b'NEW + NOTEWORTHYWHATS HAPPENING To Decant or Not To Decant? OKANAGANDecanting wine is often mysterious and intimidating to many drinkers.NKMIP CELLARS PATIO LUNCHHeres how to tell if/when you should decant your wine. Decanting isThe Patio offers contemporary all about pouring your wine from the bottle into a different vessel andNorth American cuisine in a used: to separate a wine from any sediment that may have formed andpicturesque location, with fresh Farm-To-Table innovations. to aerate a wine to enhance its aromas and flavoursWhen: May 21st - September 26th, To Decant Your Wine For Sediment (Particularly if it is an Older Red Wine) Thursday to Monday,11:30 a.m.3:00 p.m. Locate a decanter or other clean,Pour the wine into the decanterReservations: Recommended clear vessel from which the wineslowly and steadily, until you seecan easily be poured into glasses the sediment reach the neck ofNKMIP CELLARS the bottle. Sediment isnt alwaysWINE & WINGS Carefully open the bottle to avoidchunky or obvious; in some cases,Enjoy a glass of NkMips award winning distrubing the sedimentit can appear cloudy or dustywine and light snacks while taking in the breathtaking views overlooking Osoyoos lake. Hold a light (candle or flashlight)Discard the remaining ounce or When: April 15th - October 8th, under the neck of the bottle so thattwo of sediment-filled liquid in you can see the sediment as it nearsthe bottle. The wine is nowThursday to Monday from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. the neck of the bottleready to serve. Reservations: RecommendedTo Decant Your Wine For Aeration (Particularly For a Young, Bold Red Wine) SUMAC RIDGEIf your wine is young and quite tannic, feel free to vigorously pour the wineSUNDAYS AT SUMAC BRUNCH into a decanter to maximize the air contact, opening the wine faster. Treat yourself! Let us serve you in our Black Sage Hall as Chef Kevin Deavu serves an assortment of sweer and savoury brunch options, beautifully Tip: Decanting wines for 30 minutes to 2 hours (less time for aged,paired with a flight of our Stellers Jay delicate wines; longer for young, robust wines) can help to maximizesparkling wines. their aromar and flavours.When: Sundays, Starting July 3rd, From 10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m. Reservations: ReccomendedCost: $40 pp + tax + gratuityJACKSON-TRIGGS & INNISKILLINGRAB & GO BOXESEnjoy the warmer weather on our patio with a selection of charcuterie and cheeses, accompanied by nuts, fruit, and paried with Jackson-Triggs wine. When: Begins May 1stSEE YA LATER RANCHJULY LONG WEEKEND KICK-OFF Celebrate the long weekend with half-price wine slushies and a day at the ranch!When: July 1st CHARDONNAYCABERNET SAUVIGNONPINOT NOIRSEE YA LATER RANCHWITH CAMEMBERTWITH AGED CHEDDARWITH GRUYEREBARN BISTROChardonnay cuts throughCabernet Sauvignons richPinot Noir is full of berryEnjoy a Ranch/fusion-style lunch the richness of this creamyflavour and high tanninsflavour making it a fantasticon our Patio Lounge.cheese, plus the fruit flavoursmake it a confident choicepairing with Gruyere, a nutty, in this varietal will shine! with cheddar.medium-firm cheese. When: Daily, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Reservations: Required for 8+ People 3'