Church and State Wines

We’re pleased to announce the 2011 schedule for Church & State Wines’ Dinner Series. For each week, executive chef Candace Hartley has created a unique themed menu, showcasing different local regions, a specific ingredient, or certain style. Join us starting July 7th for an experience your taste buds won’t soon forget!

“Sun Wing Farm’s Bounty” – Date: July 7th & 8th

“Berry licious”- The Fruits of our Labor – Date: July 20th & 21st

“Summer’s Organic Farmer’s Market” – Date: July 27th & 28th

“Local Seafood Festival” – Date: August 3rd & 4th

“Spanish Tapas” – Date: August 10th &11th

“Its Corn Time” – Date August 17th & 18th

“Salmon Five Ways” – Date: August 24th & 25th

“Digging the Potato” – Date: August 31st & September 1st

“Its all about the Pig” – Date: September 7th & 8th

“Slow Cooked & Comfortable” – Date: September 14th & 15th

“The Magic of Mushrooms” – Date September 21st & 22nd

“Tribute to the Cowichan Valley” – Date: September 28th & 29th

“Celebrating The Wine Harvest” – Date: October 5th & 6th

“Thanksgiving The Easy Way” – Date: October 10th

“Halloween Party” – Date: October 31st

Dinner- Forty Dollars,
Dinner-with Wine Pairings- Fifty-Five Dollars

250-652-2671, 1445 Benvenuto Rd, Brentwood Bay

Info @ www.churchandstatewines.com
Reservations Recommended

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I saw this great collection of photos from Jillian and Chris’s wedding at Church & State in Brentwood. Check out the collection of wedding photos here. I generally don’t post photos of particular peoples events, but this one is too stunning not to share! Thank you Jillian and Chris for choosing Church & State to be part of your special day.

If you are looking for a venue for your wedding that is one of the most unique and beautiful places in British Columbia, talk to us about what we can do for you. With indoor and outdoor spaces for all sizes of groups, and multiple ceremony locations, Church & State Wines can provide you with an experience none of your guests will forget.

Speak with our Event Coordinator at events@churchandstatewines.com or call 250-652-2671.

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We are proud to announce the launch of The Raptors at Church & State. Starting today, visitors will be able to get close to some truly impressive birds of prey, including eagles, hawks, owls, falcons, and vultures as they demonstrate their natural flying and hunting abilities. The Raptors specialists will explain the birds’ behaviour and their unique personalities, while you enjoy a glass of award winning, locally produced wine to savour in this spectacular setting.

Come visit us this weekend to be some of the first people to experience these majestic birds doing what they do best! Click here for full details.

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Found a great folder of photos from our big move from Brentwood Bay to Oliver. Finally winemaking and growing happening in the same place! There’s also some shots from our 2009 harvest – definitely some humble beginnings!

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Found this article from Anthony Gismondi last night from when we first started out! Circa 2005. Pretty interesting read

“My guess is you are going to hear a lot more about the wine at Church and State in the future which can only be a good thing for Victoria. Stay tuned for more news as it happens.”

Read the full piece here

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Just found an awesome article on Church & State by John Gerum, a wine instructor, writer and consultant. “What I like about Church & State is that their wines are not priced out of context, unlike those of other B.C. wineries that are charging double or more for the same level of quality. Church & State Wines aims high and delivers.”

Thanks John for the great review!
Read more: http://www.thenownews.com/life/Church+State+Winery+offers+quality+that+affordable/2822569/story.html#ixzz0saNVuXQ0

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