Lunch at Chaberton Estate Winery
The oldest and perhaps most popular winery in the Fraser Valley is Chaberton Estate Winery. Chaberton opened its doors in 1975, popularity has grown over the years, mostly due to the fine cellar of wines. The parking lot has been increased in size three times to accommodate visitors to the site which includes a lovely picnic area and a large tasting and wine salesroom
Chaberton is best known for its Bacchus and Ortega wines; the Madeleine Sylvaneris is gaining popularity. The 2017 Tribute Fortified is a must-buy, as is the 2017 Estate Grown Dessert Siegerrebe.
Having been curtailed in winery visits over the last couple of years Barbara and I were delighted to make an August 27th lunch date with our good friends Jane and Ken at the Bacchus Bistro. The bistro is rated as one of the top three Fresco restaurants in Metro Vancouver. WinesofCanada.com rates it among the very best dining experiences in the province.
The picnic grounds were full, most of the visitors were enjoying a "flight", which is four wines presented to you at the same time, usually on a wooden glass holder.
We had booked our reservation well in advance knowing how busy the bistro could be, we were right, both the restaurant and patio were filled with happy diners. We were shown to a very nice patio table. The restaurant is renowned for its Baked French Onion Soup and Beef Bourguignon. I have enjoyed the Bourguignon the last four visits; it was time to try something different.
Ken and Barbara are staunch red wine drinkers but agreed the Bacchus hit all the notes after tasting it.
For our meal, we all chose the Chicken/Bacon Pannini and were not disappointed; Ken and I went all out and added the Baked French Onion soup. Barbara and Ken also enjoyed a glass of the Valley Cab 2019 leaving Jane and me to finish the Bacchus, we did not complain.
1064 -216th St
Langley, BC
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