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Revel in Walnut and Wine in BC’s Vancouver, Coast & Mountains

In Langley, just east of Vancouver, one family-owned operation is working on its latest progressive pairing.  Walnut and wine, anyone?  Welcome to Vista D’oro Farms.  This September saw the unveiling of Vista Doro’s farm-gate winery, a new addition to the bountiful culinary agritourism destination nestled amid pastoral surrounds.  Sound like a celebration?  More like an opportunity to pop the cork on their first vintages of Gewürztraminer and Pink, and twist the caps off their Pinot Noir and Pinot Noix (the latter a blend of Pinot Noir from north and central Okanagan with the winery’s own home-grown Fraser Valley green walnuts macerated in brandy).  To add more to the mix, their much anticipated D’oro, a walnut-fortified wine, will ready for a sniff and swirl in November.  Mirroring Vista D’oro’s commitment to utilizing only the highest quality of locally infused products, this vintage will be crafted from a unique family recipe which dates back to the 1700s, courtesy of friend and co-winemaker Jerome Dudicourt.  Produced in small batches, D’oro echoes the destination’s dedication to farm-fresh, seasonal and progressive products.  For infinite pairing opportunities – like a little cheese and Green Walnut and Grappa artisanal preserve with your walnut wine - head for the comfort of the country and revel in walnut and wine.  www.vistadoro.com