Winemaker Profile: Dale Wright, Eau Vivre Winery and Vineyards

The final countdown is on for Devour! Okanagan The Food Film Fest and we want to give you a little peek into the lives and minds of some of the Similkameen Wineries Association members who will be pouring during the weekend of food, film, wine, and fun. This weekend-long event is a foodie’s dream, set among the backdrop of one of Canada’s top food and wine regions. Festival events include an East vs West Showdown featuring Chef Michael Howell and Chef Adair Scott; a 6 course, wine paired dinner, with dishes from some of BC’s top chefs, paired with Similkameen wines and short, food-themed films; a Mother’s Day Rosé Sunday Brunch; and a Slow Food Market of Taste.

Select tickets and rooms are still available for this special event, taking place from May 6-8 at Watermark Beach Resort!

Eau Vivre Winery and Vineyards

Dale and Jeri eau vivre
Dale Wright and Jeri Estin established Eau Vivre in 2007.

Your Name: Dale Wright & Jeraldine Estin

Your Winery: Eau Vivre Winery and Vineyards

What path lead you to a career as a winemaker? A love of the wine from this sub-appellation.   The appeal of this valley.

Eau Vivre Winery crafts small lot, premium quality wines.
Eau Vivre Winery crafts small lot, premium quality wines.

What is your favourite, unconventional wine pairing? 1.) Salmon and cool Pinot Noir followed by 2.) Thai food with Gewurztraminer.

If you were a wine, which wine would you be? Pinot Noir

What is your favourite food or wine-related film and why? A Year in Burgundy

Under the direction of winemaker Anthony Buchanan, Eau Vivre wines have brought home multiple medals.
Under the direction of winemaker Anthony Buchanan, Eau Vivre wines have brought home multiple medals.

What is your greatest passion? To please people

What might people be surprised to learn about you? That I am a good cook besides being a geologist.

To learn more about Devour! Okanagan The Food Film Fest, or to book your package, visit our Devour! info page or call us at 1-888755-3480.

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