Phantom Creek Estates has released a Bordeaux-style blend called Baoshan.

Phantom Creek Estates has opened a multi-function space near the Richmond Olympic Oval. Photo submitted

An Okanagan winery has opened an events space close to the Richmond Olympic Oval.

Phantom Creek Estates announced Monday it’s opening a “multi-function space” for VIP and special events as well as an office on Pearson Way in conjunction with the release of its “ultra-premium-tier” Halo wine, a Bordeaux-style blend called Baoshan.

The Richmond space was designed by J.DESIGN with an emphasis on openness and fluidity.

Phantom Creek’s general manager and director of winemaking, Mark Beringer, said the new space will facilitate greater market penetration for Phantom Creek Estates.

“It will help us introduce our family of wines to an even greater audience,” he said.

“We intend to hold winemakers’ dinners and special events, host partners and VIPs, and provide an individualized and exclusive experience in new ways for members of our Cru Club (its wine club).”

The first release of Phantom Creek’s Halo wine will be the 2020 Baoshan, a full-bodied blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, petit verdot, and malbec.

Phantom Creek Estates is in its fifth year of operations just south of Oliver.

This story originally appeared on Richmond-News.com

Maria Rantanen