For those of you who love a good wine and a relaxing place to enjoy the beauty of the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, may we recommend Festina Lente Estate Winery. The hard-working, friendly owners, Bill and Teresa Townsley, can be proud of what their efforts have achieved.
This winery delivers hospitality the way it should be — warm, genuine, and effortlessly welcoming. From the moment you arrive, the staff make you feel like an old friend rather than a visitor. The tasting experience is relaxed, personal, and full of great stories that bring each wine to life. A place you leave smiling, already planning your next visit.
Bill is a master mead producer, introducing a range of flavours to his Meads.. Festina Lente sets the bar for what modern mead can be. Every bottle shows remarkable balance, depth, and craftsmanship — from bright, floral session meads to rich, barrel‑aged showstoppers. Bill's passion is obvious in the way they talk about their honey sources, fermentation choices, and flavor profiles. It’s the kind of place where you taste not just quality, but care. A must‑visit for anyone who wants to experience mead at its best.”
WE chose Bill and Teresa winery to celebrate our dear friend June birthday. WE selected them because we knew they would extend serve above and beyond to look after a couple of ninty year old seniors.
We must applaud our server Dale for all he did for us. From serving the wine, hunting for match ( for the birthday cake) to fetching a warm blanket for Barbara.
Helping to make our day special was the Traveling Tea Party. You will not find a more friendly couple so willing to please their customers. Thank you. Such amazing food!
Vocalist Jana Seale was there to provide the entertainment . Her amazing voice turns melodies into moments, singing the songs we all remember.
Langley, BC
