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New Zealand - Passionate Pairings!
Tuesday, March 02
The Boathouse at Kits Beach
1305 Arbutus Street
12:00-2:00pm
$69
Buy tickets 604-873-3311  SOLD OUT!

Winner of the 2013 Passionate Pairings Challenge:
  • NZ Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio with Baby Argula, Aged Parmesan & Balsamic Shallots paired with the Whitehaven Marlborough Pinot Noir 2011


Followed by a tie:
  • Herb Crusted Lamb Lollipops with Dijon Jus paired with Oyster Bay Merlot 2012.


  • Oysters with the Oyster Bay Sparkling Cuvée


  • NZ Beef Tenderloin Carpaccio with Baby Argula, Aged Parmesan & Balsamic Shallots paired with the Akarua Rua Pinot Noir 2011


It’s the ultimate wine and food experience! We challenged seven passionate Boathouse chefs to prepare seven inspired dishes to pair with sensational wines from seven New Zealand wineries. Take in the spectacular views of English Bay at The Boathouse at Kits Beach and meet one-on-one with New Zealand winery principals and Boathouse chefs at this popular culinary grazing event. Your challenge is to choose your own favourite Passionate Pairing!

Featured Wines:

Akarua
Rua Pinot Noir 2011
Pinot Gris 2011

Astrolabe
Province Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Voyage Chardonnay 2011

Giesen Wines
Riesling 2012
Pinot Noir 2011

Marisco Vineyards
The Ned Sauvignon Blanc 2012
The King's Thorn Pinot Gris 2011

Oyster Bay
Hawkes Bay Merlot 2012
Sparkling Cuvée NV

Stoneleigh
Latitude Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Latitude Pinot Noir 2011

Whitehaven Winery

Marlborough Pinot Noir 2011
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2011

Sponsored by participating wineries
Event Partner New Zealand Winegrowers

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