Pamper yourself or a loved one with a prestige tour and gourmet tasting in a renowned winery.   A good wine can take you on a journey to discover its place of origin and reveal the skill of its producers. To learn all the steps of winemaking, aficionados take the prestige tour led by the executive chef at Vignoble Rivière du Chêne. During the tour through the winery, Vignoble Rivière du Chêne shares his passion and enthusiasm for winemaking and for his wines in particular. Pairs are guided through the vast fields, the stateofthe art winery, and the cellar containing vintage wine. Visitors learn about ice wine, the specifics of the region, vinification and barrel aging, then head to the second floor, which features an elegant reception hall with an impressive view of the winery. Then, attentive staff members serve them six wines paired with local delicacies. The tasting includes William Blanc paired with bites of greenapple smoked salmon Rosé Gabrielle paired with grilled shrimp and colored salsa William Rouge paired with fine chorizo tart Phénix Rouge paired with blackcurrant lamb terrine Monde ice wine paired with fat duck foie gras muslin macaroons Éraportéross fortified wine served warm and paired with surprise chocolates. Served after the visit in the enchanting scenery of the iced vines.   Specialists tell them valuable tricks for understanding, appreciating and pairing wines. After the enlightening tour, they use the $20 gift certificate to buy wine jelly, a bottle from the winery, decorative tags or glasses at the boutique.   The offer is valid on Saturday and Sunday. The first starting time begins at 11 a.m. with the tour and ends at 130 p.m. with the tasting. The second starting time begins at 2 p.m. with the tour and ends at 430 p.m. with the tasting. Vignoble Rivière du Chêne Located less than 30 minutes from Montreal by scenic route, the biggest winery in Quebec welcomes visitors to share their love of fine wine. Their team won silver medals this year for three of its vintage wines at the Fête des Vins du Québec; a fitting reward for 14 years of traditional winemaking. A virtual visit allows buyers to get acquainted with the grounds before their visit.  Regular rates checked on 12/11/2013; discount calculated from the most expansive rates.