This week’s Drink of the Week is a glass of the Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Oldfield Series 2Bench Rosé, one of the wines included in the blind tasting. The rosé is a dry wine, light salmon pink in colour with notes of strawberry and a hint of black pepper. Served perfectly on its own or with light summer dishes!

In case you missed this fun event, catch all the chatter and wine notes on the latest Tinhorn wines by following the #SocialTwist stream on Twitter.

Tinhorn Creek Vineyards
www.tinhorn.com

Vancouver Urban Winery
www.vancouverurbanwinery.com

The gowns are inspired by the 1950s and the elegance and grace of the Rosewood Hotel Georgia’s restored Spanish Ballroom with classic couture shapes, retreated waist lines and gathered full skirts. Using luxe fabrics in tones of deep grey and champagne, Matlo achieved a stunning modern yet vintage appeal with his new 2012 collection. A bridal showcase just wouldn’t be complete without Tiffany & Co. To complete each bridal look, Matlo’s gowns were adorned with exquisite jewels from the iconic jeweller.

Check the hotel’s gallery of images for a sneak peek of Jason Matlo’s new bridal collection.

Travelling with the family? Make it effortless at Vancouver’s Rosewood Hotel Georgia, with a special Family Package and the hotel’s dedicated Rose Buds program. The hotel’s Family Package offers two adjoining deluxe guestrooms for a family of four, access to a children’s movie library, BlueRay player and board games.

The Rose Buds program provides younger guests with special services and amenities, including a George or Georgia bear upon arrival, a colouring pad, Baby Primrose skincare products, children’s menus in the room (and at Hawksworth Restaurant), full-sized cribs and linens, ensuite wireless baby monitors, in-room bottle warmers, and even plush velour child-sized bathrobes and slippers! The Family Package is available through the year, priced from $486 per family, per night.

Enjoy some mother-daughter time at Sense spa at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia, which offers a unique Rose Buds spa menu for children between the ages of 5-13, featuring Junior Petal mani-pedis ($75 / 50 mins) and an In Bloom Facial ($50 / 25 mins).

How about some family baking? Le Creuset stoneware mini cocottes are perfect for baking or cooking with the kids for their personal-sized portions. Complete with lid, raised Le Creuset lettering and side handles are available in their eight iconic colours as well as their newest shade for the season, Marseille. Mini cocottes always make a big and bright impression on the table.

Sir George Fistonich founded Villa Maria Estate in Auckland in 1961. With vision, passion and determination, his dedication to quality has led Villa Maria Estate to become New Zealand’s Most Awarded Winery. Today, Villa Maria Estate has two state–of-the-art winery and cellar door facilities, one in Auckland and one located in the South Island’s highly regarded Marlborough wine-growing region.

Sir George has been recognized both nationally and internationally as a significant figure in the New Zealand wine industry. Sir George’s passion for excellence and ability to instill that passion in those associated with Villa Maria are major factors in the company’s continuing success. Today, Villa Maria celebrates its commitment to quality, innovation and sustainability with its 50th vintage and 30 years in winemaking with New Zealand’s most internationally awarded wines.

The warm, intimate room features a serious bar backed by serious talent. For this week’s Drink of the Week we decided to showcase the signature ‘Brass Key’ cocktail, a mix of Martin Millers Gin, Aperol, blood orange and Italian bitters. If you go make sure you take a seat at the bar and chat with the bartender – they offer samples of the different cocktails and talk you through the unique ingredients and flavours. Check out Bathtub Gin & Co. for a tasty and engaging cocktail experience!

Bathtub Gin & Co.
2205 2nd Avenue, Seattle WA
http://www.bathtubginseattle.com

For Le Creuset admirers and a must-have in the kitchen, the Le Creuset Bean Pot is the perfect gift for mom. Crafted from premium stoneware in the traditional “round belly” shape, the Bean Pot can hold up to 4.3 L and and its high quality exterior enamel will keep the pot pretty for years to come. As adorable as it is functional, this cookware item is designed to go straight from baking to table service for every chef’s convenience. What more can you ask for? MSRP $100.00 www.lecreuset.ca

Nothing is as important to a bride as picking out her wedding dress. Yesterday, local fashion designer Jason Matlo debuted his 2012 bridal collection in Rosewood Hotel Georgia’s heritage Spanish Ballroom. The ‘Art of Romance’ showcased luxury, glamour and elegance as guests watched the models walk down the runway in couture gowns accessorized with Tiffany & Co. jewellery. Which dress is your favourite? www.jasonmatlo.com

Treat Mom to a 2-course brunch tasting menu with options for each course for $30. For the special occasion, Miradoro will be donating $5 from each tasting menu to the BC Children’s Hospital Caring a la Carte Mother’s Day campaign. For that mom who love wine, pair up your meal with award-winning Tinhorn Creek wines. Visit www.miradoro.ca for the $30 Mother’s Day brunch menu and book your reservation online today.

Starting his career with culinary training at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts in Vancouver, Michael Guy spent the first few years of his career working at such Vancouver institutions as Bluewater Café, Raintree Restaurant and West Restaurant. After some time in Ontario as well in a year-long stint as chef for the Canadian Ambassador in Rome, Guy and his family returned to BC where he took a position as sous chef at the renowned Araxi Restaurant in Whistler. In late 2009, Guy opened his funky modern roadhouse and catering business Western Promises Food in Pemberton.

Guy is very excited to be heading the kitchens at Nita Lake Lodge and to be staying in Whistler, a destination he and his family have come to love in the four years since they moved to the area.