than blended post-fermentation it emphasizes harmony, texture and aromatic complexity. It’s playful yet serious designed specifically to shine with food, especially dishes with spice or sweet sweetness.

Elder Vicar 2021 – MT. Boucherie (modest wines) What are the tasting notes?

Aromatic and expressive with notes of jasmine, orange, blossom pear, peach, lime, zest, melon, and fresh ginger like to medium body with a gentle off dry entry, lifted by bright acidity and finishing clean and refreshing rather than sweet.

Elder Vicar 2021 – MT. Boucherie (modest wines) What does a pair with

1. Chicken wings – touch of sweetness options acidity refreshes

2. Vegetable patch tortillas – floral, aromatic and citrus, lift vegetables, and herbs

3. Pan seared salmon – aromatic lift, and stone, fruit, complement citrus, and herbs

Chenin Blanc 2018 - da Silva vineyards and winery. What is the story?

In Naramata de Silva vineyards is credited for establishing chenin Blanc in the Okanagan, the 2018 vintage reflects their old world approach site driven, restrained and built for the table. This one is about structure and freshness, not sweetness or oak, making it one of the most versatile whites on the list

Chenin Blanc 2018 - da Silva vineyards and winery. What are the tasting notes?

Crisp and textured with aromas of green apple quince pear, citrus, peel, and subtle floral notes. The pallet is dry and mineral driven with bright bracing acidity and a long clean, finish fresh, savoury and precise rather than fruity or sweet

Chenin Blanc 2018 - da Silva vineyards and winery What does it pair with?

1. Paned salmon – high acidity and minerality cut, richness and lifts, citrus and herbs

2. Vegetable patch tortillas – clean structure, sharpen fresh vegetable flavours

3. Chicken wings – acidity counters, sweetness, and tames heat

Cabernet Merlot 2022 – Mission Hill what is the story?

This wine is crafted in a polished balanced style, emphasizing structure, elegance, and consistency year after year Cabernet Sauvignon provides a backbone and depth softens the pallet creating a refined red that pairs exceptionally well with Food

Cabernet merlot 2022 – Mission Hill what are the tasting notes?

Ripe black, cherry, blackberry and plum with subtle oak spice, vanilla and hints of cedar medium bodied with smooth tanning and a clean dry finish

Cabernet merlot 2022 – Mission Hill What does it pair with?

1. Place burger with or without bacon – the merlot rounds out the beef while Cabernet structure holds up to cheddar and garlic aïoli

2. Buttermilk chicken sandwich – soft tans and ripe fruit complement crispy chicken Havarti and tarragon aïoli

3. The placery board - balances cured meats, cheeses, pickled elements and spicy mustard without overpowering

4. Brownie Lab – dark fruit and gentle, oak pear, beautifully with chocolate and red wine, poached pear

Cabernet merlot 2020 – CedarCreek estate winery what is the story?

This wine leans into an approachable, fruit, driven expression of the blend, known for softer texture and an immediate drink ability. This wine is designed to be enjoyed young to appeal to a broad range of red wine drinkers

Cabernet merlot 2020 – CedarCreek estate winery what are the tasting notes?

Juicy plum, ripe cherry and blackberry with light spice and gentle oak influence, medium, bodied, round and smooth with soft, easy tannins

Cabernet merlot 2020 – CedarCreek estate winery What does it pair with?

1. Butchers cut – Cabernet structure stands up to a stake while MERLOT smooth out the finish

2. Place a burger – beef bacon, and cheddar are balanced by ripe fruit and oak

3. Caesar salad salad – bold enough to handle the bacon, jam, garlic dressing, and grilled lemon

4. Warm peach Streusel - ripe fruit and oak complement bourbon, brown sugar and graham streusel.

What is the difference between the two Cabernet merlots? Mission Hill and Cedar Creek.

