Saturna Island Family Estate Winery

Saturna Island Family Estate Winery

Saturna Island Family Estate Winery is located in the beautiful Gulf Islands of British Columbia. The micro climate of the region has been compared to that of the northern Mediterranean because of the unique region where the island is located.  "We are committed to producing wines of superior style and quality: wines that exemplify our unique terroir and climate."

Saturna Island Family Estate Winery has a total of 60 acres of vineyards in which they have divided into four vineyards that are ideal for cultivating the classic European grape varietals;  Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, and Merlot. Saturna Island has  warm summers and mild winters on the island all which contribute to ideal conditions for a long growing season.

Saturna Island Family Estate Winery won Gold Medal for the 2006 Estate Pinot Noir and the Silver Medal for the 2006 Vintner's Select Chardonnay at the 2008 All Canadian Wine Championships.

Both Firefly locations will be having a complimentary tasting of Saturna Island Family Estate Winery on Wednesday February 24th from 3pm - 7pm.

SWANS BUCKERFIELDS BREWERY

SWANS BUCKERFIELDS BREWERY

In 1989 Swans Buckerfields Brewery established its on-site brewery in Victoria, BC. Offering a large selection of award winning British-style ales and German and Canadian beers "that are brewed with old-world care and without compromise." Swans uses only 100 percent grain mashes (barley and wheat malts and oatmeal in the special stout).  There are no syrups or sugars added and the speciality malts and unique strain of yeast are imported from the United Kingdom. 

 "Our natural and healthy brews are more lightly carbonated than the factory product, and served at a palatable 45of to bring out the fullness of the flavour for which we strive."

Complimentary Tasting of Swans Buckerfields Brewery at both Firefly locations on February 23rd from 3pm - 7pm.

Complimentary Tasting Of Mission Hill Family Estate

MISSION HILL FAMILY ESTATE

High atop Mission Hill, overlooking Okanagan Lake in Westbank, BC is where you will find the beautifully designed Mission Hill Family Estate Winery. 

 "Visitors enter through an imposing archway, arriving in a courtyard with a 12-storey bell tower as its centerpiece. Before descending into underground barrel cellars, blasted out of volcanic rock, guests are welcomed in a reception area, home to a special Chagall tapestry."

With approximately 850 acres of its own vineyards and another 250 acres provided by local growers under contract, Mission Hill Estate farms about 1,100 acres in five distinct growing regions throughout the valley. With a belief by the proprietor and the winemaker that in order to produce great wine you must start with great grapes, Mission Hill has produced excellent wines year after year. 

Enjoy a complimentary tasting of Mission Hill Family Estate wines at Firefly Maple Ridge  on February 22nd from 3pm to 7pm.

Driftwood Brewery

About Driftwood Brewery

Driftwood Brewing Company was founded in the spring of 2008 by two very passionate and experienced brewers, Jason Meyer and Kevin Hearsum. They wanted to make and sell the kind of beer they liked best… beer that is fresh, brewed in the tradition of classic world styles but with the finest local ingredients. To develop the sales and marketing of the new brewery, Gary Lindsay joined the team in August bringing with him years of successfully promoting craft beer in the local market. With the depth of experience in the partnership, Driftwood is able to brew with an adventurous spirit to reflect the tastes of the many who are seeking to experience bold new flavors and rediscover some more familiar styles. It is beer for everyone to enjoy!

Firefly Maple Ridge will be tasting the new ESB Naughty Hildegard on 21st February from 3pm to 7pm

Hester Creek Winery

This winery is ideally located in the heart of vineyard lands known as The Golden Mile, and is one of the 'Grande Dames' of the Okanagan Valley.

The land saw its first vines planted in the late sixties, and was one of the sole properties to experiment with the European Vinifera vines, well before BC's mass conversion to Vinifera in the eighties. As such, the estate has some of the oldest European vine varieties in the country.

Hester Creek has 95 acres of agricultural land, of which 76 are under vine.

The opulent red wines they produce are the ultimate product of our vineyard and our dedication to excellence. These wines have for many years been widely celebrated and are the recipient of many awards. They are also proud to have planted within their own vineyard, Vinifera vines over 40 years ago that continue to produce consistently outstanding wines, and will do so for many years to come.

Firefly Maple Ridge will be tasting the  Cabernet Merlot  2008 as well as the Pinot Blanc 2007 in store from 3pm to 7pm on Saturday 20th February.

Therapy Vineyards

THERAPY VINEYARDS

Now celebrating its fourth vintage in 2009, Therapy Vineyards is nestled between the mountains and the lake along the Naramata Bench. This spectacular location has definitely proved to be successful for them as they have produced great award winning wines since they first began in 2004; the 2008 Pinot Noir just recently won the Gold Medal in the Fall Okanagan Wine Festival.

With Therapy Vineyards newly built three-story production facility which now houses new tanks and barrels, they have been able to increase their production abilities and are now able to produce 15,000 cases annually. Although Therapy Vineyards is relatively new to the wine industry, the vines that are grown on their almost 10 acres of land are not. With an average of 17 year old vines, Therapy is able to produce “rich, robust red wines, (something this vineyard is already famous for).”

“Bring on the Therapy”

On Friday February 19th Firefly Maple Ridge will be having a complimentary tasting of Therapy Vineyards from 3pm - 7pm.

Complimentary Tasting Of Granville Island Brewing Wednesday February 17th from 3pm - 7pm

Granville Island Brewing

Granville Island Brewing opened in 1984 with a focus of creating “premium, natural, unpasteurized beer similar to the famous German pilsners.” As the first Canadian Microbrewery GIB is and has been very dedicated to providing great tasting beers using on superior ingredients and upholding strict standards of quality, “with a little twist of Vancouver.”