Sipping Around BC
L'Abattoir, in partnership with S. Pellegrino, concludes the 2025 Sipping Around BC regional winemaker’s dinner series for 2025 with a incredible evening showcasing the wines of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands on Thursday, October 23rd.
This final dinner in the series for this year will highlight the distinctive coastal terroir of BC’s island wineries, featuring wines from Averill Creek Vineyard and Unsworth Vineyards, both from Vancouver Island and Kutatás Wines on Salt Spring Island. Winemakers and winery principals will guide guests through an evening of expertly paired wines, complemented by a five-course menu crafted by L’Abattoir’s culinary team.
Sipping Around BC: Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands Winemaker's Dinner Menu
Oyster
Sweet chili, lime, thai basil
Unsworth '19 Pinot Gris+ Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island
Hamachi crudo
Ginger, green thai vinaigrette
Kutatas '23 Pinot Gris Salt Spring Island
Braised pork cheeks
Celtis, charred scallion
Unsworth '23 Gamay Noir Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island
Duck breast
Confit, endive, natural jus
Averill Creek '21 Pinot Noir 'Barrel Thirty Six' Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island
Kutatas '22 Pinot Noir 'Patricia Bay Vineyard' North Saanich, Vancouver Island
Spiced apple tartlet
Pumpkin seed, avonlea cheddar
Averill Creek nv Pinot Noir+ 'Charme de L'Ile' Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island