Mission Hill = classic structure, polished food focussed

Cedar Creek = smooth fruit forward crowdpleasing

Pinot Noir 2023 – Ramification Cellars

What is the story?

Situated in ramification benefits from warm desert days and cool evening temperatures giving Pinot Noir more depth and ripeness, while preserving elegance and freshness. This style is ideal for guests who want a red wine that feels refined to not heavy.

Pinot Noir 2023 – Ramification Cellars What are the tasting notes?

Silky and expressive with flavours of black cherry raspberry and red currant, supported by earthy spice and subtle smoking notes, medium light body with fresh acidity and soft polished tannins

Pinot Noir 2023 – Ramification Cellars What does it pair with?

1. Smoked salmon board – bright acidity and red fruit cut through cream cheese and smoked salmon beautifully

2. Spring into salad – liz citrus, vinaigrette, fennel, and seared halloumi without heaviness

3. A spring chicken – elegant structure, compliments herbs, succotash, and fingerling potatoes

4. Midnight truffle fries – earthy Pinot notes, Work with truffle salt Parm , and garlic aïoli

Border wines 2022 – Moon curser vineyards what is it?

Bordeaux style red blend from the osoyoos each bench. The 2022 blend is a petite Verdot-led, rounded out by Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet franc H 12 months in predominantly French oak, bold, structured, and built for serious food pairing

Border wines 2022 – Moon curser vineyards. What is the story?

Border Pines is moon cursor flagship Meritage inspired cuvée showcasing the power and ripeness of osoyoos while maintaining polish the hot yet extended 22 growing season delivered depth of flavour without sacrificing acidity, resulting in wine that is big expressive and unmistakenly south Okanagan this is a statement bottle meant for Hardy meals, and guest looking to trade up

Border wines 2022 – Moon curser vineyards What are the tasting notes?

1. Butchers cut – bold tannins, and dark fruit, match red wine Demi and pepper fries

2. Place Berger – structure holds up to be fat aïoli and white cheddar

3. The placery board – savoury depth, compliments cured meat, cheese, spicy mustard, and pickles

4. Brownie lab – dark chocolate and red wine, poached pear, echo the wines richness

Merlot 2018 – volcanic Hills estate winery

What is it?

A classic south Okanagan Merlot, medium body and polished made from fruit source in Oliver Osoyoos. The 2018 vintage was aged 12 months in French oak 25% new giving softness balance and savoury depth without heaviness.

Merlot 2018 – volcanic Hills estate winery

What is the story?

Volcanic Hills is known for crafting approachable, food driven wines and they’re 2018. Merlot is a strong example of why the grape thrives in Oliver’s warm gravelly soils. This is a guest, friendly red, structured enough for main courses, but smooth enough for easy drinking, making an ideal by the glass or safe bottle recommendation

Merlot 2018 – volcanic Hills estate winery

What are the tasting notes?

Medium, dark garnet and colour with aromas of black, cherry, blackberry, plum caramel, chocolate and vanilla. The pallet is medium boiled featuring ripe dark fruit, mocha and savoury notes, supported by velvety tannins, fresh acidity, and well integrated oak through a smooth balanced finish

Merlot 2018 – volcanic Hills estate winery

What does it pair with?

1. Chicken wings – Merlot’s soft, fruit, balances, sweetness, and gentle heat

2. Buttermilk chicken sandwich – round body, complements, crispy, chicken, Havarti, and aïoli

3. Casarecce pasta - smooth tannins para well with cashew lemon sauce and green peas

4. Placery burger - approachable structure won’t overpower the beef patty

Cabernet Franc 2022 - Heather Creek State winery what is it?

A premium old vine Cabernet franc from Heather Creek historic vineyards on the golden mile bench and Oliver made from vines planted in 1968 this 2022 Cabernet franc was aged 18 months in a mix of French and American oak delivering concentration, structure and balance without losing freshness

Cabernet Franc 2022 - Heather Creek State winery What is the story?

