Happy Anniversary

Barbara and I decided to celebrated our 32 wedding anniversary by having lunch at Chaberton Estate Winery Bistro. The Bacchus Bistro is rated by the Vancouver Sun as one of the top three al Fresco dining restaurants in Vancouver The Bistro serves authentic French bistro cuisines prepared with local ingredients and a west cost fair. Ashley Chisham is the Chef.

We were rather amazed when approaching the Bistro one of the servers waved to us through the window. It is nice to be remembered! 

Chaberton is one of the best known and most popular wineries in the Fraser Valley. Chaberton was opened (1975)by founder's Claude and Inge Violet, the first winery in the Fraser Valley.

One of the most popular wines Chaberton has ever produced is their Bacchus. That is  what we selected a 2023 bottle. It was Fantastic. The soft fresh flavours featured key lime, pear and peach.

Our meal was simply delicious. Barbara had the Roasted chicken and Bacon Panini. I went with the Stuff Crepes filled with ham. Provolone and Swiss Cheese. Yum!

After lunch we stopped by the wine shop where I tasted the Madeleine Sylvaner perfection in a glass.

All in all a wonderful way to celebrate an anniversary.

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 Oh, the weather outside is frightful

But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!

Man it doesn't show signs of stopping

And I brought me some wine for drinking

The lights are turned way down low

Let it snow! Let it snow!

Yes the season is changing. Another winter approaches. I was a little surprised to learn that wine writers actually write articles about which wines are best on a snowy evening.

The number one selection seems to be Cabernet Sauvignon. It is one of the world's most recognized varieties, a red wine known for its full body.

Another full-bodied wine appreciated by everyone is Merlot. Never underestimate a good Merlot.

For those who prefer a medium-body wine, go with a Pinot Noir.

A blended wine is also a good idea. Like a Merlot /Cabernet Savignon. I like to go with a port or port-style wine.I could actually go for a glass (or two) of Port right now with some rum pudding!