Iconic Wineries of British Columbia is bringing Okanagan wine culture to Big White Ski Resort in a four-day pop-up alpine lounge launching Feb 26.
“We thrive when creating memories for our guests around our wine,” says Charlie Drummond, senior estate manager, Mission Hill Family Estate. “Partnering with our sister estates to bring our family-owned wineries to the slopeside at Big White felt like a natural fit and one we knew mountain goers and our members would truly enjoy.”
The special pairing of Champagne powder snow with exceptional wines will be offered over a four-day weekend.
Guests will enjoy wines by the glass from all seven of the wineries under the Iconic Wineries brand, including CheckMate Artisanal Winery, CedarCreek Estate Winery, Liquidity Wines, Martin’s Lane Winery, Mission Hill Family Estate, Red Barn at Jagged Rock and Road 13 Vineyards.
The Iconic Après Lounge will pop up in the heart of the Big White Ski Resort Village, across from the Village Centre Mall.
The lively wine experience includes tunes from DJ Invizible and an interactive photo booth. Charcuterie board service will be available.
Wine Club members of the featured wineries will enjoy priority access and exclusive pours throughout the weekend.
The Iconic Après Lounge at Big White Ski Resort will showcase wines from seven brands during the last weekend in February.
Mountaintop wine dinners
Beyond the après ski lounge, the wineries will host two collaboration dinners at the ski resort.
Mission Hill’s executive chef Patrick Gayler will join Big White’s executive chef Boddie Macklin-Shaw for an exclusive collaboration dinner at the resort’s newly reopened Kettle Valley Steakhouse on Wednesday, Feb. 25, pairing Mission Hill Family Estate wines with a curated multi-course menu. Tickets $199.
The second dinner takes place at 6 Degrees Bistro on Saturday, Feb. 28. The six-course wine-paired dinner will feature wines from all seven wineries. Limited to 28 guests, tickets for the private dining experience are $240.
Throughout the weekend, the Okanagan wine experience extends throughout Big White Village with wine features available at Kettle Valley Steakhouse, The Woods, 6 Degrees Bistro, Fat Marmot, Bullwheel, Sopra Italian Kitchen and Black Diamond, allowing guests to extend the world-class experience across multiple dining venues.
The four-day pop-up will open at 1 p.m. Feb. 26 and then daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 1.
Parking at Big White is available in the Happy Valley Day Lot, with access to the Village with Lara’s Gondola.