Hester Creek is one of Oliver‘s benchmark wineries and their old fine Cabernet Frank is a flagship expression of the site the extended and challenging 2022 growing season allowed for long hang time and full phenolic ripeness, resulting in a wine that combines loire-inspired freshness with ripe self Okanagan warmth. This is a cellar worthy serious red aimed at guest, looking for depth and distinction

Cabernet Franc 2022 - Heather Creek State winery What are the tasting note?

Aromatic and expressive with notes of raspberry red, current plum, dried herbs, violet pepper, and spice the pallet is a medium, plus to full body showing juicy red fruit, savoury and oak spice, supported by firm the polished tannins and bright acidity through a long warming finish

Cabernet Franc 2022 - Heather Creek State winery What does a pair with?

1. A spring chicken – herbaceous notes, align, beautifully with parsley, gremolata, and vegetable succotash

2. Butchers cut – bright acidity cuts through steak and Demi without overpowering it

3. Vegetable patch tortillas – earthy and pepper notes, match fried cauliflower, and cilantro, cashew cream

4. Truffle fries – savoury aromatic truffle, salt, Parm, and garlic aïoli

Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 – Lakeside cellars what is it?

A single vineyard osoyoos Cabernet Savignon from Lakeside Cellars a smallest state winery located on the eastern shore osoyoos lake The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon reflects a minimal intervention estate driven style, emphasizing ripe desert, fruit, savoury structure, and balanced oak rather than over heaviness

Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 – Lakeside Cellars what is the story?

This winery farms, a 14 acre Lakeside Vineyard in one of the warmest pockets of the Okanagan. Their winemaking philosophy is intentionally restrained, no bells, no whistles, allowing heat and long growing season to speak through the fruit, the 2021 vintage produced structured ripe reds with depth and polish making this Cabernet, a confident food focussed choice for guest seeking classic Okanagan power with refinement.

Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 – Lakeside Cellars what are the tasting notes?

Medium plus to full body showing notes of black cherry, plum cassis cedar, vanilla, and subtle savoury spice. The pallet is firm and structured with ripe dark fruit, integrated oak and steady acidity carrying through to a smooth savoury finish.

Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 – Lakeside Cellars what does it pair with?

1. Butchers cut – classic Cabernet structure stands up to beef and pepper fries

2. Placery burger – dark fruit and oak handle cheese, aïoli, and beef richness

3. Caesar salad – bold enough to hold its own against bacon, jam, and garlic dressing

4. Warm peach streusel – ripe fruit, character, complements, brown sugar, and bourbon notes

Rosé 2024 – Mission Hill reserve what is the story?

Coming from the Petaluma gap in California Mission Hills 2024 reserve rosé as a dry province inspired style, made with intention for food, balance, and terrace friendly, drinking it strikes the sweet spot between playful and polished serious enough for dinner, casual enough for sunshine and patios

Rosé 2024 – Mission Hill reserve what are the tasting notes?

Dry and crisp with flavours of strawberry watermelon, citrus, peel, and subtle floral notes bright acidity with a clean refreshing finish

Rosé 2024 Mission Hill reserve what does it pair with

1. Smoked salmon board – the roses acidity cuts through urban garlic, cream cheese while red fruit notes complement the salmon

2. Vegetable patch tortillas – crisp dryness, balances, spice, fried cauliflower, braised, cabbage, and grilled lime

3. Spring into salad – fresh acidity lifts citrus, vinaigrette, and pairs beautifully with salty halloumi

4. Casarecce pasta - bright profile works with cashew lemon sauce, peas, and pumpkin seeds without feeling heavy

5. A spring chicken – clean, finish compliments dry rubbed chicken (summer) vegetables gremolata

6. Truffle fries – freshness keeps the pallet light against salt, Parmesan, and garlic aïoli

Sparkling brute – Mission Hill what is the story?

