Winemaker from France will be visiting Kindersley
By Joan Janzen
The Kindersley Rotary Club has planned an unforgettable dining and wine fundraiser for the end of November. Proceeds from the event will be designated for an outdoor classroom at Elizabeth School and other local projects. President Sharon Price said the club hopes it will be another successful endeavour.
“I know the people who come are going to have a very unique experience. How often do you get to taste wine with the actual winemaker?” Sharon asked. The Wine Makers Dinner will enable guests to savour wines crafted by Philippe Raspaud from France.
Winemaker Philippe Raspaud from France will be the special guest at the Rotary Club’s Wine Makers Dinner at Kindersley later in November. SUBMITTED
Their special guest will speak at numerous events in Canada, including his first visit to Saskatchewan. Before each course, Philippe will discuss the wins and the food they’re being paired with.
“That’s a bonus!” Sharon said. “Another bonus is all the food will be prepped by the chef at Highway Host.”
The bonus addition to this year’s event results from a similar successful fundraiser the Rotary Club held last year. Feedback from a subsequent survey revealed a desire for more information, along with the excellent wine and food. Winemaker Philippe Raspaud will definitely be able to provide all the information needed.
The family-owned vineyard holdings date back to 1850 when they became the first in the region to bottle wine. Tanks from that time period can still be found on the estate. Despite surviving vineyard diseases and two world wars, the holdings gained a reputation as one of the pillars of the region.
Philippe, a sixth-generation family winemaker, said, “Tradition is alive.” Chateau Rombeau grows numerous varieties of grapes, producing a range of high-quality, excellent-value wines. They are committed to soon becoming a 100 percent organic producer.
“We’re excited!” Sharon said. “Because it’s a fundraiser, we want to encourage people to come out. We’re small in number, so we have to work extra hard,” she added. Fortunately, members of the School Community Council have offered to help serve, and the Rotary Club sincerely appreciates this.
Attendees of this year’s Kindersley Rotary Winemaker dinner are in for a treat as Philippe guides guests through some of his wines during the dinner.