Wonders of Wine and Food

 French Onion Soup

Oh, the disappointment! The menu said French Onion Soup, one of my favourite dishes. I could hardly wait. But French Onion soup was not just a clear broth with a few pieces of onion. How dare they.

French Onion Soup is made with Onions,gently fried and then cooked in meat stock served gratinéed with croutons or a large piece of bread covered with cheese floating on top.

There are two really good restaurants where one can enjoy a really good French Onion Soup. The Bacchus Restaurant in Langley Township located at Chaberton Estate Winery. The other is Zia Stonehouse restaurant located in Summerland.

Rated by the Vancouver Sun as one of the top 3 al Fresco dining restaurants in Vancouver, the Bacchus Bistro serves authentic French bistro cuisines prepared with local ingredients and a West Coast flair. The Bacchus Bistro overlooks our 55-acre vineyard.

The Zia Stonehouse Restaurant was named Summerlands Business of the Year in 2023. It was originally a residence built in 1916.

The wine

The strong savory flavor profile of this dish will favor a dry&nbsp wine. Also, French Onion Soup has a creaminess from the melted cheese and beef stock base, therefore you want to look for something that has a Medium to High acidity

When at Chaberton, I will always choose the Bacchus. Other noble wines are the Pinot Noir and the Gamay.

When We were at Zia Stonehouse I selected the Viognier from Van Westen family  Winery.