Produced using the traditional method, Mission Hill, sparkling brute, showcases, freshness, finesse, and balance. It’s an exceptional value, Canadian sparkling wine that works just as well for casual, sipping as it does with food.

Sparkling brute – Mission Hill what are the tasting notes?

Find persistent bubbles with flavours of green apple pear, lemon zest and subtle brioche dry crisp finish with lively acidity

Sparkling brute – Mission Hill what does it pair with?

1. Pan seared salmon – acidity and bubbles cut richness beautiful

2. Vegetable patch tortillas – freshness, highlights, vegetables, and herbs

3. Brownie lab – acidity and bubbles cut richness beautiful

Champagne Brut - Veuve Clicquot what is the story?

Founded in 1772 Veuve Clicquot is one of champagne’s most iconic houses. It’s Pinot Noir driven style, deliver structure, elegance, and consistency, making it synonymous with celebration and luxury

Champagne Brut - Veuve Clicquot

What are the tasting notes?

Structured and refined with notes of apple pear, citrus, brioche, almond and mineral complexity find persistent mousse with a long polished finish

Champagne Brut - Veuve Clicquot

What does it pair with?

1. Pan seared salmon – structure and acidity elevate richness

2. Celebratory orders and special occasions

Deckhand lager – Britannia brewing what is the story?

A coastal inspired reasonable logger designed for easy drinking an excellent entry point for non-craft beer, drinkers, and anyone looking for something crisp and familiar

Deckhand lager – Britannia brewing what are the tasting notes?

Crisp and clean with light malt, sweetness, subtle hop character, and a dry, finish, refreshing, balanced, and highly drinkable

Deckhand lager – Britannia brewing what does a pair with

1. Vegetable patched tortillas – clean, finish compliments, fresh vegetable

2. Chicken wings – refreshers the pallet between bites

3. Anything fried or salty

Tall timber ale – MT. Begbie brewing what is the story?

An award-winning English style brown ale inspired by BC’s rugged interior, multi comforting, and well balanced

Tall timber ale – MT. Begbie brewing What are the tasting notes?

Medium bodied with caramel chocolate malt, toasted nuts, like coffee and earthy hops smooth warming finish

Tall timber ale – MT. Begbie brewing What does it pair with?

1. Chicken wings – malt, sweetness, balances, savoury flavours

2. Vegetable patch tortillas – earthy notes, complement, roasted vegetable

3. Anything fried or salty

Fat Tug IPA - Driftwood Brewery what is the story?

A BC craft icon and hop, lover, favourite bold, resonance, and unapologetically intense

Fat Tug IPA - Driftwood Brewery what are the tasting notes?

Big hop, aromas of grapefruit, mango melon, passionfruit, and pine with a firm bitterness and solid malt backbone

Fat Tug IPA - Driftwood Brewery What does a pair with

1. Chicken wings – sweet heat, bounces hop bitterness

2. Anything fried or salty

Back hand of God stout - Crannog Ales

What is the story?

A cult, favourite organic, stout from one of Canada’s original craft breweries, traditional, expressive and rooted, an old world brewing

Back hand of God stout - Crannog Ales

What are the tasting notes?

Medium full body with bittersweet chocolate, roasted barley, dark coffee and subtle dried fruit smooth with a dry finish

Back hand of God stout - Crannog Ales

What does it pair with?

1. Chicken wings – Rosie malt, enhances, savoury flavours

2. Anything fried or salty

ACE hazy pale ale - BNA brewing what is the story?

A modern approachable, hazy pale ale brute in Kelowna, juicy soft and lower in bitterness

ACE hazy pale ale - BNA brewing What are the tasting notes?

Unfiltered with citrus, zest, stone, fruit and tropical hop, notes, soft mouth feel with restrained bitterness

ACE hazy pale ale - BNA brewing

What does it pair with?

1. Chicken wings – juicy hops complement sauces

2. Vegetable patch tortillas – bright citrus, lips, fresh flavours

3. Anything fried or salty